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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
1
In the tense final hours of the vice presidential selection the Republican convention saw rapid developments as delegates chose a running mate and sparked partisan clashes. Party control appeared unsettled as supporters pressed for a united front amid last minute maneuvering.
The June vote totals show multiple candidates and allocations across three ballots in Cleveland. Key figures include Dawes 149, Graham 51, Harbord 3, Kenyon 72, Hoover 25, Dixon 6, and total convention votes 1109, with 555 needed to choose.
Gen Charles G Dawes won a unanimous first ballot nomination for vice president as Cleveland hosted a chaotic Republican convention. Delegates roamed the hall amid clashes over running mate choices while William M Butler was set to lead the party as campaign chairman.
Kenneth Truckenmiller, two year wrestler at Cornell, is elected captain of the Purple for next year. He was recently chosen as a member of the American Olympic team to compete in the Paris meet.
Evelyn Anderson, Davidson Buyers’ representative, wins the queen contest with 537 650 votes and will be crowned by D F Mahoney of the Chamber of Commerce. Miss Secord finishes second with 444 800 votes, followed by Miss Kneebs 318 700, Miss Lurber 80 100, and Miss Hildebrand 52 100. The coronation occurs at 10 30 p m in the Diamond Jubilee hall of the Auditorium with a 12 piece orchestra conducted by Louis Gearen.
Marietta Ohio hosts a second parade in a week honoring Charles G Dawes as the next vice president of the United States. The Dawes family history in Marietta spans generations with Dawes born there on August 27 1865 and a 1884 Marietta College graduation.
Finals will be held on Douglas street pavement between Sixth and Seventh streets with nine couples in the fox trot at 10 30 p m. Awards based on grace and position. a Frisco dance contest adds appeal. Red Gallant of Sioux City challenges dancers in a solo interpretation of the Prixe. Crowd of hundreds watched the second night as spectators filled the block. The winning couple receives a silver loving cup and the man a medal.
In Cleveland on June 13 the Republican National Committee organized for the presidential campaign. The Coolidge ticket won with William Butler as chairman and Hodges as treasurer. Arthur Melfon was chosen for treasurer, Ralph Williams and Charles Hilles named vice chairmen, and Mrs. Hert became women's vice chairman.
Des Moines June 1. W G Thorburg of the Iowa Department of Agriculture told Des Moines chamber members that Iowa will recover from spring shortages and weather with a good crop. He warned artificial conditions and trade policies are depressing farm mood, but emphasized state crops should be strong over the season.
LeMars Indiana June 13. Walton 5 Kéch led the Western side in a cited captaincy role as the event opened with strong leadership and a focus on strategic play.
Federal officials estimate cash and bonds stolen from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at between 1 million and 2.5 million dollars. 42 sacks of registered mail were seized as bandits used gas bombs and gunfire to force clerks to open sacks. 42 sacks contained cash and bonds valued at up to 2.5 million dollars.
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Gas tron Doumergue, president of the senate, was elected president of France by the national congress in Versailles. He defeated Paul Painleve, president of the chamber of deputies, by 615 to 309 after Millerand's resignation prompted by left parties.
Paris reports betting at 5 to 3 that M. Doumergue, president of the senate, will be elected president as congress begins balloting. Police guarded the Versailles palace to prevent unrest amid rumors of a communist demonstration.
Frank O Lowden says the vice presidency is too fussy and he would accomplish more as a private citizen. He rejects cabinet and ambassadorial offers, backs the Coolidge Dawes ticket, and emphasizes his commitment to broad agricultural interests. The candidate is healthy and enjoys horse riding and farming.
An official Navy list names 48 dead from a Mississippi incident. The roster includes seamen, coxswains, boatswains mates, and other ratings from cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bridgeport, Norfield, and Philadelphia, with residences across the United States.
A naval board will investigate two fatal explosions aboard the battleship Mississippi in San Pedro and harbor after it returned with dead and injured. Eight aboard the turret were trapped by flames as 450 pound powder sacks exploded. several sailors killed and others injured. Survivors from New Mexico describe the blazing scene and heroism of Ensign McCrea.
Des Moines report states the 14th cavalry team won the polo tournament at Fort Des Moines on June 13, defeating the Ak-Sar-He club in a closely contested match.
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