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Newspaper
Indianapolis Star
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1924
Page
1
Indiana campaign plans a decisive push as backers weigh whether Davis will be supported. Smith and McAdoo are noted as potential contenders, with renewed editorials and mounting attacks as the political moment tightens.
At Madison Square Garden on July 1 the Indiana delegation held a caucus amid third day balloting for the Democratic presidential nomination. Reports say Taggart and Brennan aim to keep Ralston in play while awaiting state swing toward Cox if Ralston falters. The meeting in the Prince George hotel reviewed delegates signed to other states and tightened plans to limit Ralston’s viability.
The forecast calls for generally fair and cool conditions with rising temperatures into Thursday. Thunderstorm chances exist locally, with possible women’s events noted. Updated outlook from the United States Weather Bureau reflects slow temperature increases and continuing cool weather through Thursday.
Mayor Lew ma orders a thorough investigation by the Board of Public Safety into liquor supplying involving police and Grotto members during the Veiled Prophets convention. Miss Velma Lindsay and Miss Virginia Rose admitted to authorities they were involved, naming high officials. bonds set for Lindsay and Rose. Judge Anderson orders complete probe into the alleged liquor conspiracy.
In Tokyo and Washington the incident of an unidentified Japanese cutting down the U S flag at the U S embassy stirred political tension. Police recovered the flag, Cabinet discussion followed, and Foreign Minister Shidehara and Premier Kato condemned the act. The motive remains unclear, but officials vow a vigorous search and strong measures.
Japan will be represented at the reparations conference in London this month. The announcement says Japan, via its ambassador to Great Britain, will participate, with participation by France as noted.
At the Republican national convention in Cleveland Warren delegates show no bobbed hair while Democratic groups feature many. Mrs Bernice Pyke of Cleveland stands out with bobbed hair and silver, while Mrs Alexander Skillens of Fulro uth Me observes roaming fashion among delegates and guests at the Murray hotel as barber visits spread.
Madison Square Garden July 1 delegates and spectators incur hotel meals and tax costs averaging 1.5 to 2 dollars daily per person. The piece notes total estimated costs for the Democratic convention in New York, with hotel and meals swelling expenses and fears of protracted deadlock. It references estimates of daily losses, proxies, and the impact on the party treasury, along with commentary on hotel prices and desertions.
The Madison Square Garden dispatch reports a tense scene at the Democratic convention where John W. Davis rises to prominence amid Smith McAdoo feuding. Bryan seeks to block Davis, urging party unity while Ralston and McAdoo forces maneuver for leverage as Florida Missouri and Indiana shift loyalties. The夜 vote landscape grows intricate as Bryan positions himself against Davis and in favor of Ralston, with continued coverage promised on page two.
Hundreds of Democratic delegates at the national convention chased a deadlock as Senate nominee Samuel M. Ralston, of Indiana, lingered at his Hoosier home. He spoke by phone with Indiana leaders including Thomas Taggart and Frederick Van Nuys, while reporter Nicholson relayed optimism about Ralston’s chances. Ralston and Mrs. Ralston posed for photographers and were cited as hopeful amid the political buzz, with Taggart seen as a possible convention leader. Continued on page ten.
New York July 1 Gaston B R Means former Department of Justice Agent and his secretary Elmer W Jarnecke were convicted of conspiring to remove whisky from a distiller to a Pittsburgh warehouse. Jurors deliberated about one hour and sentences not yet set. Means and Jarnecke were jailed briefly at Tombs after conviction. Witnesses testified funds were paid to facilitate the whisky transfer tied to John W Hubbard and influence with Mellon and Harding era figures.
New York July 2 The Brennan Smith convention scene moves into late night as Brennan traverses hotel floors with a worn list of supporters seeking to lift Smith to 400 votes. He works doors and floors, no secret: he hopes Smith reaches 400 early today while crowds buzz.
White House talks set Dawes to campaign opening in Lincoln Nebraska within 60 days. Dawes announces a brisk 60 day drive with speaking tours, while Collins and Dawes outline schedules and organizers. Butler names two directors and Sanders coordinates the national effort.
Richard F. Grant of Cleveland was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States at a directors meeting. He succeeds Duluth, Bian, as the head of the national business body. Public notice from Washington dated July 1 reports the leadership change.
A motorist, Mrs William Finn of Gary, struck and killed a four year old boy named Wyvert as he ran into the road to fetch mail near New Carlisle. The collision occurred early morning as the child attempted to cross the street. Mrs Finn was accompanied by Mrs Joseph Fleck of Chicago en route to Ohio to visit. Coroner listed the case as accidental and said no charge would be filed.
The Democratic National Convention stalls after long sessions as McAdoo leads early rolls but falls short of a majority. Indiana and Oklahoma delegates shift and break rumors swirl of cross-supports while Smith and Ralston factions jockey for position amid hopeful signals of a late swing. The scene focuses on McAdoo, Smith, and Ralston as party leaders press for a decisive breakthrough.
Nearly all downtown retail stores will end afternoon service at five o clock beginning Monday under a merchants association notice. The change affects daily hours except Saturday with special cards available from the Merchants Association office in the Merchants Bank building.
The report from Madison Square Garden in New York portrays Democrats and their political theater as a farce of punishment and prophecy. It mentions David F. Houston and a preoccupation with presidential candidacy, noting limited tangible results and ongoing speculation about future events.
Fragmented report quotes Taggart after a session recess praising satisfaction with the campaign. The piece mentions Tas darts manager and Senator Ralston candidacy, with garbled OCR phrases about Democratic events and pace of progress.
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