Spirit of party soars at opening session
The Charleston Gazette reports the 1924 Democratic convention opening in New York with Woodrow Wilson memory and party unity chants. Delegates from north and south fill Madison Square Garden as keynote speaker figures and the crowd roars “you tell ’em Pat” while Harrison and Hull set tone for a lengthy first day.
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Prasad
New York
Jaine
Wilson
Derne- Stats
PaAty
Ghoenkaln
ARKO
Bow Francison
Talwnty
Pay Hookenman
Madtinga Sauare Cardoen Bogun
Charman Cordell Hull
Uxvel
Sven Kifer
Lot Harrison
Woodrow Wixon
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Pararko
National
Frull
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Sfite
Cote
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Ewal
Tatt Hardnon
Eli Shele
Hite
Bie
Young
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White House
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Ada
Keronton
West Virginia Delegates Face Ticket Shortage at Convention
West Virginians flock to New York for the Democratic national convention but many fear they will not attend sessions or receive seats. Reported by Fisher of the Charleston Gazette, the article notes West Virginia and other states face uneven ticket distribution amid the large national gathering and mounting discontent over allocations and access.
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Praaler Fisher
Charleston
New York
Little Mountain
West Wirkintone
Meyermet Kettekete
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Radio Corporation of America
New York World Defends John W Davis Against Criticism
New York World argues there is no link between John W Davis and oil magnate Doheny, asserting Davis’s work for Standard Oil should not damage his presidential bid. The piece reiterates Davis’s independence from McAdoo and notes continued support for his candidacy despite hostile editorials.
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East Gonette Sun
New York
Joan W. Davie
New York Times
New York Evening World
Davis
Evening World
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New York City
New York Welcomes Democratic Convention Visitors
A bustling, satirical portrait of New York during the 1924 Democratic convention. The piece catalogs city preparations and public sentiment, praising the metropolis while lampooning political figures and activity. It highlights crowds, venues, and the festive mood as delegates arrive.
Rabbits Threaten Smith Island Lighthouse
Seattle June 24. Smith Island at Puget Sound faces destruction by rabbits that defy authorities and burrow into structures. Authorities plan poisoning and other measures after rabbits multiplied to thousands since they were released 25 years ago for Seattle markets. Braces on a water tower and a surface scrubbing machine are being used to mitigate damage.
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Seattle
Ranvitn
United States
Smith Island
Puget
High Lights and Sidelights of the Convention
New York June 24 West Virginia delegates fill Waldorf Astoria as convention prep centers emerge. Key figures include W A MacCorkle and Mette Brown at Davis headquarters, Jim Preston and George Sneathin covering events, and notable locals such as Bath House Coughlin and McAdon voicing press tensions. Security and press access rise with 1200 patrolmen and broadcast deals, signaling wide public interest in the Democratic gathering.
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Mirkle L. Hihlend
Clarksburg
National Republican
Ite
Jim Preston
Washington
George A.s4uehiin
Wheeling Teleerapn
Ialso
San Francisco
Highland
Fentanne
Mim Mette Jowell Brown
United State Senate
Davis
Devle
West Virginia Delegates Rally Behind John W. Davis
West Virginians in New York rally for John W. Davis, Clarksburg, in the race for the presidency. Supporters report rising strength since Sunday night, while Aden and Smith loom as potential nominating frontrunners. Davis appears friendly with factions and would not be opposed if he gains first order strength. Delegates were hosted at Davis’s Long Island home and later entertained at the Plaza by Mrs. Louis Bennett.
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Clyne H. East
Gazette
New York
West
Aden
Smith
Davis
Weston
West Virginia
Tex
Plaza
West Virginians Active at Davis Nomination Meeting
West Virginians gather at New York Waldorf Astoria to back John W Davis for the presidency. Delegates and supporters from Morgantown Parkersburg Wheeling Huntington Charleston and other towns attend, listing numerous individuals and couples among the active boosters.
Masons Observe St John Festival at Salina Lodge Installation
Salina Lodge A F and A M held St John festival last night at Maiden with an officer installation and a banquet served by Swilmachepeer No 81 Eastern Star. James M Scott marked his 48th year as secretary. About 150 members and guests attended the services and banquet with I A Edwards of St Athens present and addressing.
