League treaty plank division shapes Democratic platform
A Democratic platform committee split over reservations to the Versailles treaty led to an amendment favoring clearer sovereignty safeguards. Walsh supporters hailed a victory while critics called it a defeat for administration aims as four hours of debate ended with a narrow vote and secrecy around committee deliberations.
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Governor Cox Notices Farm Life Amid San Francisco Conclave
Dayton July 1 Governor Jas M Cox at his home watches the San Francisco political drama yet seems unconcerned preferring to harvest wheat on his Middletown farm. He jokes about two candle sticks for his old farmhouse and receives reassuring convention messages as he tends fields and fires off fireworks at Sullivan's Ball Park stand.
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San Francisco
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Pact Against Son-In-Law Candidacy Provokes Campus Turmoil
Reported convention resumption follows student protests at Ohio University president Ellis home. Students planned to throw water on demonstrators with fire hose but were persuaded to abandon the plan. Cheerleader Smith urged order and loyalty to Ohio University while protests targeted Dean Richeson, prompting calls for peaceful conduct and moderation.
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Hocking
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Richeson
Smith
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Pale Bi Vonee
Wood
Decision Follows Long Fight at Democratic Convention
In a light session the resolutions committee voted 32 to 12 to place a platform stance opposing reservations to the peace treaty while allowing clarifying reservations. Walsh led a victory for the anti reservation side, and administration leaders signaled possible changes as the committee adjourned to resume work next morning. The liquor and Irish planks were unresolved, while the strong labor plank passed without opposition. Bryan’s dry plank fight looms as the committee plans to finish late Thursday.
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Walsh
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Stores Close Monday In Athens Holiday Observance
Athens Retail Merchants Association announces all stores will close Monday July when July 4 falls on Sunday. Local businessmen will observe the following day as a legal holiday, with closures across Athens businesses.
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Athens Retail Merchants Association
Athens
Dance Night At Carpenter's Pavilion Schedule
Dancing announced at Carpenter's Pavilion on Saturday night and Monday afternoon and night with music and refreshments. No dance Thursday night.
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Carpenter’s Pavillion
Bomb Explodes Near Diet Building in Tokyo
A bomb exploded near the Diet building in Tokyo causing minor damage and sparking fears of an assassination plot against Premier Hara. The Diet session opened amid expectations of a stormy debate over the budget taxes and disaster responsibility at Nikolesk.
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Nikolesk
Polish Forces Driven Back 95 Miles Near Rovno
London reports a Paris dispatch citing Moscow sources that the Polish right wing has been driven back 95 miles. Bolshevik infantry and cavalry are said to be at the gates of Rovno as of the latest advices.
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Demonstration Supports Ohio University Professor Richeson
A large student rally at Ohio University protested Prof. John J. Richeson’s dismissal as head of the normal college. The crowd paraded to Richeson’s Park Place home then to President Ellis’s residence, serenading both figures and chanting. Ellis defended his and the board’s actions, while Richeson received cheers.
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Richegson
Altho
Ellis
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Athens
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Columbus
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Normal College
Five entrants for Senate race in Ohio
Columbus July 1. Five candidates are expected to start in the Republican primary for United States senator. Walter F. Brown and former Governor Willis remain in the race despite earlier rumors of withdrawal. Both issued statements asserting they are still in the contest.
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United States
Walter F. Brown
Willis
New Bus Line Service Between Athens and Nelsonville
New bus line between Athens and Nelsonville starts July 5. First Athens departure at 8 AM on weekdays. Fare is 40 cents each way. Company identified as Mickle & Sl.
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Nelsonville
Mickle & SL
Spectacular Bryan controversy at Democratic convention
The July 1 report from San Francisco details William Jennings Bryan facing a crisis as the Democratic convention debates liquor planks and a League of Nations stance led by Bainbridge Colby. It notes unit rule tensions in New York, nominating speeches, and raucous demonstrations by McAdoo and Tammany factions as balloting may be delayed until tomorrow.
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Wilson
Tine Bryan
New York
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Pat O'Keefe
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Tex
Texas
Gov. Smith
McAdoo Faces Firm Bloc at Democratic Convention Start
July 1 San Francisco voters and delegates begin the Democratic national convention with William G. McAdoo as the focal point. Rival camps seek to block him while Cox supporters argue an anti McAdoo bloc is unnecessary. The session opens with roll calls and staged cheers as nominations begin.
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Wiliam G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Terrsury
James M. Cox
MccAdoo
Can Francisco
Robinson
Nicholas
McAdoo Emerges as Front-Runner on Initial Ballot
San Francisco July 1 A dramatic realignment in Democratic presidential hopes follows yesterday nominating speeches and demonstrations McAdoo could poll the most votes on the first ballot Palmerites cheer while Cox allies see McAdoo blocked by four ballots Some speculate Wilson may be urged to step in Others discuss Vice President Marshall and possible dark horse paths to the nomination
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William G. McAdoo
A. Mitchel Palmer
McAdoo
Palmer
James M. Cox
Edwards
Wilson
Mder
Dark Horse
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Cox
Davis
G Marshall
McAdoo Silent On Nomination At Democratic Convention
William G. McAdoo kept plans quiet after learning his name was placed in nomination at the Democratic national convention. He left Huntington, N Y for his downtown office later than usual and took a different station en route, then resumed his regular workday and did not engage with the San Francisco events.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
McAdoo
Huntington
N. Y
Long Island
Jary
Oiler and Finisher Walkout Hits Vania Steel Plant
In Lancaster Pennsylvania July oilers and finishers walked out after offers were rejected by 2253 workers. The strike bars paddlers and finishers from the plant seeking wage increases and better terms amid ongoing labor action.
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Vania Steel and Iron
Ohio Farmer State Secretary I Chamberlain dies at 83
W. J. Chamberlain of Cleveland aged 83 and long time secretary of the Ohio Farmer state association died Wednesday. He had served as secretary for many years and was prominent in agricultural circles.
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Cleveland
I. Chamberlain
Ohio Farmer State Secretary of
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