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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1924
Page
12
A political scene unfolds with Bayan and Blythe in focus as delegates amid a chaotic campaign day. The narrative mentions W J Bryan and McAdoo, with references to Senator Walsh Montana and other party figures as the convention progresses and voting actions unfold.
Fragmentary ballot summary lists names such as Robinson, Owen, Ritchie, Saulsbur, Jonathan Davis and Walsh with unclear roles. Indicates ongoing third day of balloting and local voting activity, but details and positions are not fully legible.
Newark July 2 Senator Ralston of Indiana emerged as a compromise for the Democratic presidential nomination. Tomas Taggart, Indiana's party leader, said Ralston’s nomination would unite the party better than others. Taggart noted Ralston's honesty, economy in government, and alignment with party principles, arguing his candidacy could attract labor farmers and business support.
Indiana sena tors Lemuel Ralston and other Democratic candidates hear William Jennings Bryan speak via radio. The event signals rising attention to Bryan's message ahead of party nominating activities as reporters note crowd interest and anticipated campaign impact.
A report details the wedding of Judge S J Graham held in Colorado with attendance by family and local officials. The ceremony occurred with religious rites and formal reception as part of the public notice.
At Madison Square Garden July 2 4 1932 delegates condemn drawn out balloting and party bosses The piece highlights Al Smith as a leading candidate with McAdoo blocked by defections and shifting allegiances Gutzon Borglum notes a Northwest La Follette surge while protests and resignations accompany the chaotic roll calls and factional battles across states and unions
A garbled report describes a raid by “Prohibition T TM rector Yellowly” arresting four patrons as material witnesses. Witnesses denounce the operation as illegal and unheard of by the Federation. Commissioners warn arrests may be false and raids target cabaret patrons amid national political tensions.
A Georgia legislative debate stalls as state officials voice opposition to a proposed child labor amendment to the U S Constitution. The lower house considers formal positions while the state senate awaits its course on the matter.
Rites for Kidwell 33 of Rock Creek will be conducted this afternoon at 7 o clock at Peals Episcopal Church Rock Creek for Todar Tabblefers Kidwell who died at his residence 421 North Fourteenth Street Northwest. He had been in charge of the distribution section of the Bureau of Forestation or Domestic Commerce during recent years.
Kansas City Missouri July 2 Senator Reed predicts McAdoo cannot win Missouri if nominated noting the sun will rise on election day. He accuses McAdoo of illness and faults in the campaign while defending his own charges as baseless and vows to be active despite opposition from the McAdoo forces and Democratic machinery in Missouri's two large cities.
Fragmentary text shows ongoing deadlock over a contest within the party. It mentions attempts to end strife with a plan deemed satisfactory to leaders and mentions figures like Adowe or Bryan and their roles in the convention. Readable details are limited due to garbled OCR.
Representative Mondell denounced Democratic factionalism and praised the Republicans at a Koolidge and Dawes club event, contrasting New York convention turmoil with a calmer Republican gathering. He criticized Pat Harrison and called for unity, citing Wilson and Taft era contrasts.
Special to The Washington Foal reports Margaret Wilson daughter of the President and sister in law to McAdoo’s ally William Gibbs McAdoo spoke at Madison Square Garden and urged Missouri delegates to switch from Davis back to McAdoo. Missouri had earlier backed Davis on the nineteenth ballot before a late shift to McAdoo on the third ninth ballot.
Horace bee Washington of this city consul general at Liverpool England has been promoted from foreign service officer class 2 to class 1 in the State Department reclassification list issued yesterday. Washington born June 1, 1864, attended the University of Virginia, fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1912, practiced law, served as confidential clerk to the third assistant secretary of state, and was appointed consul general for class 2 in March 1922, assigned to Liverpool.
Commander Herbert I fears of this city has been appointed assistant naval attache at the United States embassy in London. He will depart for his new post in Washington from New York Friday. Leary, born here in 1685, joined the Naval Academy from Maryland in 1904 and has served as fleet gunnery officer. He was a noted gunner expert during the war and member of the armig thce counts on.
The article notes two new battleships, Marblehead and another unnamed vessel, nearing trials. Secretary Woobur states Marblehead will be commissioned at Philadelphia on August 30 before a further shakedown voyage, with crews trained accordingly.
The notice lists men’s apparel including three-piece suits, trousers, coats, shirts, and hats with various styles and prices. It describes a selection of worsted two-piece and three-piece suits, linen, white and gray trousers, and caps, in a period shop display.
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