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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
1
Wilson forces dominate the San Francisco convention scene with pro administration influence in committees and leadership. The platform drafting panel is Wilsonian, Bryan is edged out, and Joseph T. Robinson is named permanent chairman. Debate over McAdoo and unit rule rages among New York delegates and allies.
In San Francisco on June 29 United Press reports the Democratic convention will elect Senator Joseph T. Robinson as chairman and adopt a speed up program. Nominating speeches begin tomorrow at 1 P M but balloting occurs after platform adoption. Robinson, a Wilson supporter, is unanimously endorsed with Mrs. W A McDougal initiating his nomination. The rules committee debated preponing nominations, but the 65th Congress rules were adopted to sequence credentials reports permanent organization rules platform and then balloting for presidential and vice presidential nominees.
The Democratic plank outlines immediate Senate convening to ratify the German treaty by majority vote with reservations, and to authorize American delegates to the League of Nations subject to Senate confirmation. It urges direct popular election of permanent delegates and directs them to seek arms reduction as the basis for lasting peace.
In San Francisco on June 29 the resolutions committee favored the wets. A 27 to 25 vote forced the drys to present their side first. W. J. Bryan accused Senator Glass of joking over the issue as he urged hearings begin with wets.
A brief notice states that B P C E will meet tonight at 7 30. The URA BUTCHER E R signs off the alert.
Democratic resolutions committee resumes platform drafting in San Francisco. Wilson forces expected to dominate on league of nations liquor and Irish issues. Bryan sidelined from drafting, steering committee omits time for wet and dry debate, while Gompers and anti saloon league representatives prepare to press their positions.
San Francisco June 29 Democratic national convention action by the rules committee defeats the unit rule for the New York delegation by a 24 to 11 vote.
In Columbus Ohio on June 29 the Hocking Valley railroad shop crafts rescinded their proposed strike set for tomorrow and will wait for the labor board's report due July 20. If the board reports unfavorably or fails to report, oral chairman H. T. Hamilton said a meeting will be held immediately to decide further action.
San Francisco June 29 program begins at 1 PM with temporary chair Homer Cummings calling meeting to order. Bishop William F. Nichols gives prayer as credentials report assigns official delegates and alternates. Senator Joseph T. Robinson delivers acceptance speech and committee rules and order of business are outlined.
Cincinnati June 29 Daniel O Leary veteran walker marks his 79th birthday by walking 100 miles here today. He has participated in long distance walking matches for more than five decades.
In Buffalo New York five people died and ten badly hurt when a four story rooming house at 66 Main street collapsed burying 70 to 80 lodgers. One man died instantly and four more died at Columbus hospital. Firemen rescued survivors as police deem remodeling weakened the foundation. no explosion found.
Herbert B. Harrison, former president of the Reliable Lumber Company in Canton, was arrested last night in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on a warrant charging forgeries totaling $9,000. He had been indicted by the last grand jury, but the indictment was kept secret pending his arrest.
Senator Harding read the Democratic broadside and said he would reply in his upcoming acceptance speech. Fresh from a brief New Jersey vacation he planned to leave for Marion on Saturday, while Mrs. Harding enjoyed the rest. He mingled with laborers incognito while waiting for his train.
Pittsburgh based report notes J B Corrin General Manager of the Reserve Gas Co testifying before United States Commissioner Levi Cooke. He warns a gas shortage greater than last season will occur as West Virginia faces enforcement of the S2 Joe Gas Act, with Steptoe law mandating gas produced in that state be used for home consumption.
Eaton Rapids Mich June 29 Robert M Montgomery presiding justice of the United States court of customs appeals died Monday at his home in Eaton Rapids.
At the Ohio Republican state convention Harry M. Daugherty declares he will not consent to being named as an elector. He supports a solid pro Harding front and will attend the Coolidge notification as Senator Harding’s representative. Myers Cooper plans a harmony dinner to bring together 4% hip delegates for the national convention.
Bill Bricker of The Plains is sent to the Ohio penitentiary for an indeterminate term of one to fifteen years after a jury conviction for theft of an automobile from Hocking. His attorneys failed to overturn the verdict or delay transfer. appeals were denied. Sheriff Parker moved Bricker to the penitentiary this morning.
The Messenger offers a flexible vacation advertisement service with repeated ad dress changes to suit you.
John Pfeiffer appointed Fair Price Commissioner for Holmes Vinton and Belmont counties. Belmont County commissioners George Cook chairman Martins Ferry Robert McKelvey Key Mrs J E Blackford Martins Ferry Cornelius Curran Bellaire Frank Ledvinka Bridgeport listed as public farmer housewives retailer and labor representatives.
In Atlanta on June 29 the proposed state constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote was defeated in the Senate by a 19 to 15 vote.
Daniel Hayes 29 of Louisville awaiting trial for larceny sprang from custody as a limousine picked him up at the jail. Guarded outside, Hayes jumped onto the running board, opened the door, and climbed in as the car sped away into downtown Chicago.
Charleston June 29 The grand jury will resume investigation of the Matewan unrest. Baldwin Felts detectives clashed with union miners amid sporadic fighting. Snipers fire at deputies guarding mines as state troopers patrol the district with no new casualties reported.
London dispatch reports Wrangel’s anti Bolshevik forces in the Crimea destroyed. The 13th Bolshevik army seizes the left bank of the Dnieper. Red troops drive the second Polish army from action and isolate the third. The sixth Polish army retreats near Polotsk.
In Chicago on June 29 a secret meeting of 150 railroad men proposed forming one big union to represent many workers discontent with the officers of the Big Four brotherhood and the American Federation of Labor.
Ed Bolin quits the city to work for Frank Cone hauling coal from the mine near the county infirmary, effective July 1. Mayor Roush has not named a replacement. Patrolman Cady works today as Bolin trains for his new role. Bolin left to earn roughly double his former $125 monthly pay, amid higher daily rates for laborers, bricklayers, carpenters, painters, and others.
Canton June 29 Dick Howell convicted of murdering Detective Anthony Skotnicky was sentenced to die in the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus on the night of Friday December 3. Judge Hubert C Pontius overruled a motion for a new trial.
June 29 discussion between A C Blinn of Northern Ohio Traction Company and city council failed to reach a definite agreement on fares. Blinn proposed ten cents within city limits with tickets at five for thirty five cents. Council countered with eight cents or four for a quarter.
About 1500 delegates gather in Memorial Hall for the Ohio Republican convention to ratify 22 presidential electors and select two electors at large. A harmony program dominates sessions with keynote by A. R. Johnson and an evening rally headlined by Senator James Watson. Campaign maneuvers for governor and state senate continue as Walter F. Brown, R. M. Wanamaker, N. H. Fairbanks, and Ralph D. Cole spark ongoing races and rumors of withdrawals.
A R Johnson of Ironton delivers a 6000 word keynote at the Republican state convention in Memorial hall Columbus. He proclaims party unity, attacks Wilson and the Democrats, urges a return to pre war conditions, and champions tariff protection and American shipping. He lauds the congressional record, labor, and the national ticket Warren G Harding.
In San Francisco on June 29 the McAdoo campaign shifts to a compact political group guiding strategy. Delegates are not yet nominated, with Burris Jenkins likely to deliver the nominating speech. Cox Palmer Murphy oppose McAdoo, making a bitter fight likely despite McAdoo’s status as strongest candidate.
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