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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1924

Page

23

Dawes La Follette Debate In Campaign Believed Probable

A long article outlines the Dawes and La Follette campaign scene. It notes La Follette plans a Chicago speech to break past third-party failures and seeks independent support across multiple labor and farmer parties. The piece discusses historical third-party trends, potential rally sites, and anticipated strategies to win the presidency.

Dawes-La Follette Miso Tarme Labor Federaed Farmer Labor Party Minnesota Farmer Labor Warners Party NonPartisan League Newhat Ta Follette Mator Rome Sears

Bets on Favorite Sons Increase Due to Impasse

Wall Street betting on the Democratic convention shifted with a rise in support for Underwood while Smith and McAdoo faded. Rostered bets also favored Ritchie, Davis, and Baker as the convention stalemate persisted. Odds on Coolidge’s reelection lengthened to 2 to 1 amid the impasse.

New York Wall Street Smith Ralston McAdoo Underwood Ritchie Davis Baker Senator Underwood J. F. Fried & Co Coolidge

Borah Doubts Power for Convention Inquiry

New York July 4 Investigation into the Democratic national convention expenditures and the election of delegates to the convention is debated by Senator Borah Idaho and TT Ansberry Ohio. Ansberry urges an investigation citing a large two year expenditure, while Borah questions the committee’s authority and seeks views from Caraway and Bayard.

New York T T Ansberr Ohio Borah Idaho Senate Ansberrs Washington DC and WeAdoo Group Senate Committee TT Anaberry Ansberry Cara City Caraway and Bayard Joney and Shipstead

Votes for Gov Brown Impress Home Folks

Special to the Washington Post from Manchester notes New Hampshire voters focus on the Democratic convention in New York. Gov Fret H Brown looms as a gubernatorial or U.S. Senate contender while Democrats hope to boost his national prestige and back home support ahead of fall elections.

Washington Post Manchester New Hampshire Madison Square Garden New York City Granite State Cleveland New York Agai Washington Gen Brown United States Henry W Keyes Brown Cam PulgRig Albert R. James Marshall Mo

Virginia Stands Behind Glass In McAdoo Split Fight

Virginia delegates, solid for Carter Glass, refuse McAdoo pleas to switch. The state argues Bryan's insult to Glass deepens their loyalty as talks in Richmond attempt to broker a compromise, recalling San Francisco tactics and vowing to keep 24 votes for Glass at the convention.

Virginia Glass Old Dominion Senator Glass McAdoo W Nevar Cone Hass McAdoo Swanson Gilas Shea William Jennings Bryans Carter Glass Vvirginia Bryan Nebraska San Francisco S&0 McrAdon Glaas Gla

Impasse at the Convention Becomes Noted Phenomenon

In New York city famed for speed delegates and onlookers leave the Garden as the convention stalls on the seventy-fifth ballot. Smith nears two thirds but falls short. Ohio shifts votes to Seaton D Baker while Indiana’s Maggert signals potential strategy and a backroom style effort emerges to dynAmite the deadlock.

Mes J. Bhordenv Barriman New York Tulsa Kansas City Seavents Smith Ohio Seaton D Baker District of Columbia Delegle

Convention Jam Brings Talk Of New York Substitution

Delegates from New England push to move the Democratic convention away from New York as some urge Kansas City. Rumors swirl about D. F. Houston as a compromise candidate and dark horse mentions surface including Owen D. Young and Edward Meredith.

United States Cherbourg Southampton Owen D Young General Electric Co Charles G Dance Young Edward Meredith Wilson Des Moines

Convention Doings as Picked Up Ere by Radio Audience

A radio audience account of the Democratic national convention in Kansas City Missouri covers delays as delegates arrive, ballot by ballot proceedings, and attempts to vote through the day. It notes New York abstaining on a moving question and frequent band interludes along with roll calls and procedural maneuvers.

