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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
1
San Francisco June 24 mobilization of democratic convention forces for the prohibition plank in the 1920 platform nears completion as W J Bryan arrives. The Nebraskan seen as field marshal of the dry element may lead allied interests against Wilson and his platform setting the stage for a sharp clash over the party’s stance.
In Londonderry on June 24 British troops reinforced the city, arresting snipers and rescuing civilians. Gas works protected, barricades and cut lines noted, while wounded flood hospitals. Amid political maneuvers, Senator Glass and Bryan push platform talks on League of Nations and enforcement acts.
Yakima Wash June 24 Mrs A Verstate pioneer of the Moxee valley and mother of nine children was instantly killed when the auto carrying the family overturned after a late night trip from a picnic at the state fair grounds. The other members were uninjured.
Spokane news confirms A C Townley president of the national nonpartisan league will visit the city next month for an airplane speaking tour supporting farmers candidates. He recently finished a similar campaign in Minnesota.
Washington June 24. Van S Merle Smith is named third assistant secretary of state succeeding Breckenridge Long who has resigned to pursue the United States senate race in Missouri.
A New York supreme court jury ruled William McCue not the toughest kid in Hell's Kitchen and awarded him 3500 damages against the Russell Sage Foundation and publishers of Boyhood and Lawlessness for a 1914 photo caption. Justice Ford condemned the verdict as libel and warned against judging poor districts as criminal, noting humble homes show Christian piety and duty contrary to class arrogance.
Allan A. Ryan, expelled from the New York Stock Exchange over the Stutz Motor corner, vows to sue for ten million dollars. He calls the exchange investigation a star chamber proceeding and warns of court action as the public determines the case’s merit.
In Bozeman Montana on June 24 Carl Simpson of Warren Construction was instantly killed while under a crushed rock car to release a load. Two workers escaped after a warning from the brakeman. Jack Moffett escaped with bruises as another car started and Simpson’s head was severed.
Senator Walsh of Montana, who voted for the peace treaty ratification with republicans, lines up as a key figure at the Democratic convention fight in San Francisco. Backed by William Jennings Bryan, he is discussed as a candidate for platform committee or possibly permanent chairmanship, with other powers said to favor him despite administration policy tensions.
Washington June 24 William Jennings Bryan plans to back Champ Clark for the Democratic nomination at San Francisco amid reports of an understanding on key issues. Bryan reportedly opposes Wilson’s treaty demands but could support Clark if a platform plank on ratifying the League covenant with reservations is agreed. An emissary may have been dispatched to Clark in Bowling Green Missouri to test his position with Bryan watching San Francisco.
Report from San Francisco as the Democratic National Convention opens with leaders of first magnitude arriving and debates over platform and prohibition intensifying. McAdoo’s phantom boom haunts hotel corridors while candidates and favorites organize in secrecy. Senate fights and chairmanship questions sparkLobby gossip denies any presidential dictates as officials say no intention to direct the convention.
Bridges and rails on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul between Murdo and Oucoma were washed out by a heavy rain storm that swept Western South Dakota yesterday. The disruption began with a cloudburst on June 15 and kept trains tied up between Mitchell and Rapid City until a Rapid City train finally broke the tie last night.
June 24 San Francisco report on W G McAdoo denying a candidacy yet his name remains a frequent topic in national convention circles. McAdoo boom persists despite his stated position and ambiguous backing among former supporters. Observers expect a deadlocked balloting with possible ballot transfers as campaigns focus on electability.
Washington June aster from San Francisco reported that Dent Wilson would address the Democratic National Convention via long distance telephone, but the plan was denied today at the White House.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Governor Stewart arrives at the St Francis hotel in San Francisco to launch his vice presidency bid. A. E. Spriggs to run the campaign and George L. Ramsey of Helena named convention delegate. Western delegates show mixed support with Montana backers prominent. Spriggs announces Stewart’s candidacy as crowd reacts with strong welcome. De Hart named first assistant doorkeeper under veteran Joe Synote, tasked with 150 to 200 assistants. talks say Alabama may yield to Montana for Stewart’s bid.
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