McAdoo withdraws from Democratic presidential bid
New York June 18 William G McAdoo a leading Democratic hopeful announced he would not permit his name to go before the San Francisco convention He said the decision is revocable and based on duty He sent a telegram to Jouett Shouse noting his belief that his withdrawal allows him to tend to private affairs and provide for his family.
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William G. McAdoo
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Carter 6148S Boosts William G McAdoo Nomination
A 1920s style report notes Carter 6148S backing William G McAdoo for president. The piece references McAdoo’s decision to have his name placed at the national convention and discusses plans for nomination. It mentions party dynamics and the convention’s role in supplying electoral votes.
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Associated Trent
Wiliam G. McAdoo
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Johnson and family in Chicago on way to California
Senator Hiram Johnson and Mrs. Johnson arrived in Chicago from Washington en route to California. He declined to discuss the political situation, saying he has cleared his mind of politics and plans to rest at home before possibly issuing a statement. They will depart Sunday night with their son.
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Chicago
Hiram Johnson
Democratic plan to amend Volstead Act gains 700 delegates
Walter W. Vick, campaign manager for Gov. Edwards, says at Chicago that at least 700 Democratic delegates favor modifying the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beers in states choosing, with state regulation under federal oversight. He argues the act is too extreme, harms home production and daily food, and breeds law enforcement corruption. The party intends to halt Prohibition and seek rescue from the present policy.
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Walter W. Vick
New York
F. I. Edwards
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San Francisco
Io Vick
Edwards
Nator Knox
Pennsylvania
Paris
Former Emperor Critically Ill Is Berlin Reports
A terse Berlin dispatch reports former German ruler critically ill. The element cites a trusted source and notes June 18 as a referenced date in this developing coverage.
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Hadsehe | Landeeiwune
Unconfirmed report claims Villa massacre of 300 women
Mexico City dispatch says Villa forces may have slaughtered 300 women, though reports are unconfirmed. Juarez and El Paso officials and mining interests doubt the tale, with Francisco Villa’s forces reportedly pursuing him and no corroborating data from Excobar’s troops.
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Death of George W. Perkins Financier in Stamford Hall
George W. Perkins financier died at Stamford Hall sanitarium Stamford Conn from acute inflammation of the brain due to nervous exhaustion. He had suffered a nervous breakdown publicized June 1 and was moved to Stamford for rest about ten days earlier. Family and friends, including J Pierpont Morgan, mourn the loss of a longtime associate and friend. Funeral services for Perkins Anander will be held Sunday at Riverdale Presbyterian Church.
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Riverdale
Wilgon Aims for Treaty Message and Third Term Debate
The article reports Wilgon preparing a treaty message and urging a referendum while stressing adherence to the League of Nations. It notes advisers’ views on a third term bid, the Democratic platform, and potential convention leadership figures Homer Cummings and Carter Glass with Colby involvement. Tumulty not attending.
Reformers Plan Attacks on Tobacco Trade at Atlantic City
At the Tobacco Association of the United States convention in Atlantic City JG Webb reports reformers threaten to legislate tobacco out of the country. He criticizes the anti-tobacco movement and urges colleagues to counter propaganda that aims to prejudice the public against the weed.
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New Y M C A Elects Short as President in Butte
George X Short was chosen president of the Butte YMCA at a directors meeting yesterday. Lester D Fink was elected superintendent of the Speculator incident. vacancies arose from resignations of I J Wharton and William Lute. Colton, who recently resigned, spoke of the future for the association and will stay in Butte for a time. a general secretary will be appointed to replace the interim appointee. A gold watch was awarded to Colton by the board.
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Water Power Bill Signed as Others Fail to Pass
President Wilson signed the water power bill while several other measures did not gain approval. The entries include a rejected joint resolution repealing most wartime acts, a failed commission to discuss wood imports with Canada, and a bill outlining export controls and alien enlistment rules. The session's closing days produced seven bills, with mixed outcomes and no detailed explanations from the White House.
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Harding claims ownership of brewery stock in Ohio
June 8. Senator Wa Hardin brewers acorn 5 by Virgil Hinshaw at prodit ional headquarters. Hinshaw said Harding admitted at a dinner given by Phe B. Felder at the New Willard hotel in Washland that he had owned brewery stock Ohio. He added Harding later voted for the federal promim ment and for a Volstead act, leaving his stance unclear from speeches.
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New Willard Hotel
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Ohio
Harding
Troops Sent to Duluth as Outbreak Grips City
St Paul reports an outbreak in Duluth with fears of violence. Governor Riehl is urged to dispatch troops as authorities hold fourteen Black residents jailed amid threats. The day saw requests for federal help and rapid military deployment to restore order.
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ST. Paul
Gover Riehl
Bryan Says No Wet Man Will Ever Be Candidate
In Fargo North Dakota on June 18 William Jennings Bryan declares no wet governor from New Jersey will be the Democratic candidate for president. He also names Governor Cox of Ohio and Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska as sure contenders.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Ohio
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Soviet envoy Martens recalled after 15 months in U S
Washington June 18. Ludwig C A K Martens the Russian Soviet ambassador has been recalled after spending more than 15 months in the United States. Official circles reported tonight through the Associated Press. The news follows a long period of U S Soviet diplomatic strain and unclear messaging from the Soviet side.
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Associated Press
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Wes Salah Veike
Predicting Colby May Be Chairman in Democratic Fight
Washington June 18 Colby secretary of state is viewed by most Democratic leaders as the likely permanent chairman candidate to lead the delegation from the District of Columbia. The field includes Bryan T. Robinson of Arkansas and others. Cummings of the Democratic committee may be temporary chair. Eleven party figures note Carter Glase of Virginia and President Wilson's allies may influence the selection.
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League of Nait
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Resolutions Committee
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Wileely
League of Nations
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Texas
al Palmer
Philadelphia
MM Aidate
Omen Injured in Train Wreck Near Aberdeen
Three women were slightly injured in a railroad derailment near Aberdeen. The Olympian passenger train from Chicago to Milwaukee left the rails, with emergency crews responding. Damage limits and cause were not disclosed in the report.
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Milwaukee
Gompers Re-elected Amid Ovation At AFL Convention
Montreal June 18 Samuel Gompers veteran president of the American Federation of Labor was unanimously re elected for the thirty ninth time by the convention. George W Perkins of the cigar makers union signaled with the ovation as delegates stood for minutes Duncan of Seattle cast the lone negative vote. Gompers denied a report he sought to place executive council under labor control. He pledged to accept the call to duty and obey. Other officers re elected included James Duncan Joseph F Valens tine Frank Duffy and William Green.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
George W Perkins
Cigar Makers’ Union
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Quincy
Mass
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Cincinnat
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India
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Coshocton
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