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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1924

Page

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Premature Explosions Sink Mississippi In Dockside Drama

Multiple premature blasts on the battleship Mississippi at San Pedro today killed three officers and 41 to 43 sailors and wounded many more. The ship left harbor under watch as a rescue ship and hospital ship sped to aid the injured amid reports of further dangers from a remaining shell in turret No. 2.

Associated Prem San Pedro Calif Ntil Mississippi San Clement U. S. New Mexico Iman Odin

Dawes Career Highlights in U S Politics and Service

Dawes is profiled as one of America's most picturesque figures with a crafty and combative style. He led the American committee invited by the reparations commission to draft a German debt budget and is described by friends as an able, sly, and worthwhile public figure with talents in law, politics, and music. The article outlines his lineage to the Dawes family, education at Cincinnati Law School in 1848, practice in Lincoln Nebraska, and membership in the law firm Dawes Costroth & Cunningham. It lists major roles: lawyer, executive of several companies, U S treasurer comptroller, international hunter, and brigadier general coordinating Allied wartime supply procurement. Continued on page Evorte.

William Dawes Charles Gates Dawes Toronto & Ohio Melaw Dawen Vollage Cincinnatii Derres Lik Lingoln Dawes United States Treasury United States Army

Philosophical Degrees Given at West Virginia Masonic Rite

The Council of Knights Kadosh conferred twelve philosophical degrees from the 1st to the 80th on yesterday and last night at the Scot tash Tate cathedral in Capital Street by the newly installed John C. Atheldaffer council. The installation followed by a banquet, with candidates named including Harry Stiling, Bruce Edmund Thomas, Robert Newton Batlar, and John Woodrum among others, as the ceremony continued into today with further degrees and a grand feast.

Council of Knights Kadosh Scottash Tate Cathedral Capital Street John C. Atheldaffer Council Ge. Wilan T. Morrin Depuy Supremas West Virginia FF. JL. Yeager Benjamin C. Byran Reremonton Foulk Ard Orator Thomas. Meek Wost Virginia Constatory Wheelingx Wal Harry Stiling Lruce Edmund Thomas Robert Newton Batlar Okeyburton Johnson Lon Gdoyd Charles i. Remesbure Alfred J. Jarinkard Olle K. Batley Oresten Ne Meter Andrew A. Mose Elster E. Tribansue Wallace W

Franks Slayers Retain Alienists in Chicago Hearing

In Chicago on June 12 preliminary court proceedings began as lawyers for Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb prepared to argue for a confinement to a corrective state institution. The defense aims to have the youths examined by Dr Burton Bowman and to build a case for their commitment to a reform program as evidence gathering continues.

Chicago Nathan Leopold, Jr Wehard- Leot Robert Franka Dufeune Bnrt M. Bowman Anoniat Boston

Otto Matuetta Declines Nomination For Vice Presidency

General Charles G. Dawes accepts the Republican vice presidential nomination. Dawes expresses gratitude and plans to address the nation, then returns home to attend his fortieth reunion at Marion College, visiting with family.

Matuetta Otto Brigadine Genernl Charlee G. Uawen Toalgtf Marietin College Tie Hin Atuter

Tinney Held On Assault Charge

New York June 12 Frank Tinney black faced comedian today is held on bond to appear before the grand jury on a charge of assault brought by Imogene Wilson, a "faultless girl." The comedian, in court, kept the crowd laughing as he faced a $2,500 bond and testified he had been obliged to defend himself amid accusations of beating and injuring Miss Wilson.

New York Frank Tinney Llack Bond Imogene Wilson Foultless Fanny Miss Wilson

Acquit Klansmen of riot charge in Lilly case

Ta, June 12. A jury found thirty one alleged Ku Klux Klansmen and Lilly residents not guilty of riot but guilty of affray and unlawful resemblance. Defense moved for a new trial. District Attorney Welmer announced intends to pursue murder indictments against those acquitted and thirteen armed defendants who were acquitted earlier.

Ibhnsbuigg Wiley Cnar Lilly Tein D. P. Welmer

Notable double tragedy in Rankin boarding house

In Rankin, a Pittsburgh suburb, Michael Jore, a policeman, shot and killed John Toth and Mrs. Julie Draskeey after a quarrel over the progressive sale of a boarding house run by Mrs. Draskeey. Both men died from bullet wounds to the head. the coroner labeled the case murder and suicide.

