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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1924
Page
12
London reports indicate Britain and Soviet Russia signed an Anglo Soviet pact during the London talks. The document raises questions about its validity and whether Western powers will push formal treaties, with domestic opposition framing the move as controversial and potentially broader than a standard treaty.
Beloved by family and friends, Mrs Mary F Bengert announces Bennett's death at age 3 in Lore City. Funeral details list St Peresm Church and Tomo liternen, with interment at a local cemetery. reported from Pittsburgh paper.
The document lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices including Mary E Yong former, unknown address, Philadelphia. It mentions ages and funeral details such as dates, places like Washington and Pittsburgh area, and various family references. Names include Vollmer and Youngson with dates in August 1924.
Dawes notification plans are completed as the committee prepares to deliver the public address and confirm the formal timeline for the event. The goal is to inform residents about the official proceedings and related details.
White House reports President Calvin Coolidge will spend about 12 days at his Plymouth Vermont home for a brief vacation in August. He will stay with Mrs Coolidge and take work papers, including the tariff commission sugar report, to continue government business. A Woodstock lodging plan is mentioned for staff and reporters.
Adams named Democrat candidate for the seat held by Senator Lawrence Phipps. If unopposed, he will face a September primary runoff with Phipps, who is unopposed in the Republican primary. Adams serves the remaining term of the late Samuel Nicholson and awaits the November election results. Morrison Shafroth and Hew Halliard designated for the short term senatorship, subject to the September primary. Shafroth is the son of the late John B Shafroth, former U S senator from Colorado.
Shipstead plans to open La Follette Wheeler campaign in three states Oregon Illinois and Missouri with speeches by Henrik Shipstead Senator from Minnesota in Port Arthur Oregon August 11 and other venues later. Philip La Follette son of Senator Robert La Follette will begin a week tour of Illinois and Missouri on August 9. Simultaneously Walter Thomas leads a speaking tour in Illinois with a roadside automobile amplifier for rural community addresses.
District Democratic voters yesterday opened a campaign office at 220 Investment Building. The event drew local party members and noted support from the national committee as the party prepared for upcoming elections in the district.
Senator La Follette announces in a letter to publisher Robert M. Scripps that breaking private monopoly is the dominant issue of his campaign and he will oppose religious controversies. He denounces the Ku Klux Klan and cites Lincoln and Jefferson to support his stance on civil rights and democracy. He plans to speak in Columbus and other states, with a campaign focus on economic power and public control.
Fragmentary report describes Wisconsin GOP campaign planning for the 44th Republican national convention. Mentions appointed delegates, arrangements for national emissaries, and efforts to support appointive processes inside Wisconsin during a period of political planning.
New York August 8 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor can go as far as he likes in making public correspondence with John W Davis Democratic presidential nominee Mr Davis telegrammed to this effect on the eve of his departure for Clarksburg West Virginia He telegraphed that he was willing to stand on his labor record without fear as to the outcome Atlantic City St Aug Ignoring requests contained in scores of telegrams the AFL executive council through Samuel Gompers today refused to publish the correspondence which Gompers said had passed between himself and Mr Davis The council held it up to Davis to publish his share First vice president Matthew WoJll said he would publish Gompers communications if Davis wishes.
Route plan shows a travel path from Baltimore and Washington to Clarksburg for John WooDas ceremony. Franklin Wooainkwey outlines a turnpike based route via the 141 to Hopwood then National Highway, detouring Smithfield toward Morgantown and Clarksburg. Overall 134 miles, noted as in good condition.
Shaver acting chairman of the Democratic National Committee left Washington after meetings with party leaders. He announced plans to establish middle and western headquarters, en route to Chicago and the Pacific coast, with John W Davis to visit Fairmont, West Virginia. Senator Pat Harrison aided in drafting the vice presidential notification address to Governor Bryan.
Chairman Butler of the Republican National Committee accepted Robert M La Follette’s proposal to list Republican electors pledged to Coolidge and Dawes in Wisconsin. He urged Wisconsin progressives to support electors who align with Coolidge and Dawes, stating the plan should win voter approval across parties.
Mrs Kellogg Fairbank of Chicago is set to be the new vice chair of the Democratic National Committee chosen from among the state women at the Clarksburg meeting. Some favor reelecting Mrs Emily Newell Blair, but support may fall short. Washington attendees include Mrs J Borden Harriman, Miss Margaret Wilson, Mrs James M Thomson, Mrs Mary Wright Johnson, Mrs Frank Hiram Snell, and Mrs C Calhoun.
Gen Tyson leads Shields by 11 524 votes with 59 126 to 47 692 as 1441 of 2118 precincts report in the Tennessee Democratic State primary. Gov Austin Peay holds a 4 to 1 edge over Joan Neal. In the Seventh District, slick candidate leads Clarence Turner by 1116 votes in the four candidate race. Rep W C Salmon trails in third.
W J Bryan touring delivering lectures predicts Democratic victory in electoral college. He cites La Follette as Republican progressives leader and says Democratic platform will aid progressives to secure a majority. He notes Coolidge voters may shift and outlines upcoming stops including Harrisonburg Salem Lincoln and Pennsylvanian lectures.
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