Democratic convention stalls over prohibition plank
San Francisco July 1 The Democratic national convention adjourned at 10 25 pm while the platform committee failed to report on a prohibition plank. William Jennings Bryan delayed the report as he argued to harmonize the platform. Fans shouted for Bryan as the session adjourned until morning with hopes the resolutions committee would work through the night.
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Morning Journal
San Francisco
Platform Committee
William A Bryan
Bryan
Reabinson
Senator Glass
Resolutions Committee
Cpmcee Lees
Calif
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Glass
Virginia
Simmons
North Carolina
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippines
Wilbur W. Marsh
Iowa
National Committee
Marsh
League Off Nations
McAdoo
Cox
Palmer
MccAdoo
William J. Ryan
Tnis
Frank P. Wash
Kansas City
Trish
Walsh
Fitzgerald
Providence KR. L
Calicur
Argie
Whiskers and Whispers From Frisco Convention
Abe Martin reports at the San Francisco convention that delegates suffer cold nights and labor fears, with talk of McAdoo and German votes shaping the political climate. Notables like Samual G Birthe and ex Senate Lewis are observed.
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Abe Martin
Frisco
Navy to Probe Decker Charges Against Daniels and Roosevelt
Acting Secretary Coontz said the Navy will act within 24 hours on Rear Admiral Benton Decker’s letters accusing Secretary Daniels and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of misrepresentation and harming naval efficiency. Daniels, at the Democratic convention, will reply within a day. Decker, head of the seventh naval district, called the accusations personal and politically charged.
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Brecial
Coontz
Decker
Admiral Coontz
Roosevelt
Seventh Naval District
Key West
Fla
Siale
Senate Naval Committee
Daniels
Senate Committee
Navy
McAdoo Declines To Break Silence On Nomination
Huntington N Y July 1 W G McAdoo retired at nine without signaling his stance on accepting a Democratic presidential nomination if delegates name him. Reporters found the McAdoo home dark and were told by the watchman he had gone to bed with no message left.
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Huntington
N. Y
W. G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Democratic Platform Debates Over Prohibition and Woman Suffrage
The article details intense debates at a party committee over platform planks on woman suffrage and prohibition. William J. Bryan pushed for strict enforcement of prohibition, while wets pressed for liberty declarations. Senator Giase restricted press access and ordered secrecy as discussions intensified.
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Tennesse
North Carolina
Florda
Irish Plank Battle Delays Democratic Platform
Furious fights in the Democratic platform committee over the Irish question and the League of Nations delay the 1930s convention report. Wet and dry factions clash on prohibition while leaders prepare to push disputes onto the convention floor as Irish recognition plans are rejected.
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San Francisco
Calif
League of Nations
Trish Republic
Consention
Fee Fighis
Trier
Ieon
Wilson
Weather Outlook for Penver and Arizona
July 1 forecast reports Penver partly cloudy with possible local showers on Friday and generally fair Saturday. Arizona expects mostly fair conditions Friday and Saturday with cooler readings Saturday.
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Penver
Cole
New Merce
Arizona
Peace Council Meets in Brussels for Inter Allied Conference
A small unofficial American delegation of technical experts will join the inter allied conference in Brussels tomorrow. The American contingent will advise on reparations finances as part of the joint preparations for talks with Germany before Spa.
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Presa
United States
Amorrow
Palais Des Academies
W Co
Reyden
Chicaro
Col
James A. Lagan
Reparaions Commission
Supreme Council
Germany
Spa
M. Delacroix
Mier
Perenee
David Lieve George
M. Millerand
Penen
Viscount ‘Hinda
Japan
Ount Biorza
Prussels
Russels
Millerand
Marshal Foch
Francois Marsal
Yves Les Trocquer
Louis Pubols
General Wergand
Levavas- Paris
Tsear
Count Rbforza
Bertia
Spa Fatur
Fehrenbach
von Bimoens
Wirth
Scholg
Food Homes
London
Lemion Times
Brussels
Technica
McAdoo Cox Palmer Lead at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention debated platform fights and rules as it prepared to ballot for a nominee. McAdoo, Cox, and Palmer head a field of fourteen, with Irish recognition and prohibition debates shaping the night session.
Light Wine and Beer Plank Debate Narrowed
In San Francisco the platform committee voted 40 to 0 to reject a light wines and beer plank. W. J. Bryan had not backed the plank before this time. The decision narrows the fight to whether the platform will enforce prohibition or stay silent on the issue.
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San Francisco
Calif
Oelock
W. J. Bryan
Hawaiian Delegates Debate G String Sale in Cafe Entrance
A humorous exchange near the Palace cafe shows two delegates watching Hawaiian delegates argue over who will buy the next G string. The casual scene captures a light moment amid ongoing talks.
