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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1924

Page

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Coolidge Jr Suffering From Blood Poisoning At Walter Reed

Calvin Coolidge Jr. remains critically ill at Walter Reed hospital with septic poisoning after a blister on his foot. Doctors report he has withstood fatal spells and received a blood transfusion and oxygen as his condition slowly stabilizes. The president and Mrs. Coolidge stay near his bedside with updates every hour and plans to brief the White House.

Washington Calvin Coolidge, Jr Walter Reed Army Hospital Calvin Gerry Morgan New York Talmud Torah Coolidge White House

Typical American Boy Is President's Son Calvin Junior

Washington July 6. Calvin Coolidge Jr a 16 year old heir apparent to the White House and his elder brother John nearly 18 are described asable and mischievous yet dignified. The piece portrays their playful clashes and Calvin's scholarly lead in class while noting his frailty for football and his fondness for tennis and baseball.

Calvin Washington Calvin Coolidge Jr John White House Ted Clarke Clarke

Fifteen-Year-Old Battles Poisoned Fever For Life

The 16 year old Calvin Jr. remained conscious most of the night though delirious from a raging fever caused by poison. Two enlisted medical corpsmen offered blood for transfusion and slight improvement was noted. Doctors gave him a fighting chance as a new consultation was planned. President and Mrs. Coolidge visited the hospital after breakfast.

Calvin, Jr

Rebels Hold San Paulo Amid Sudden Uprising in Brazil

Sao Paulo remains in rebel hands after seizing government buildings during a rapid weekend uprising marked by street fighting. Reports from Buenos Aires describe the city as still controlled by insurgent forces, with ongoing clashes and uncertain authorities.

Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Brazil

Three White Indians Brought From Panama By Explorer

Richard Marsh an engineer and explorer arrived in New York on the Cala maris with three white Indians he found in Panama's San Blas wilderness. They and five copper colored San Blas tribe members are held by immigration officials while bonds of 500 each are filed. The children show pink-tinted skin blue eyes and golden hair with brownish blotches on hands and face.

Associated Prom New York Richard Marsh Calamares San Blas Panama Colon

Clarence O Baring Declared Insane After Murder Attempt

Clarence O. Baring, accused of trying to murder his wife by poisoning food with disease germs, was declared insane by two alienists in White Plains New York. County Judge Bleakley then ordered a new commission to conduct an official investigation for the court.

Associated Press Plains New York Clarence O. Baring Mattewan State Hospital Bleakley White Plains N. Y Weatchseter County

Revolution Call Urges Global Farmers Unity

A Moscow manifesto by the Fifth Congress of the Third International marks the tenth anniversary of the world war outbreak. It blames ruling classes in all nations for the conflict and urges workers peasants and farmers to unite to prevent war and join a revolutionary labour movement.

Moscow Congress Europe United States Revolutionary Labour Movement

Des Moines State Official Raymond Cassady Found Dead

Raymond Cassady Iowa secretary of agriculture was found dead in his bed at the Gillespie home in Des Moines. The body was discovered by A O Hauge a neighbor and state representative from Polk County. Death is believed to be due to heart disease. Cassady born 1881 near Whiting was a former farmer stock raiser and director of the American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association. He advocated farm organization consolidation to aid reform and farm legislation.

Des Moines Raymond Cassady Whiting Iowa J. L. Gillespie Cassady American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association

Mail plane delayed at Iowa City test flight setback

A U.S. night air mail plane delayed after a motor fault during final test in Iowa City. Mechanics installed a new engine, and the plane left 3 minutes late. Lt. L. Wagner piloted the craft on the flight that resumed after the repair.

Associated Press Iowa City Tost Hight United States Night Air Mail Service Tts Ciret Smashfield L. Wagner

Illinois Physician Slain by Son in Domestic Tragedy

Stewart, Illinois. Dr James M During, 56, a prominent physicist, was shot dead by his son Herbert during a dinner dispute. The son, angered by refusal to talk, returned with a shotgun. He is jailed awaiting grand jury on murder charges after threats against the son.

Pree Dixon James M During Stewart Herbert Young During Hyde Park High School Chicago

Order of Elks Open National Convention This Week in Boston

The sixtieth annual Elks convention opened in Boston with about ten thousand visiting Elks and friends. A Thursday parade could draw up to 25 thousand. total order membership stands at 839,429. Delegates held military demonstrations and outings and weighed the race for Grand Exalted Ruler between John G. Price of Columbus and Charles F. McCue of Cambridge.

Iity Associated Press Boston Mass Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Elks John G. Price Columbus Ohio Charles F. McCue Cambridge

State fair to award nearly 140 thousand dollars in prizes

The Associated Press reports nearly 140,900 in premiums and prizes will be awarded at this year’s state fair. The total listed by management is 137,962.25, up 14,847 from last year, with cattle receiving the largest share at 34,384.50 and horse racing 26,675. Events for boys and girls clubs total 11,654, and educational department offers 1,061. Fireproof barns will house livestock and other departments.

Fiy Fair Management

Automobiles Skid and Crash Kill Two in Sioux City

Miss Esther Roe aged 28 and Lawrence Gilbert a druggist died when their car skidded in loose mud and overturned near Sioux City yesterday.

Reacad Sioux City Esther Roe Lawrence Gilbert

Young Man Drowns Near Cedar Rapids

Frank Weston aged 24 drowned in Prairie Creek at Cedar Rapids. Albert Stedman, who was with Weston, was rescued after submerging twice yesterday.

Cedar Rapids Frank Weston Albert Stedman Weston Prairie Creek

Democratic delegates freed from pledges at Madison Square Garden

At the July 7 Democratic National Convention in New York delegates were released from pledges and instructions while keeping the unit and two thirds rules. The vote on the adoption of the resolution favored release 985 to 105 with eight abstentions, as McAdoo supporters sought to avoid obstructionism. Continued balloting showed McAdoo leading early with 413 votes in the first subgroup and Smith close behind, amid ongoing stubbornness in the second day of proceedings.

Madison Square Garden New York Smith McAdoo Walsh Gilchrist N. Y Rules Committee Davis Underwood Glass Ralston Robinson Ritchie Sailsbury Ferris Bryan Gerard Roosevelt

Ballots tallied in three districts with mixed results

Ballots taken today show Toth McAdoo leading with 511 and Smith 363 in one district while totals across districts reach 1096 with 2 absent. Absent results list McAdoo Smith Davis and others with varied percentages and margins.

McAdoo Smith Davis Underwood Glass Ralston Robinson Richie Walsh Saulsbury Ferris Bryan Gerard Roosevelt Ritchie Owen Daniels Rosevelt Underweed

Democratic convention at Madison Square Garden divides on nomination

The Democratic National Convention resumes work on July 7 at Madison Square Garden with a report from Permanent Chairman Walsh and National Chairman Hull on talks with sixteen presidential aspirants. Most delegates foresee a hot session under the glass roof as factions weigh McAdoo and Smith positions amid calls for quick resolutions.

Walsh Hull Wm. G. McAdee McAdoo Madison Square Garden Fay

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