Davis Boosters Plan Davis Convention Message
Davis boosters finalize convention plans as local supporters prepare to back a prospective candidate. The effort centers on rallying attendance and presenting a united front ahead of the event.
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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
3
Davis boosters finalize convention plans as local supporters prepare to back a prospective candidate. The effort centers on rallying attendance and presenting a united front ahead of the event.
Hon in New York bids June 24 Heiherationn with Tarment supporters of the Clarks. train from Hattimore and Ohio railroad departs Saturday at 8 49 p m for New York. Arthur B H Keontz Angus Mack Donna and others leave Thursday for John W Davis head- quarters at the Waldorf Astoria. Former Gov W A Maes Corkla delegates from the sixth district plan to depart. L I Kelis invites attendance for sparring event. plans include entertaining visiting delegates from West Virginia and other states. John W Davis office at 22 Broadway hosts recent committee meeting to organize program for the convention.
A turbulent account notes West Virginia figures plan to attend a New York convention. It cites Charlsa W. Osenton and local leaders outlining expected attendance, costs, and logistics, with warnings about admission limits and possible setbacks for West Virginia delegates.
A historical sermon argues for selective immigration based on character and "blood stock," urging vigilance at entry gates. It lists founders and diverse ancestors, contending the nation endures only if the "best" traits prevail. It warns against criminals and immoral entrants and calls for abroad investigations to curb dangerous elements before they reach Ellis Island. The piece ties in racialized rhetoric to the fate of American identity and the tragedy of two drowned children in Lake Michigan.
fragments recount a 1934 copyright note mentioning John Mitchell and Jordan with phrases Protect the Wer man and The Human Harvest, tied to Publication No 52 of a migration restriction league in Boston. The readable bits reference authors Samer J. Ba and a PB mark, ending abruptly.
Court routine notes list four circuit court chancery cases entered for record yesterday under July rules. Names include Malissa Sites v Raymon Sites Margaret Spencer v D Wilson Roy Smith v Ida Smith and Tillie Pollow v Abrahnt Pollow. An administration bond for 800 dollars was filed with E B Robertson as clerk and Maberley as surety. Robertson appointed committee of the estate Sylvester Pleken(s).
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