Prohibition and Liberty Split Mark Wilson Platform Talks
United States platform sub committee limned a may be slight compromise on prohibition labeled slightly moist in spirit of a constitutional amendment while preserving personal liberty and opposing vexatious interference. The League of Nations plank aligned with Wilsons stance, Virginia line followed, Bryan's dry plank unlikely. Secretaries battled to soften enforcement while Bainbridge Colby pressed for a wine beer clause as talks continued through the late hours.
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Associated Press
League of Nations
Wilson
Bryan
Bainbridge Collby
Wh Ho
A-committee
Glass
Amittee
Virginia
Creel
Public Information Bureau
Washington
He’ll Choose The Ground Next Time He’ll Choose The Ground
London report describes Robert Tipp Seevledack who grew ill atop a flagpole. He was suspended for two hours at about 70 feet, unable to descend, before being rescued by a fellow worker.
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London
Robert Tipp Seevledack
Tal AIG On A Tree Mat Me Much
A terse note reports TAL AIG on a tree mat with minimal readable details. The item appears as a small classifiedish snippet from a historical page. Readers are left to infer full context due to fragmentary OCR.
Senator Hitchcock and Palmer Nominated in San Francisco
Late news from San Francisco reports Senator Hitchcock and Attorney General Palmer placed in nomination during the second hour of the demonstration. The event followed the first period of the proceedings and reflected ongoing political activity in the city.
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Hitchcock
Palmer
Bomb Arouses Miami Negroes in Civil Unrest
A dynamite blast near a color line led to a large police mobilization in Miami. Mayor Smith called out hundreds of American Legion members to patrol streets as tensions flared and order was restored after the explosion.
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Lefsx
Mayer Smith
Harding Plans Party Appeal to Restore Party Motion
June 30 report says Senator Harding will frame his campaign as a return to party government as a constitutional substitute for personal rule. He spoke after a conference with Governor Coolidge, his running mate, and Will Hays. Coolidge called for a disciplined patriotism and adherence to the law to guide the nation.
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Washington
Harding
Coolidge
Will Hays
Stella Tells Court of Cave Man Stuff
In Kansas City on June 30 Stella Flowers told a court how L. A. Lowers threatened to marry her or shoot and throw her out a window. She said he grabbed her and threw her from a second floor window, injuring several ribs and her leg.
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Stella May Flowers
Cupid Weddings Flourish in Kansas This Year
TOPEKA June 30. Reports indicate a surge in new weddings in Kansas during the current year. The celebratory trend comes as couples move to wed within the state, reflecting a shift from last year’s timing and a response to a shorter marriage window.
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Topeka
Kansas
Senator Hoke Smith Urges Democrats to Stay United
Atlanta June 30 United States Senator Hoke Smith deplores the national Democratic convention's failure to seat Georgia delegates while urging Democrats to remain in the party. He notes Georgia voters supported Palmer delegates and argues the convention should reflect the state’s choice despite the setback. He criticizes the League of Nations stance and appeals for unity within the Democratic organization.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
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Palmer
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Covenant League of Nations
League of Nations
San Francisco
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Will Rogers Recalls Democratic Convention and Speech Gaffes
Will Rogers recounts a White House listening session during the Democratic convention. He notes misstatements in Cummins and compares tone to Bryan. Rogers jokes about platform questions and predicts Republicans’ stance, ending with uncertainty over a nomination.
Acquittal in Grady Malicious Mischief Case Near Augusta
Augusta Ga June 30 a payroll theft worth 59725 intended for the Marine Corps station at Paris Island was stolen from an express car near Augusta after bound and gagged guards. L Grady defended by John Allen Forte faced trial for malicious mischief alleging he conspired to break jail and secured tools. The jury acquitted Grady after a brief deliberation amid questions about prior convictions and juror conduct.
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Americas
John Allen Forte
Grady
Rady
Young
Fort
Harvey
Gradysiyn
Augusta
Marine Corps
Paris Island
3. C
Charleston and Western Carolina
Ancare
Times- Recorder
WADOO FORCES SEEK COX FOR SECOND PLACE
National convention coverage notes the push to pair McAdoo with Cox and the New York unit rule break as factions clash. The piece tracks speeches by Bryan and Robinson, the wet and dry fight, and speculation on a McAdoo Cox fusion ticket with Kansas politician V Murdock floated as a possible third option.
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H. N. Rickey
San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
Robinson
Arkansas
Long
Cox
New York
Smith
of Nations
Bryan
Anti- Saloon League
League
McAdoo
Edge
McAdoo del
V. Murdock
Kansas
Kucan
Final Orders Cancel Plans Of Supporters For McAdoo
Definite and final instructions came today that McAdoo's name would not be placed before the convention for the presidency. Burris Jepkins of City prepared to nominate McAdoo but revised his plan to obey McAdoo managers wishes. Oklahoma was first placed in nominating with a momentary surge of speculation and interest.
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AN Francisco
Associated Prain
McAdoo
Burris Jepkins
City
Senator Owen Placed in Nomination as Strongest Prohibition Champion
In San Francisco on June 30 D Haden Linshane announced Senator Owen of Oklahoma County as the Democratic national convention candidate. The speaker praised Owen as a forward looking leader who can unite women voters and advocate prohibition, suffrage support, and enduring public prosperity.
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Robert
Owens
Fat Okihounty
D. Haden
Linshane
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Democratic Party
Wil
United
Eescent
America
Women of
Senator Owen
Klahomants
McAdoo Nomination Question in Ballot Deadlock
Discussion centers on whether McAdoo can secure 728 votes to clinch the nomination after many ballots. The prevailing view is that if the required total remains out of reach, the nomination may go to another candidate or strategy.
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McAdoo
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