Evening Star Newspaper, July 9, 1924, Page 1

WEATHER. Unsettled, with local thundershow- ers tonight and tomorrow; slightly warmer tonight. Teniperature for twenty-four hours ending at 2 p.m. today: Highest, 83, at noon today; lowest, 69, at 4:15 Full report on page 7. Closing N. Y. Stocks and Bonds, Page 24 29,289. Entered as second class matter post office Washington, D. C. No. DELEGATES STAMPEDE TO WEST VIRGINIAN AFTER LEADERS QUIT Walsh Blocks Own Nomination As Vice President By Adjourning. CONVENTION 1S EXPECTED TO NAME HIM TONIGHT Swept Aside in Torrent of Votes—Nomi- nation Made Unanimous by Acclamation. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 9.—John W. Davis of West Vir- ginia was nominated for President today by the Demo- , cratic national convention after the one hundred and third ballot. The opposition of William Jennings Bryan and the at- tempt of William Gibbs McAdoo to deliver his strength to Meredith failed to stop him. Beginning with this morning’s balloting the movement to Davis gathered a momentum which could not be retarded and gradually but surely through the succeeding ballots the votes . flopped over'into-the John W. Davis column as state after state , Davis votes, which swept over the convention. either increased its offering to him or turned over its whole quota. After nominating John W. Davis of West Virginia for the presidency today the Demogratic national convention would have nominated Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana for Vice Presi- dent by acclamation had he permitted it to do so. Despite a roar of demands for his immediate nomination, Sen- ator Walsh declared the convention in adjournment until 8:30 p.m. to give time for consideration of the matter. There ap- peared no doubt that he would be nominated tonight. Bryan’s Opposition Fails. Bryan’s opposition to Davis was swept away in the rain of The attempt of the McAdoo forces to make E. T. Meredith of Iowa the heir to the McAdoo strength commanded a following, was made only a bad third and when the Davis flood was rising so fast that all other candidates were being swept before it, Iowa, Meredith’s home state withdrew him from the contest and voted for Dayis. Then scenes of disorder swept the convention as everybody clamored for a chance to join the winning forces. When the uproar was at its height Thomas Taggart of Indiana mounted a chair and moved the nomination of Mr. Davis by acclamation. *The motion was carried with a roar, and Chairman Walsh shouted into the din before him: “The chair declares the Hon. John W. Davis the nominee of this convention.” Delegates Mad With Joy. Immediately the tired, worn and weary convention, which had been struggling in the throes of a seemingly interminable dead- lock for two weecks—with the threat of going into a third— broke loose in a demonstration of joy and relief. Immediately all the state standards, which had previously been parading for other candidates, some of them in the midst of hard-fought battles of partisan dispute—were carried into the aisles of the convention hall while a swirling, perspiring but happy crowd of delegates followed in a procession of joy and jubilation. The Montana standard was the last one out, but only because there was a dispute/there as to who should have the honor of carrying it in the procession. The band swung into “Dixie,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Maryland” and other familiar airs, which had been dinned into the ears of the convention in ceaseless fusillade of music for the last two weeks. Gov. Ritchie himself led the Maryland delegation in the procession and for a convention as prolonged and hardfought as the present one had been, the demonstration for Davis was a demonstration of unity and good feeling and relief. The Davis people, jubilant after a fight through two conven- tions to nominate their man, sent the leaders of their delegation, headed by Mrs. Izetta Jewel Brown, to the platform to review the procession. They had worked hard to nominate him in San Francisco four years ago and had failed; they had worked hard here in New York and had suffered the discouragement of seeing his chances drop to almost nothing before they turned and rose on the debris of the deadlock between Smith and McAdoo. BRYAN SILENT ON NOMINATION. The crowd was happy at the prospect of having a nomination and going home and the delegates and alternates pranced happily along with as much vigor as if{they hadn’t been at it for countless days and nights and as if they actually were not shy several ag- gregate nights of sleep. William Jennings Bryan was asked for some comment on the nomination of Mr. Davis. He replied he ‘ had none. “Will you make one later?” he was asked. *“I don’t know,” said the veteran and war horse who had taken ..