Pittsburgh Sune Rankin Michael Jore John ‘Toth Mra Jully Draskeey

Coolidge Wins Nomination in Boisterous Convention

Calvin Coolidge was nominated for president by a lopsided party vote amid raucous cheering and calls to make the nomination unanimous. La Follette supporters protested as Wisconsin's 28 votes and others backed Johnson, with Coolidge receiving 1963 to La Follette 34 and Johnson 10 as the convention adjourned amid tumult. An uninstructed District of Columbia delegation also emerged from a June 12 primary for the Democratic convention.

Ting Calvin Coolidge Chii Thomas Scott Wisconsin Coolidge Coollidge 5. X. Way South Dakota la Follette Wieconsin Ontareg Calvin Cualliger Money Y Sehtt Vermont Jaina Fallette Ballant Krovert M. LaFollette North Dakota Robert M. LaFotette Hiram Johnson LaFollette Johnson Neapessary Dugldge Kenyon Senate Everett Sanders Indiana Marlon Leroy Gurton University of Michigan Washington New York Columblia Tadar

Coolidge, Dawes Named in Washington Dispatch

President Coolidge sent felicitation to Charles G. Dawes after his acceptance as Republican vice presidential running mate. Dawes and Mrs. Dawes receive best wishes as Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge join in the public service. Dawes agreed to join the ticket after discussions at the Cleveland convention. Hoover also congratulated him in a telegram.

Washington Chaudre Charles G. Dawes Dawes Low- Sen Mr. Dawes White House Meager Secretary Hoover Genera

Uncertain French leadership fraught with party pressure

In France a looming presidential selection faces upheaval as coalition rifts and party refusals cloud the process. Three potential compromise candidates emerge among Senator Jules Panis, Raymond Poulatre, George Leygues, and Edouard Herriot as the chamber struggles to decide a viable choice.

Werrow M. Dowmergue Chamber Beng Jules Panis Raymond Potatare George Leygues Comuniltes Chaber Millerand Edquard Herralt Realest M. Folneare

Fate Guided Coolidge Rise

Fate plays tricks as Calvin Coolidge rises from Vermont to Massachusetts governor to the U S presidency. The piece notes his taciturn, plainspoken nature and the unlikely meteoric ascent seen as improbable a decade earlier. It frames his career as exceptional among U S presidents and recalls readers’ possible skepticism at the time.

Calvin’ Coolidge United States New Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts

Mrs J D Sherman Outlines Policies As Federation President

Mrs J D Sherman of Estes Park Colorado outlines policies for the General Federation of Women's Clubs. She emphasizes conservation of natural resources and national forests and parks, plus plans for optional art galleries in Washington and education groups in states. The meeting also announced president and vice president nominees and voting details.

Los Angeles General Federation of Women's Clubs Daln Sherman Estes Park Colorado Yeaterday Washington Heaton Sherarain Wallace “. Peroaim Montana Mor‘eneq Dibert Féennsylyeautn Mrart W. BR. Alverd Michigan Donn Ruhr West

Dawes Nominated for Vice President at Republican Convention

Charles G. Dawes of Illinois was nominated for vice president by the Republican National Convention after a dramatic vote. Frank O. Lowden had declined. Dawes won amid rival calls and a brief, spectacular scene. Governor Cox moved for an unanimous vote, with only minor dissent. The convention adjourned after miscellaneous motions and preparations for the national committee’s meeting.

Associated Frees Cleveland Charles G. Dawes Ilinois Hell Republican National Oveation Frank O. Lowde William M. Byer Coolidge Leni Reed Frank O. Lowden Dawes Tilmax Platte Mondell Theodore General Dawes Cox Massachusetts Conain

Voted patterns by state show Coolidge leads nationwide

The article lists state by state voting totals for Coolidge with scattered other candidates. From Alabama to Wyoming and territories, Coolidge receives most lines of support while minor totals appear for La Follette Coldstidge and others, amid garbled OCR.

Ballot totals show Dawes leading across several states

In a fragmented tally alloting votes by state and candidate, Dawes appears dominant in many regions including Alabama California Connecticut Delaware Florida Maine Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Alaska and others with Hoover and Kenyon also receiving scattered support and totals. The official third ballot lists Dawes at 082 percent and Kenyon at 76 while Hoover trails.

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