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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
1
The vice presidential race at the Republican convention heats up as delegates await word on Coolidge’s preferred running mate. Hoover, Lowden, Borah and others are named amid shifting support, with speculations and drafts noted from delegates nationwide.
Faint outlines of the Republican platform emerged as the resolutions committee studied possible planks. Bascom Slemp brought White House suggestions while Warren announced five hours of public hearings before drafting. Leaders expect a platform stressing budget restraint tax reform world court adherence and honesty in public office.
Tokyo June 10. After investigation the police plan punishment for five ruffians who broke up the Imperial hotel dance on Saturday night in protest against Japanese exclusion from America. The police say the demonstration violated no statute but punishment is urged as a warning to hot heads.
Doors open at 9 a m convention called to order at 11 a m by John T Adams chairman of the Republican National Committee Prayer by Bishop Anderson of Cincinnati band plays Star Spangled Banner Official call read by Secretary Lockwood Election of temporary chairman Theodore E Burton Ohio on recommendation of the national committee Appointment of a committee to escort Burton to the platform Keynote speech by Chairman Burton Election of secretary and other temporary officers Adoption of temporary rules for the 1920 convention Adoption of resolutions to move committees on platform credentials permanent organization rules and order of business Announcement of committee memberships and meeting places Adjournment until Wednesday morning
Senator La Follette urged the Republican convention to back a platform of progressive principles. He told Wisconsin delegates to avoid nominating him as president and framed the battle as a fight for the mass of common people.
Lieutenant Maughan prepared for a third attempt to span the continent in one day after a final test. He flew between MITCHEL FIELD and Washington to consult with air service leaders and reported the pursuit plane functioning satisfactorily.
Mark Sullivan, noted political analyst, will represent Standard at both republican and democratic conventions. He will analyze motives, platforms, and keynoters, with full AP coverage and special wired articles. The Standard and its Washington correspondent will provide thorough Montana-focused convention coverage from Cleveland and New York.
One of Butte’s largest funerals marked the burial of John P. O Neill at St Patrick s cemetery after a Catholic rites at St Mary s church. The procession from the family home to St Mary s included a high mass at 9 30 led by Father Hannan with a full local clergy. The church was packed beyond seating capacity and wreaths adorned the casket despite a family request against flowers. The service continued with music from St Patrick s quintet.
Eight persons are reported dead and numerous homes washed away in Mercer and McDowell counties as a cloudburst inundated parts of Virginia. Railroad branch lines and tracks servicing mining operations were washed out, complicating rescue and relief efforts.
Special Dispatch from Cleveland reports that over the past ten days Hoover has emerged as the preferred choice for vice president among Republican leaders, though his own willingness remains uncertain. Coolidge's possible veto and cabinet association complicate the bid, while Senator Curtis of Kansas also seeks the nomination.
The American Federation of Labor moves to push a labor plank into the Republican platform. A delegation led by Samuel Gompers, AFL president, will appear tomorrow before the resolutions committee. if Gompers is absent, Secretary Frank Morrison will present the arguments.
Ten robed masked men seized Owen Wingate town marshal of Pablo after locking him in the jail. They relieved him of his keys and removed a negro prisoner serving a sentence for an alleged insult to a white woman. authorities reported the incident to county officials.
The American army around the world flyers left Hong Kong at 10 17 this morning for Haiphong in French Indo China as part of their ongoing global expedition.
Four men robbed Frederick and Nelson department store in Seattle today taking four thousand dollars and checks totaling fifty seven thousand. The four pursued bystanders were threatened with death if they interfered. They fled in a machine after driving two employees to a bank. The bag contained recovered checks later.
Oxford Ohio June 9 former Gov Frank O Lowden of Illinois says he does not want the vice presidency and is not a candidate for the office. He calls the decision final. In Cleveland the Illinois delegation caucus votes to present Lowden’s name to the Republican National Convention and to cast Illinois’ vote as a unit.
Peter Clark MacFarlane, author, shot himself in the head inside the hall of justice and died at a San Francisco hospital. Two long letters were found on him. No witness. Known for works such as The Quest of the Yellow Peril and The Crack of the Bell. Notes mention illness as a motive.
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