« ~(Continued on Page 5, Columa 1)~ ¢ Toening Star WASHINGTON, D. C, BRENNAN'S SHIFT STARTS LANDSLIDE 10 DAVIS BANNER Changing of Illinois’ 58 Votes Signal for Great Rush to Band Wagon. NEW YORK AND ALABAMA QUICKLY JOIN STAMPEDE Continuous Cheering Greets Choice of West Virginian and End of Long Battle. BY N. 0. MESSENGER. Special Correspondent of The Star. NEW YORK, July 9.—John W. Da- vis is the selection of the Demo- cratic national convention for Presi- dent. On the 103d ballot a stampede was started that carried the West Vir- ginian over the line in a hurry. When Brennan of Illinois asked to change the vote of that state to “58 for Davis” it was a signal for many changes. In quick succession New York, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, Connecticut and Alabama swung into the cheering which was almost continuous as the various delegations “jumped on the band wagon.” A big flag of West Virginia was swung out by the dele- gation. Chairmen of many delega- tions were clamoring for recognition. Epochal in the history of American politics, the convention isclosing. At times it seemed to its weary participants and observers that it never would con- clude its work. At 4 o'clock this morning the con- vention took a recess until noon after a night session filled with inci- dent and developments. There was the first occurrence, the announce- ment by Franklin D. Roosevelt, o) behalf of Gov. Smith, that the New York candidate, who at the time had polled a vote surpassing Mr. Me- Adoo’s. would withdraw from the contest should Mr. McAdoo first an- nounce his withdrawal from the race. Gov Smith was taking no chances on his opponent, however; he wanted to see McAdoo’s cards on the table be- fore he laid his down. McAdoo Meets Smith. Previous to that announcement Me- Adoo and §mith had been closeted for three-quarters of an hour in the hotel ‘apartment of Hugh C. Wallace of Washington, and had talked over the situation. Mr. McAdoo had emerged from that conference ap- parently intent upon staying in the race, for he went immediately to a hotel and addressed a meeting of woman supporters, telling them to stand pat. Between that time and 2 am. a change came over the spirit of his dreams. He had talked to Mrs. Mc- -Adoo, whom he has all along con- sulted, talked with his triead, Barney Baruch, and his other friend, Thomas L. Chadbourne. He was quartered in a hotel across the street from the . convention hall. Just around the corner Gov. Smith was in the Man- hattan Club, awaiting Mr. McAdoo's next move, for it was his move after Roosevelt had announced Gov. Smith’s willingness to withdraw. Releases Delegates. Mr. McAdoo was recelving the re- sults of the balloting going on in the hall. He had seen his vote dwindle from the highest of the day, 421, down to 353. Then he sent his secretary, Bryce Clagett of Washing- ton, across to Chairman Walsh with his letter releasing his delegates. The McAdoo stock then dropped to 190 and the convention adjourned. With the release by Mr. McAdoo of his delegates and the proffered with- drawal of Gov. Smith, contingent upon Mr. McAdoo's quitting the rac the sifuation is presented which b been predicted for months, that these two opponents would block each other and the nomination would have to 80 to a compromise candidate. Senator Ralston was figured as the most probable recipient of the honor, but he “got cold feet” and quit at Just the time when the leading con- testants were about to give In. Thomas Taggart is the most ch: grined man in New York. He has played his cards with consummate political skill and stood the best chance of winning the pot when lo and behold his man “ran out on him” at the psychological moment. Tom Taggart’s