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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1924
Page
14
A chaotic report outlines factional strife at a party convention. McAdoo and Smith clash over murderous intent and obstruction, as calls for peace fade amid rumors of damage, delays, and political maneuvering. The piece notes observers in New York and other states watching the fold with tension and speculation.
In Bolshevik Russia church attendance wanes, forcing closures. St Isaacs Cathedral will be converted into a museum with a $11,000,000 cost and admission charged. The ornate interior features red granite columns, a golden dome, bronze pillars, bronze rails, paintings, sculptures, and ecclesiastical vessels.
At Madison Square Garden delegates received cards reviving the phrase Rum, Romanism and Rebellion. The card urged Protestant guardianship, Bible in schools, and opposing Catholic influence. Larry O Dea, Loyal Order of Americans leader, witnessed the card presented by a tall man. The card bore Jay W aor rest's signature and tied to Tom Watson's followers.
New York on July 3 reports Hobson, a Merrimac veteran turned political strategist, urging McAdoo and Smith as future ticket leaders. He envisions McAdoo carrying the West and South and Smith the East and South, with the high man accepting the nomination and the other the alternative. He seeks allied leaders to back the plan while addressing anti klan positions to bury the issue. A delegate with tired feet heard of Hobson’s scheme as he pursued George Brennan and other leaders.
President Tsao Kun accepted the resignation of Premier Sun Fai Chi tendered yesterday. Dr K Wellington Kun, the former premier, will carry on the premiership duties while Sun’s cabinet ministers retain their portfolios temporarily.
The Democratic convention grapples with a deadlock as McAdoo and Smith cling to their bids while Ralston climbs toward 97 on ballots. Delegates, many angered by Ku Klux Klan tensions, stay in session as negotiations falter and reports of dark horse moves surface amid tense hours and shifting endorsements.
Cambridge July 3 A verdict of not guilty on every count was returned tonight by the jury trying William J Corcoran former district attorney of Middlesex and Daniel H Coakley disbarred on charges of extortion The jury deliberated nearly 27 hours Coakley and Corcoran were indicted for conspiring to extort money by threats of prosecution testimony recalling past Middlesex and Suffolk district attorneys was heard Edmund D Berhour testified paying 387000 to settle claims from a 1916 petting party in his Boston office A raid on Mishawam Manor at Woburn involving motion picture magnates was referenced with witnesses noting 85000 paid to settle the case
At the Serbian frontier near Kranj three Italian patrols fired on Serbian guards, killing two and wounding a civilian. An Italo-Serbian inquiry is to be held while Jugoslav authorities urge frontier delimitation to prevent further clashes.
At Madison Square Garden a vast crowd watches the forty-fourth through forty-sixth ballots as McAdoo and Smith battle for the nomination. Delegates grow weary and financially strained while pundits debate strategy and possible breakups amid stalled two thirds.
Delegates debate methods to break the stalemate as McAdoo and Smith vie for the nomination. Proposals to abolish two thirds and unit rules, or convene a 48 member committee, surface but lack broad support. The party nears exhaustion as ballots surpass historic counts with no clear winner, while delegates long to return home.
A garbled discussion reveals Hoover opposing federal control of power development. He and Herber Hoover secrecy of commerce committee members critique private interests over public needs. The piece mentions Westinghouse and other manufacturers challenging federal regulation to protect private power investors.
A damaged OCR passage reports on a courtroom or legal matter involving Clark Thomson and Meade worker Marta and Ve ate, with references to Genevieve Clark and Ant erette Funk. It mentions accusations, defrauding and a group discussion, but the fragmentary text obscures clear events, dates, and outcomes.
A fragmented OCR fragment cites advocacy for a nationwide Blue Sky statute to counter securities fraud and consumer protections. It names Lee Wat and Terese among others and references state laws, brokers, and enforcement efforts amid concerns about fraud schemes and intensified regulation.
Three brokers face indictment in a case alleging a one million dollar failure tied to a stalled venture. The charges detail alleged mismanagement and fraudulent conduct connected to the firm’s operations and investors. Local authorities and the prosecutor office retained case updates as court dates are scheduled.
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Parliament salaries face taxation as lawmakers debate travel expense practices. A special dispatch notes pressure to tax full parliamentary salaries after changes in inland revenue rules allowed MPs to deduct travel expenses previously free from income tax.
Mussolini plans to attend a League session as part of ongoing international diplomacy. Officials indicate the visit will focus on economic and security cooperation with allied nations.
A historical review notes the Democratic national convention set a new high for presidential nomination ballots by last night’s sixty ballots. It traces past records from 1832 to 1920, listing cities, leaders, and ballot counts, highlighting shifts from first-ballot acclamations to multi-ballot fights featuring figures like Douglas, Van Buren, Polk, Pierce, Buchanan, Bryan, Wilson, and Cox.
An article reports delays in charges related to a taxi fare dispute in Britain. It notes signficance of timing and reference to court procedures, with unclear details due to OCR text corruption. The piece mentions dates, names, and locations in a fragmented manner.
The New York man previously sentenced to three years for a stock scam has been granted a certificate of reasonable doubt and is appealing to the Supreme Court. He was known as a stock promoter and tipster with a spectacular record.
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