19 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1924
Page
1
Police pursued George BR Christian amid the Day and Heaton bankruptcy case. Alfred C. Dene Jr. examined the firm after a petition filed by creditors showed defalcation and disappearance of a partner, prompting a shock across the New York Stock Exchange.
Indiana figures by Sept. 19 show Sen. Samuel Ralsten sending a letter of greeting to the Democrat nominee John W. Davis. He notes lessons from 1912 and urges unity under progressive leadership toward national welfare and constitutional safeguards.
Aberdeen Sept. 19 The British monarchs visit to Balmoral is mounting an annual efficiency test for Scotland’s constabulary as officers brace for the king’s end of month arrival. A large force scouts Balmoral grounds for disturbances while protecting royal privacy and fending off unwanted American visitors.
In Madison Square Garden Senator Lafollette, seeking the presidency, promoted his campaign strategy amid Labor figures and supporters at his hotel stop. Samuel Gompers of the AFL met him, praising his reception as he predicted a victory and called for congressional power to override vetoes, critiquing Harding Coolidge era policies.
Reported auto collision leaves two dead and three injured. Injured victims were treated at local hospitals as investigators work to determine cause. Authorities urge caution as weather conditions are noted in the preliminary scene description.
Chicago dispatch reports Chief Justice John R. Caverly rules life imprisonment, not death, for 18 and 19 year olds Nath an F and Richard A in a police slaying case. He cites age and precedent, while Bartley Grant pleads for similar treatment for his son Bernard, awaiting execution for the slaying of a policeman during a holdup.
Fragmentary text mentions a campaign linked to the American Legion, referencing Paris, France, and dates around 1900 to 1902. Names and details are unclear, but the passage seems to discuss efforts to spread a political or commemorative drive among members and events in Europe.
The Adsertated Press reports on the sixth annual convention day in St Paul as political tension rises during the last day of caucus. Names such as W H L Whaley, F Shafford, and C P Plummer appear among attendees from Wisconsin New York Arkansas Wyoming and Tennessee.
The August 31 issue of the Almanach de Gotha notes the Romanoff family, former Russian ruling dynasty, with a single line. The publication adds that six fires could not exhaust their lengthy prewar history.
President Coolidge meets with his cabinet in a regular semi weekly session and awaits arrival of Secretary Wilbur from California. The White House seeks no public address this day, with talks focusing on security and upcoming Philadelphia speech next Thursday night.
For a week Chief of Police Naudine patrolled Paris main streets disguised to spot and arrest venders of pest cards and beggars. The boulevards were cleared for the benefit of tourists and visitors.
Sensational dispatches recount military movements and civilian incidents across New York Philadelphia and Chicago. Reports cite combat alerts in Pest hrerges and Neo Verk as well as a kidnapping case in Crtenwrd with a child missing and guardians attacked Jumbled text confirms ongoing wartime coverage with arrests charges and transport disruptions.
James A. Drain of Washington DC was chosen National Commander at the sixth annual convention with 718 votes to 142 for McQuign. Drain’s career includes a Washington National Guard rise to command, leadership roles in rehabilitation, and service on the American Legion National Executive Board and Weekly. He practiced law in Washington and New York.
Weles makes a round of light for News York coverage, bringing a brief look at local events. The note highlights the performer’s appearance and the audience reception in a concise bulletin style.
The text is garbled with mixed words and partial phrases. No clear events, people, or organizations are readable to form a factual summary or provide proper names or dates.
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