Borah Nominated as Vice President Choice Is Uncertain
The 1924 Republican National Convention struggled to settle a running mate for Calvin Coolidge. After days of maneuvering several names rose and fell before Senator Borah Idaho emerged as the leading option, only to deny any intent to accept if pressured.
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Mresn
Cleveland
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
Resolutions Committee
Henry Cooper
Wisconsin
Cogudge
la Follette
Wood
Leong Hunt
V. P
Borah
Idaho
Washington
Hoons
Frank 0. Lowden
Alindy
Lst
Hoover
James Harbord
Good
James W. Good
Iowa
Western
Curtis
Kansas
Senator Borah
Weaks
William M. Butler
Boscomb Sleep
Mellon
Longworth
Ohio
Burton Nominates Coolidge In Remarkable Americanism Speech
Dr. M. L. Burton of Michigan University places Calvin Coolidge in nomination at the Republican convention. He frames Coolidge as The American and The Human Being, praising his moral fiber, frugality, devotion to law, faith, and belief in the people. The speech emphasizes American leadership, education, and the need for steady, long-term governance.
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Burton
Coolidge
Cleveland
M. L. Hurton
Michikan
University
Nnn
Aghe
Lincoln
Jin
Mfe
America
Americas
Tung
Baal
Ula
Hooker
Wisconsin Spirit At Republican Convention Praised
In Cleveland on June 13 Senator Robert M. La Follette sent a telegram to Governor Blaine praising the Wisconsin delegation. He commended their gallant fight and steadfastness in vindicating progressive principles, expressing admiration from millions of progressives.
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Byars
Wisconsin
Blaine
Hall
Fane
Cleveland
Robert M. la Follette
J. J. Blame
Mystery Hovers Over Man's Body Found in River
Police and county coroner investigate a man's body found along Cedar flyer bottoms two miles below Lie a Wybridge. The victim, about 46, medium build, 6 eight, 165 pounds, had dark hair and mustache with a small scar on the upper lip. No signs of violence, $24 in pocket, two newspaper clippings, and a safety pin keeping vest pocket closed. The death cause remains unknown with theories of accidental fall, train incident, or possible homicide. The body will be held in a sealed coffin at the morgue while relatives are sought.
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Vherint
Mwn
A. G. Wybridge
Renal
Binca
Hileman & Gind
Nona
Meanig
Agenta Wanted
C. Q.sw. Bridge
Ib Te
Girl Pin ned Under Auto in Council Bluffs Night Incident
Miss Florence Rubenking was pinned under an overturned auto for over an hour on Bennett avenue during a night rainstorm. Companion J C Howard could not lift the car until police arrived. She suffered severe lacerations bruises and exposure but injuries are not serious.
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Council Bluffs. In
Florence Rubenking
Bennett Avenue
J.C. Howard
Miss Rubenking
White House Tunes in for Convention
The White House in Washington tuned in on Cleveland during the nomination process using a newly installed radio in the executive offices. The instrument was placed near the corridor of the office of Coolidge, and convention proceedings could be heard throughout the building.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Cleveland
Coolidge
Town Woman Killed on California Trio
Mrs. Amy Mast, 65, of Davenport Iowa, visiting in California, was struck by a railroad train at a crossing in Palo Alto on a June night. She died from injuries sustained in the collision. Her son, a Davenport resident, was notified of the tragedy.
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California
Palo Alto
Cal
Amy Mast
Davenport
Death notices for Archibald Goodin and Dayts families
Mortuary notices report John Archibald dying at his New Hartford home with services at St Patrick's Church and burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Ruth Marie Goodin, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Goodin, was buried in Fairview after services at O'Keefe Towne. Mrs CM Dayts's funeral planned at Burton Avenue Baptist with burial at Mt Auburn Cemetery in Iowa.
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Joily Archibald
John Archibald
New Flartford
Canada
Iowa
Mary Flynn
New Hartford
Flynn
J. P. Archibald
Waterloo
Pauline Olson
Clarinda
Thomas
St. Linn
Israel
Montreal
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Oak Hil
Ruth Marie Goodin
Ruth Marie
William T. Goodin
Tofdar
O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home
Fairview
Ane Aled
M. Dayts
CM. Davie
von i Fomparran
Burton Avenue
Baptil Cfurch
Tartal
Mt. Auburn
Almost Solid Vote as Coolidge Nominated at G O P Convention
The G O P convention moved to nominate President Calvin Coolidge with seconding speeches from Mrs. Florence Porter and others. Delegates clashed over the pace, Wisconsin split votes drew a mass chorus against La Follette, and a push for unanimous support emerged as the convention adjourned for a lengthy ballot on the vice presidency.
