Burke outlines reform platform in Ohio GOP bid
Senator J F Burke declares his candidacy at a June convention dinner, pledging to remove spoils from the welfare department, appoint an efficient board of control, and enforce prohibition. He criticizes partisan influence, promises to govern for the state, and aims to remove political pull in contracts and appointments.
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Crippled Child Appeals for Help from Medical Charity
Edgar F. Allen of the International Society for Crippled Children receives a letter from Mary Baker a 14 year old crippled girl of Lockney Texas seeking aid for possible corrective surgery She explains a lifelong condition from a fall at six months old and asks if an operation could straighten her back and allow growth so she can finish high school and college and help others in time for repayment to the society.
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Burke Declares Ohio Governor Candidacy At Elyria Banquet
Senator J F Burke announced his candidacy for Ohio governor on the Republican ticket at a large Elyria dinner hosted by a citizens committee. The event featured a chicken banquet at the First Congregational church, speeches, songs, and extensive local support from business leaders and residents.
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Mexico Rebels Seize Liner Coahuila for Troop Transport
The freight and passenger liner Coahuila of the Mexican Navigation Company was seized by Mexican revolutionary forces at Manzanillo Port. The ship, operating between Guaramas Santa Cruz and San Francisco, was reported to be repurposed as a troop transport.
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Garford Urges Burke to Run for Ohio Governor
Hon A L Garford Bull Moose candidate for governor in 1912 presented petitions with over 1200 signatures urging Senator J F Burke to announce himself as a Republican candidate for Ohio governor. The Elyria Lorain County backing stresses Burke to declare his candidacy and end machine manipulation.
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Ohio Day Publicist Cuneo Found Dead in Chair
Sherman A. Cuneo, publicity director of the Treasury Department’s Prohibition unit, was found dead at his Washington home. A native of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, he had worked in newspapers before state service and was 54 years old. His body was sent for burial in Upper Sandusky.
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Republicans Name Cleveland for 1924 National Convention
The Republican National Committee chose Cleveland to host the 1924 convention, voting 39 to 10 with San Francisco and Des Moines as runners up. The decision cited Neutral Ground, Ohio’s lack of a current candidate, political importance, and Illinois factionalism as factors. Delegates will total about 1,110 with adjustments to southern states and Harding supporters earning three extra delegates each.
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Elyrian Speech Praises Gov Race and Party Unity
The speech reflects Elyrian's gratitude and humility as he embraces a gubernatorial bid with Garford. He cites lessons from leaders, stresses party loyalty and reform through a strong state organization, and honors Ohio’s political heritage while outlining a path to elevate the state and its institutions.
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