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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
1
Chicago reports a growing bid for an independent Republican convention with Wood gaining support across New York Pennsylvania and Washington delegations. Penrose absent Lodge sidelined and Lowden seen as vulnerable as Johnson falters amid Roosevelts injunctions and wets hopes fade under a Supreme Court ruling on the federal enforcement act.
The Montana delegation organized at headquarters with J. C. Alexander of Kalispell as chairman and no secretary. John Adams, Helen [last name unclear], John Brimacombe of Butte join committees on credentials rules and order of business. A. J. Dorr of Glasgow named as vice presidential nominee. Montana to have a full slate of alternates selected by the Republican National Committee.
Lena Johnson spoke at Johnson High School outlining a campaign message in favor of presidential action by the national party. He cited high cost of living and pledged to address it through the administration of existing laws.
Governor Lowden met candidates for the presidency in Chicago on June 7. He first visited Maj. Leonard Wood at headquarters on presidential row, then Wood returned the governor’s visit and shook hands with the remaining candidates.
Robert M. La Follette United States senator from Wisconsin rested comfortably after today’s operation to remove an infected gall sac. Attending surgeon Dr W J Mayo said he is out of danger. La Follette Jr will travel to Chicago for the Republican national convention.
Portland, Ore June 7. Attorney General Brown told Secretary of State Keeler that presidential candidates or their managers may spend up to a million dollars in Oregon without reporting to the secretary of state or the public. The opinion was given at the request of Don V. Walker, state manager for General Wood, who carried the news to Chicago. The ruling diverges from the standard requirement under the corrupt practices act for other campaigns to file verified expenditure statements.
Chicago dispatch reports Wood forces pressing to win New York delegation for Butler. Leaders rallied delegates with training camp talks and canvassing to line up votes, but New York supporters estimate only six or so would back Wood if the first ballot occurred.
A V Kipp of the Oregon Short Line warns of nationwide rail equipment scarcity. He cites US totals of 260,900 freight cars and 4,909 locomotives needed, urges shippers and consignees to accelerate freight handling and release cars quickly to restore service.
Bruce Kremer assistant chairman of the Democratic National Committee arrived in San Francisco to start political conferences and party moves led by Homer Cummings. He is expected to open soon with rooms reserved at the Palace Hotel for downtown headquarters. Mrs George Bass chairman of the women's Bureau also arrived for the Democratic convention preparations.
The June 1 report notes Governor Sproul as a presidential candidate with strong Pennsylvanian backing and cabinet support. A 10 member Pennsylvania caucus steering committee chaired by W. W. Aterbury outlined campaign strategy and anticipated a delegate deadlock benefiting Sproul as delegates realign.
General Wrshing wrote Secretary Baker seeking permission to retire from active service within the next few months. The former commander of the American Expeditionary Forces died after Work incident to the recently enacted measures.
London June 1 Premier Lloyd George issued a peremptory warning to Irish railway men to resume transport of troops and munitions. The crisis at Downing Street involved rail workers who had refused duties, with violent scenes and casualties reported as police intervened, highlighting tensions over Ireland policy.
Chicago June 7. Picketing of the convention by the National Woman's Party promises to be serene. Some suffragists warned police would interfere yet were assured by Mayor Thompson that they may picket at will. Abby Scott Baker and Mag Doris Stevens urged presidents to press governors of Vermont and Connecticut to call special sessions.
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