Democrats Hear Reed Seat Contention At National Convention
The credentials committee of the Democratic National Convention decided to hear Reed of Missouri to a seat as a delegate. Opponents argued lack of jurisdiction but their claims were dismissed and the hearing set with one hour per side. W. T. Asher of Iowa was elected chairman as Georgia outcomes were reviewed and Oregon expected to contest.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Reed
Missouri
Delate
Clark Howell
Smith-Watson
Oregon
McAdoo refuses to discuss politics with newspapermen
William G. McAdoo, at his country home in Huntington New York, declines to speak on the Democratic convention or a Texas committeeman’s statement about his possible presidential nomination. He says he will not discuss these topics for publication and prefers to learn convention activities through newspapers.
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Associated Press
Wuntington
N. Y
William G. McAdoo
Thomas B. Love
Texas
McAdoo
Mr. McAdoo
Road Enthusiasts Meet for Auto Tour and Banquet
Delegates from the Colorado to the Gulf Highway Association will tour the city and surrounding countryside this afternoon after the convention business session. A banquet is planned at the Amarillo hotel at 7 30 this evening with welcomes and talks on good roads and highway planning by local officials and visiting speakers.
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T. KE. Durham
Board of City Development
Harrison Goldsmith
Rocky Mountain Auto Trades Association of Denver
Hermon Benton
Eugene Thompson
Rh. A. Davis
Association
Saummr M. Rameay
Daily New
Bitter Platform Fight Predicted by Party Leaders
The Democratic platform committee opens amid clashes over prohibition the league of nations and the Irish question with W J Bryan leading the dry plank and James R Nugent backing the wets. Administration reps like Senator Glass and Secretary Colby face opposition from Senator Ward and others as extensive drafts and planks circulate.
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Associated Press
San Francesco
League of Nations
Demp
Atic
Committee On
W. J. Bryan
James R. Nugent
New Jersey
Glass
Virginia
Colby
State Department
Senator Watd
Massachusetts
Senate
W. Bourke Cochran
New York
Marshall
Vance McCormick
World Church Campaign Ends Abandoned Plans for Billion Dollar Drive
New York reports the inter-church world movement abandons its billion dollar campaign after a meeting of the executive committee. The effort may end July 8 when the general committee meets to decide whether to continue other campaign aspects amid concerns over widespread church activities.
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Associated Press
New York
Sid
Tvhen
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Freight Yard Near Chicago
Fire near Cloera, a Chicago suburb, destroyed a Chicago Burlington and Quincy freight yard costing about 31,000. Seventy-five freight cars burned along with three loading platforms. goods including flour and other staples were stored in the cars and warehouse. Local houses and cars were filled with merchandise and foodstuffs.
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Chicago
Proms
Burlington and Quincy
Cloera
Texans See Many Texas Badges at Democratic Convention
Special to The News from San Francisco reports Texas delegates fill the convention hall with badges naming ticket takers and ushers while Colonel C. Smith of Red River County, in Confederate army attire, stands out among colorful Texans. Other travelers include Jesse Ulushii and daughter Jennie K from Baylor. Delegates caucus to appoint committee members. plans for a Monticello bay cruise and pink lemonade aboard the Longhorn special are noted as McAdoo support grows.
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Lone Ragsdale
San Francisco
Texas
Argonaut Hotel
Umph
Steenth
East Texas
Texas Party
Colonel C. Smith
Detroit
Red River County
Smith
Wet Armaptus
McAdoo
West
Feather River Canon
Jesse Uluiht
Hawaii
Jennie K
Baylor University
Ulushi
Columbia University
Johns Hopkins
Bay
Chinatown
San Francisco Bay
Monticello Steamship Company
Asbury Park
Nonie Mahony
Dallas
Mahoney
Cone Johnson
John
Moly
Cere
Cumineho
Calvi
Tee
Tomvin Ceolom Ball
Pat
Kreefe
Vera Cruz Bandit Will Battle Villa
Vera Cruz reports that General Gualatape San Johea will lead forces to clash with bandit leader Francisco Villa. General Sanchez to command his best troops as details surface from Vera Cruz officials.
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Vera Cruz Bandit
Villa
Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Gualatape San Johea
State of Vera Cruz
Pueblo
Francisco Villa
Leaders plan for special sessions on suffrage ratification
San Francisco reports say Roberts of Tennessee and Vermont Governor may call special legislative sessions to consider ratifying the suffrage amendments. Vermont Governor P W Clent denies the San Francisco rumor and says he is not planning a special session or any action to ratify now.
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Vermont
Tennessee
San Francisco
Roberts
Tennessees
Vrmont
Harding
Prsidential
Washington
Burlington
P. W. Clent
Snator Harding
Administration forces in control of convention affairs
In San Francisco on June 28 the unopposed election of Senator Glass as chairman of the resolutions committee and Senator Joseph Robinson as permanent convention chairman signal administration control of the Democratic National Convention machinery. The committee will draft the platform with a strong administration influence and any Bryan requests must pass a minority report.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Senator Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
William J. Bryan
Seator Carter Glass
Committee of Resolutions
Walsh
Montana
Glass
Walelh
Greeks Land Forces To Start Southward Drive
London dispatch reports Greek troops landing at Panderma on the south coast of the Marmora to push south toward Mustapha Kemal Pasha’s nationalist forces northeast of Smyrna. The move aims to join with Greek forces advancing from Smyrna to pierce across Asia Minor to the Marmora.
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Associated Press
London
Panderma
Sea of Marmora
Evening News
Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Smyrnis
Brusa
Smyrnia
Asia Minor
Syrnat
Sea of
Marmera
Suffrage Workers Warn Against Overconfidence in Ratification
San Francisco luncheon for Democratic women warns that ratification of the woman suffrage amendment is not secured despite Tennessee governor calling a special session. Speakers urge action before final vote. platform planks include child labor limits and continued federal women’s agencies.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Civic Center
Abbey Scott Baker
National Woman's Party
Tennessee
George Bass
New York
National Committee
Childrens’ Bureau
Women's Bureau
Tennessee to meet August for federal suffrage amendment
Nashville dispatch reports the Tennessee Legislature will convene on August 5th to consider the federal suffrage amendment, as announced at the capitol today.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tennessee
Capitol
Democrats Rally Behind Wilson At National Convention
In San Francisco on June 28 delegates at the Democratic National Convention cheered President Wilson as his portrait was unveiled behind the organ. A color guard and marine band led a crowded hall in a thunderous tribute with standards raised and delegates marching around the venue. Roosevelt was among those joining the scene as the crowd roared in approval.
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San Francisco
Bosts
Wilson
National Committee
White House
California
Sus
Kremer
Virginia
Dvlowate
New York
Roosevelt
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