Lowden releases delegates as deadlock looms at convention
Governor Frank Lowden says he released delegates after the eighth ballot to avoid protracted stalemate that could hurt the party. He endorses the eventual nominee and credits the campaign with loyal support. A. T. Hert of Kentucky notes Wood would have won if Lowden had stayed in.
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Governor Sproule Praises Pa Nomination of Harding
Governor Sproule of Pennsylvania lauds his state's vote to nominate Warren G Harding. He thanks his delegation for support and notes Harding's qualifications. Balloting shifts show Harding leading with 692 votes, Wood 157, Johnson 80, Lowden 2.
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London
Trotsky Regime Reported Ended In Moscow
A Tokyo report quoted by the Asahi Shimben says the Moscow government was overthrown and Leon Trotsky killed, with Lenine escaped, and a new government under General Brusseloff established. London dispatches had Brusseloff in supreme authority at Moscow, but officials hesitated to confirm the claim.
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Governor Coolidge Gains National Spotlight From Boston Police Strike
Calvin Coolidge, Massachusetts governor, drew national fame after ordering the state guard to quell Boston rioting during the 1919 police strike. He declared law and order, sent troops, and earned the nickname law and order Coolidge.
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Farmers Fail to Set Uniform Harvest Wages in Panhandle
Panhandle farmers failed to agree on a standard wage for harvest help at a Panhandle-Plains Chamber of Commerce meeting. The crowd debated and voted, leaving wages up to individual growers though a $5 per day proposal passed 86 to 28 before regional differences stalled consensus.
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Panhandle-Plains
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Oklahoma
Panhandle prints extra on Harding nomination in Chicago
The Panhandle issued a second extra by 5:46 p m last night carrying Warren G Harding's Republican nomination for president. They reached Amarillo streets under twenty minutes after the Chicago decision and aim to be first with news, signaling strong public interest in rapid reporting.
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Chicago
Warren G. Harding
Amarillo
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Labor foes GOP platform at Chicago drawn as anti labor
The American Federation of Labor at Montreal denounces the Chicago Republican platform as anti labor and pledges to submit labor proposals in identical form to the San Francisco Democratic convention. Gompers and Woll report condemnations and cheers mark the session as delegates back the labor stance against the GOP plan.
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San Antonio Larger Than Dallas Census Comparison
Associated Press reports San Antonio Texas records a population figure of 10 208 0 and shows a 64 094 increase, with Dallas at 2 700 212 and a 515 929 rise. The dispatch lists Wheeling West Virginia Allentown Illinois and other cities with percentage gains, highlighting Texas growth.
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Chicago Population Surges in Ten Years
Chicago shows a 23.6 percent population rise over the last decade, adding 516,020 residents to 1920 figures. The gain marks the second largest numeric increase and surpasses New York City's growth by 5.7 percent, as reported by the census bureau.
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Bankers and Sheep Raisers Meet to Agree on Market Aid
Western bankers and sheep raisers were asked to meet in Chicago on June 17 to discuss tools for establishing a market and providing financial aid to producers.
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Population of Harding's hometown in surprise nomination riot
Rome reports Alvona in grave danger as Albanian insurgents encircle the town. Telegraph lines are cut, roads and bridges destroyed, leaving Alvona under a tense siege.
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Harding Nomination Triggers Marion Joy in Ohio
In Marion Ohio crowds cheer Warren G Harding after his Republican nomination for the presidency. His father Dr J Harding and sister Abigail react with pride as town celebrates. Warren Harding is a longtime Marion Star publisher and newspaperman.
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Santa Fe superintendent Sears dies after illness
Theodore H. Sears general superintendent of the southern division of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, based in Amarillo, died at his home at 9 p.m. after eight days of illness from pneumonia. Born Danbury Connecticut 1858, he joined the railroad in 1870 and served in multiple posts, including division superintendent at Denver. He leaves a wife Virginia Lowise Jones and six children. Funeral services will be held Monday at St Andrews Episcopal Church and remains shipped to Ottawa Kansas.
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Fighting Reported Between Chinese and Japs in East Siberia
An AP report from London cites a semiofficial Peking announcement that fighting occurred at Nikolaiewsk in eastern Siberia between a Chinese gunboat and the Japanese garrison. No further details have been received.
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Ferguson to Launch Active Campaign in East on July 1
Jones B. Ferguson, nominee of the American party for the U S presidency, announced that he will inaugurate an active campaign in the East on July 1. He has not decided which city will host his first appearance.
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Amerian Party
United States
Ohio Dark Horse Chosen After Bitter Ballot Deadlock
Warren G Harding of Ohio won the Republican presidential nomination at the national convention after a nine ballot deadlock. Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts was named as running mate as delegates shifted from Wood Lowden and Johnson. The shift by Lowden backers helped Harding gain a landslide victory.
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Railroad wage scale to take effect May 1 1920
The United States railroad labor board said its wage decision will be effective as of May 1 1920 and apply to employees in service on that date. It will cover about 3 percent of railroad workers across the United States and will include only roads represented in the proceedings. The board will hear representatives of short lines and other carriers not represented in the initial hearings as soon as practicable.
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