Row Over League of Nations Takes on Serious Aspect
Chicago June 9. The resolutions committee heard 28 subjects from prohibition enforcement to free food for inventors as 60 members debated platform planks. The row over the League of Nations intensified, delaying a firm stand and prompting talk of nominating a candidate immediately while the platform is still drafted.
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Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Esch-Cummins
Kansas
League of Nations
W.murray Crane
Massachusetts
Resolutions Committee of Fifty-Three
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
iPing
Penrose Supports Sproul at Chicago Convention
Senator Penrose through his private secretary issued his first comment since the convention opened in Chicago. He said Penrose is generally understood to favor Governor Sproul and there is no question about his loyalty to that cause.
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Penrose
Sproul
Philadelphia
Senator Penrose
Chicago
Smuggling Suspect Arrested in Villa Aid Plot
An American smuggler was arrested in the Mexican town for alleged ammunition smuggling to Francisco Villa. He was later released. Eight Mexicans were held along the Big Bend area in a so called plot to supply Villa with munitions.
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Villa
Juarez
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Here
St. Helena
Big Bend
Johnson Elected Committeeman in Chicago Convention
The Georgia faction led by Henry Lincoln Johnson of Atlanta and Lowdon supporters secured seats at the convention. Johnson announced he had been elected national committeeman after his oath and election proceedings.
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Johnson
Chicago
Georgia
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Atlanta
Lowdon
Wet Ts Lay
Repetition Feared Of Matewan Tragedy In Kentucky
Fred Mooney of the United Mine Workers sent urgent telegrams to Governor Morrow and Attorney General Palmer alleging Baldwin Felts detectives terrorize miners in Pike county Kentucky. He cites evictions for union activity arrests without warrants and a miner being beaten and shot, warning that a new tragedy could dwarf Matewan.
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Charleston
W. Va
Baldwin-Felts
Pike County
Fred Mooney
United Mine Workers of America
District 17
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
Palmer
Mooney
United Mine Workers
Beldwin- Felts
J. I. France
Maryland
Thomas West
Williamson
Matewan
Vigorous Opposition to Irish Resolution at AFL Convention
Montreal reporters describe strong pushback among Canadian delegates to Irish sympathizer proposals at the American Federation of Labor convention. Some oppose the move on British soil while others hint at withdrawal if debated. A key resolution urges socializing U S banking and credit to place collective deposits under people's benefit.
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Montreal
American Federation of Labor
Ireland
Resolutions Committee
United States
Fourteen Die After Collision Near Schenectady
Schenectady New York June 9 fourteen persons are dead after a rear end collision on the New York Central Railroad three miles west of Schenectady. One more passenger is said to die and officials report the railroad equipment was in perfect condition implying the engineer Martin Doyle, now dead, may have driven the express train past signals into the stalled passenger train.
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Schenectady
N. Y
New York Central
Martin Doyle
Irreconcilables Threaten GOP Unity Over League Plank
Open threats from irreconcilable senators push the Republican platform dispute to the fore as leaders seek a middle course on a league of nations with reservations. Senator Borah Brandegee and McCormick oppose any affirming plank while Crane presses for ratification with safeguards.
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Associated Press
Chicago
League of Nations
League
Borah
Idaho
Brandegee
Connecticut
McCormick
Illinois
W.murray Crane
Massachussetts
Watson
Indiana
Crane
Bolah
Senator Watson
Borah and McCormick
Smoot
Utah
Wilson
Congress
Republican record in Congress shapes postwar policy
The article outlines how the Republican majority rolled back war measures, created civil and economic reforms, and laid groundwork for a merchant marine and federal agencies. It notes the president's vetoes, the wage board delay linked to the railroad strike, and the drive toward women’s suffrage, mail cost cuts, paper relief, food and alcohol acts, and banking expansions. It also covers labor plank debates and league of nations talks near adjournment, with Borah and McCormick expressing cautious positions.
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McAdoo Railroad
Congress
Republican Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
League of Nations
Resolutions Committee
Borah
McCormick
Smoot
Utah
Los Angeles Becomes West’s Largest City in Census
Los Angeles now leads west of St Louis as the largest city, surpassing San Francisco and Buffalo with a population of 575 480 and a growth rate of 80 3 percent in the decade. San Francisco shows 405 000 plus, 21 9 percent growth, as census counts for the twenty largest U S cities roll out.
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Los Angeles
ST. Louis
San Francisco
Census Bureau
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Washington
Newark
Cincinnati
New Orleans
United States
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
Real fight shifts to league issue at Republican convention
Chicago June 9 reports the Republican clash over the League of Nations dominates the scene as reservationists and irreconcilables clash in a committee room while Lodge and the temporary organization become permanent. Knox revival and Johnson's camp maneuver amid a potential protracted resolutions fight. nominating speeches may wait until after the league issue is resolved with Wood and Lowden in the mix.
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Chicago
Republican National Convention
League of Nations
Republican Party
Senator Lodge
Chauncey M. Depew
Wilson
Johnson
Resolutions Committee
Resolutions
League
Wood
Lowdon
Knox
Dark Horse
Lowden
Senator Johnson
Senator Borah
Michigan
Taking of Testimony in Gas Suit Resumes in Pittsburg
The 1919 West Virginia Steptoe gas case hearings continued in Pittsburg with T S Sullivan of Hope Natural Gas presenting data on gas flows. He testified that western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio cities relied on West Virginia for gas, noting 67 million cubic feet sold outside West Virginia. Attending were attorneys for Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
T. ©. Sullivan
Hope Natural Gas Company
Sullivan
Treasury predicts near balance for year end
Secretary Houston told bankers that the treasury for the fiscal year ending this month should show little or no deficit as current receipts nearly equal current disbursements. He noted a $770 million deficit in Q1, but a $150 million surplus in Q2 and a nearly $400 million surplus in Q3, with Q4 expected to be a surplus.
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Washington
Houston
Treasury
Terrible Wind and Storm Kill Seven, Injure Over Hundred
A powerful wind and electrical storm swept northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota last night causing seven deaths and more than 100 injuries. Property losses run into hundreds of thousands of dollars as communication lines are gradually restored and further casualties may be reported from isolated areas.
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St. Paul
Min
Minnesota
North Dakota
Johnson pledges reprisal against delegates who defect
Chicago June 9 Senator Johnson warned he will take reprisal against any delegate pledged to his support by primary results who switches allegiance. He pressed for a firm platform stance on the league of nations and said he might push the convention and public to reject proposals if the platform fails. He noted ongoing ballot movements and contended the convention would tighten as balloting proceeds.
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Sarah
Johnson
Johson
Johnson Circle
California
Crane
Chicago
Lll
League of Nations
Platform Committee
United States
League
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Michigan
Italian Cabinet Resigns in Rome as Nitti speaks
The Italian cabinet resigns after Signor Orlando’s departure as president of the chamber of deputies. Premier Nitti announces withdrawal of the price decree and the cabinet’s resignation. Ministers will handle current business temporarily. Edwards calls for Volstead Act liberalization in Sea Girt.
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Rome
Signor Orlando
Chamber of Deputies
Nitti
Sea Girt
N. J
Edward S. Edwards
The
United States
ICC orders Southern Pacific to deliver 1000 freight cars
The Interstate Commerce Commission today ordered the Southern Pacific Railway to deliver to the Rock Island System at Galveston one thousand freight cars to relieve wheat congestion in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific Railway
Rock Island
Galveston
Oklahoma
Texas Pan
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