language today is not fit for publication. California, Mr. McAdoo's own state, made the first break on the roll call of the 101st ballot. It divided its vote among several candidates, giv- ing Senator Walsh of Montana the preference. Assumption Proves Wrong. This action upon the part of the leading McAdoo state gave color for the time being to the report current that McAdoo was disposed, lend his strength to Senator Walsh, but as the roll call proceeded this as- sumption was not.bofne outs WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1924— DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT JOHN W. DAVIS Last vote before adjournment at 4 a.m. ONE HUNDREDTH BALLOT. .3511% cAdoo ..............190 Meredith 7544 wakh .. 52y, Robinson .. 46 « Underwood . . 41y Glass ..... 35 Daniels . Owen .. Ritchie . Gerard Houston Saulsbury Baker .... Bryan .. Berry . 101st BALLOT. Davis .. Underwood ... Meredith . Smith . Walsh Glass . McAdoo .. Owen Robinson ....... 316 .229Y; .130 121 98 59 Gerard . Houston Cummings Murphree .. Hull'.... Baker .. Daniels . Berry ... Ritchie .... 102nd BALLOT. Davis .... Underwood . Walsh Glass . Meredith Smith .... McAdoo .. Robinson . 41524 .307 .21 Gerard ... Daniels . Berry Gen. Henry T. Allen. Cordell Hull...... Huston Thompson ke Ritchie '’ cosioeess 103rd BALLOT. On the 103d ballot and after the completion of the roll call, several states began shifting their votes to Mr. Davis, and before any totals were announced the mation. TYGERS LEAD NATS; 5-0, IN THE SEVENTH BY JOHN B. KELLER. George Mogridge and Edwin Wells, southbaw pitchers, went to the firing line today in the first game of the double-header between the Tygers and the Nationals. A crowd of 3.500 fans were In the stands at the start of the conteet. FIRST INNING. DETROIT—Haney walked. Manush lined to Rice. Cobb scratched a single off Judge, Haney taking second. Heil- mann popped to Peck. Pratt batted for Collins and popped to Harris. No runs. _WASHINGTON—Pratt went to sec- ond base for Detroit. Rice flied to Heil- mann. Matthews bunted and was thrown out by Haney. Harris singled to left. Harrls .was caught off first by Weils’ throw and run down by Blue. No runs, SECOND INNING. DETROIT—Blue was safe when Peck fumbled. Rigney forced Blue, Bluege to Harris. Woodall singled to center, [ Bi Rigney taking third. Wells fanned. Haney popped to Peck in shrt left. No runs. WASHINGTON — Wells tossed: out Joslin. Judge flied deep to Heilmann. Ruel popped to Haney. No runs. mmn INNING. DETROIT—Harris went , well back slong rmxc fleld line for Manush's loft. eck tossed out Cobb. He also threw ot Hetmann. No rurs. WASHINGTON—Peck dragged a bunt past Wells and.got to first” ahead of to Wells, . play n num Wllad , and the bases nomination was, made by accla- FOURTH INNING. DETROIT — Bluege's * throw flagged Pratt. Blue tripled to left. Rigney sin- gled to left, scoring Blue. Rigney died stealing. Ruel to Harris. Woodall flied to Matthews. Onel run. WASHINGTON — Goslin d.rove the ball through Blue. Pratt secovered it, but could not get it to first in time and the blow went for a single. Judge’s pop bunted to Haney. Ruel forced out. Goslin, Rigney to Pratt. Wells knocked down Peck's hard drive and flagged him at first. No runs. FIFTH INNING. DETROIT—Wells singled past Mo- idge. Haney doubled to center, Wel stopping at third. Manush singled to right, scoring Wells, while Haney pulled up at third. "Cobb filed to Rice in short right and Haney made no effort to score after the catch. Heilmann rolled to Harris and was thrown out at first. Haney scored and Manush took second. Pratt lined to Harris. Two runs. WASHINGTON — Rigney threw out Bluege. Wells tossed out Mogridge. Hellmann came far in for Rice's high one. No runs. SIXTH INNING. DETROIT —Blue fouled uege ‘ew out ey. lined to Peck. No runs: WASHINGTON—Haney _threw out Matthews. Prast ran to short left and. got under Harris’ loft, but dropped the ball for an_error. Goslin popped to ‘Woodall in the infleld. Judge popped | to Haney. No runs. SEVENTH INNING. = DETROIT—Wells singled past Blu Haney bunted safely, Welll’::vvpm:‘: second. ~ Manush _also Slling the bases. play, Mogridge to Ruel to Judge. Heil- DT alneisa wades Peck, _scoring Manush. Pratt forced Hell- . runs. to_ Ruel. Qodall bus Cobb hit Tnto n double WASHINGTON—Ruel singled to left. Peck flied to Hlllmlnn. ‘who came across to center fleld for th. catch. Bluege lined to Pratt and the latter's throw to Blue doubled Ruel oft first. &t | the world record for the event. | was a remarkable performance, con- THIRTY-SIX PAGES. AMERICANS WIDEN MARGIN ON FINNS IN OLYMPIC MEET Anne;( Two Events in Which Seven Yankee Athletes Register Points. NOW IN VAN BY 135 TO 73 GREAT BRITAIN IS THIRD Ritola, Scandinavian Star, Regis- ters Second Triumph of Games and Sets a World Record. By the Associated Press. OLMPIC STADIUM, COLOMBES, France, July 9.