Palmer delegates clash as anti Wilson resolutions pass
In Atlanta on May 18 the State Democratic Convention adopted resolutions opposing the league of nations covenant and the wartime laws, urging free speech and self government while rejecting Wilson administration approval. The vote 206 to 175 followed heated debate among Watson and Palmer Smith factions, with pandemonium as Watson supporters defended his candidacy.
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Atlanta
Paris
Wilson
Democratic Convention
Committee On Resolutions
San Francisco
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Palmer
United States
Hoke Smith
Watson
Mayor Mars appeals to Dominick to keep post office open all night
In a 1920 letter to Congressman Fred H. Dominick, Mayor J. Moore Mars urges that the local post office be left open after nine p.m. He notes history of all night service, cites vandalism as reason for past closing, and reports Postmaster Rachel Minshall is willing to stay open if ordered.
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Fred H. Dominick
J. Moore Mars
Mars
Dominick
Post Ofice Department
Rachel Minshall
Peace resolution arrives in House after Senate adoption
The peace resolution adopted by the Senate was presented to the House and laid on the table. Informal handling by the foreign affairs committee followed, with Porter directed to confer with Senate leaders to align a plan for House adoption without a conference.
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Washington
Senate
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Porter
Pennsylvania
General Gonzalez Withdrawal Signals Peaceful Policy
Washington May 18 Pablo Gonzalez withdrawal from the presidency contest in Mexico is viewed as a sign leaders of the de facto government seek to end political rivalry. Manuel Palaez named chief of military operations in Tamaulipas. Reports from the American embassy detail trains returning to Mexico City and pursuit of Carranza as he flees toward the hills. A 30,000 man parade is planned in Mexico City on May 24 to show loyalty to the provisional President chosen by Congress. Diplomatic corps given 15 days to declare allegiance.
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Washington
Great Britain
Senate
State Department
Wilson
Frank L. Polk
Gore
Oklahoma
Pablo Gonales
Mexico
Lawger
Coordinate Acion
Manuel Palaez
Tamaulipas
Carranza
Jalapa
Revolutionary
Mexico City
Garranza
Mercan
Revolutionary Cavalry
Orregon
Mrs Margaret Syfan Dies at 72 in Home
Mrs. Margaret Syfan, 72, died at her daughter Mrs. R E Cox home after a week of illness. The funeral will be held Thursday at 1 30 PM at the home with Rev C shediet officiating.
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Margaret Syfan
R. E. Cox
Sur Cities Want Alrop Seminary Mage TP Anti
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and terms including Alrop Seminary Mage TP Anti and Geb lites Neuer Wie. No coherent event or clear entities to summarize into a factual news item.
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Sur
Alrop, Seminary
Colin
Laura
Thompkins Ramey Sicks to Undergo Operation at Pryor Hospital
Thompkins Ramey was taken to Pryor Hospital in Chester on Sunday for medical treatment. After examination an operation was deemed necessary, with Ramey expected to return home in a day or two before undergoing the operation at the hospital.
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Thompkins Ramey
Pryor Hospital
Chester
Mr Ramey
Lo & Hospital
Final Words of Carranza Before Escape
Carranza uttered We are lost before fleeing the besieged train on May 14 as refugees watched. He headed toward the coast by way of Gofre de Perote aiming to board a steamer and escape, with several officials believed to accompany him. A motor truck carrying gold coin broke down and much of it was captured.
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Mexico City
Carranza
San Marcos
Gofre de Perote
Liberal Revolutionary Government
Cananza
Believiever
Luis Cabrera
Treasury
Juan Baragan
Francisco Murguia
Francisco, Urquizo
Ygnacio
Ygnacio Bonillas
United States
Carranza Party
RMY BILL DELAYED IN CONFERENCE Washington May 18
Washington May 18 Inability to agree on the national guard reorganization plan caused a deadlock between tenure and house conferees. An appeal for House instructions halted action and a wrangle postponed further consideration until tomorrow. Speaker pro tempore Kahn reported the dispute and a compromise proposed by which states would decide federalization or prewar state control.
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Washington
National Guard
House
Kahn
Senate
Mondell
Ren
Navy gun would shell German city beyond 100 miles
Washington reports the navy ordnance bureau completed a weapon capable of hitting a target almost 110 miles away. Details were not released, but tests suggest a range beyond 100 miles, potentially altering WWI artillery expectations after the armistice.
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Washington
America
Navy Department
Navy Ordnance Bureau
Paris
Senator Dial Criticizes Comer Amendment On Cotton Markets
Washington May 18 Senator Dial of South Carolina urged closer alignment of future market and spot prices for cotton noting a two cent per pound gap hurts sellers he warned of ongoing unfair dealing and predicted new legislation. He cited Abbeville Cotton Mills plans to spend 40000 to build an auditorium and improve mill offices after a May Day festival finding current facilities inadequate.
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Washington
Dial
South Carolina
Senate
Erskine College Announces Commencement Details Amidst Confusion
Disjointed OCR fragment suggests Erskine College plans a commencement event for students and alumni. It references a gathering location and timing but the exact date and program remain unclear due to damaged text.
Democrats Sit in Capital City as State Convention Opens
The South Carolina state Democratic convention opens in Columbia at noon in the House of Representatives hall. Gen Milledge L. Bonham is named temporary chairman, with John C. Sheppard likely to be permanent chairman. Delegates to the national convention will be chosen. six at large named, with Gov Cooper and J. F. Byrnes among possible delegates. The convention also will elect an executive committee chairman, with John Gary Evans not seeking re election. Efforts to endorse William G. McAdoo or A Mitchell Palmer for the national ticket are noted.
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Columbia
House of Representatives
John Gary Evans
Spartanburg
Milledge L. Bonham
Anderson
John C. Sheppard
Edgefield
General Bonham
Francis H. Weston
Gov. Sheppard
H. Thurmond
Eudgefield
Jefferson Hotel
San Francisco
Gov. Cooper
E. D. Smith
R. I. Manning
J. F. Byrnes
Aiken
L. D. Jennings
Sumter
Leroy Springs
Lancaster
Jennings
Mr. Springs
Evans
Thomas P. Cothran
Greenville
Ashley C. Tobias, Jr
Delegates Attend Democratic Convention in Columbia
Invalid OCR text records delegates from Ubeville County attending the State Democratic Convention in Columbia. The readable fragments indicate the event and location but lack clear names or dates.
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Ubeville County
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