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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
9
In this 1944 chronicle a party split and frantic bid to end the stalemate dominates the discourse. Blythe Smith McAdoo and Davis are weighed as potential nominees while Schemes, Klansmen rumors, and psychological moments color the tense proceedings. The piece condemns the lengthy impasse and urges adjournment.
A narrator recalls a chaotic convention where delegates discuss states and electors as a sick father clings to hope. The scene shifts to a hospital-like audience, a child texts home, and the hope for a miracle while leaders debate plans and conferences. The piece preserves a fragile, intimate tone amid public process.
The Milford Board of Fire Commissioners annual banquet was held at Wilcox Pier Restaurant. Former fire officials David A Clark A J Poistord and A C Cruiler led the event with a band performance. After dinner the town enjoyed a sightseeing trip led by local figures including William Woo Mint Chaninin Timk Wo Hunter and George TP White.
Indianapolis July reports state Senator Samuel M Ralston ordered the removal of his name from Democratic presidential nomination consideration. He sent a telegram to Indiana leader Raggett and urged the convention to nominate another candidate to restore party harmony.
The so called false plant of the American and British Manufacturing Company on Crescent Avenue has been sold to new owners who will occupy the buildings for a substantial business venture. Attorney Dasid Meyers of New York, representing the buyers, declined to reveal the nature of the enterprise but said machinery from the sale will be removed within 69 days.
In Cleveland on July 8 the Socialist Party convention condemned the Ku Klux Klan after three days of debate. A resolution denouncing the Klan and all efforts to divide workers by race or religion was defeated 25 to 23 before passing 6 to 15. Delegates had begun leaving for home.
The Kings Daughters society plans the twenty fifth anniversary of the church group. The event will be hosted at 123 Arctic Street with Beardsley Park catering a luncheon. A program of entertainment and two speakers will be arranged.
March 7 report indicates Mayor Willam Tenens supports creating a city auctioneer post. The board of aldermen committee chair confirms receipt of the matter while city officials weigh the proposal and its implications for the sheriff’s office.
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