Maryland man at convention wears old plug hat
Uncle Henry Beasley, a Maryland resident and noted character, attends the convention wearing the same plug hat he wore during the Tilden election moment.
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Henry Beasley
Maryland
Tilden
National Newspaper Service
Parliament Prorogued in Ottawa After Throne Speech
The Canadian Parliament was prorogued today after the governor general presented the throne speech praising continued wheat control and the development of the air service.
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Ottawa
President Wilson Hosts Jusserands at White House
Washington July 1 The president and Mrs Wilson hosted formal luncheon guests Art Basuader and Mme Jusserana. The Jusserands plan to sail for France for the summer making it the first diplomatic corps member entertained at the White House since last September. The president and Mrs Wilson then took an automobile ride after news the Democratic National Convention adjourned until April.
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Washington
Wilson
Ftuncheon
Art Basuader
Mme. Jusserana
France
Diplomatic Corps
White House
San Francisco
Merc
Sir Robert Borden Quits Public Life
Ottawa July 1 Sir Robert Borden premier of Canada announced his retirement from public life at a general caucus of unionists. The caucus accepted his decision with regret and no successor was named. A new party called the national liberal and conservative party was to be formed as a next step. Borden has been in failing health for months and many favored his retirement.
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Wilson
Adamson
Hughes
Samuel G. Birthe
Gov’ Nor
Ottawa
Birkebert Horden
Canada
Cie National Liberal and Conservative
Piy
Altheuss
Robert
Bie
Shipping Board Warns Foreign Interests Against Undermining Merchant Marine
Admiral Benson warns Pacific Coast chambers and rail interests that the shipping board will protect American merchant marine. He cites threats to divert trade to foreign carriers and vows steps with the Interstate Commerce Commission to ensure preferential rates apply only when adequate American tonnage exists.
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Pming Journal
Leacea Wheer
Washington
Associated Press
Benson
The
Shipping Board
Admiral Benson
Pacific
Pacific Coast
United States
Admiral Nelson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Benson Sai
America Yesasela
Two Marines Receive Honor Medal for Heroism in Haiti
Washington July 1 Lieut Hermann Hanneken and Corporal William K Button of the Marine Corps were awarded the Congressional Medal for extraordinary heroism in leading a small force against Haitian bandit chief Charlemagne Peratie near Grand Rivere Haiti last October Disguised as natives they penetrated Peralie s inner guard and fired on the chief s bodyguard before directing a dawn assault that killed Peralie and nine guards The medals were presented at the navy department by Maj Gen John A Lejeune
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Momming Journal
Washington
Hermann Hanneken
William K. Button
Marine Corps
Charlemagne Peratie
Grand. Rivere
Haiti
Navy Department
Mej
John A Lejeune
Marines
Hanneken
Button
Patten
Peralie
Arms and Ammunition Seized in Donegal District
In the Brunanolar district of Donegal, authorities seized five hundred rifles and a large quantity of ammunition during today’s operation. The action involved multiple parties and underscores ongoing efforts to curb armed illicit activity.
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Dublin
Jay
Btranolar
Donegal
Convention Factions Fail To Rally Behind McAdoo Nomination
Supporters of Palmer Cox and others resist a McAdoo move while the Democratic convention fights for a clear alignment. Administration control appears, with early ballots showing Palmer near 41, McAdoo at 147, and Cox at 146. many names proposed as alternatives.
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San Francisco
Calif
William GG
McAdoo
Wilson
Palmer
Cox
Ether Palmer
Sratovat Amonse
Langer Leads Frazier In Gubernatorial Primary Returns
Early returns from 1,439 of 2,964 precincts, reporting from across counties except Sioux, show William Langer, independent Republican, leading Gouvernor Jann J. Frazier 45,939 to 41,193. The tally reflects 4,496 votes for the two candidates.
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Fargo. N.bd
William Sencet
Tovernor Jann J. Frasier
Panpartisan League
Wese
Sioux
Langer
Frazier
Lutheran Ministers in Transylvania Seek Aid for Salaries
New York reports Lutheran ministers in Transylvania are paid about $8.64 annually at current rates, far below living costs. A representative appeals to national Lutheran council executive committees for aid.
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Transylvania
New York
Lutheran mi Transylvania Receise i
Berthold Aere
National Lutheran
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James Hamilton Lewis
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Hie
Giarny
Peace Council
Belgium
McAdoo, Cox and Palmer
Wee
PEAT
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Mrs. Wilson
Robert Borden
America
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