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Coolidge
Burton
Benstor la Foliette
John- 802
Florence ©. Porter
Booth Pesadens
Cal
Porter
California
Madden
Tiiinots
Stickney
Vermont
Charles H. Carey
Oregon
Eyal
A. J. Grimstead
Kansas
Coolidgs
George B. Cannon
New Jersey
Altho
N. A. Eisberg
New York
Tsaac N.meekina
North Caronia
North Dakota
Caaledge
Gix
la Foliette
Coolidge and
la Follatte
Wisconsin
la Vollatte
Gall
Calvin Coolidge
Mondell
Scott
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Populations Camp in Woods as Quakes Hit Balkan Towns
Croat newspapers report a series of earthquakes felt across the Balkan peninsula since Monday withMostar area as the center. Buildings collapsed in Nevesinje causing many fatalities and forcing residents to seek shelter in the woods.
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Rome
Balkan Peninsula
Cadi Nevesinje
Bosnia, Herzegovina
Mostar
Bendell
FIGHTS OFF MEN WHO ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
W O Frisby of 718 Franklin street reported two men tried to assault him at Sixth and Sycamore streets. He fought them off, one man down and the other struck. Frisby showed a bruised hand. An intoxicated man with a battered face was arrested and held for investigation. Marriage licenses issued in Waterloo for Ed Sanders and Frasier. William White and Marie Peters. Thomas Kelley and Elsie Condon.
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W. O H. Frisby
Franklin Street
Bath Packing Company
Sycamore
Might
Frisby
Flo
Ed Sanders
Waterloo
Ora Frasier
William Elmer White
Marie Therésa Peters
Thomas S. Kelley
Elsie F_ Condon
State Briefs Davenport Strike Grants Wage Rise
Davenport plumbers won a wage scale raise from nine to ten dollars a day for an eight hour day. Iowa City admits all University of Iowa law students who took the state bar examinations to practice. Davenport embezzler Robert A. Wander sentenced to not more than five years at Anamosa. parole denied. Muscatine railway sale bid withdrawn due to taxes. Des Moines town veterans encampment set for June fourteen and three, with Revel Elton to address.
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Davenport
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Robert A. Wander
MacCabsland Savings Bank
Anamosa
Muscatine
Waterloo 1924 assessment shows wealth and population rise
J A Townsley reports Waterloo's 1924 personal property assessment increased wealth and growth in population with more poll tax payers. The article notes higher assessment pages, new buildings, livestock figures, and plans for 1925 real estate and personal property appraisal, plus state census preparations.
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Waterloo
J. A. Townsley
Elty
Harma
Townsley
Ste
Town Life Inquiries Company
Waterlooerstig
Theoffes
Belle Harbin
J. B. Kaschi
Essensor
Kilgore and Benser Survive Golf Meet
Lawrence Kilgore of East High and Milo Benser of West High pool through a Black Hawk county high school golf final at Sunnyside Country Club. Kilgore trailed after nine holes, then won 1 up with a 93 to 101. Benser, also tied at nine, pulled ahead late to finish 9 5 to 9 1.
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Lawrence Kilgore
Milo Benser
Black Hawk County
Sunnyside Country Club
Chamberlain
Smith
Kilgore
Benser
Bensser
East High
Fea
Westigh
Gold Medals To Be Awarded In Negro Baby Contest
Tomorrow evening at African AME church lawyer A K Oungy will preside as gold medals are awarded to the three top finishers in the May NAACP baby popularity contest. William Smith Jr wins first with 1420 votes, Kathrine Mountjoy second with 1103, James O Bilis third with 1020. Medals are gold pieces worth ten, six, and two dollars respectively. The public is invited to witness the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Oungy
Tawyer
African AM
Church
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
Wiliam Smith, Jr
Kathrine Mountjoy
James
Kenyon’s Name Opens Three Corner Fight for Second Place
Report on a political convention where Kenyon and Representative Sanders vie for second place. Administration leaders back Sanders while major delegations from New York and Pennsylvania align to support him. A dramatic mid-session realignment follows recess as efforts to secure Sanders’ nomination intensify.
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Kenyon
Sanders
Hara
Tlement
Wadeworth
J. Ogden Mills
New York
Tn Sanders
Reed
Pepper
Pennsylvania
Raoders
Curtle
Kan- Sbs
Vacation School at First Baptist Starts Monday
Beginning Monday June 16 and running daily until July 8 the 8 church vacation school will convene in the First Baptist Sunday school building from 9 to 11 am with a staff led by Rev. R B Williamson and a corps of teachers. Mrs E M Deal will head kindergarten and primary groups with several assistants. Junior lessons and music will be handled by named instructors and special craft work supervised by Mrs C A Lasser. Children aged four to fourteen from the community are invited.
