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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1924

Page

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President's Son Dead Turns Ballots At Democratic Convention

Madison Square Garden, New York, July 6. The Democratic National Convention adjourned after 93 ballots with McAdoo faltering at 310 to 314 while Smith supporters held their line and Ralston rose to 196. At the adjournment efforts for a compromise grew, with McAdoo leaders seeking Bryan and possible withdrawal as delegates conferred in the corridor near the floor.

Madison Square Garden N. Y McAdoo Gov Smith Ralaston Ralston Smith Dateday Cummings Connecticut Hir Wm. J. Bryan Bryan Senator Ralston

Calvin Coolidge Jr dies after illness at White House

The death of Calvin Coolidge Jr., age 16, at Walter Reed hospital triggers a nation mourns response. Flags at half mast and a white crepe mark the White House as tributes arrive. Funeral plans include a simple White House service and a Northampton, Massachusetts burial.

Hiv Washington White House Coolidee Calvin, Jr Lincoln Calvin Walter Reed Army Hospital President Coolidge Northampton Mass Plymouth Vermont Allen Poe Coolidge

Mexican Presidential Candidates Accused of Trickery

In Mexico City on July 8 followers of General Platario Elling Calley and General Flores accused the rival camps of election trickery. The interior ministry cites a governor who reportedly visited polling booths with a gun and removed voting urns. Both sides claim victory as early returns show unclear results.

Mexico City Platario Elling Calley Flores Ministry of the Interior Callisi Floristas

Olympic track leads as United States dominates early

The United States swept into a commanding lead at the Olympic track and field championships in Colombes France with a clean sweep in shot put and strong showings in sprints. George Guthrie of Ohio State won a 116 meter hurdle heat as Americans gathered 98 points to lead Finland by almost twofold.

Olympic Stadium Colombes France United States America Finland Ie Stadium Lehtonne George Guthrie Ohio State Jandera Byington Brazil

Indictments in Quack Case Sweep 19 Doctors

San Francisco grand jury voted indictments against 19 physicians accused of running diploma mills or aiding wet beneficiaries. Most defendants are said to be residents of Kansas and Missouri.

San Francisco Calif

La Follette faction plans nationwide campaign push

Rep John W Nelson opens national La Follette presidential campaign HQ in Chicago aimed at supporting progressive candidates and maintaining balance of power in Congress. He signals possible Democratic endorsement or independent vice presidential pick depending on the Democratic nominee.

Associated Press Chicago Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin John W. Nelson la Follette LaFollette Huston Thompson Colorado Wheeler Montana LaFollete Washington Philip LaFollete Nelson Hendrick Shipstead Minnesota New York

Air Mail Flier Forced Down in Nebraska Storm

Cheyenne Wyoming July 8 Frank Yager the Cheyenne pilot of the eastbound air mail flight was shaken and injured when a hurricane forced a landing at Chappell Nebraska sixty miles east of Cheyenne. Pilot Jack Knight flew from Omaha to Chappell gathered salvage mail and continued eastward early today.

Cheyenne Wyo Frank Yager

Revolt in Brazil Reported with Conflicting Dispatches

Cables from Buenos Aires and San Paulo describe an insurrection in Brazil amid censorship. Reports vary on government actions and the movement’s political significance, with official notices claiming a favorable situation for the government.

Buenos Aires San Paulo Brazil

Ina Claire files suit for divorce in Paris

New York actress Ina Claire has filed for divorce from her husband James R. Whittaker in Paris. She went abroad recently while Whittaker stayed in New York, according to a dispatch to the New York Times.

New York Ina Claire Paris James R. Whittaker New York Times

U. S. World Fliers Near Bagdad Today

American army airmen on a world flight stopped at Bushire Persia and left for Bagdad after a brief stopover. The flight continues its global journey with a long trip ahead to reach its target.

U. S. World Fliers Bagdad Associated Press Bushire Persia

Coolidge Seeks New Mellon Plan To Reform Tax Rules

Treasury officials indicate a revised Mellon plan will be prepared for the annual Treasury report to Congress in December. It likely includes estate tax reductions, further cuts to surtax brackets, repeal of the corporate tax on capital stock, and easier board of tax appeals provisions. Under Secretary of the Treasury will outline proposals at the National Tax Association convention in St. Louis in September. A federal state tax officials conference is planned for November to coordinate federal and state taxation.

Ralston George Brennan Hlind Guv Smith Fince Kremer Montana McAdoo Brennan Charles M. Hay St. Louis Washington, DP Mellon The Treasury Congress Secretary of the Treasury Carlet Board of Tax Appeals Mellon Olen

Arrests of new leaders in Filipino Scouts revolt

The Associated Press reports eight leaders of a secret Philippine scouts clique were arrested at Fort McKinley amid plans for an August 2 demonstration. They sought higher pay and allowances equal to white soldiers, with investigations ongoing and intent to petition Gov. General Leonard Wood.

Presa Manila Philippine Scouts Fort McKinley Leonard Wood

Iowa cherry crop near normal despite unfavorable weather

The Associated Press reports Iowa cherry and strawberry crops are in good condition and near normal. Secretary R S Herrick of the Iowa Horticultural Society notes the apple crop is poor and should be withheld from marketing, while pears are at 46 percent of normal and peaches are scarce.

Associated Press Pks Iowa R. S. Herrick Iowa Horticultural Society

Tax statistics show surtax avoidance via exempt securities

The Internal Revenue Bureau released 1924 income tax figures showing the impact of the Mellon plan and higher surtaxes. Officials attribute increased high-bracket filings in 1918 to 1921 to income growth in 1922 and note capital gains were predominantly in top brackets after the 12 1 2 percent cap.

Internal Revenue Bureau Mellon Treasury

Simple funeral services for R. W. Cassady held in Des Moines

Des Moines on July 1 simple funeral services were held for R. W. Cassady secretary of agriculture for Town who died suddenly at a relative's home. The body will be taken to Whiting Ta the secretary's home on Wednesday. Pallbearer names will be announced later and state capitol offices were ordered closed at 3 pm in respect.

Des Moines R. W. Cassady Whiting State Capitol

Tragic Farm Accident Claims 17 Month Old Child

Dorothy Middlekauff, age about 17 months, died when crushed under a tractor backing in a barn at the family farm near Waterloo at 10 am. The father, Mr. and Mrs. Middlekauff, unaware the child was in the area, were present.

Waterloo Dorothy Rk. EF Middlekauff Here

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Decision Ralston John Davin Calvin Coolidge, JR E. T. Clark Mr. Coolidge Tad Lincoln Winess Wilson Cedar Rapids Mrs. Coolidge Calvin Coolidge Jr James F. Coupal Kathryn Halsey Hope Fred Halsey Luther Foster Claude B. Archer Progressives Nebraska Soledad Chacon Union Santa Fe Jose A. Baca Chacon James F. Hinkle Stite Lom
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