McAdoo Momentum Grows at Democratic Convention
San Francisco June 28 The McAdoo candidacy gained momentum as cabinet officers campaigned and White House signals implied his selection. Tammany Hall may shift support from Cox to Edwards if a wet plank or unit rule changes loom. Independent delegates plan to push McAdoo toward nomination possibly within six ballots despite withdrawal.
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New Jersey
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Owen
Ohio
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Labor Threat Prompts 58000 at Pennsylvania Railroad
In Philadelphia on June 28 Harry S. Jefferys, chairman of the Philadelphia and Camden Federation No. 90, threatened a walkout of 58,000 Pennsylvania Railroad workers if wage and other demands are not met by tomorrow. Officials discussed the demands as shopmen, signal tower operators, and freight handlers could strike. Demands include dropping a criminal libel charge against Jefferys and increasing pay to 80 cents an hour for mechanics and 60 cents an hour for helpers.
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Fight Over Democratic Platform Marks Open War in Committee
The resolutions committee opened heated debate on the party platform with fights likely on wet and dry policy the League of Nations and the Irish question. Senator Glass favored by administration for chairman faced Walsh as Bryan pushed for dry and neutral league stances. The administration seeks a pro ratification line while Bryan Walsh push reservations and independence on foreign commitments.
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Labor Strike Threat Looms for Hocking Valley Shops
About thirty five workers from the Hocking Valley Shops at Logan traveled to Columbus to vote on a possible strike this week. They cite wages as below comparable industries and fear a wider action across rail lines, risking coal movement in the district.
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Agent Cox Found Dead In Cleveland Golf Area
Cum mings M. Cox a 31 year old Penn Mutual Life Insurance agent from Chicago was found dead near a Cleveland golf course. Police say death by own action with throat slashed and a handkerchief in the mouth. General agent C R Walker cites mental exhaustion and a prior severe influenza attack in overseas service.
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Man Commits Suicide in Presence of Family
John Paul 55 of Pebles Ohio killed himself in Manchester Ohio early today with a revolver shot. Family cited ill health as the cause of the act.
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Hocking Valley shopmen vote to stay posted until wage board decision
In Columbus 500 Hocking Valley shopmen face possible stoppage as they work to remain at posts until the Railway Labor Wage Board announces its July 20 decision. The motion followed a Sunday vote led by chairman H. T. Hamilton and framed as a protest against living costs rather than solidarity with Columbus yard men.
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Republicans Prepare for Ohio State Convention in Columbus
Van guard of Republican forces arrives in Columbus for the state convention. Candidates set up at the Neil House with Charles Q. Hildebrand opening headquarters. Dawes named reception chairman for Senator James E. Watson’s Tuesday visit. Harding manager Harry M. Daugherty and Wood delegate W. H. Boyd may address delegates during reports.
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Wedded Saturday in Glouster Noisy Details Given
Mr. George Dewey Zimmer of Glouster and Miss Cecelia Watson of Jacksonville were quietly married Saturday at 10 AM in the First M. E. parsonage with Rev. C. L. Strecker officiating. Zimmer is a miner and will take his bride to Glouster to reside.
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Repatriated prisoners die in Neva ship sinking
A Moscow dispatch reports about 2000 repatriated prisoners from Soviet Russia including Germans Austrians and English troops drowning when an 8000 ton Bolshevik vessel sank on the River Neva. No details or comments were provided.
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Pendleton Says He Told All About Elwell Murder
William H. Pendleton former racing partner of Joseph Elwell says he informed authorities fully about the killing. He returned from Saratoga after renting a house for the season and urged that he told a straight story. Police would not confirm further questioning and officials said evidence at hand did not warrant arrests yet.
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Harding in New Jersey Before Marion Homecoming
Warren G. Harding rests in Raritan New Jersey after a brief vacation as he prepares for the campaign. He will depart for Washington tonight to meet Governor Coolidge and then head to Marion for the homecoming. He shows refreshed spirits and golf on the schedule.
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One Killed in Auto Crash Near Newark
William Burke president of the Burke Golf Shaft Company was seriously injured and his wife killed when their automobile plunged over an embankment near Newark late yesterday Burke well known in golf circles and manager of the Ray and Vardon tour in America
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Bicycle Victim Clement Laiply Dies in Bucyrus
Eight year old Clement Laiply son of A F Laiply died in Bucyrus after being struck by a bicycle yesterday. The child was injured in the accident and died today at his home.
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Convention Seeks Solid Front at Ohio GOP Meeting
Columbus reports early talks at Neil House as Republicans plan harmony. Delegates expect Harry M. Daugherty and W H Boyd to be the likely choice for presidential electors to be named at large by state delegates.
Athens County urged to act on Hocking river flood plan
County leaders say flood waters from the Hocking river and upstream work in Fairfield and Hocking counties will worsen floods in Athens in coming years. Dredging and bridge widening elsewhere shift water downstream. officials urge immediate action to protect farms and bridges.
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Odds Favor McAdoo in Democratic Nomination
Betting in New York on the Democratic presidential nomination favored William G. McAdoo with even money. Odds against other candidates were Cox 3 to 1 Palmer and Marshall 4 to 1 Edwards and Smith 8 to 1 Bryan 12 to 1 Wilson and Burleson 6 to 1 and Gerard 12 to 1.
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Interchurch Meeting in Athens Aims for Shared Goals
A Sunday evening gathering at First Presbyterian Church brought together the Presbyterian Methodist and Christian churches of Athens to discuss the interchurch movement in Athens county. Judge Worstell presided while Dr A Y Wilcox Rev E D Murch and Rev C L Strecker spoke on church unity the movement’s history and its financial needs totaling 4500.
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Special Masonic Meeting in Los Angeles
Attention is given to a special Masonic meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 P M. Members will work in the Lodge degree. The notice invites attendees to gather for the session and participate in the planned rites.
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Democratic war convention opens with life and pageantry
In San Francisco the Democratic convention begins with a Sousa march as delegates gather in the great hall. Outside, women pickets call for amnesty while police manage traffic and marines appear on the rostrum before the opening.
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