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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
9
Times staff correspondent reports delegates in New York face long days of private sessions and costly travel while aiming to name a presidential nominee. By Sunday eight to ten ballots may occur as delegates consider compromises and trades to secure support.
A statue of Father Knickerbocker above New Yorks Hotel Astor became a symbol of wet revolt as crowds shouted skofflaw. The arm holding a stein was sawed off and replaced by a Welcome sign amid political talk of McAdoo and Davis for the presidential nomination with Robinson and Bryan mentioned as potential influences.
The report notes California may supply at least 400 pledged delegates ready to support their chosen candidate, a figure that diverges from other published counts and signals potential shifts in the nominating contest.
The article notes about 400 strong McAdoo supporters in the convention, strong enough to block action through next year. It discusses liars and delegates swayed by expediency or local politics, implying a disciplined faction and a potential prolonged struggle.
Sahara Grotto honors automobile owners, the police department, city officials, and others who assisted in making the Prophets convention a success. Othniel Hitch, chairman courtesy committee, made the announcement today.
SPECIAL comedy bill is offered at the Palace today and rest of week led by Mary Haynes from Chicago a vaudeville star for song novelty. Hap and Mary Hazard warn the audience to Watch Your Step. The program features A Dance Voyage staged by the Wright dancers under Dexter and Anita Peters Wright with Helen Pachard in the American Indian dance. Wanda Ludlow and her company perform in Room 5615 while Green and La Fell present comedy songs with piano. Other attractions include Abie's Irish Rose at the Capitol and Three Weeks at the Lincoln Square among others.
Swollen veins are dangerous and often burst. Sufferers are advised to get a two ounce original bottle of Emerald Oil at Hook Drug Co Hang Dug Co Henry J Huder and start to reduce the veins and bunches at once. Physicians recommend Emerald Oil. it is used in hospital practice and a small bottle will last a long time because it is very concentrated and a little goes a long way. Apply night and more with a soft brush as directed and the swelling is reduced to normal.
Indianapolis residents traveling abroad are listed by a European news service visiting locations this month. Names include John Noll and Raymond P. Noll in Nuremberg Germany Mrs E Rauh in Versailles S D Wise in Versailles and several others in Lugano Paris Rome and the Italian Alps.
Investigators determine the origin of a fire that damaged the residence of William Adams at 5779 East Twelfth Street early today. Lieutenant Charles Davis of Company 25 said the blaze likely started in rubbish in a coal bin. The family was not at home.
On the third floor enamelware is light in weight with 20 inch week end cases priced at 1.50. Picnic thermalware jars one gallon size go for 4.59. Sixth floor Ayres Luggage features an E O M lot of gift items including chrome candlesticks wall pockets shell flowers and picture frames. Fourth floor Artwares offers Venetian glass comports and related items.
Gill Brady, 29, of 940 Drexel Ave., held on assault and battery and trespass charges after Miers Anna Lundy, 1201 E Raymond Sr., reported an intruder entering her apartment and grabbing her. Brady said he entered to shut off gas and denied any touching.
A week long Epworth League Institute will run July 21 to 27 at River side near Mitchell Indiana. A rally was held Wednesday night at Trinity M E Church to plan arrangements. The Hindustani origin of the word pajamas is noted as paejama meaning leg clothing.
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