Johnson Lowden and Wood Claim Victory in GOP Fight
Chicago June 5 The Republican presidential race narrows to a clash over platform issues with Johnson Lowden and Wood asserting victory. Contenders debate league of nations reservations while party leaders and governors push for broader input and a possible caucus of uninstructed delegates at the Coliseum next week.
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Associated Press
Chicago
League of Nations
Indiana
Watson
Resolutions Committee
Versailles
Wilson
Senate
Congress
Seekman
Rhodes Island
Wood
Lowden
Johnson
Senator Lodge
Dark Horse
Coliseum
Virginia Slemp faction wins GOP delegate contests
Chicago reports the Republican national committee finished contests with Slemp faction advantage in Virginia and split results in Missouri. Wood leads among instructed delegates while Lowden gains on uninstructed. racial disputes in Virginia led to battles over seating and party reorganization plans for the solid south.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Lowden
Wood
Illinois
Missouri
Virginia
Slemp
Eipoih
Taver
Ol. Tee
Johinson
Judge Pritchard
North Carolina
Convention
Moses
New Hampshire
Solid South
Johnson
Harding
Poindexter
Sproul
Sutherland
South
Texas
Georgia
Henry W. Anderson
J. R. Pollard
Richmond
Genera
Control of Parties Sought by Wealth in Campaign Inquiry
Senate orders investigation of presidential and congressional campaign expenditures ahead of November elections. Senator Borah credits the move to curb wealth influence while Senator Smoot calls for open campaign funding. Kenyon presents a table on contributions from Wilson supporters, some later named to diplomatic posts.
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Wilson
Kenyon
Washington
Senate
Pomerene
Ohio
Borah Hpublican
Idaho
Smoot
Borah
Abraham Lincoln
Iowa
Robinson
Arkansas
Utah
Preliminary discussions hint at hidden plans shaping a united platform
The text reports that preliminaries produced a common answer about undisclosed surface matters. It suggests efforts to align all elements on a harmonious platform while assessing forces to guide future plans. Expression days at the convention hall feature entertainment as committees work to finalize an agreement and record preferences.
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Ft Convention Hall
Merchant Marine Bill Signed by Wilson in Washington
President Wilson signed the merchant marine bill in Washington on June 5, marking a milestone for national shipping policy. The action follows months of debate and reflects a push to regulate and strengthen maritime operations.
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Washington
Wilson
Knox Out for Sproul in Republican Nomination Bid
Senator Knox of Philadelphia, backed by Senator Penrose for the GOP nomination, withdraws from seeking the presidency and will not attend the Republican national convention as a delegate at large. He may designate Judge A R Reed of Pittsburgh as his proxy.
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Knox
Sproul
Washington
Senator Knox
Philadelphia
Penrose
Pennsylvania
A. R. Reed
Pittsburr
Cardinal Gibbons Heads to Chicago for Anniversary Events
Cardinal Gibbons will depart tomorrow for Chicago to attend the seventy first anniversary of the diocese and the silver jubilee of Archbishop Mundelein. He will open Thursday's session of the Republican national convention with an invocation.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Chicago
Baltimore
George W. Mundelein
To Collect Government's Share, Chicago June 5
Street sales of convention tickets were ordered investigated by H W as Chicago authorities pursue the government share. The brief notes the inquiry into ticket sales and potential irregularities ahead of the Republican event.
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Chicago
H, W
Mager Collects Half Share From Ticket Sales
Seventy five men detailed to enforce revenue rules as federal law requires fifty percent of ticket prices to go to the government. Mager reports three tickets sold at three hundred dollars each, and he plans to collect the government’s share.
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Mager
Internal Revenue
New York City Population Rises to 521 151 on January 2
Census figures show New York City and metro area totals with Manhattan at 2 284 103, Brooklyn 2 022 262, Bronx 742 016, Queens 460 801, Richmond 115 959. City growth slower than any decade since 1870. Boston and St Louis counts also listed with gains.