—The brilliant vic- tory of Jackson V. Scholz, the fleet- footed New York A. C., sprinter, for America in the 200-meter dash and the widening of the United States margin on points over Finland de- spite the victory of Willie Ritola, the flying Finn, in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, giving him the honor of the first double Olympic triumph, featured the fourth day of the 1924 Olympic track and field champion- ship. The Stars and Stripes was run up to the top of the victory pole for the second time of the day when Dan Kinsey, University of Illinois, won the 110-meter hurdles, while the sen- sational 200-yard sprint race saw America take revenge for its defeat in the 100-meter dash by Harold Abrahams, the British ace, who fin- ished last today. In this event, Charles W. Paddock, Los Angeles, took second place to Scholz, while Bayes Norton, Yale, and George Hill, University of Pennsyl- vania, gave the United States a total of twenty points in this event alone. ‘With the close of competition for the day and with twelve events end- ed, the score sfpod: United States, 135; Finland, 73; Great Britain, 34%; Sweden, 18%; France, 13%; Hungary, 7%; Switzer- land, 5; South Africa, Norway, 4; New Zealand, 4. Ritola broke the world record by 24 seconds in winning the 3,000-meter steeplechase. He ran the distance in 9 minutes and 33 3-5 seconds. P. Hodge of England held the former mark, having set it in 1920. The United States would have done vetter in the 110-meter hurdles had it not been'for the misfortune of Karl Anderson, lllinois -A. C., who, when up with the leaders stumbled at the next to the last hurdle and fell flat to the track, finishing fifth, while George .| Gutnrie, of Ohio State, who crossed the line third, failed to get the place be- cause of knocking over three of the hurdles, Kinsey's time of fifteen second was only one-fifth of a second short of It sidering the fact that the track had been soaked by a downpour of sev- eral hours. 5 Scholz came from behind in tho last twenty meters in the 200 meters and beat Paddock by a foot in the time of 213-5 seconds, equaling the Olympic record. Scholz and Paddock finished su close together it seemed like a dcad heat from the stand, and the judges required several minutes to make their decision. After his flying leap toward the tape Paddock, who apparently twist- ed his ankle, fell to the ground. It was several minutes before he was able to take to his feet and limp off the fleld. Kinsey and Anderson raced nearly a hundred yards on even terms with At- kinson, the South African, and Peters- son, the Swedish star, at their shoul- ders. Kinsey quickened his stride at the last two hurdles and nipped Atkin- son by two feet, with Petersson third. Anderson completed the course after picking himself up and was awarded fifth place over Guthrie, who despite disqualification for knocking over the hurcles was the only other finalist, thus being given a point for last place. Seven men, including all four Americans .entered, qualified in the pole vault trials today for the final tomorrow. These were: James K. Brooker, University of Michigan; Lee Barnes, Hollywood, ~(Continued on Page 2, Column 3.) BiG WYOMING BANK FAILS TO OPEN DOORS Liabilities' and Resources Each Total $6,986,209—National Examiners in Charge. By the Associated Press. ' CHEYENNE, Wyo.,, July 9.