Democratic nominating roster for President in 1924
A tentative alphabetic list of Democratic figures considered for the presidential race includes Newton D. Baker from Ohio and several former officials such as Charles W. Bryan James M. Cox Homer S. Cummings William E. Dever Josephus Daniels John W. Davis Jonathan M. Davis Edward S. Edwards George S. Silzer Carter Glass David F. Houston Cordell Hull Thomas R. Marshall William G. McAdoo E T Meredith A A Murphree John Barton Payne John M Parker Samuel M Ralston Joseph T Robinson Alfred E. Smith William R Hearst William E Sweet Oscar W Underwood Thomas J Walsh Burton K Wheeler among others.
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Ashington
United States
Newton D. Baker
Ohio
Wilson
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
W. J. William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Royal S. Copeland
New York
James M. Cox
Homer S. Cummings
Connecticut
Democratic National Committee
William E. Dever
Chicago
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Great Britain
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
Industrial Court
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Atlantic
George S. Silzer
Carter Glass
Virginia
David F. Houston
Missouri
Treasury
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
William G. McAdoo
California
Secretary of the Treasury
E. T. Meredith
Iowa
A. A. Murphree
Bryan
John Barton Payne
Illinois
Red Cross
Ator
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
Alfred E. Smith
William R. Hearst
William E. Sweet
Colorado
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
Burton K. Wheeler
Daugherty
Mystery Platinum Bill Targets Alaska Lands for Private Gain
The House public lands committee reviews H R 2861, a bill gifting Alaska platinum lands to a Beckley led United States Platinum corporation. The plan would yield one eighth of net Alaska platinum proceeds to the US government while Beckley and associates profit from the vast resource. Representative David J. O'Connell of Brooklyn introduced the measure.
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Alaska
Public Lands Committee
House of Representatives
Washington
L. R. Beckley
Logan Street
Brooklyn
Beckley
United States Platinum Corporation
United States
Corporation of
United States Geological Survey
George Ouls Smith
Geological Survey
David J. O'Connell
Goddard Rocket Aims to Probe Upper Atmosphere
Prof R H Goddard of Clark University reports progress on liquid fuel rockets to study the upper atmosphere. He envisions reaching higher altitudes to record sun radiation, composition and temperature, with W J Humphreys noting potential to resolve conflicting theories and enable atmospheric sampling at planned heights.
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R. H. Goddard
Clark University
Goddard
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Smithsonian Institution
W. J. Humphreys
United States Weather Bureau
Peary North Pole anniversary marked with Arlington ceremony
In Washington a 1909 North Pole discovery anniversary honors Rear Admiral Robert E Peary with wreaths at his Arlington grave. Capt Robert A Bartlett stands by the Snow Baby as Admiral Denby praises ongoing Arctic exploration and hints at future air exploration over a million square miles.
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Uae
Arctic
Washington
North Pole
Robert Edwin Peary
Arctic Circle
Arlington Cemetery
Snow Baby
Robert A. Bartlett
Peary
Bob
Denby
Maine
Scott
Navy
Luther 2. Gregory
Civil Engineer Corps of
The
Mr. Denby
Identification Not Convincing in Auto Theft Case
An automotive expert argues car owners cannot rely on marks to prove ownership after theft. He describes a city scene where owners failed to identify a stolen car despite scratches, dents, and color notes. The piece notes thieves may rebuild cars using parts from many vehicles, complicating identification.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Burning Headlights Not Result of an Accident
An article explains that headlights burning while driving does not indicate an all night joy ride or misbehavior. It notes a battery issue where long daytime trips and high generator output threaten stored energy, stressing that headlights warn of potential battery overheating and failure.
Rules for Testing Brakes by Cleveland Auto Club
The emergency road service department of the Cleveland Automobile Club outlines brake testing. Drive at 20 mph and stop between two white lines 87 feet apart to prove brake efficiency. If the car cannot stop within 87 feet, seek inspection by a competent mechanic at a reliable service station.
