New York Delegation Pushes Mild Dry Plank at Democratic Convention
The New York delegation adopted a resolution urging a national platform change to allow light wines and beer in the home. Norman E. Mack introduced the measure, supported by Elizabeth Marbury, and George R. Lunn warned the moist plank could seal the party's fate. Other adopted resolutions backed Irish independence, woman suffrage, workers compensation for shipping, and League of Nations support for Italy over the Adriatic issue.
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Elizabeth Marbury
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Adriatic
McAdoo Appeals to Labor for United Stand
W G McAdoo released a letter dated June 19 appealing to labor organizations to act energetically and unitedly against reaction in America. The New York report notes the reply came after John J Mulholland informed him that over 145000 wage earners represented by the central labor council urged him as the Democratic Party's strongest presidential candidate.
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America
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Democratic Party
McAdoo Boomers Push Silent Nomination Strategy at Convention
Delegates debate a McAdoo bid at San Francisco with Palmer and Cox forces competing on opening ballots. Amidon named floor leader. aides include Cone Johnson Haley and Mrs Oleson. New York Tammany support unlikely without a McAdoo nomination. murmurs of Meredith for vice president persist amid weak leadership in a stalemated convention.
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Kan
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Texas
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South Carolina
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Minnesota
Amidon
Tammany
New York
Meredith
McAdoo
McAdoo declines to discuss Democratic convention plans
Huntington New York June 28 William G McAdoo told a newspaper man at his country home he does not want to be bothered with politics. He refused to discuss the Democratic national convention or Texas committeeman Love’s statement about a presidential nomination. He said he would not comment for publication and would learn of convention activities through newspapers.
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Thomas B. Love
Texas
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Carter Glass Elected Chairman of Resolutions Committee
The San Francisco session reports Carter Glass of Virginia unanimously chosen as chairman of the resolutions committee with Speaker Walsh backing by Bryan interests. The committee also nominated Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas for permanent convention chairmanship, naming E. E. Britton as associate secretary and opening with former Governor Ralston of Indiana as chairman.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Walsh
Montana
Glass
William J. Bryan
North Carolina
Daniels
Ralston
Indiana
Convention Elects Spelly as Chairman and Sets Ticket Action
The convention rules committee elected Thomas J. Spel lacy of Connecticut as chairman and debated whether to nominate a ticket before adopting a platform to speed proceedings. A platform drafting sub-committee was named with Glass as chairman and members Walsh Montana McCormack Colby Crane McKellar Hawkins Pallengal Hodges.
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Secretary Colby
District of Columbia
M. M. Crane
Texas
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Horace Hawkins
Colorado
William R. Pallengal
Maine
George H. Hodges
Kansas
Lower freight rates denied by commissioner
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected requests to lower freight rates for smelter products. It found the workably higher Washington Idaho rates justified, noted government price fixing, and denied undue discrimination claims between Michigan and Western states. Refining in transit to Baltimore was denied as unprofitable and unnecessary. BE Lang’s reaction awaited full text.
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Kellogg
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Idaho
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Missouri River
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A. C. M. Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Mask Dinners Spark Rage in Paris Diplomatic Circles
A gay masked dinner at the residence of a French diplomat is described by La Liberte as part of a growing trend in ultra fashionable Paris society. The article notes these masked events gaining popularity among elites.
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la Liberte
Danc
Diplomats Host Masquerade with Risque Costume Revelry
Guests lingered as signals for eye contact guided the evening. Afterward the selections were invited upstairs to choose costumes. The Baroness B wore a maid outfit with hair flowing, a blonde wore the diplomat’s trousers and coat, a matron donned a short skirted dress of the diplomat’s daughter, and a male guest dined in the diplomat’s wife’s rose colored pajamas.
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la Liberte
Peak spread of hog cholera in Kansas
Topeka Kansas reports quarantine regulations against hog cholera are being enacted in many counties after the disease appeared. Carelessness by farmers in vaccinating hogs due to low market prices is blamed for the outbreak. Officials fear a widespread epidemic may follow.
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Kansas
Omaha Storm Ravages City and Surroundings
Omaha and vicinity suffered a devastating wind and rainstorm late this afternoon. Trees and outbuildings were razed in the city. One woman was seriously injured. Telephone communication to the West and Southwest is completely demoralized.
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