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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1920
Page
1
Census figures show a population increase of under three thousand over the past ten years. The report cites official numbers as the basis for the growth estimate and outlines the change by locality within the metropolis.
San Francisco dispatch notes no clear candidate lineup as 1 092 delegates assemble for the Democratic National Convention. Bryan says many tickets will rise and fall before nomination. With 10 avowed or possible candidates, balloting on the floor seems likely to sort contenders while Bryan weighs influence on platform and candidate choice. Public wariness over Bevan’s picks on prohibition and League of Nations fuels a battle atop the resolutions committee.
Washington dispatch reports that Butte’s 1910 population stands at 41,611, up 6.2 percent from 1900, with suburbs and outlying districts expected to boost total beyond city limits. Officials note machine tabulation pending and full details will follow, including breakdowns by race and nativity. Centerville, Walkerville, Meaderville, and flat areas are cited as growth centers not fully counted.
Vice President Marshall arrived from Del Monte and is discussed as a possible presidential nominee. Cox and Palmer lead, with McAdoo out, but Marshall says he is not a candidate and seeks party unity. He calls for a regular policy and quips about leaving his father's house if his father were insane.
Helena June 26 reports by Commissioner Charles D Greenfield show Montana farms in the week ending June 19 at peak conditions in three years. Moisture and temperatures for ranges pastures and grain have never been better at this time. Rain fell in 25 counties surveyed across the state.
James W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany and presidential candidate urged a policy plank calling for Freedom for Ireland with English concessions before U S entry into the League of Nations. The statement was reported from San Francisco dated June 26 by Universal Service.
In San Francisco on June 26 Secretary Meredith declared he is not a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Plans to present his name at the convention had been made, but no indication was given that those plans were canceled. Gerard and Meredith share joint headquarters as contenders. Burleson announced Texas would back McAdoo. Gerard spoke on immigration and Ireland linking to Britain and the League of Nations, asserting Ireland must be freed before any partnership with Great Britain.
Chicago June 26. The Chicago Evening American owned by W. R. Hearst will advance from 2 to 3 cents a copy starting Monday. Officials cited higher costs for supplies and labor as the reason. The other three Chicago evening papers stay at 2 cents.
San Francisco June 26 Prohibition era issues dominate the push for platform planks with bone dry and industrial relations topics leading the debate. A floor fight appears likely with separate delegate votes sought. The Irish question also looms with recommendations from recognition to sympathy.
Auditorium San Francisco June 6. The Democratic National Committee upheld the Georgia Palmer delegation and denied Senator James A. Reed of Missouri a convention seat. The Reed withdrawal vote was 34 to 12 after a public hearing and closed-door discussion.
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