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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1924
Page
14
President Coolidge prepares a nationwide radio plan as his chief task at the White House, aiming to broadcast a concise acceptance message and outline policy, while opponents and labor groups debate endorsements. Officials stress a steady, nonpartisan approach that avoids direct retaliation to rival Davis.
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In Clarksburg W Va August 21 John W Bassis delivered Davis acceptance speech while crowds swelled for his nomination day. He denied disqualification claims from recent associ ations and pledged to stand on his record. Police and officials controlled traffic as thousands converged, hotels and eateries maxed, and delegates gathered for events leading to the Democratic national committee meeting.
Two aspiring grand opera artists Helen J Hunt Jackson and Joseph J Johann were jailed in New York on $1 060 bail each after a West Side complaint by Miss Jacksons father vocal teacher C Ford Jackson 62 accusing them of theft of six $1000 bonds and $2140 in cash They pleaded not guilty asserting the bonds belong to Miss Jackson and the money was given to her by her father as she and Johann claimed they are engaged
Three Baltimore ball team members were injured when their auto overturned on Annapolis Boulevard. Farnhamton Metarthy and Frank Rhine suffered a lacerated scalp and arm wounds, receiving twelve stitches, after the crash.
The mathematics department at the University of Chicago is cited as central to the event. Leonard EB Dick is recognized for his role in organizing the program at the conference, with emphasis on mathematical education and international collaboration.
An Argentinian swimmer, 20, began a cross channel attempt at Cap Gris Nez near Boulogne France. She injured her leg on entering the water, sustained severe bruising, and abandoned the attempt due to increasing pain after her initial hours in the Channel swim.
Mrs Ferguson of Temple Texas became the first woman gubernatorial candidate assured a place in the runoff as official returns from the July tabulation finished late tonight. Felix Robertson of Dallas opposed her with Lynch Davidson of Houston leading by a small margin in the statewide tally.
The address draws sharp reaction as speakers deride profits versus labor rights. Debates touch on corporate power, wage struggles, and legal process, with observers warning against blind gratitude and urging focus on justice.
Aug 11 Ohio voters face a Democratic and Republican primary with Klan influence claimed in gubernatorial and state race nominations. The report notes attendees debate whether the Ku Klux Klan can sway candidates, with Joseph B Sicher named as a Klans endorsement target. Other potential GOP contenders include Harry L Davis James A White and Senator J F Burke, while Gov Donahey faces little opposition in the Democratic contest. A Little Rock Klan ad endorsing Lee Cazort in Arkansas adds national context to the Klans reach in state races.
Acceptances from many invited notables received for the Dawes notification ceremonies in Evanston on August 19. Brig Gen Charles G Dawes to be notified as Republican vice presidential candidate. speeches will be radioed from multiple stations and speakers will be introduced by William Moe Mutler at Dawes’s Sheridan Road home. The guest list includes ten women on the national committee, five women on the notification committee, numerous members of Congress, and about a dozen state chairmen.
The Rev Waltham Wilkinson known as the Bishop of Wall Street and Mry Hruth Pravida MatNab were married today at Trinity Church New York crowd urged admittance. The bridegroom is 76 and the bishop preached daily at noon for 20 years from the Subtreasury steps. Stenographers, business men, and others paused to witness the ceremony and offer congratulations. Authorities kept the crowd out to maintain order.
A 52 year old woman, identified as Revtor's wife, ended her life using gas after a year of ill health. The coroner reports the death and notes the long illness as a contributing factor.
John W Davis, the Democratic presidential candidate, said government workers must receive wages equal to private sector pay for similar work. In Clarksb urg West Virginia he urged tax law revisions, budget discipline, and economy in government. He argued underpaid public service is costly and pledged a dollar-for-dollar value for government spending.
Asbury Park Aug 11 Supt M w Rasmussen in charge of the Fifth district United States coast guards ended a two hour investigation of charges by County Detective Davenport that Avon station guards aided a rum runner. Rasmussen said the men are innocent though Davenport claimed signals were flashed to a rum runner approaching the shore. The coast guards said they were signaling for a 400 pound turtle washed in by the undertow. Four men have good records and the name of the rum runner is being sought. A report will be sent to Federal Judge Bodine at Trenton tomorrow. Rasmussen has led the district four days after coming from Green Bay Wis.
New York August 11 David Lamar known as the Wolf of Wall Street was granted $5000 bail today by General Sessions Judge Allen on a 1922 indictment for grand larceny in the first degree. He had been serving a Sherman law violation sentence in Trenton and was surrendered by his lawyers. The indictment alleges he obtained 6300 shares of Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Steamship Company stock from Betelle Allison and converted them to his own use.
Jefferson City heard testimony that gasoline stations from several oil companies call Standard Oil stations each morning to set daily prices. The Missouri investigation, led by Attorney General T W Barrett, probes potential anti trust law violations by Standard Oil of Indiana and runs through August 11.
A woman about 22 was found shot to death at the steering wheel of an automobile near Great Neck. Her escort died minutes later after shots were heard and the car located. The man, identified as Frederick Bayard of New York City, was shot in the mouth and held a pistol. An inquiry at a Nassau County address tied to a Bayard resident from three years ago. The woman's identity was not confirmed.
Senator Ta Follette moves campaign fund drive forward as Attorney General confirms solicitation from the public. Mr Ekern heads Chicago campaign HQ while labor groups and union locals nationwide prepare to contribute. Follette conducts conferences and tests a motion picture radio device with supporters nearby.
Summerville reports Dr Raymond I Thiers arrested at Massachusetts General Hospital on murder charges for shooting his brother in law David McNable as he entered the Thiers home Friday night. A rifle was found hidden in the Thiers house by a state and local police search party.
The Raleigh moved from the floes as ice cakes closed around her while Trent Marscald prepared for the arrival of Italian Lt Focatelli. Marscald said the flier is expected to arrive tomorrow directly from Stromness in the Orkneys.
The Danish government granted permission for American emergent air bases near Cape Barewel and for a vigil at Brent Uisselt as part of broader cooperation with the American army and Mass officials. The plan contemplates routes via Hoefn Hornafjord and possible hops to the west coast of Greenland, with high-level assurances of support from Marsialdt and officials.
Danish officials warn extreme danger in the vicinity of Fred ericisdal and advise the cruiser Milwaukee to proceed with caution aboard the Danshinaton vease followed by sande Falk. Authorities state that necessary installations have been sent by the Danish government via the Islands Fath.
A relief plane from Virginia forced to return to fog and rain yesterday, repairs completed on a pontoon leak. Maintenance underway and the aircraft expected to resume flight this evening.
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