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Washington
New York City
London
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Richmond
Queens
Boston
St. Louis
Moston
Cleveland
Peyton’s
Manchester
Conn
Buffalo
N. Y
President assails Congress over cost of living and tax reform
President Wilson charged Congress with failing to act on key economic issues including the cost of living and tax revision. He telegraphed railroad brotherhood leaders before adjournment, accusing the body of political expediency and warning that prolonged delay harms the public. He cited railroads and the government merchant marine as urgent but unmet concerns.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Brotherhood
Nixon Endorsed for President at New York Breakfast
Public Service Commissioner Lewis Nixon was endorsed for the Democratic nomination for president at a Dolly Madison breakfast of the New York Women’s Democratic League. James W. Gerari walked out after being admonished for going on record for individual candidates.
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Nixon
New York
Lewis Nixon
United States
Dolly Madison
New York Women's Democratic League
James W. Gerari
End of 66th Congress Marks Quiet Sweeping Adjonment
The 66th Congress adjourned sine die at 4 pm after two sessions with a subdued finish. President Wilson spent the day signing measures though some bills died when Congress adjourned, including a national budget system bill. Republicans labeled the session a failure while Mondell highlighted savings and key acts.
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Washington
Sixty Sixth Congress
Congress
House
Gillett
United States
Senate
Mendel
Wyoming
Garrett
Tennessee
Pomerene
Ohio
Elections Committee
Wilson
Armenia
Porter
Mondel
Mondell
Cornwell Rebukes Fran ces Over West Virginia Troop Question
Governor J J Cornwell condemns Senator Joseph L Frances of Maryland for demanding federal troops into West Virginia without governor consultation. He defends WV sovereignty and states he may request troops again if needed, calling Frances a dogmatic propagandist and questioning WV representation.
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Charleston
W. Va
J. J. Cornwell
Joseph L. Frances
Maryland
West Virginia
Washington
Senate
Coal Output Rises as Rail Traffic Recovery Continues
The Geological Survey reports bituminous coal production for the week ending May 29 at 9.425 million tons, up 0.173 million from the prior week. However it remains 0.59 million tons below the pre strike level and 11 percent under Q1 output.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Paul Jones Wins Suburban at Belmont Park
Paul Jones a three year old gelding by Sea King May Florence led from the start to win the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park one mile and a quarter. Boniface finished second a head behind, Exterminator took third, Thunder Clap was last.
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Paul Jones
Suburban
New York
Ral Parr
Belmont Park
Boniface
W. L. Kilmer
Thunder Clap
Plans to curb Southern representation at GOP conventions
A proposal urged to the Republican National Committee would reduce Southern states' stake by granting only a limited number of delegates at large and reducing district delegates. The plan targets lowering district representation while keeping essential Republican strength intact.
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Chicago
National Committee
Reopening Old Hamburg American Trade Route Proposed
In New York on June 5 an announcement from W. A. Harriman and Company says former Hamburg-American Line routes closed in 1914 will be reopened with American flag tonnage supplied by Harriman interests.
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New York
Harriman
W. A.harriman and Company, Incorporated
Ruthenians to Join Poles in War Effort
Copenhagen June 5 Ruthenians decide to join Polish forces against Bolsheviks due to threat to Minsk announced by Ruthenian press bureau.
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Potes
Copenhagen
Minsk
Congress Cleared Eleven Bills and Vetoed by Wilson
Washington reports the closing session saw eleven bills and resolutions passed, with President Wilson issuing pocket vetoes on those not timely presented. Included were the water power measure and alien exclusion laws, while notable signed items covered naval and army appropriations, the sundry civil, DC, and diplomatic funds, and veteran pensions.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
United States
Interior and War Departments
District of Columbia
Merchant Marine
Department of Labor
National boards urged to replace local railroad labor panels
Representatives of seventeen brotherhoods urged the creation of national boards of labor adjustment to replace local or system boards. The committee would handle discipline and working conditions, while the wage question was not discussed. The labor committee will study the proposal and report to the Association of Railway Executives.
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Chicago
Brotherhoods
Association of Railway Executives
Brotherhoods’ Committee
Hoover Plans Nominating Speech Strategy Revealed
Hoover headquarters said a formal nominating speech for Herbert Hoover would be dispensed with if the convention fails to name a candidate. Should a speech occur it would be delivered by Judge Nathan L. Miller of Syracuse, a New York delegate.
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Hoover
Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Nathan L. Miller
Syracuse
New York
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