12 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1924
Page
1
The edition reports the forecast for Hagerstown area with a likely warming trend into Wednesday. It notes possible precipitation chances minimal, and mentions climate conditions typical for early August in Maryland. The page also covers Leopold Loeb trial developments and planned expert testimony on gland theory.
Washington officials stated the United States would not engage in talks to cancel or reduce 6.13 billion dollars of foreign government debts. The stance aims to avoid interfering with the London Reparations Conference progress, though official hopes to see a successful outcome continue. President Coolidge, meanwhile, does not want to quote the foreign position.
Two Army air pilots from Los Angeles consider an 800 mile hop toward Greenland as a landing base at Angmagssalik is doubtful due to ice and weather. A final decision within 72 hours will guide whether they press toward Cape York or Moederika while a Danish supply ship redoubles patrol efforts off Angmagssalik.
Edna Ryan of Norfolk reports an attempted home invasion early this morning when a man entered her bathroom through a window while she bathed. He fled after an elderly neighbor alerted others. Ryan and a companion pursued the intruder who fled into nearby area.
United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri states he has not repudiated the Democratic ticket and intends to support both state and national party debt policies. He says questions about Davis's address are internal and will be resolved by the party, stressing party control to carry out major policies.
In Little Rock Arkansas voters faced a Democratic gubernatorial primary marked by Ku Klux Klan influence. Advertisements from the organization claimed endorsements for five candidates, with Jim Ferguson asserting more Klan support than rivals. Hamp Williams denied alliance, and Judge John M Mathineau said he did not seek such rapport.
Aug 12 Washington Major Sullivan superintendent of police and federal agents completed action to activate twenty seven more Metropolitan police force units for prohibition enforcement in the District of Columbia. District authorities will cooperate to assist federal revenue officials in enforcing the prohibition act.
London reports reveal Joan Vaquier a French avenger in court for the murder of Alfred Jones. Vaquier faced the gallows as witnesses described hysterical scenes. Mrs Jones, widow of a violinist, testified to past intimacies and a possible motive of removing Jones. The defense cites a passion that led to a fatal plan.
Richard Shockey aged ten, son of Mr and Mrs Bart Shockey of Waynesboro, lies critically ill from suspected poisoning contracted during a week long youth camp along the Potomac near Williamsport. His eyes are swollen shut, sleep forced by drugs, and doctors assess exposure to poison vines encountered while swimming. other campers did not fall ill.
A heavy last night rain totaling about 46 inches brought financial relief to Washington County farms, swelling crop prospects in truck patches and gardens though arriving too late to noticeably aid the early corn crop. The rainfall was widespread, easing drought impacts and reviving blooms in some areas.
Joseph Snyder and others sell stocks at public sale including Commercial Trust Company at 1 a share, White Lake Lumber Company at 5 a share, Maryland Suraty and Trust Company at 46 a share, and Holstein River Lumber Company at 1.0 a share, amid a miscellany of entries. A separate item reports a fatal domestic incident in Navarick New Jersey where Christian Mogalla, 48, killed his wife Mary, 34, then killed himself after finding her with a boarder.
The full speech of acceptance for John W. Davie will appear on Page 2 of The Daily Mall today. The item outlines Davie's remarks and political stance as part of the publication's coverage.
A bolt struck a tree near Frank M. Stanly’s residence near Creagerstown during a severe Frederick County storm. The house caught fire and burned rapidly, with much furniture saved. Nightlog victims suffered injuries as they sheltered with their family on the porch.
Authorities investigate the cause of Kenneth Moss being found hanging from a tree limb near Woodfin on Sunday night. He was discovered by two farmers who freed him and alerted officials. Moss regained consciousness yesterday but refused to explain how he came to be found.
A fire started by a child playing with matches damaged a room in a house owned by Leonard Sterling on East North Front near Mulherry. Prompt action by occupants prevented a larger blaze as a matress ignited. the mother threw the child out a window, breaking glass but no one was hurt. The Hadley family occupied the home. On Lansing, Michigan, Aug 13 Unione Henry Ford urged that his name be kept off the Republican primary ballots. Ford would be a candidate for A B Henetor, Secretary of State Shae Deland declared this morning.
Washington Aug 12 William Jennings Bryan praised John W Davis speech of acceptance at the Democratic convention saying every sentence was admirable frank clear cut and courageous fully democratic and progressive it will appeal to the party rank and file and attract liberal Republicans to our standard
Dublin report warns Ulster to settle its long standing dispute as Cosgrave of the Free State government urges action. He notes Ulster is inseparably bound with the Republic though Premier Craig remains unmoved. The message reflects persistent frustration and calls for resolution.
From Clarksburg West Virginia John W Davies launched a presidential bid pledging a clean regime and economy with tax cuts and strong law enforcement. He attacked Republican dishonesty and urged World Court backing while outlining farmer and labor programs as he planned a New York return after a rain dampened ceremony.
The article lists ten Davie pledges including comprehensive agricultural relief, tariff reform, support for labor organizing, fair wages, resource conservation, government economy, and equal protection of rights for all religious beliefs. It notes Doyle will shift to nationalSpeaking tour planning after the speech.
Washington observers across parties react to John W. Davis nomination as President Wilson and allies weigh in. Remarks describe the speech as a clarion call to democracy and patriotism, with supporters praising Davis while critics question lines and motives.
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