Imne New York Jim* Preston Senate Tor Wiliam Carter Ala Alabama Underwood Oklahoma Mme Kansas City Fitzgerald Walsh Texas Missouri Beein

Sale of Old Records Recalls Famous Runaway Marriages

London June 14 By mail Some thing of the romance of Janna Green the little Scottish village that for more than 100 years was the haven for couples who could not be married in England was brought to light in a London auction room when original marriage certificates of nearly 1200 runaway couples from 1823 to 1863 were sold for 1400. Among the romances the certificates included were those of Prince Carlo Borbone and Penelope Carolyn Smithy of Waterford Ireland who married in Naples Rome and Madrid before settling in Gretna Green for a fourth ceremony. Also noted was Lady Adela Corisande Maud Villiers who eloped with Capt Cartes Parke Ibbetson in 1846 after her grandmother had been married at Gretna Green. Other couples listed include Ellen Turner and Howard Gibbon Wakefield linked to abduction cases, and Lady Rose Somerset and Capt Francis Lovell. All marriages in the period were conducted by John Linis keeper of the Gretna inn.

London Janna Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies Penelope Carolyn Smithy Waterford Ireland Naples Rome Spain Madrid England Gretna Green St Georges Hanover Square Adela Corisande Maud Villiers Earl of Jerigey Cartes Parke Ibbetson Sarah Child Child's Bank Lord Westmoreland Ellen Turner Howard Gibbon Wakefield Rose Somerset Earl of Beaufort Francis Lovell Wissarnion [Clayton Drumlanrig Marquess of Queens Berry John Lin Gale

Washington Post Insurance Plan For Subscribers

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Ballot by ballot roll call at Democratic convention

The report tracks the 74th through 77th ballots with Smith rising to 364 votes while McAdoo falls, Baker drops, and Ralston withdraws. Michigan shifts, Cox reappears, and Taggart proposes a post adjournment conference to unite candidates, as the convention adjourns with Walsh ending proceedings.

Chile Smith Hewton Baker Ralston Michigan McAdoo Senator Walsh Baker James M Cox Ohio Indiana Taggart Democratic National Committee Walah

Five public officials are sent to prison

Five public officials convicted in the Nassau County affair probe ordered by Gay Smith were sentenced by Supreme Court Justice Cropney to prison terms from 8 months to 2½ years. Joseph M Ray former justice of the peace got Sing Sing 11½ to 24 years. William H Reynolds mayor of Long Beach received six months. John Gracy, Reynolds’s co-defendant, got three months. George S Van de Werken city engineer and Charles C Clark corporation counsel faced similar sentences for fraud and unlawful fees.

Minneola Nassau County Gay Smith Supreme Court Cropney Jozeph M Ray Justice of the Peace William H Reynolda Long Beach John Gracy Reynolds City Funda George S van de Werken Charlies C Clark Corporation van der Werken City Clark

Girl's face injuries from leap from auto near home

Lucile Crawford jumped from the running board of a car on 603 North Carolina Avenue Northeast last night. Her face was cut and she was treated at Casualty Hospital. Three young men in the automobile were questioned by police.

Lucile Crawford North Carolina Avenue Casualty Hospital

Costello stop clash with Keegan at Democratic convention

At a New York Democratic convention a man named Keegan, said to be a federal employee, insulted women delegates and clashed with John F. Costello. Costello punched Keegan and a scuffle ended with Keegan knocked to the floor and removed by police. Costello later returned to the floor. police viewed the incident as Costello defending himself. Keegan’s exact delegate status remained unverified.

Stat New York Keegan John F Costello Rick Costello Indianapolis Washington Costello Antoinette Funkee McAdoo Columbia Indiana Lostello Muszsouri Tostelio Coatallo Keegan Fellowing Ansber Congress Ohio New

Suitcase With Bible Stolen, Minister Says

A minister reports a theft of a suitcase containing a Bible. The bag was taken from a vehicle parked on a northwest street. Investigators are reviewing clues and urging anyone with information to contact authorities.

Mortality in Washington District Babies in 1974 Report

During the fiscal year ending June 7 1974 DC recorded 104 deaths from intestinal troubles among 2199 births 1 in 85. In the year ending June 30 1941 4641 births saw 667 deaths 1 in 13. A saving of 592 lives last year over the prior year is noted. The infant mortality rate reached 90 per 1000 born with 64 deaths per 1000 among White babies. colored infants show a higher rate.

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