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Miller
Trunkey
Kiwanis Clubs
Denver
Colo
Roger C. Miller
United States
Vanhata
Kiwanis International
First Baptist Sunday School
R. BE. Wilmson
Snd
E. M. ‘Deal
R. E. Williamson
H. Penty
J. R. Vaughan
FR. Asquith
C. A. Lasser
Lesser
Railway Conductors May Back Third Party Ticket
Cedar Rapids June 12 The Order of Railway Conductors may support a third party in the coming presidential election if Democratic and Republican platforms do not suit the leaders of the organization. L Shepherd president and legislative chair arrived from the Cleveland convention and will attend the July 4 conference in Cleveland. The union says it is in politics for labor legislation and will not take part in other issues now before the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conternational News
Cedar Rapids
L. Shepherd
Cleveland
Shepherd
Brotherhood
Raikway
Auto Driver Guilty on Three Manslaughter Charges
Los Angeles jury finds Guy Woods, driver of an automobolite, guilty on three counts of manslaughter for a February 18 collision that killed three people and seriously injured seven. The verdict came after a late-night trial in California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Guy Woods
Y Summer Camp Full of Activities
The Y M C A directors and the camping committee meet at the Y summer camp above Cedar Falls with dinner at 5 p.m. and business sessions. Z E Ford state boys secretary installed Woodcraft council. Ewell T Lay named high chief with R Clare Heald as assistant.
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Cedar Fanls
Z. E. Ford
Woodcratt League of America
Ewell T. Lay
R. Clare Heald
Cosmetics Harm Complexion, Claims Noted Specialist
Associate Professor H. N. Cole of Western Reserve University told the American Medical Association convention cosmetics injure the complexion. He cited mechanical pore obstruction and chemical reactions from 608 substances in cosmetics, noting rising consumer spending from 1919 to 1921 and urging caution in beauty practices.
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Associated Prens
Feago
Conmetice Werte
H. N. Cole
Associata
Western Reserve University
American Edical Association
Cole
Convention of Physicians
Hermes Aircraft Carrier Commissioned by British Fleet
Britain's largest new carrier Hermes enters service with the Atlantic fleet. Labeled the most curious ship in the navy its unusual feature is a starboard side arrangement for funnel and superstructure creating a large aircraft deck. Two below deck hangars house 20 planes raised to flight decks by electric elevators.
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London
Britain
Hermes
Free Natural Hot Water From Southwest Africa Town
Windhoek, a small town in Southwest Africa, claims a natural hot water mineral spring connected to the water supply. Citizens can access a hot bath any time. authorities say the spring water is healthful and especially helpful for jaundice and similar ailments.
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S.W. Africa
Johannesburg
Windhoek
Africa
Marines Guarding Tokyo Embassy Leave by Warship
The American embassy confirms United States Marines who guarded the earthquake ruin at the Tokyo embassy will sail from Japan aboard the destroyer Pope in Yokohama. They were prepared for another quake and are expected to depart soon. The foreign office denied claims that the Marines are armed.
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Tokio
United States
Japan
Pope
Yokohama
Foreign Office
Polish Boy Scouts Prohibit Alcohol and Tobacco
Warsaw reports the Polish Boy Scouts ban all alcohol and tobacco within the organization, with strict enforcement except for honorary members. On St. Stanislas day the president received the Scout badge as an honorary member and abstained from wine at the palace reception, citing adherence to Scout laws.
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Warsaw
Boy Scouts
St. Stanislas
Ts Stanislas
Nim
Pala Nce
Market for Snakes in Prescott Buoyant At Ceremony
Prescott Arizona June 12. Bouillonaires now value snakes at 50 cents each if at least three feet long. Moqui Indian priests are purchasing reptiles for use in the Moqui dance ceremony to be held here June 13.
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Prescott
Ariz
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Western Agricultural Stat
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Farm State Delegates
Yiea
Will Bey
Cenfers
Butler
Farm States’ Conference
Coolldee
Berah
Gerah
Dr. Burton
Wisa
United States of America
Shetter
Beyea
Tancein
University of Michi
Gan
Ech
Buller
Almaren
Indiana
Lator Watson
Wisconsin Spirit
Cooper
West East Potts
Eaas
Waterloo West
Enat
Atx
Miller and Trunkey
St. Joseph's Rosary Society
Our Lady of Victory Hall
First Baptist
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