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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
5
New York report from June 22 notes convention managers expect lengthy sessions and will stage an initial tone setting program for the first three days. Arrangements may shift as speeches and platform work unfold, with nominating events driven by developments. Continued on Page Forty.
Associated Press reports a six day gun battle at a barn near Stinsburg West Virginia ending with farmer Tune L Speight fatally wounded and six others injured. State trooper Crawford Burnig High was killed and Lieutenant Milly of the posse wounded as deputies and citizens pursued Speight who had barricaded himself amid a debt dispute and threats against a county auctioneer.
New York July 22 Associated Press reports that Democratic platform committees will consider proposed planks on Ku Klux Klan and prohibition with strong internal debate. Differences focus on naming the Klan and on foreign relations and league of nations references. Some leaders push explicit naming, others favor Virginia platform wording. A clash also looms over farm relief and foreign policy references.
The Montana State aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens with a public reception at 8 o'clock in the Shrine temple. A Tuesday program includes a 10 AM business session at the local aeria on South Main, an exemplification at 3:30 PM, and continued sessions through Thursday. Highlights include a Millinga versus Florena baseball game, boxing that evening, a Thursday closing dance, and an automobile prize by Princess Alma with local officials and state leaders attending.
The Missourian reports a circulating petition to abolish the state railroad or public service commission and transfer duties to an elected officer and two governor appointees. It labels the move as a political play by an office holder from the land office aimed at expanding the state house machine and enabling blackmail over railroads and corporations to extract campaign funds.
London reports that Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and French Premier Merriol plan an allied conference in London by July to decide how to push the Dawes report into execution subject to allied agreement. They may also visit Geneva together at the League of Nations opening in September.
Bruce Kremer of Montana selected to manage on the convention floor for Win G. McAdoo. The move, by former secretary of the treasury, marks a key part of McAdoo’s offensive strategy as Senator Walsh arrives to prepare for permanent chairman duties. Montana figures, including Governor Stewart, fill several roles in the delegation’s plan for a strong convention showing.
Reports from Chungking and Washington describe British gunboat actions along the Yangtze after an American was killed and a Chinese mob compelled executions of Chinese and Junker members. U S Coast Guard and British officials reacted, with assurances that foreign vessels would not repeat the offense. Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz led American forces on the river, as authorities investigated the attack and arrest orders issued for involved crews.
Bewilderment and unrest hover over the Democratic National Convention as McAdan and Smith supporters clash for leverage. Delegates gather at Madison Square Garden for a decisive open session while other candidates jockey for backup, with platform drafting and foreign policy debates shaping the fight.
Agsrolater press from Laredo reports British chargé d affaires Cunnoiis resigned amid a dispute with Mexico. He crossed into the United States and refused to discuss retirement whether voluntary or not. Mexican authorities sought deportation as an undesirable alien. Obregon later rescinded the order after Cunnoiis departed.
The Associated Press reports a body found in Canton identified as Jane Wanton, a 24 year old from Aanam, believed to be linked to the bomb incident at Victory heart while four other men were killed. Authorities say the corpse is that of a native of Aanam.
Clarence J. Sheldon a 76 year old wealthy New York publisher was found dead in a swamp about five miles from his summer home. Sheldon had vanished about ten days ago and the body showed it had been in the swamp for several days.
By Associated Press Mitchell Mell No Va Jane Lieut Russell Maughan launched from Neng at 2 37 am bound for San Francisco to span the distance from dawn to dash. Washington reports POW Weadall and Price broke the world record for stretched light in a 34 hour endurance recon. They were forced down in Vieir Voersit at about 140 am after failing to stretch their endurance record.
Assent Goyis reports that Forsy issue letters and checks linked to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul loot seized on June 12 were discovered in a sewer on the north side of St Louis. Inspectors believe the items are part of the $2,000,000 theft.
William G Mado Konight defended his platform at a delegates rally saying the metropolitan press makes a clumsy attempt to cloud the issue and that special privilege is threatened by popular indignation. He charged the deceit is being used to divert attention from the real problem while noting some forward looking men and women in the progressive movement.
A storm in Chicago caused three deaths and widespread damage. Flooded streets blocked traffic while fallen wires and impeded rail and streetcar movement disrupted city life. A second report from Minnesota notes a tornado across four counties with one death and extensive property damage.
World War veterans are urged to contact the Washington Information Bureau for guidance on the new bonus act and compensation. The paper notes a service to readers through direct replies, with a mail address for Frederick J. Askin, director, to obtain concise answers.
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