Frantic efforts to harmonize report on prohibition at convention
Auditorium San Francisco July 1. After a tense night session the platform committee failed to report and could not forecast a report before morning. W J Bryan pressed for a prohibition plank while the crowds urged louder for Bryan as the convention adjourned at 10 25. Resolutions committee planned to work all night in hope of a report tomorrow.
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San Francisco
Platform Committee
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Robinson
Senator Cilass
Resolutions Committee
Four Placed Struck as Car Collides on Montana Street
Four pedestrians waiting to cross Montana Street were struck by a car after another vehicle collided with the first, injuring five people in the incident. Police fermé the scene and transported victims to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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Montana Street
Two Autos Wrecked In Montana Mercury Collision
Five people were injured when two cars collided at the Montana and Mercury streets corner in Butte at 6:30 pm. Drivers Charles Dockstader and Curley Darragh disputed fault. A three year old girl, Lois Dickson, and Mrs. W Brown were seriously hurt. both are at St James hospital in critical condition. Darragh’s car struck a light post after the crash. Dockstader escaped serious injury. The accident occurred as pedestrians waited to cross. Continuous details continued on page 3.
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Montana
Mercury
Butte
Charles Dockstader
Curley Darragh
Lois Dickson
Leena Gleason
West Mercury Street
W. Brown
D. J. McCarthy
Miners’ Bank
Leona Gleason
West Mercury
Dickson Girl
Brown
St. James’ Hospital
Dockstader
Darragh
Montana Street
Mercury Street
Party Leaders In An Airtight Night Session
In San Francisco on July 1 J Bruce Kremer of Butte vice chair of the Democratic National Committee and top convention figure meets with Cummins Coehran and other leaders at the Palace hotel in an airtight conference. Rumors say they are choosing a dark horse for a possible deadlock as the platform fight rages. If the platform passes early, balloting for presidential candidates will begin and run through the night. Kremer sits with strategists ready to push an administration if McAdoo fails to secure the nomination.
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Standard
San Francisco
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Democratic National Committee
Palace Hotel
Cummings
Bourke Coechran
Kremer
McAdoo
William G. McAdooe
Wilson
Palmer
Cox
Convention Report Delayed As San Francisco Plot Hears Awaited News
Associated Press dispatch from Auditorium San Francisco dated July 1 notes the convention waited for the report of a plot while officials and attendees prepared for outcomes. The text indicates continuation on page 2 column 7. No further details are provided in the excerpt.
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Associated Press
Auditorium
San Francisco
Call a Special Session on Vermont Suffrage Amendment
Governor Clement of Vermont, after a talk with Senator Harding, said he would promptly call a special session to act on the federal suffrage amendment. He indicated republican advice favored a special session to consider ratification. Roberts of Tennessee also announced plans for a special session in August to act on the amendment.
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Vermont
Washington
Clement
Harding
Fice
Roberts
Tennessee
National Woman’s Party
Nashville
McAdoo Nomination Fight Stirs Democratic Convention
Huntington New York July 1 William G McAdoo retired at o'clock tonight without confirming his presidential nomination stance. San Francisco July 1 efforts to block McAdoo continued during the night session with no clear result. Delegates split between Palmer Cox and McAdoo camps. leaders warned delay could doom opposition and needed a rallying name failed.
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Huntington
N. Y
William G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Miss Mary Carroll Sister of Bishop Carroll Dies in Chicago
Special Dispatch reports Miss Mary Carroll, sister of Bishop Carroll and Mrs F P McDermott, died in Mercy hospital Chicago at 4 PM after a minor operation. Aged about 25, she was a trained musician and former wartime interpreter in France. Funeral planned in Dubuque Iowa with burial to follow. Bishop Carroll, en route east, will return for the funeral.
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Helena
Mary Carroll
Bishop Carroll
F P. T. McDermott
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
Miss Carroll
McDermott
Cleveland
McDermuo
Carroll
Miles City
France
P. T. McDermott
Butte
Dubuque
Iowa
Irish plank eyed at Democratic convention fight
P E Burke of Montana led a six member committee to organize a minority report for Irish recognition at the Democratic national convention. A steering group drafted a plank for immediate recognition of the Irish republic, to be debated on the floor with Senator Walsh assisting from the resolutions committee.
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Standard
San Francisco
P. E. Burke
Montana
Republic of Ireland
Thomas H. Greevy
Pennsylvania
John J. Fitzgerald
Rhode Island
Thomas A Niland
Massachusetts
Josephus Shannon
Missouri
Thomas L. McCarthy
New York
Burke
Robinson
David I. Walsh
Resolutions Committee
Fire Destroys Train on Great Northern Run
Passenger train No 52 running between Sioux Falls and St Paul was totally destroyed by fire early today on the Great Northern line. Seventy five people aboard escaped with only minor injuries.
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Pipestone
Minn
Sioux Falls
S. D
St. Paul
Democratic platform draft backs League of Nations
The subcommittee draft of the Democratic platform endorses ratification of the peace treaty and League of Nations membership, rejects compulsory arbitration in labor disputes, supports recognizing the Mexican government once it maintains order, and urges Tennessee Florida and North Carolina legislatures to ratify the suffrage amendment. It echoes the Virginia Democrats and aligns with President Wilson on many points.
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Tennessee
Florida
North Carolina
Wilson
League of Nations
Virginia
Republican Congress
Senate Republicans
Dem urges cider and light wine plank at national convention
St Louis July 1 W R Witkin son of this city and vice chairman of the state board of agriculture telegraphed the platform committee of the Democratic National Convention urging a plank permitting farmers to make cider and light wines. He argued the policy would prompt a rural exodus to cut living costs.
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ST. Louis
W. R. Witkin
Rifles and Ammunition Seized in Donegal District
In Donegal at Stranerilar district police seized 500 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition today. The interception marks a significant weapon find as authorities widen efforts to curb armed activity in the region.
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Dublin
Stranerilar
Donegal
NO STREET CAR SERVICE IN NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans on July 1 experienced a street car strike that halted all service citywide. Passengers faced delays and disruptions as workers walked off the job, affecting daily commutes and local transit operations.
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New Orleans
Irish Parliament Meant Secret Session in Dublin
In Dublin July 1 reports say the Irish parliament met in secret Tuesday and Wednesday. Decrees created courts of justice and equity and criminal jurisdiction, a national land commission was appointed, and land occupier protection against vexatious claims was provided. The $1,000,000 international loan was over subscribed by $250,000 and a message to Éamonn de Valera expressed allegiance, satisfaction with his work, and hope for U.S. recognition of the republic.
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Dublin
National Land Commission
Éamonn de Valera
Irish Republic
Daileireann
Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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