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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1924
Page
14
A broad review outlines 18 states where Senate control is pivotal in the upcoming election. It highlights key figures, regional conditions, and party strategies shaping the battle for a majority.
Earl Brewer seeks renomination to oppose Harrison in the Mississippi Democratic primary on August 19. Brewer, former party chairman, will run against Harrison as the party also selects members to Congress and the Supreme Court seat.
Dawes is scheduled to deliver a speech in Maine on August 23 at Island Park. The unclear text mentions July and August dates, a location in Island Park, and potential attendance by local officials and the public.
Fragmentary text mentions Wheeler and sister as elector candidate with unclear details and dates. No further verifiable entities or events readable.
Fragmented OCR text shows a petition to enjoin dam work and related civic action. It references monuments, dates, and local entities but details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment announced a campaign to require prohibition agents patrolling highways to wear a distinct uniform. The aim is to protect motorists from being stopped at gunpoint by men in cisatian clothes who may be mistaken for highwaymen and to reduce serious testts.
Authorities report the alleged leader of a smuggling gang detained after a raid on a river operation. Investigators say the haul included opium and tied to a broader network with multiple suspects involved.
Salinas Calif July 23 Gouverneur Morris author and Wes Morr formerly Moss Ruth Wightman his secretary were remained here to conform to the California divorce laws The author and his secretary were married in Woxo one month after his divorce was granted in California who forbids remarriage within a year
Democratic nominee Davis trims his Maine stay to tour Down East and map campaign strategy. He plans to leave Dark Harbor for Clarksburg West Virginia and reaffirm Alfred Smith’s name on the ticket while coordinating with Maine leaders and national committee figures on campaign organization and regional headquarters.
Citizens of Clarksburg reject claims that the John Davis welcome ceremony planned for August 11 was used for partisan purposes. A nonpartisan stance was reaffirmed by the homecoming committee which formed a special subcommittee led by Samuel R Bentley Condus West and Louis Johnson to issue a statement on the matter.
Third party chiefs aim to launch national campaign operations by September. Wisconsin Senator La Follette and Montana Senator Wheeler, independent ticket leaders, face attacks from temperance groups as they prepare speaking tours and coordinate with Calist, Palmer Tabor, and independent supporters to avoid duplicate electors and unify efforts in Southern states.
H A Baker, leader of the Michigan Grange, renounced support for Follette and urged Michigan farmers to vote for the President's reelection. Baker was identified with the Conference for Progressive Polites Vetten which nominated Tam Follette.
The Democratic State central committee chair Harry Flood announces Virginia Democrats must vote straight and not support Ta Follette or Coolidge. Circulars advertise Ta Follette meetings in Fairfax County under The First Democratic Ta Follette Club banner. The guideline aims to preserve party standing while allowing cross voting, but critics call it disloyalty and cite Virginia statute 194.
The Allegany Trades Political Council refused to accept an invitation from La Follette's headquarters in Maryland to send a representative to a conference in Baltimore. The council, aligned with labor candidates, organized opposition to the alliance and stated labor may pursue independent actions in the elections.
By Washington Por New York July 28 large bets loom over the presidential race as Wall Street betting commissions anticipate record volume in the remainder of the campaign. They expect wagers totaling about 14.19 million with a 6 percent commission and broad publicity. Coolidge supporters were wagering three to one on his victory.
Boston July 28 Harutune Zakarian a sick worm expert a Christian who escaped being murdered by Turks was today declared by Federal Judge Lowell to be a member of a learned profession and as such admitted to the United States. Zakarian was before the court on a deportation order. Judge Lowell after listening to his story said The great Pasteur spent five years of his life helping the silk industry if we havent men like this here we should have it is Zakarian's intention to go to Detroit to raise mulberry trees and establish the silk industry Tant it too cold in Michigan for the silk worm asked Judge Lowell The climate hasnt much to do with it he replied Most of the cultivation is inside.
New York July 28 Ernest Lidlitz former secretary and investigator for Willam J Fallon and chief witness in the trial of Kallen testified that Fallon gave him a $1000 check signed by Italian wife to pass to a juror, with others present at a party. He said Fallon paid Bendigs money and that Fallon later arranged a Montreal stay with $2500 paid in installments. The defense pressed on a promised job, denied. Actresses cited include Certysede Vanderbilt and Peggy Hopkins Joye, the latter now a countess, to testify for the government.
Report from Halifax describes American torpedo boat destroyers rescuing a girl who fell overboard as officers and crews vigilantly monitor weather and ice in the Straits of Belle Isle. Signals and actions aboard the flagship Tawrenie Wanifred Woods are noted, with a lifesaving rescue attributed to Francis Sou.
Eminent mining experts declare a 30 foot gold vein in Manitoba near Long Lake mine area, rivaling Hollinger field in Ontario. Prospectors, including May T Cuthbert Anderson, secured Boston capital and engineering support. vein width averages 26 to 30 feet with assays over 49 dollars per ton.
Elizabeth Nuly, once linked to the killing of seven year old Howard Rothenberg in Windham, disappeared from her home while investigators search for her. Prosecutor David said she sought protection from plotters who planned to kidnap her for transport to New York. Her foster father said she left Saturday night to buy seed and did not return.
National Farmers Grain Dealers association reports 5090 middle West grain elevators refuse to endorse the Grain Marketing Company of Chicago. Members demand modifications requiring stock be held by farmer elevator companies, not individuals. Simultaneously the group endorses the National Farmers Elevator Commission Company promoted by Illinois and Iowa elevator interests.
Radio leaders urge parties to cap political broadcasts to ten minutes per speech and one hour daily overall. proposals include that no single speech exceed 15 minutes and that main messages cover national figures only. relay systems may broadcast from one source to many stations across the eastern United States, with typical reach about 600 miles in exceptional cases.
John Zahnd of Indianapolis, nominee and national chairman of the National Independent party, withdraws from the presidential race to back the La Follette Wheeler slate. He cites unity among progressives and a united front, with plans to finalize campaign steps after an executive committee meeting in August.
A Dallas area candidate leads in a Texas gubernatorial race with Juli Ferguson and Tynth Davids trailing in early returns. The Texas election bureau reported results from 274 counties showing Ferguson with 117657 votes and Davidson with 112252, while Jett Robertson led in several districts as incumbents faced opposition.
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