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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1924

Page

12

Nomination Shows Approval of GOP Rule

Frank W. Mandell announces President Coolidge as the party nominee for the presidency for the term beginning March 4, 1925, in Cleveland. The committee notes women among its members and emphasizes honor, unity, and faith in the party platform and Coolidge’s fitness for national leadership.

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President Coolidge on platform at notification ceremony

Hugh Miller photographed President Coolidge as he delivered his acceptance address at Memorial Continental Hall during the Republican convention notification ceremonies. Lower Frank W. Wendell, committee chairman, appeared delivering his address notifying the President of his nomination. Both pictures were posed earlier in the evening.

Hugh Miller

Walton backs Davis as Democratic standard bearer

Oklahoma City August 14 J C Walton Democratic senatorial nominee issued his first statement since the primary. He praised John W Davis as a man and presidential candidate and reiterated opposition to the Ku Klux Klan. He said the nation’s laws and constitutional rights require four square support for Davis and the Democratic ticket.

Oklahoma City Okla J. ©. Walton Conight John W. Davis Wes Virginia Davis

President Coolidge Address Broadcast At Memorial Hall

The event at Memorial Continental Hall drew 600 attendees and a radio audience in First Congregational Church. Rev. Franklin I Winter led the service in Pastor Jason Noble Pierce’s absence. prayers thanked God for radio invention and wished national prosperity under the President as a religious exemplar.

President Coolidge Memorial Continental Hall Republican Party First Congregational Church Jason Noble Piere Presidente Church Franklin I. Winter Chaechurch

Grocers of Virginia Select Roanoke For Next Year Meeting

Roanoke was chosen as the next meeting site for the Virginia State Association of Retail Grocers. Lester S Leap of Roanoke was elected president at the closing session. W W P McBain and R F Morgan of Norfolk were named secretary and treasurer. Vice Presidents chosen were J Doodson Richmond J Mann Petersburg and A H Hawkins Mayenne borough.

Norfolk Roanoke Lester S. Leap Virginia State Association of Retail Grocers W.W. P. McBain R. F. Morgan J. Doodson Hichmond J. Mann Petersburg A. H Hawkins Luaynen Burs

Caper at Caruso Cafe Triggers Prohibition Raid

Prohibition agents raid the Caruso Cafe at 60 North Street NW after a cigarette signal. Lieut Travis and officers burst in as owner Restifo and partner Tonis Rinaldi, waiter Emil Ganella, and staff are taken into custody for illegal sales of liquor. Officers seize cocktails and other items.

Alarm at Traveler Shoe Store Triggers Police Probe

A break in at the Traveler Shoe Store on LIAT Fo street nostawest oghorth triggered a large alarm. Officers inspected the scene for clues after a suspect fled toward a nearby Gargtast glare, with patrols deployed and the area secured while investigators review footage and gather evidence.

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Shields Not to Run as an Independent

Senator Shields a Democrat from Tennessee declared he accepted defeat in the recent primary and has no intention of running for re election as an independent. He denied circulating rumors of a third party entry and said the primary result is conclusive on his candidacy. He left Washington for a two week vacation in New York and New England.

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Engineers Band At Stadium Tonight

Thirteenth Engineers band will perform at Central High Community Center in the school stadium tonight. Warrant Officer R. W. Treichrl will direct the band. Two educational motion pictures courtesy of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co will show "History of the Telephone" and "The World's Telephone Workshop."

Thirteenth Engineers Central High R. W. Treichrl Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

Texas Tom Wheeler Arrested on Assault Charge

Revenue agent Texas Tom Wheeler was arrested on assault with intent to kill Constable Robert Wells of Marlboro Maryland. Wheeler allegedly halted Johan Ferguson as he drove through Maryland and threatened him with a pistol after questioning his cargo. Ferguson then swore out the warrant, and Wheeler was released on bond.

Texas Tom Wheeler Robert Wells Marlboro Johan Ferguson Meadows Ferguson Maryland Wheeler

Healthful Hot-Weather Drink for the Youngsters

A child needs a quart of milk daily and many kids avoid plain milk. This recipe blends milk with cocoa to create a frosty American Cocoa inspired drink. Scald milk, mix cocoa and sugar, then blend with the milk and serve over whipped cream in a tall glass.

Crowd of 25,000 Gathers for Coolidge Rally at Mall

At Memorial Continental Hall and along Seventeenth Street, an estimated 25,000 people crowd the Mall for President Calvin Coolidge’s address. The outdoor audience, cooled by amplifiers and a searchlight beam on the Washington Monument, applauded Coolidge’s vows to fight corruption, cut taxes, and favor common sense over liberal rhetoric surrounding La Follette.

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Notice of Restaurant Sale and Assignee Transfer

Notice that Joy Young Low Cafe at 218 Fourteenth Street NW has been sold to Oregon Cafe Company and Joy Young Low Cafe debts must be submitted by August 19 1924. Der Chung will handle outstanding bills and new management begins at 827 14th Street NW. Also included is an asphalt roofing ad and furnace overhaul reminder with contact details.

Joy Younx Cafe Fourteenth Street North West Oregon Cafe Com Joy Younx Low Cafe Asphalt Roofing Products CO 14Th Main West William G. Carrico Viewoosio Wren der Cain Joy Young Low 14Th St Oregon Cafe ATL der Chung NASH

42 Women’s Sweaters and Accessories Sale

Readable items show drastic reductions on 42 sweaters priced at 3.85 from 8, 16 flannel sports suits cut from 32.60 to 40.50, 6 silk scarfs at 2.25 down from 4.50, and multiple handkerchiefs and silk gloves with broken sizes and limited color options.

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