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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1924

Page

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Ralston Gains and Tonight Will Be Given His Chance at the Nomination

In Madison Square Garden New York on July 8 the Democratic convention adjourned for a six hour recess after six more futile ballots left McAdoo faltering at a new low. Ralston rose to 1961-4, Smith near his high mark, Davis strong, and talk focused on a potential Ralston surge while coalition options loom.

Ralston Madison .Square. Garden New York Democratic National McAdoo Smith John W. Davis Senator Ralston Glass Convention Hall George Brennan Iwinole Bruce Kremer Montana Brennan Nothig Charles M. Hay St. Louis Indiaa Indiana Oklahoma Missouri Nevada Kansas & Es McAdoo Colina Relaton Cummings Connecticut Mr. McAdoo David F. Houston al Hellors

Nomination Tonight As Democratic Convention Reassembles

The lead candidates have not yet won the award of the ballots and the Democratic deadlock may break tonight when the convention reconvenes at 9 daylight saving time. The Enterprise will keep the AP wire open and provide news. call 2255 after 8:30 tonight for updates.

Enterprise Associated Press

Ballot results and candidates in Meadoo and West Virginia race

Ballot tallies show McAdoo and Smith leading in multiple ballots with varied totals for Davis West Virginia Underwood Glass Ralston Robinson and others. Absent two noted, totals hover near 1,086 to 1,096 with Roosevelt and Saulsbury appearing in several lines.

Meadoo Smith Davis West Virginia Unterwood Glass Ralston Robinson Hitchie Davis Gas Walsh Rawlsbury Owen Meredith Daniels Ervan Roosevelt McAdoo Kansas Saulsbury Co Owen Bryan Dapiely Poral Underwood Ritchie da Ikansas Walsh Lautsbury Mervidith Gryan Danicis McAdop Ralaton Robingon Saulsbury Cummings

Auto Collision Injures Mrs Strickland and Boy

A head on crash near the corner of Maugum and Lake streets last night involved a Ford touring car driven by Semenland with Mrs Strickland and her eight year old son aboard and a Cloverdale car whose driver is unknown. Both vehicles were damaged and the pair were taken to hospital with slight injuries.

Ttufus Strickland Willowbrook Street Semenland Maugum and Lake Streets

Man Injured Here Sues For $10,000

Robert L. Bowings sues for ten thousand dollars claiming injuries from a coal fragment striking his head while walking under a trestle. The North Carolina railroad company is named defendant. complaint filed in Guilford Superior Court yesterday. He says the coal fell from a Southern Railroad engine on the trestle, causing eight days in bed and ongoing suffering.

High Point Robert L. Bowings North Carolina Railroad Company Magon W. oGut Guilford Superior Court Southern Railroad Company

New Head of City Schools Assumes Duties Here

T Witgautu Andrews takes over as new superintendent of High Point public schools after moving from Salisbury. He notes need for high school expansion and a new high school, praises current program, and plans for summer repairs amid possible double shifts to meet enrollment. Andrews, a Chapel Hill native and UNC graduate, previously led Orange County and Salisbury schools.

T. Witgautu Andrews High Foint Salisbury Harmilton Treet Andrews Alwady Andrews Chapel Mill University of North Carolina Orange County Reidsville University of Columbia

Stores Decide to Stay Open Wednesday Afternoons

High Point merchants abandon plans to close stores on Wednesday afternoons during summer. George E. Hutchens, local grocer and chairman of the merchants bureau of the chamber of commerce, said many merchants chose to remain open all afternoon and that they all agreed to do so.

High Point George E. Hutchens Bureau The Chamber of Commierce Hutchens

Democratic struggle shapes Democratic convention scene

Lawrence letter reports two Democratic conventions deadlocked over McAdoo and Smith. Efforts to suspend rules to nominate by majority failed as anti McAdoo forces blocked. Delegates endured late voting with little change in leaders as tension rises over withdrawal demands and strategy.

David Lawrence Madizom Square Garden New Nemi McAdoo Wangs Smith Brave Nrewer Montana Sa Evi Lae Suns

United States Leads Olympic Track Dispatch at Colombes

The United States dominated early athletics at Colombes as Hauser of California set the day’s shot put mark of 49 feet 246 inches and the U S total surged to 98 points led by Finland, Great Britain, and Sweden. Hubbard and Hartean also performed well in field events.

