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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1924
Page
14
President Capidge arrived from Vermont with souvenirs as cabinet members noted his refreshed look. He addressed a fraternal group and press after noon, touching on tariffs, Irish affairs, and plans to send an American representative if Congress funds it.
Charles G Dawes, Republican VP candidate, arrives in Lincoln Nebraska to launch his western campaign. He recalls seven happiest years in the city, vows to be himself, and thanks locals for the reception as supporters and old friends greet him with a festive parade. Dawes plans to meet with Governor Bryan the next day to discuss the agricultural issue.
Several obituary notices dated August 28 1924 report deaths in DC and surrounding areas. Christina Bello wife of Jonas Bello mother of Michael and Mary Chirichiia—funeral at Holy Rosary church with interment at Mount Olivet. Raymond C Leisinger aged 31, funeral from 1641 Monroe Street Northeast. Thomas W Fague 67, funeral from Wood Speare Co chapel with interment at Glenwood cemetery. John Moos husband of Caroline Salinger Moos, funeral at his late residence. Lulu C Smith wife of Jeane Smith obituary note of funeral later. Robert W Stancill husband of Salite M Stancill funeral at Columbia Heights Christian Church Park Road NW. William F Warthon husband of Louise Warthon funeral at St Paul’s Church. Cinda Wells Leha widow of Samuel Wells with services at 65 P Street Northwest. Many notices list residences and funeral times. Baltimore and New York papers requested to copy.
The Seventeenth district convention at Abilene endorsed Representative Thomas L Blanton for another term praising his “uncompromising fights” for higher DC taxes. Blanton won 53 310 votes to 4 930, with resolutions urging senators to act and to raise Washington taxation to at least 275 on 160, opposing federal expense subsidies.
Independent candidates La Follette and Wheeler edge into Labor Day activity. Wheeler reaffirms readiness for trial on Montana indictment while denouncing Daugherty gang ties. Remus affidavit repudiates payoffs to Jesa Smith and its use to aid release, Wheeler says.
Dawes argues the agricultural crisis demands thorough study of economic principles and careful, nonpartisan action. He warns against an unworkable plan and urges cooperative marketing and organized farming on a commodity basis to improve costs and information flow for planting and pricing.
John W Davis, Democratic presidential candidate, will broadcast his Labor Day speech from Wheeling West Virginia via radio to thirteen eastern and midwestern cities. Arrangements were announced by the Democratic National Committee and the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Cities listed include Cleveland Buffalo Boston Worcester Schenectady New York Providence Washington Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Kansas City Mo. The speech will address labor issues and kick off a nonpartisan observance under the Central Labor Union of Wheeling.
Democratic nominee John W. Davis plans about a three week Western tour returning to New York around September 21. He will attend a dinner at Chicago’s Iroquois Club and may speak at Western headquarters or in Western states during the visit. Davis meets with party leaders and advisers to finalize the western trip and campaign logistics.
Seath Bend August 29 Indiana Federation of Labor adopted a resolution endorsing Robert M La Follette for President and Senator Burton K Wheeler for Vice President.
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