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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
1
Democratic leaders gather for convention as city voters ratify a sewer and water bill. About 10 350 ballots cast by the electorate. Sewer water commission meetings set for tomorrow to discuss the measure.
McAdoo path to the Democratic nomination tightens as a Los Angeles rival arrives to supervise forces. Thousands expected to greet him at the depot and escort him to Hotel Vanderbilt where he will stay during the convention. National Committee members weigh Walsh support and a potential Rules Committee chairman.
In yesterday's special election Salisbury approved a bond issue not to exceed 550000 for sewer and water improvements and a tax levy up to five cents on each 100 dollars of property. The measure passed amid strong support from boosters and a canvassing effort led by Oscar L. Morris, with turnout higher among those reached and a smaller but notable opposition.
National Farmer Labor Progressive Convention opens with uncertain mood after a Communist victory. Charles E. Taylor Montana state senator is named permanent chairman with no fixed agenda beyond committee selection and a farm policy speech. Anne Lorraine Daly is noted as the first woman candidate at the event.
Montana State Senator Charles E. Taylor said the Farmer-Labor party will eventually displace the two dominant parties and take power for workers. He urged unity among farmers and workers and condemned Democratic and Republican leaders while criticizing action at the Cleveland convention.
A New York report describes party rifts at a June convention with women seeking independent roles. It notes Harlem Negro Democrats meeting to discuss platform breadth and a Waldorf Astoria gathering guiding vice presidential strategy.
In Edenburg Pennsylvania 31 men once found guilty of unlawful assembly in the Lilly clash remain jailed as murder indictments are filed against each of them. The defendants include 18 alleged Klansmen and 13 LilBab y residents. Judge Theres stayed further action until the next term after one trial acquitted.
Marie Scudera of Trenton New Jersey was held eight hours on suspicion of killing her child. The three year old son was brought to Philadelphia as a reference that the body found June 7 in a suit case was his. Scudera, a former resident, was released after detectives obtained information from a woman who knew the dead child’s identity.
Fragmented OCR text describes a political or legal matter involving an actor, likely in New York, with references to a commander and orders. The readable portions hint at governance actions, potential appointments, and public records but lack clear names or dates.
The Pittsburgh Police announce a nine member squad led by Dr Daniel Sable to study hygiene poisons analytics and psychology. E J Brophy says it is the first such unit in the country and will train to meet advanced criminal methods. Dr Sable notes inexperienced handling causes mysteries.
A garbled note indicates a United States decision on exclusion action tied to a careful study. The text references June and individuals Tobin and Se, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The general council of the Presbyterian Church in the United States will meet in Atlantic City New Jersey next Wednesday June 5. Dr Clarence E MacCartney of Philadelphia will preside as Moderator of the General Assembly.
The report notes claims by the American government and citizens rejected regarding the Chinese Eastern Railway administration. Brief items mention June events in Inde Chine and Washington with references to treaty arrangements and political tensions.
The Sixty-Fifth annual convention of the Lutheran Augustania Synod concluded with a dramatic war outlawing resolution. Opponents fought to weaken the stand, but amendments to undermine the war ban were defeated. The synod affirmed defense of liberty and truth and called for peace among nations.
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