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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
7
A Democratic convention mobilizes 46 candidates for nomination with ballots likely to start tonight. Delegates, speakers, and party leaders fill the arena as factions reveal support for McAdoo, while others push alternative names, reflecting tensions across Virginia, New Hampshire, and other states.
A historical report details the case of a man convicted of killing five individuals, his appeals for new trials, and the evolving legal strategy. It outlines prior death sentences, grounds for relief, and references to related trials and alleged new evidence amid a long appellate history.
The readable lines describe a platform gathering with names such as Kroner Montank and Drennan, a dispute over an adjournment, and a violent incident where Elizabeth Mats Was attacked, with a misspelled account of Atwood and Reynold relating to a family and a seven children sentence. The fragment mentions a wife and seven children and a tent.
New York letter transcribes Baker urging Cox as the Democratic presidential nominee from Ohio in 1926. It lauds Cox as a three term governor with leadership and vision to guide America toward opportunity, international cooperation and national unity amid postwar debates. The piece praises his patriotism, fiscal stewardship, and commitment to principles, while contrasting it with rival paths in world affairs.
Fragmentary report recalls a split labor movement with no official Democratic convention representative. D A Robertson, president of the brotherhood, cites lack of authorized spokesmen. The piece notes some members opposed the national conference committee. Barabasi ares mentioned as shaped by machinery.
Delegates discuss referendum to let Republicans vote on the league stance. Bryan urges a nationwide vote to shape the party line, while Young and Baker push for nonpartisan, pure party policy, with California leaning on referendum to swing voters. The platform committee adopts a compromise plank favoring a public vote before convention.
Breslauk Germany June 174 large part of the German people demand readership by men who place the common good above personal welfare in a resolution from German noblemen meeting in Berlin The nobles say they intend to continue to be leaders The piece notes noble families are impoverished yet still claim authority while democratic sentiment grows and their official organ preaches to keep a higher status despite poverty
A chaotic report from Crigagg dated June 2 discusses X ray beauty methods as harmful, arguing against adolescence alteration and warning of risks from untrained practitioners. Physicians including Dr. Ernest D. Chipman and Dr. Edward Starr Judd voice caution on procedures claimed to improve appearance and fight cancer, amid broader debates on medical ethics and new technologies.
Plans to open a chain of four children’s motion picture theaters, announced by Sol Léreéti’s Pringigal Pictures Garneration, aim to expand into New York City and London with stages for child actors and a charity-backed welfare drive. Judge Ben Lindsay and others back the project, hoping to integrate it with schools and youth welfare leagues.
Fragmented account shows Mek Juné Thompson, a twenty year old mother, wanting to sell her baby to a bidder after alleged pressure from the baby's father. She claims dire poverty and social stigma justify the sale, while a Mr. Thompson disputes the plan, noting the moral and legal risks involved.
Bloomfield defeats Alex Smith dubbed the "Giant Daddy" in a fourth round KO, asserting dominance in the British heavyweight scene. The match highlights Bloomfield’s conditioning and tactical reach while signaling a potential clash with Carpentier if Georges returns and maintains top form.
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