Coolidge Nominee Looms as Curtis Surges for VP
The Republican convention in Cleveland named Calvin Coolidge for president. Kansas Senator Charles Curtis led the chase for vice president amid strong support in the western bloc and indications Keynon and Kenyon were considered. Delegates reported Curtis gaining momentum with leaders expecting a first ballot to fall short of final victory.
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Curtis
Calvin Coolidge
White House
U. S
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Borah
Fess
Ohio
William E. Borah
Idaho
Washington
Coolidge
John A. Weeks
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Wm.m. Butler
C. Bascom Slemp
Wadsworth
New York
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Pennsylvania
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Weeks
Melion
Hotel
Winton
William S. Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
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Charles G. Daws
James G
Coolidge Named by Michigan Educator for Convention Honor
Dr Marion Leroy Burton head of the University of Michigan presented Calvin Coolidge as a candidate to succeed himself at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. He praised Coolidge as a moral, simple, industrious American and a “human being” suited to leadership, avoiding policy specifics.
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George R. Holmes
Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Marion Leroy Burton
University of Michigan
Burton
Coolidgne
Coolidge
Mfe
Morality insanity plea for Loeb and Leopold to be raised
Chicago, June 12. Alienists under Dr James Whitney Hall begin a defense plan arguing moral insanity for Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr to be used at their August 4 murder trial. The defense seeks extensive criminal psychology study from cells. Leopold requests solitary confinement instructions and signs of possible rebellion.
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Chicago
James Whitney Hall
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Robert Franks
Franks
Leopold
Loeb
Joliet Penitentiary
Coolidge Plank Triggers Battle in Platform Committee
In Cleveland on June 12 1924 President Coolidges sole personally written plank for the Republican platform sparked fierce secret sessions in the platform committee. The plank affirms staying out of the League of Nations and was initially opposed by delegates seeking stronger anti league denunciation. The authorship was revealed to calm the dispute and preserve peace. Senator James A Watson Indiana led the challenge to insert the Presidents message to Congress as the League plank.
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Cleveland
Coolidge
League of Nations
League
James A. Watson
Indiana
Congress
Borah Stands Firm Against Vice Presidency Pilots Borah
In Cleveland June 12 Republican leaders wrestle over a running mate. Borah rejects the VP offer while Western delegates push for Iowa Judge Kenyon as favored choice. Backers assert Borah remains the best nominee despite his refusals.
Mother Wins Her Fight for Infant in Meigs Courts
Norma Frost, an unmarried mother, retained custody of her 25 month old child after a probate dispute. Judge Miller ruled she was entitled to possession in common pleas court, and she left for West Virginia with her son amid renewed efforts to challenge her fitness.
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Pomeroy
Court House
Norma Frost
Bridgeport
Mra. Wise
Melgs County
Byron Swapik
Common Pleas Court
Miller
West Virginia
Convention to elect officers ends four day fair
Columbus reporters note the four day annual convention of the Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers closes today with elections for its officers. The gathering discusses industry standards and best practices among members.
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Columbus
Association of
Mansfield Suffers Major Loss From Cloud Burst
Mansfield Ohio reports a cloud burst causing an estimated one million dollar loss. Health officials order boiled drinking water as residents return to ruined homes. Two Black men’ s bodies were found in the streets as waters recede and Casino Park, the city’s main summer amusement spot, was destroyed.
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Strets
Casino Park
Mansafield
Bryan Elected Delegate at Florida Convention
William Jennings Bryan appears as delegate at large from Florida after an overwhelming vote. The piece notes Florida welcoming strangers and honoring Bryan, a prominent American figure, with the convention coverage continued on page four. It also references Arthur Brisbane commentary on Dr. Glover’s cancer germ discovery and a potential cure with great public interest.
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William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Bryan
Vermont Hillside Roots Support Coolidge Nomination
Ex Governor William W. Stickney backs Calvin Coolidge at the Republican National Convention. He praises Coolidge's Vermont birth and family heritage, arguing his steadfast virtue and adherence to fundamental principles protect liberty and prudent government.
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Cleveland
William W. Stickney
President Coolidge
Vermont
Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Cooliday
Road work west of city aims to finish in weeks
J R Sands county surveyor says western section of Athens to New Marshfield road should be done by Thursday and materials will be shipped here. County funds cover equal completion with New Marshfield end and the project will stay open for two or three weeks. An Athens County Automobile club committee endorsed progress despite 1600 per mile cost.
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Athens-New Marshfield Road
J. R. Sands
Athens
Union
New Marshfield
Sands
Athens County Automobile Club
Clay Smith Files for Governor Nomination in Ohio
For the second time in two years Larry Clay Smith, a colored Cleveland resident, has his declaration on file in the Ohio secretary of state's office as a candidate for the gubernatorial nomination.
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Columbus
Larry Clay Smith
Cleveland
Secretary of State
Burial Pending Identification Of War Veteran's Body
Morticians handling the body of a former World War veteran who died Saturday in Columbus announced that burial will occur tomorrow if fingerprint identification is not received by the War Department.
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Columbus. O
War Department
Republican Convention Opens in Cleveland with Nominations
Cleveland June 12. The Republican convention begins at 10:00 A M with an invocation by Bishop Schrembs. Dr Marion L speaks as the party proceeds to nominate Calvin Coolidge and the Vice President candidate.
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Bishop Schrembs
Roman Catholic Church of
Marion le
Calvin Coolidge
Vice
Maude Alston Granted Divorce Over Candy Feeding Allegation
Mrs. Maude Alston was granted divorce from Charles Alston in San Francisco after testifying that he fed their infant "all kinds of candy" despite knowing it was not good for the child. The Superior Court judge approved the dissolution.
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San Francisco
Maude Alston
Superior Court
Graham
Charles
Laurelville Builds Fire Equipment With Civic Help
Laurelville Ohio population 600 gains new fire truck with pumper, chemical tanks and hose cart. Work planned for fireproof engine house. water from drilled wells supports surge capacity. Citizens financed the purchase through carnivals and benefits.
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Vilage
Bolton Not Convicted On Grave Charge In Ohio Case
In Meigs County Ohio Jerry M Bolton former superintendent faced a charge of certifying false bills. The trial lasted part of Monday with a verdict leaning toward acquittal as jurors debated knowledge and involvement.
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Ohio
Jerry M. Bolton
Meigs County
Orphan Children Taken To County Home For Shelter
Pomeroy June 12 The death of Mrs John Miller from a gun wound inflicted by her husband is noted. Her remains and those of Samuel Wiley were buried in Middleport Hill cemetery. Five Miller children were sent to the County Home as authorities describe the distressing family tragedy amid debts unemployment and jealousy.
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John Miller
Holzer
Middleport
Samuel Wiley
Middleport Hill
Miller
Bradford Ch J
County Coren
Pomeroy Bend
Claims rise in May as oil workers suffer more injuries
The state workers compensation commission announced today that May saw an increase in claims under the act. Officials reported higher incident rates than the previous month with several cases tied to work accidents and fatalities.
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Columbus
Milligan raid defendants' trial postponed to Saturday
Eight persons arrested in the Milligan raid see their trial delayed until Saturday as authorities reassess charges and proceed with court action.
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