Olympic Oto France United States Americas Finland Clareské Hauser California de Hart Hubbard Michigan Glen Hartean Leeland Stanford Ralph Hills Princeton Norman Anderson University of Southern California Hauser Great Britain Sweden Hungary Switzerland Norway New Zealand

Mrs. D. S. Leake Improves After Critical Illness

The friends of Mrs. D. S. Leake, critically ill since Friday, learn her condition shows improvement today. Gavan Leake of Norfolk is at her bedside.

D. S. Leake Gavan Leake Norfolk

Death casts shadow as president's son dies blood poisoning

Washington July 8 reports the death of the president's son from blood poisoning. Funeral planned at home as nation mourns. Messages of condolences and details of the White House family and relatives appear in coverage.

Washington Petiess Paaen Sennie Cor Hay Felvin Hare Calvin Walter Rem Army Emmy Celine Shin Juha

Vernon Theatre plans annual event and divorce suit noted

The article notes a social event at the Vernon Theatre with plans for youth and community programs and mentions Mrs Charles B Dillingham, formerly Miss Eileen Kearney, filing for divorce from her husband, the New York theatrical producer, with their marriage dated May 6 1913.

Dillingham Panis Mra Charles New York Eileen Kearney San Francisco

Cotton Mills In Mass Resuming Operations

Massachusetts mills restart after a halt, with MSU operatives resuming work. Factories listed include Willitan Skinner Sons, American Mead Paper, American Livseh, and others as broader regional production restarts proceed.

Cotton Mills Mass Bpringeie Duly Ena Ner 1 MSU Talley Resuai Relyoke Willitan Skinner Sons Sik Mils Amerivia Aim Pany Pal Alpesh Seeid American Livseh Sued Te Capita Nevitosraptaana Maite Beldings Mills Jonpscuvilie Coton Bigelow Tarifoed Carpet Vempiny Bardleay Laidlay Siutnite

Hartan Refers Ta Easy Patape As State Prisoners

Raleigh dispatch reports Hartan referring Ta Easy Patape as state prisoners. Horton, held on a criminal term, faced an indictment before the grand jury. Attorney Means declined to comment on further charges. Notes mention escapes from county camps since Ottawa Wood, a noted murderer, with reference to the Peacock case and a Thomasville doctor reportedly in Markila.

Hartan Powsol Raleigh Jaty Tow Horton Urst Wake Arahd Gaibyrar Soileitur Jude Vfortan Otta Wood Yahwro Thomasville Morkila

Socialists Endorse Lafollette End Of 1924 Convention

The Socialist Party ends its 1924 convention with a decision to endorse La Follette for president while signaling it will still draft a platform on economic planks. Delegates debated the action, with 106 to 7 initially voting for the endorsement and final totals near 115 in favor as party members prepared for a campaign path.

Cleveland Socialist Party of America Robinson LaFolleche Socialist Party Conference For Political Action La+ Follette Wisconsin Social Sig Lafollette Avery Lere Princinies Jas. Li Sriley Maryland Jonah

Negro Prisoners Taken To Salisbury From High Point

Sheriff J W Kestey of Salisbury transported two black prisoners, Will Smith and RB J Nolly, to Rowan County. They were wanted on charges of heating board bills and larceny, allegedly traveling with a negro show from Salisbury. Watches were among the valuables claimed to be stolen.

Depuy J. W. Kestey Salisbury High Point Will Smith RB. J. Nolly Smith Nolly Rowan County

Shelton Child Is Buried Here Today

Funeral services for James Paul Shelton, 12 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Shelton, were held this afternoon at their home in the southwestern city section. Death resulted from appendicitis. Rev. C. Russell Sorrell of Green Street Baptist Church conducted the services, followed by interment in Yardwood Cemetery.

James Paul Shelton C. P. Shelton C. Russell Sorrell Green Street Yardwood

St Marys Picnic Postponed Until August

Saint Marys Episcopal church Sunday school picnic originally planned for Wednesday was postponed until August, announced this afternoon.

St. Mary’s Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

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Rufus Strickland Fido Wilhelm Kaiser Long Doorn T. Wingate Andrews Hamilton Street Lawrence McAdood and Smith Spuyvest Pagetier Ars U.S Colombes North Carolina Calvin, Jr Sicwt Soohserk P. UL Wilmington Eddy Winfrey Piste Usdoelate Abien Af. A. Railssident Hosel Raleigh Growet Eichelmieuis Socialists Party Debs Shelton
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