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A. F
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Maiden
St. John the Baptist
Swilmachepeer No
Eastern Star
C. A. Walmouth
J. c. Clark
Owerde
J Siytes
J. EL. White
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Barry Clark
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H. P. Cochran
HE. M. Veyder
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R. E. Duncan
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George Midkiff
John Vickers
3. B. White
Misa Mildred McDermott
Charles McDermott
Charles Chidister
Reese Chambers
Illinois Leader Fights Ku Klux Klan Plank Clash
A regional figure denounces a Ku Klux Klan influence within the Democratic Party. The contender campaigns against a proposed inclusion of an anti Klan plank, seeking party reform and unified platform standards.
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Llinois
Ku Klux ‘Klan
Georgy “. Urenfiar
Embérate
Vlinoia
Democratic National
Memorial Resolution Honors Wilson at Democratic Convention
Madison Square New York June 34 The Democratic national convention adjourned with a memorial resolution for Woodrow Wilson drawn by Senator Glas of Virginia and introduced by Mrs Frank Reeves of Washington state It lauds Wilson as a statesman whose administration is a source of pride for future generations and pledges to draw inspiration from his record and ideals.
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Madison Square , Garde
New York
Woodrow Wilson
Glasa
Virginia
Frank Reeves
Washington State
Democratic Party
Farm Problems Get Consideration by Delegates
Two groups of Democratic delegates gathered in New York on June 21 to chart farm policy. They formed committees and named terms to draft an agricultural plank for the party platform. The talks included support for cooperative marketing, relief measures, and a $16 million revolving fund to aid farm cooperatives and marketing associations.
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New York
Saintly
Jenjorick
Wyoming
McAdoo
Bryen
Nebraska
Rose
Jet Wromine
Darts
Kansas
Sweet
Colorado
Owen
Oklahoma
Tthe
American Farm Bureau Faderation
Wng
Sgflewiture Relief Association
Curtis-Caswell
Co-Operative Marketing Association
German Self-Help 1 Students Increase
ROETTINGEN Germany June 2 The self-help student movement grows in German universities as wartime hardship halves monthly allowances. Employment bureaus and on campus work sites like shops and small factories provide meals for hours worked, changing student town relations and easing poverty. In Göttingen about 1000 students earn their noon meal and 500 their supper through work and clerical tasks. A palace suicide in Bucharest ends the report.
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Roettingen
Germany
Goettingen University
Tianual
Davis Adherents Persist in Silent Davis Nomination Policy
New York reports that John W. Davis supporters cling to silence on his presidential bid while privately showing confidence in his strength. Governors visited Davis headquarters before and after convention sessions, noting a mix of flattery and cautious optimism about Davis’s status amid circulating gossip on his business ties. Davis leaders anticipate no immediate moves and plan heavy campaigning only if the nomination moment arrives. Davis attended the platform briefly, mingling with old Wilson era colleagues but avoided the Davis headquarters.
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Waldorf
Devis
Prrson
Thia
New York
Associated Press
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Ftoaight
Davis
West Virginia
Davies
Ada
Wilsor
Tickets Denied Differences Over at Democratic Convention
New York June 24 Sensational mysteries of ticket distribution at the Democratic national convention dominated today. Bruce Kremer Montana vice chairman denounced irregularities as ridiculous and unfounded. Crowds swarmed headquarters behind locked doors while state chairmen dealt with unofficial visitors seeking admission. Kremer offered receipts to prove fairness and cited the impossible task of fitting 30 000 to 40 000 people into the space provided.
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Agatnogt
Ohio Delegation Starts Klan Fight at Democratic Convention
June 24 report states Ohio's delegation moved to condemn the Ku Klux Klan at the Democratic national convention. Edmund B. Moore led a plank motion via the resolution committee, while Truax and Zhamerman said no negative vote was called for and that the Ohio group would seek support on the floor. Durbin and other delegates were expected to back a strong stand against the Klan.
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Onio
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Youngstown
Ohio National
Ohio Caucus
Newton D. Baler
Charles V. Truax
Ohio
John J. Zhamerman
Springfield
W. W. Durbin
Wowlo
Salt Lake City to give iodine tablets to schoolchildren
June ae chocolate tablets containing milligrams of iodine each are to be given to Utah school children weekly to combat goitre. A recent survey found about 41 percent of schoolboys and girls affected. State health officials announce iodine in drinking water is a major deficiency factor. Wallace, state epidemiologist, cites Alaska fisheries product values at $50.00n00G.
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