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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
10
At the Republican convention in Cleveland the Wisconsin group stood apart as security and speakers faced a wild clash as delegates from many states jeered and paraded with banners. The uproar erupted during Charles Warren’s resolution tribute to Calvin Coolidge, with photographers and lights capturing the chaos.
At Public Hall Cleveland June 12 two New Castle men Thomas W Dickey and Harold Heck entered the press area without credentials. Dickey eyed William Jennings Bryan while Heck searched for a seat in Row T as Marion LeRoy Burton draws attention amid Michigan division over VP and Senate bids.
The platform opposes League participation while backing World Court engagement and Dawes plan. It calls for tax reform, lower rates, and economy, supports the Fordney McCumber tariff with flexible rates, strengthens agriculture, and favors strong navy, universal draft, civil liberties, and a federal education department. It criticizes corruption and seeks rapid prosecutorial action.
Thousands fill Convention Hall in Cleveland on June 12 to witness the Republican nomination ratification for Calvin Coolidge. The crowd overflows the hall and press arena as delegates are announced with women gaining a 50 50 share on the national committee for the first time in party history.
St Marys Parochial School will end its current term on about June 20 with closing exercises and awards for excellent work. About 40 students completed the eighth grade and will advance to the junior high school or enter it next term.
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 12 The Order of Railway Conductors will support a third party in the presidential election if the Democratic and Republican platforms do not satisfy the organization leaders said L B Sheppard president who arrived from the Cleveland convention.
Cleveland June 12 details what the Republican national convention will do today. The program includes opening, invocation by Bishop Schrembs, Dr Marion Leroy Burton speech placing Calvin Coolidge in nomination, roll call, nominations for president and vice president, seconding speeches, committees to notify candidates, and adjournment sine die.
New Castle correspondent reports a packed arena at the Republican national convention as Charles Warren Beecher delivers the platform. The enthusiastic crowd fills balconies and stairways while speakers and official stenographers crowd the rostrum and press area.
At the Cleveland convention United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts faces a stark reversal from four years ago. His Massachusetts delegation repudiates him, he lacks key committee assignments, and Gov. Channing Cox leads his delegation. His fall from favor stems from votes on the Adjusted Compensation bill and World Court stance, leaving him stripped of prominence.
Cleveland in June reports a growing Lawrence County delegation at the convention with many New Castle residents securing convention seats. A long list of attendees is noted, including Dr. James Crawford and Mrs. Belle Taylor among others, plus Amherst ties and remarks about Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Muller.
Some folks view arriving moments after the collection plate has circulated as prudent financial management rather than disrespect. The remark suggests a habit of delaying offering to optimize personal funds.
Mrs. Elizabeth Worth Muller of Castle Hill Monticello Sullivan County New York arrives with many titles on her card. Founder and President of the Monticello Suffrage Club she is lobbying for the National Woman's party as a prominent local advocate.
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska will be Wisconsin’s selection for vice president. The Insurgent delegation cast their votes for Norris after Borah was dropped. Gov Blaine’s Wisconsin delegation pledged to stay in and follow instructions as the convention campaign continues.
The permanent chairman of the Republican National convention Frank Mondell, from New Castle Wyoming, notes the coincidence when told another New Castle resident is from Pennsylvania. He confirms his origin during a brief conversation in Cleveland.
The convention places him in a high profile role making brief conversations with many. In the lobby the crowd swells as people approach him for chances to meet, pitch schemes, or ask where to buy tickets.
President Coolidge failed to persuade Idaho Senator William E. Borah to change his decision to decline the Republican vice presidential nomination. Borah met Coolidge at the White House for 30 minutes and reaffirmed his irrevocable refusal sending telegrams to Mondell Beveridge and the Idaho delegation. He suggested Judge William S. Kenyon as an alternative and gave instructions to withdraw his name if it is presented. Borah was located in Rock Creek Park after an early White House search.
Pennsylvania and New York delegates caucused and voted to support Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas for the vice presidential nomination. The item notes related transit facts with London omnibuses and railway stations.
Dr. R. Howard Taylor of Chicago national secretary of Coolidge Club and father of the first Coolidge Club in America heads a Cleveland convention boost. Since the movement began thousands of clubs exist including 250 in California and 190 in Texas. Taylor was a Princeton classmate of Rev. C. G. Jordan and will be a national stump speaker for the Republican party this summer and fall.
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