—The First National Bank failed to open here this morning. A posted notice stated that the bank was closed by order of the board of directors and ‘was in the hands of the national bank examiners. u'u:::rmng to u: l:bzll‘umt of J“r‘:. o < each were 36, 14 and lu “f‘;w“:f uuu‘ mnuw 3,500,000, “From Press to Home Within the Hour” The Star’s carrier system covers every city block and the regular edi- tion is delivered to Washington homes as. fast as the papers are printed. Yesterday’s Circulation, 95,173 FFH “That’s All There Is to it,” Davis’ Comment on News By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 9.—John W. Davis received the news of his nomination at the home of Frank- lin Polk, where he has been much of the time during the con- vention. He had been listening to proceedings by radip. His first comment was: “Apparently I'm nominated, so that's all there is to it.” . Mr. Davis was posing for the photographers beside his radio outfit when the final word came. He had spent most of the day at the Polk residence, where 'sev- eral friends joined him to listen to the returns as the tide of the convention gradually turned in his favor. PREMIERS AGREED ON AGENDA; PARLEY T0BEHELD JULY 16 MacDonald Sees Substantial Beginning Toward Full Accord With Paris. By the Associated Press. PARIS, July 9.—A joint note to the allies suggesting how the different questions connected with the applica- tion of the Dawes plan might be set- tled was drawn up at the conference between Prime AMinister MacDonald and Premier Herriot of France, the British premier announced today. Mr. MacDonald said the documents he had drawn up with M. Herriot con- stituted the Joint note which explained how the Dawes plgn problems might be settled at the interallied London conference which remained fixed for July 16. He declared thére was no thought of postponing the conference. MaeDo ld Sees Accord. The negotiations were interrupted at 1 o'clock, when the guests for the premier’s lunch to Mr. MacDonald ar- rived. The conference included former Premlers Poincare and Briand, the presidents of the two houses of Par- ltament and a number of leading mem- bers of that body. At lunch time the text of the understanding had been almost completed, with the understand- ing that it would be gone over again as soon as the noontime guests had de- parted. The British prime minister, receiv- ing representatives of the press after his conference with the French premier, said: “We have succeeded in making a substantial beginning toward a full accord between France-and Great Britain.” Declaring there was no intention to postpone the London conference. he added: “What an effect it would produce if we postponed it even for a short time! We have invited the Americans to be present and they might think?| it queer if we were unable to go on with the conference at the date which was fixed for it.” Mr. MacDonald continued: “We are " (Continued on Page 5, Column 6.) _ BRAZILIAN REBELS STILLIN SAQ PAULD By the Associated Press. BUENOS AIRES, July 9.—Latest advices from Rio de Janeiro indicate that the previous announcement of the capture by government forces. o* the retel positions in Sao Paulo was premature. The positions now are belng bombarded by heavy artillery, with airplanes co-operating, it stated, and the official word is “that all is ready for'the final assault.” The uprising has cost several hvn- dred lives and much property dam- age. After the loyal troops within the city had been defeated the ar rival of government reinforcements forced the rebels to take up defensive positions in the Luz barracks and the sdjoining railway station, and ft Is these places which are under bom- barument.. Previous advices were to the effect that they had been taken by assault. A battle between rebel forces and 600 federal marines and soldiers trans- ported to Santos by the battleshiy Minas Geraes occurred Sunday at San Bernardo, near Sao Paulo. Accord- ing to unofficial uccounts the fed- eral losses in this fighting were heavy, totaling 250 dead and 200 wounded. - Bollvian advices .report the out- break of an Insurrection at Santa Cruz de la Slerra, in the Bolivian de- partment of the same name, bordering on Brazillan territory. The move- ment, allegedly headed by leaders of (Continued on Page 5, Column 8.) Radic Prognms——Page 33 TWO CENTS. JOHN W. DAVES IS NOMINATED ON [03° BALLOT GRIEVING CAPITAL INLASTTRIBUTE 10 SON OF PRESIDENT Funeral Service in Historic East Room This Afternon Will Be Simple. FEDERAL OFFICES CLOSE AS MARK OF RESPECT Special