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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
2
At the New York convention the Democratic fight over the Ku Klux Klan ignited a disorderly demonstration that disrupted proceedings. Nomination speeches proceed for several candidates while platform talks focus on anti-Klan positions and league of nations support. The platform may be ready for submission by Friday morning as roll calls loom.
Former Senator James D. Phelan places William G. McAdoo in nomination as the Democratic candidate, praising his broad vision and patriotism. The speech urges triumphant Democracy and labels the Republicans as a failed alternative, while Underwood urges denouncing Ku Klux Klan activities by name. C. H. Brough touts ey Robinson as a unifier and crusader for democracy.
Convention called to order by Senator Walsh of Montana at 10 30 a m eastern standard time Invocation by Rev George Caleb Moore of Madison Avenue Baptist Church New York Roll call by states from nominating speeches for candidates for president Continuation of yesterday s proceedings Resolution for the election of Democratic national committeemen and committeewomen tenure of office Report of committee on platform and resolutions If ready adjournment for the day
The West Virginia National Guard headquarters were moved to Huntington by order of Adjutant General John Charnock. A new regimental headquarters company, organized by Captain A C Reinwald, was mustered in with 2 officers Second Lieutenant Arthur B Snedegar and fifty seven enlisted men.
Fargo June 25 Governor R A Nestos seeking renomination led his Non-Partisan Leaguers backed ticket against C A Sorlie in early North Dakota primary returns.
The New York convention opened in heat and noise as delegates nominate and clash over candidates. Senator Oscar W. Underwood was placed on the ballot amid pro Smith and McAdoo clashes, with staff brawls over state banners and a raucous floor scene.
West Virginia Senator John W. Davis gains quiet backing from Democrat delegates amid talks of a possible deadlock at the convention. Davis boosters claim support across delegations could spark renewed discussion, while rival camps dismiss Wall Street ties as a factor in his nomination. Davis remains aloof from convention proceedings as locals in Clarksburg present advocacy.
New York June 25 The McAdoo camp aims to name him by week’s end as balloting at the Democratic convention set to begin Friday. Campaign adviser David Rockwell says the convention is not in a deadlock mood and McAdoo will push to clinch the presidential nomination by Saturday. He notes reserve strength and dismisses linked to anti klan demonstrations while alleging rivals seek to trigger a clash over the issue. Nomination will be seconded by Governor Sweet of Colorado Charles Hay of Missouri Mrs Leroy Springs of South Carolina and likely Mrs Alexander Thompson of Oregon.
Eleven members will present alternative proposals to the platform committee at the Democratic national convention. They seek wording on two issues the Ku Klux and the League of Nations and aim to help draft a tentative platform for the party.
A severe windstorm and cloud burst in Wilmington Delaware caused two deaths and about 1 million dollars in damage. More than 300 houses lost their roofs and many central-city structures suffered extensive harm.
Rabbi Stephen S Wise has been appointed to the New York state Democratic delegation filling the vacancy caused by the death of Charles Farpay announced from Franklin D Roosevelt's residence.
Huntington WV June 25 4 Physicians from eight West Virginia towns gather for a two day convention. Notable speakers include J Kampffield Omar CU Hopson Charleston Hall Charleston Rogers Bluefield Gipson Logan Dismukes Kimball BE Young Welch from the state health department and several Huntington physicians.
The Democratic convention in New York voted unanimously to retain the two thirds rule for nominating president and vice president. Under the adopted procedure a two thirds vote means two thirds of accredited delegates. The unit rule issue was not raised when rules were adopted but may be debated when balloting begins as minority members seek to be released from the rule.
Bethesda Ohio June 25 The Commercial Savings Bank of Bethesda with 57000 in arrears due to embezzlement by cashier Fred Bailey may never reopen. President R F Murphy announced after officials met while State Bank Examiner Wolfe began an investigation. Bailey confessed to the theft and is jailed in St Clairsville. he said he invested the funds in radio stock.
In New York on June 26 eleven men labored through a long session to craft a platform for the Democratic national convention. The group aimed to resolve whether to denounce the Ku Klux Klan by name while placing the League of Nations at the forefront, with subcommittee work led by Newton D. Baker and Owen D. Young. The Clarke and Young planks advocate world peace and a consistent foreign policy, urging cooperation with international organizations to restore political and economic order.
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