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Emergency Road Service Department
The
Cleveland Automobile Club
Gear Control of Motor Cars and Automobiles Invention
The device by R I Belcia of Hull Texas aims to control and release a car clutch without manual clutch pedals to reduce driver strain. It uses engine suction to hold the clutch released while the accelerator is at rest as the engine moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
R. I. Belcia
Hull
Texas
Short Circuits in Car Spark Plugs Explained
Short circuits are usually caused by carbon fuel or water on spark plug points or insulation surfaces. To test remove the plug and cradle the outer shell on the cylinder then crank the motor. If a spark appears at the plug but not at the points when connected to the central electrode the plug is short circuited and should be cleaned.
Automobile Notes on Safe Driving and Maintenance
The notes urge testing brakes at start and inspecting them regularly. Keep tires properly inflated and follow sidewall directions to save money. Exercise care crossing in front of streetcars and when passing. Avoid spinning wheels in mud, fast cornering, and locking brakes to extend tire life.
Iowa Notes on Local Developments and County Plans
Reports detail Decorah deer escape efforts and Ames campus laundry project costing about 17000 dollars. Yale moves telephone lines underground while Bremer county corn plowing nears completion. Polk County contracts 58500 dollars for road works including bridges and culverts. Buck family farm sale ends 68 years on the same plot near Lamont. Monticello Canning expands to 650 acres in Jones county, up 200 acres. Des Moines Health Center reports 138508 examinations in 1923 versus 12674 in 1922. Lieutenant Governor Lunn visits after selling papers decades ago. Des Moines art exhibit benefits Colored Girls’ Dormitory at UI. Building permits reach 304 in April valued at 964000 dollars. Fageol safety coach trip planned for Des Moines operators. Radio aids tuberculosis patients at Oakdale. Rat-killing contest nets 1883 rats. total Iowa kill ~1.5 million. Poppy sale for veterans May 29 funds various veterans services. Keokuk hosts 144th birth anniversary observances of Chief Keokuk. Gas association notes utilities convert to public ownership. Iowa State Fair premium list announces 137962.25 dollars in cash offerings, record increases across departments. Des Moines doctors donate over 52000 dollars in professional services.
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Decorah
Iowa State College
Ames
Yale
Telephone Company
Bremer County
Polk County
Buck
Lamont
Monticello Canning Company
Jones County
Des Moines Health Center
A. D. McKinley
George Richard Lunn
New York
Des Moines
Des Moines Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
University of Iowa
Fageol
Minnesota
Oakdale
E. R. Waltzer
Register
Iowa
Service Bureau
Keokuk
Ulinois
Rock River
Gas Association of
Atlantic
Light, Power
Fair Board
Health Center and Public Welfare Bureau
Dairy and Poultry Farm Totals For Iowa Year
Iowa reports dairy products value at 125000.90 for the year and poultry and eggs at 70000. The wool output is estimated around 2,000,000. The figures reflect statewide agricultural activity and production value.
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Iowa
Heed Nature's Warning Before It Is Too Late
An old warning ad notes pains in the side back and kidneys signal illness. Nervousness loss of appetite and sleeplessness appear as early symptoms. The message urges prompt attention to prevent serious health trouble later.
Tanlac Health Banner Claims Thousands Regained Health
Over 100 000 persons testify Tanlac corrected stomach trouble indigestion rheumatism nervousness and related ailments it builds up the system and starts rich red blood coursing through your veins all good druggists sell Tanlac.
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Tanlac
Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Aid for Women
Announcement urges women to consider kidney and bladder health noting common symptoms and touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. Readers may request a sample bottle by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and buy larger sizes at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Arrival of corn root borer pest in New York
A few years ago the corn root borer pest reached New York state in a shipment of broom corn from Austria, marking the introduction of a harmful agricultural pest to the region.
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New York State
Austria
Keep up and you won't have to catch up
A brief note urges steady progress to avoid a later rush or delay. It emphasizes ongoing effort and consistency as the best strategy for staying on pace.
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State News
Massachusetts
State Board of Optometry
Boston
Mass
Frank G. Alien
State Senate
Harold C Dean
Gorns
Beleans
Bellans
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