Cars Tonight Take Body to Northampton—Burial Follows in Vermont. Official Washington at 4 o'clock this afternoon will tender to Cal- vin Coolidge, jr, a final mark of re- spect before his body begins its last journey home tonight to his birth- place at Northampton, Mass., en route to a resting place in the village ceme- tery at Plymouth, Vt. In the presence only of members and friends of the Presidential fam- ily and high officials of this and other governments, solemn though simple services will be held over the body of the President's younger son as it lies in a plain casket upon a cata- falque in the east room of the White House. The gates to the front grounds ot the Executive Mansion will be thrown open to the public, and, with most of the government departments closing for the day at 3 o'clock in grief at the death of the young American who fought a gallant, but losing fight against sep- tic poisoning, a large gathering of sorrowful men, women and children is expected to honor the boy's mem- ory by silent presence during the ceremony. Service in East Room. Within the east room, over the same spot where the caskets of President Harding and President McKinley, and a tew feet from where the casket of Abraham Lincoln rested, the impres- sive rites will be held. Following the services the body will lie in state, guarded by two marines and two sailors from the presidential yacht, Mayflower, with bayonets fixed and at parade rest, until 9 o'clock tonight. Accompanying the body to Northampton and on to its last resting place in Vermont will be the boy's parents and brother. mem- bers of the cabinet and a few friends. Rev. Jason Noble Pierce, pastor of the First Congregational Church of this city, where the Coolidge family has regularly worshiped since com- ing to Washington, will officiate at the services this afternocon. He will accompany the funeral party to Northampton, where services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the Edwards Congregational Church which was the place of wor- ship of the Coolidges during their residence there, and to Plymouth, where he will offer a prayer at the grave. Order of Service. It was announced at the White House today that the service as ar- ranged will be as follows: 1. Reading of Scripture. Psalm 23. John xiv: verses, 1-3, 15-20, 25-27. Roman viii: verses 31-39. 2. Hymn, “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go.” 3. Reading of Riley's “Away” Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar.” 4. Prayer. 5. Hymn, “Still, Still With Thee When Purple Morning Breaketh.” 6. Benediction. The hymn will be, sung, unaccom- panied, by the Washington Quartet: Mary Sherier Bowie, soprano; Richie McLean, controlto; J. F. M. Bowie, tenor; Fred East, baritone. The music for the occasion will be rendered by the orchestra from the Mayflower. This will be as a prelude and a postlude. Roster of Official Party. Rev. Kenneth B. Wells, pastor of the Northampton Church, will ofi- ciate. The party will then proceed to Plymouth, Vt, where interment will be in the family lot, where lle the President’s mother and sister. The return to Washington will then be made immediately. In addition to the President and Mrs. Coolidge and their son John, those who will accompany the body to its last resting place will include Secretaries Weeks, Wallace, Wilbur and Work and Attorney General Stone and Postmaster General New. the cabinet members now here, and their wives. J. Butler Wright, third assistant secretary of state; C. Bas- com Slemp, secretary to the Presi- dent; E. T. Clark, personal secretary to the President; Maj. James F. Coupal and Lieut. Commander Joel T. Boone, White House physicians, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank. W. Stearns, personal friends, also will be on the funeral train. John Coolidge. the President’s father, will join them at Northampto! At noon Mré. Coolldge sent word that White- House employes might enter the st room. and those chll- nected with the offices. grounds and the White House proper, most of them close -frlends of the youth, filed past the_rasket. It was the first time any ope outside of the intimate family gircle has been permitted in the death room. Allhollxh we-ry from their sleep- " (Continued on P m A and