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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1924
Page
13
John W. Davis Democratic presidential nominee left Clarksburg for Locust Valley after a warm reception. He spoke of solidifying Democratic ranks and held talks with West Virginia leaders about Chicago headquarters. Governor Bryan, listening by radio, praised the acceptance and urged unity and equal opportunity through Democratic policies.
Torvingham Aug 12 Senator Oscar W Underwood praised W Davis address accepting the Democratic nomination for Prefect at the Democratic convention in New York saying the speech rings true to the party’s fundamental principles He framed the times as tending toward government control harming free enterprise and consumer burdens while Davis champions opportunity and resources in defending the party’s line
Senator Harris of Georgia returned from Starkeburg after attending Democratic notification ceremonies and issued a statement praising John W. Davis as an able and convincing presidential candidate. He cited Davis's ability character and magnetism and predicted a large national victory after discussions in West Virginia.
A party balance view predicts Davis will secure a large majority as both Democrats and Republicans from various sections express strong support. The remark underscores a confident statewide backing across the political spectrum.
Metuchen Aug 12 Gov George S Silzer at his home announced plans to invite New Jersey residents to meet Democratic presidential nominee John W Davis during a visit to the governor's summer home at Sea Girt. The exact day for Davis visit was not fixed but expected in the latter part of next week.
National campaign tours are set for Workers party candidates William Foster for President and Benjamin Gitlow for Vice President. Foster will visit two Eastern and two Western regions with starting points in Detroit after a New Jersey kickoff. Gitlow plans a nationwide circuit beginning August 20 from Paterson, with stops including Chicago, Kansas City, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and the Pacific coast leg ending November 2.
Mayor John F. Hylan announced his support for Democratic nominee John W. Davis for president. He had previously waited to hear Davis’s acceptance speech before taking a stand, praising many principles as humane and potentially leading to economic emancipation for the people.
In Chicago on August 13 details of the Republican speakers campaign were to be finalized after Washington conference following the Coolidge notification ceremonies. Everett Sanders leads the speakers bureau and will travel to confer with John Tilson in Connecticut about eastern tours. Maine’s upcoming election could begin the oratorical campaign.
A nationwide women’s group forms a campaign committee in Colorado for La Follette Wheeler. Mrs Mabel C Costigan of Colorado chairs the panel with regional leaders named. Other attendees include Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch and Miss Elizabeth Colier. The AFL vows an all out push for the ticket and Congress.
Danville California August 12 Uncle Joe Vahnon, veteran of many political struggles, accepted the Republican national committee invitation to be special guest at the ceremonies Tuesday night when Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes is notified of his nomination as Republican vice presidential candidate. He is in his eighty seventh year.
Representative William D. Upshaw of Georgia announces he will run again for reelection. In a telegram from Clarksburg West Virginia he states his record in Congress and vows swift efforts for his district and country if reelected.
President Coolidge plans a public notification ceremony at Memorial Continental Hall with an audience of about 26 million via radio networks reaching west to the Rockies. William M. Butler leads arrangements, Mondell to give the introduction, and a large, formally modest crowd will attend with fans and police on duty.
President Coolidge plans to entrust most campaign decisions to his advisers after delivering his acceptance speech tomorrow night. He will outline the principles that guide his stance and set the campaign on a team driven path.
A fragmented passage notes that leaders discuss duties and campaign plans. It mentions attention to administration work, White House visits, and final program discussions with key members of the party committees as the nation moves toward completion of the nomination process.
Great Falls Mont Aug 12 Trial of Senator B K Wheeler the vice presidential candidate with Senator La Follette on the independent ticket on a federal indictment alleging violation of federal statutes will be heard in federal court here about the middle of September unless Wheeler moves for a continuance District Attorney John J Slattery announced today
The West shows lower unemployment due to harvest demand while the East faces rising joblessness. July figures from the Department of Labor reveal declines in textiles and shoes in New England but persistent layoffs in coal and lumber sectors across western states.
The 10 day Palisade Colorado siege is ended as three post office inspectors and county guards who guarded the mine in pursuit of three suspects in the August 2 Palisade post office robbery withdraw today.
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