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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
16
Samuel G. Blythe laments the Democratic convention stalls as factions scramble for a way out. He notes Ralston and Davis dynamics, urges adjournment sine die, and warns the party risked further collapse if leadership cannot end the deadlock.
At Madison Square Garden the Democratic convention grappled with leadership absence and indecision as delegates released by Smith and others battled for a viable nominee. Ballots stretched into the 90s with Ralston, Davis, Robinson, and McAdoo jockeying for support amid religious and regional tensions. The day ended with a vote to adjourn for further conferring, leaving a clear nominee undecided.
Cheyenne Wyoming July reports a mail plane diverted by a hurricane forced landing at Chappell Nebraska. Pilot Frank Yager survived with the aircraft wrecked. Jack Knight flew from Omaha to Chappell to salvage and move mail eastward. Orders directed Pilot Ames to stay in Bellefonte Pennsylvania due to weather and depart for New York at dawn.
Special Cable Dispatch from Berlin notes the Moscow soviets have imposed strict censorship on all press news to keep famine facts from the public. In Ukraine district, bread prices surged about 290 percent while meat prices fell as peasants, unable to obtain grain, are forced to kill cattle.
Resolutions urging the Democratic party to rebuke the national convention were introduced in Louisiana's lower house by Howard E Brunner. The document calls for unity, condemns current leadership, and asks Louisiana delegates in New York to strive for peace and a united Democratic front in the upcoming presidential election.
New York June. Taggart, reacting to Senator Ralston's decision not to seek the presidency, says he almost cried and trusted party delegations to back a nomination. After ballots and exhaustion, he retires to his hotel, noting the race would not be won that night.
In a New York central desk dispatch Frank J. Whitehead reports that John W. Davis of West Virginia and Carter Glass of Virginia remain strong contenders at the convention amid shifting votes. Davis gains to the high sixties while Glass slips from early strength. Gov. Ritchie of Maryland makes small gains as Lieberman and Brennan maneuver for strategic delegates.
A writer lauds the McAdoo delegates at the convention for unwavering loyalty amid an antagonistic press and rival factions. The piece highlights the delegates’ belief that McAdoo represents Westward political ideals and notes their readiness to endure setbacks, with supportive remarks from supporters who compare his leadership to a military general inspiring troops.
The Alsmith followers and McAdoo adherents clash over support for a governor candidate. A dramatic meeting between New Turk’s governor and former Treasury Secretary fails to yield a compromise as Robinson and Misan demand Ralston. Water losses loom as negotiations continue before the nomination.
Special Cable Dispatch reports Moroccan forces broke through Spanish lines on the Leu plateau during fierce fighting with heavy losses. Madrid correspondent notes the event as Spain's gravest setback since Melilla. Poet Rafault withdraws from campaign, showing a wary stance toward Spanish troops if rebels win again.
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler resigns the leadership of the national socialists, signaling Ludendorff’s rise and the shelving of Hitler who had fallen from influence since the November uprising. Hitler’s withdrawal is tied to disagreement over parliamentary strategy and Ludendorff’s focus on cultural and religious issues.
Secretary Hughes, sailing from New York Saturday with the American Bar association delegation, may extend his overseas trip beyond the London meeting. His tentative itinerary includes Berlin with possible Brussels and Paris stops, with the trip deemed unofficial and not affecting diplomatic topics.
Private detectives report another extortion letter sent to a prominent Ogle county citizen demanding 50000 dollars. The note was issued to the McCormicks at their Byron estate. The second letter differed by being written on ruled paper while the McCormick letter used unruled paper. Investigators refused to disclose the second recipient’s name.
London July 8 By A P I The bill in the House of Lords from the bishop of Oxford to limit alcohol trade via periodic local votes was defeated 166 to 50 after three days of debate The bishop of Durham condemned the measure saying it would promote prohibition discriminate against rich and poor and fuel class bitterness Teetotalists were blamed for defeating temperance in England.
Secretary work yesterday appointed Noel W. Smith assistant to the general manager of the Pennsylvania railroad to conduct a detailed study of the Alaska railroad. He will proceed at once to Alaska to supervise construction inspection finance and other activities and submit recommendations for improvements.
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