Republican National Convention Opens in Chicago June 9
The Republican National Convention convened at 11:34 a.m. with Hays presiding and Lodge named temporary chairman. Opening prayers were offered by Bishop Woodcock, and delegates prepared for permanent organization as the League of Nations plank remained unresolved and the platform committee progressed.
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Chicago Coliseum
Hays
Charles E. Woodcock
Louisville
United States of America
Miller
National Committee
Will Hays
Republican Party
United States
Senator Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Chicago
Sheffield
Committee On Permament
Morrow
Kentucky
Paul Howland
Cleveland
Committee On
Republican National Committee
League of Nations
Coliseum
Lowdon
Wood
Johnson
Lodge
John Timothy Stone
Stone
New Jersey
Debs Nominated for President by Socialist Leaders
Eugene V. Debs, jailed in Atlanta for espionage acts, is notified by a socialist committee that he is the party’s presidential nominee. Dressed in prison garb, he greets each committee member with a kiss and sends a message to his followers while the photo captures the scene with leaders James O’Neill Julius Gerber Seymour Stedman Otto Branstetter Wm Feigenbaum Samuel Cassetta and Dr Madge Patton Stephens present.
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Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Socialist Party
Debs
James O'Neill
The
New York
Boy Struck By Car During Carnival. Driver Jailed
Luin Williams, 13, son of Mrs. Addie Williams, was hit by a Ford on Main Street near a Katy depot carnival. The driver, Bob Adams, fled, was caught, and later jailed. he pleaded guilty to speeding and drunken driving, with fines and license revocation. Dr S P Ross treated Luin at home. the boy was later examined and vomiting blood indicated internal injuries. Mrs Williams blamed Luin’s disobedience for the accident.
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Addie Williams
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Katy Depot
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Rowell
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Light Company Changes Hands in Ada
Seminole County Public Service company buys Ada Electric and Gas, plans to strengthen service with a Byng Ada power line. The Ada firm, active since 1905 with over 1400 meters, may keep manager F E Bowman, who aims to stay in Ada.
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North American Light and Power Company
Ada Electric and Gas Company
Byng
Ada
Roff
Shawnee
Konawa
Ardmore
Madill
Durant
Oklahoma
F. E. Bowman
Bowman
Platform Split Threat Fades at Republican Rally
The Chicago convention notes a League of Nations plank accepted by the Republican sub-committee ending factional splits. Johnson and Borah groups warned of further battles while the party lines up nominating speeches and platform votes for Saturday.
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League of Nations
Elihu Root
Johnson
Republican Party
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Crane Plank
Wall Street
Mexico
Fall of
New Mexico
America
Crane
Massachusetts
Wilson
Armenia
Congress
Resolutions Committee
Smoot
Advance Guards of Ada Delegation Arrive for Reunion
Col. Sam Houston Hargis of the W. L. Byrd Camp 1545 arrived in Ardmore this morning as advance guard for Ada’s large party due to reach Ardmore tonight over the Rock Island. He renews friendships and lines up locations for comrades. a respected figure as father of the Confederate pension law.
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W. L. Byrd
Ardmore
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Hargis
Rock Island
Ardmoreite
Sugar Rationing to Hit Hotels and Restaurants June 21
Rationing of sugar as in war time will start in hotels and restaurants nationwide on June 21. W. Riley, special assistant to Attorney General Palmer, announced the plan in New York on June 10.
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