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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1924

Page

13

G.O.P Leaders See Improved Business Aid to President

Conservative Democrats in Tennessee expected to support Coolidge as better business conditions and improving agriculture bolster the president's position. Reports from Republican leaders in Washington note farmers buying land and a midwest recovery aiding the campaign, with Taft-like inroads on labor votes.

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New Jersey Superintendent Resigns to Run for Senate

Rev Tames Ko Shields steps down as New Jersey state superintendent to pursue a U S Senate seat. He cites an alleged agreement among local Democratic and Republican leaders to secure the nomination for Walter F. Kdinge and vows to withdraw if Hamilton FF hkhean wins the Republican nomination.

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Old Hickory Association holds Charleston meeting

Charleston Aug 13 at a business session of the Old Hickory Association Colary Spence Macxville Teun War elected president May J 0 F Weser harleston first ye president capt Paul Cantwell Wilmington No xe and the president Robert A Mf Millan Knoxville third vice president John H M Sween temsoen College chaplain JH SNS Morrison Cumberland Gap Town master at arms Announced secretary and treasurer to be chosen by the new president who will appoint an executive committee to decide 2428 reunion invitations extended from Wilmington NC Knoxville Town and Greensboro NC Wilmington NC official statements note telegrams from Gen John F Ortin and Thomas J McLeod.

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GOP Chiefs Here for Notification in Washington Event

The scene at the Washington hall hosts an immense gathering as GOP leaders announce President Taft’s ceremonial address. Officials report the crowd reached record numbers with outside amplifiers and a limited number of reserved seats for prominent Republicans and dignitaries.

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Smithsonian Receives Indian Ocean Shells Collection

A valuable shell collection was received at the Smithsonian Institution from S R Hugh Mosimith, linked to fisheries work in Bangkok. The assortment includes marine and freshwater shells found on Indian Ocean coral reefs and coastal areas, with notable large sea shells noted for potential economic bearing.

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New York Nominee Davis Plans West Campaign Tour

Davis meets with Mayor Hylan and party leaders in New York as they discuss campaign financing and a Western speaking tour. He approves staff additions, maps an itinerary with Senator Pittman, and plans future stops including Sea Girt New Jersey.

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Republicans in Texas Denounce Ku Klux Klan by Name

Fort Worth Texas August 1. A Republican platform adopted at the state convention proclaims unalterable opposition to the Ku Klux Klan. A full state ticket headed by T M Kennerly for United States senator and T P Lea for governor was nominated. Debate over the Klan plank ended with the plank’s adoption amid few dissents. The platform also urges strong law enforcement to match federal prohibitions.

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Democrats to Open Chicago Headquarters Today

The Western Democratic headquarters will open in Chicago tomorrow announced by George E Brennan national committeeman. Clem L Shaver chairman travels to organize Western states with John W Davis arranging several Western speeches including a likely Chicago event and a tentative Western speech with Alfred E Smith of New York.

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Children Eat Spinach For Ice Cream Reward

Chicago researchers at the University of Chicago tested ten children by serving meals with spinach first, followed by dessert if eaten. Over three months the children ate the spinach to earn ice cream, ultimately polishing their plates to secure the treat.

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Farmers Renew Faith in Coolidge Campaign Says Wood

Representative Will Wood of Indiana, former Republican campaign chair, tours the Northwest and reports farmers and businessmen are confident in President Coolidge and not inclined to swap leaders. He credits the protective policy for farm prosperity and predicts Davis will underperform in many Western agricultural states.

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Deadlock over Ruhr deemed critical by leaders

Chancellor Marx praised equal treatment for Germany at the conference and noted Premier Macdonald’s accommodation of German delegates. Herriot and Theunsyn joined him as they left Downing Street at 7:30 p.m. Herriot indicated progress and the premiers planned to meet again tomorrow.

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League Body Meets Soon To Plan German Control

In Geneva on August 28 the permanent advisory committee on military naval and air questions will assemble to draft a new system for league supervision of Germany. The plan calls for a commission under the league council with experts from represented states, to study German control alongside disarmament and treaty compliance.

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Departments to Get Class Forms Soon

Department officials will receive class specification forms outlining duties for each class under reclassification. The forms, completed in time for the next year’s estimates, will guide department heads in identifying staffing needs and levels for each job type.

La Follette to Use Radio in Campaign as Labor Backing Grows

Senator La Follette plans radio broadcasts from his Wisconsin home to reach voters while awaiting President Coolidge's acceptance address. A federated labor committee visits to endorse his independent bid and outline campaign organizing across states including Colorado and New Jersey efforts.

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Borah to Campagn For G.O.P. Nominees

Chicago reports Senator Borah will speak for Republican nominees as part of a national speaking campaign. Hyerett Sanders head of the Republican speakers bureau announced the plan after noting Borah had discussed the effort with Sanders in Washington.

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