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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
2
The New York Democratic convention wrestles with petty feuds over long held grudges and factional loyalties as leaders debate compromise options. John W. Davis and Carter Glass emerge as the most likely acceptable candidates amid heated divisions and strategic maneuvering.
Governor Smith and William G. McAdoo discussed the convention situation for over an hour but failed to reach a nominating bloc behind any dark horse. The meeting preceded Smith’s managers, who decided to withdraw the governor’s candidacy conditionally due to the impasse.
Inside New York Democrats at Madison Square Garden report the 94th ballot with McAdoo at 895 and Smith at 64 percent while Davis in West Virginia rises to 81 percent. Ralston and Glass post small gains as Robinson also improves. Total votes: 1 095 with several minor contenders and absentees. Montana splits 7 for McAdoo and 1 for Smith.
The Associated Press reports the 95th ballot results in York with McAdoo at 417.5 votes and Smith at 967.5 while Davis gains 57 percent and Robinson and Glass fall. Totals list Underwood Glass Robinson Ritchie Walsh Bryan Roosevelt Meredith Copeland absent and a total of 1 096 with Onama voting McAdoo seven and Smith one.
On the 96th ballot in York the tally lists McAdoo 421, Smith 359.5, Davis 32 percent gains for Davis and losses for Smith with Montana giving McAdoo 3 and Smith 1. Other candidates cited include Underwood Glass Robinson Ritchie Walsh Bryan Roosevelt and 3 absentees.
The Associated Press reports York on July 8 shows the seventh ballot results with McAdoo leading at 415 percent and Davis up 11 percent while Smith holds at 159 percent. Other names like Underwood Glass Robinson Ritchie Walsh Saulsbury Owen and Marshall appear in smaller totals. Montana supported McAdoo with 7 and Smith with 1.
The 98th ballot shows McAdoo 407.5 votes, Smith 854, Davis 194 percent with changes of 8 and 11 percent respectively. Other candidates listed include Underwood 37 percent, Glass 36, Robinson 25, Ruehle 184, Walsh 6, Saulsbury 6, Owen 1, Marshall 3, Bryan 5, totaling 1 094 with 4 absent.
On July 8 the 99th ballot shows McAdoo leading with 353.5 votes, Smith 353, Davis 210, Meridith 37, marking a 54 vote drop for McAdoo and a 154 percent gain for Davis. Ninth ballot totals list McAdoo 353, Smith 363, Underwood 4944, Glass 38, Robinson 25, Owen 3, and other small tallies. Montana splits 7 to McAdoo and 1 to Smith.
On the 100th ballot after William G McAdoo released his delegates the leaders totals show Smith 351.5 McAdoo 190 Davis 203.5 Meridith 75.5. Georgia voted for McAdoo again while Kentucky failed to break the unit rule and attempted to shift votes to Davis. Other listed totals include Underwood 41 14 Glass 35 Rob inson 46 Ritchie 17 Walsh 52 Saulsbury 6 Owen 20 Fosaton 9 Bryan 3 Daniels 24 ker 4 Gerard 10 Berry 1 and Montana 1.
A sharp quake hit Cordoba capital of Cordoba Province at 4 48 p m yesterday. The tremor lasted seconds and caused minor damage although no injuries were reported.
The convention resumes amid renewed fighting between McAdoo and Smith with Ralston's withdrawal reshaping ballots. Roosevelt announces Smith would withdraw if McAdoo does likewise, while delegates jockey for a viable dark horse as balloting continues toward a possible end to the stalemate.
The Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska asks the territorial legislature to designate the forget me not as Alaska's floral emblem. The resolution notes the flower grows on every hill and valley across the state’s vast area.
Western delegates show strong sentiment for Senator Walsh as a potential vice presidential pick if Glass or Davis are the presidential nominees. Walsh gains popularity for fair convention leadership and past Washington record, while rumors link Mayor Hylan and McAdoo to a Walsh compromise bid amid Hearst papers reviving his boost.
The Coolidge family mourns as President Calvin Coolidge lies in state with high military tribute. Attendees include Mrs Coolidge, John Coolidge, Secretaries Weeks Wallace Wilbur Work, Stone and New, and others. Services in North Surpten Edwards Congregational Church then Plymouth VT with interment on the family lot.
The road to the Buffalo Bill statue in Cody Wyoming was renamed Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney drive in honor of Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney. The drive was dedicated after the city council renamed the thoroughfare following the July 4 statue unveiling.
Tellers in two outer Berlin districts found a ballot marked Isaiah 41:24 showing the voter's view of the 168 Reichstag candidates. The Bible quote read Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of naught an abomination, if he that chooseth you.
The Spanish steamship Rita captured in 1898 and renamed Burnside was sold for scrap in Seattle. After serving as an army transport and later a cable repair ship, the vessel completed a 23 year career with the U.S. government.
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