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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
1
Burleson Postmaster General calls for repeal of the Volstead Enforcement Act provisions described as drastic and absurd, signaling a strong stance that may echo Wilson's sentiments in the broader platform debate.
San Francisco and San Antonio dispatches describe Democratic leaders eyeing the prohibition plank as the visible central issue at the upcoming national convention. Burleson and Bryan opinions color the debate while other topics like the league covenant and Armenia also surface in discussions.
Washington June 22. An executive committee of twenty one managers led by Hays governs the national Republican campaign. Seven women hold seats, including Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton as vice chair and Mrs Jeanette Hyde. Daugherty joins the panel as Harding’s campaign adviser. Harding defends suffrage stance as suffragists press for a firm position ahead of July notification.
The Postmaster General stated he would vote for repeal of the Volstead act's drastic provisions even as he acknowledged some are so foolish they defeat their purpose. He said repeal is impossible, likening it to headbutting a brick wall, but urged removing ridiculous, unnecessary restrictions.
Harvard defeated Yale 4 to 1 at Yale Field as Pelton outpitched Selleck in the commencement game played in New Haven on June 22.
Charleston June 22 the state board of control and the state board of education announce postponement of additions to state institutions and new building projects due to high material costs bids on new buildings run about twice legislative appropriations the two boards met today alongside the state advisory board for colored schools in conference
New York on June 22 a telegram from Alfred M Barrett acting public service commissioner urged President Wilson to exercise executive authority to secure priority coal shipments for New York City public utilities. Officials of gas electric and street railway firms warned they face shutdown or drastic service cuts without bituminous coal.
William Fellows Morgan, president of the Merchants Association of New York, spoke at a luncheon of the American Manufacturers Export Association outlining a radical propaganda pamphlet said to be distributed by the Central Revolutionary Council of America to railway and dock workers. He described a strong undercurrent of anarchy fueling current strikes nationwide.
A leadership clash within the Democratic party is avoided as William F. McCombes criticizes President Wilson, while Homer Cummings defends his leadership. A special train carried A Mitchell Palmer and 250 Pennsylvania delegates to the San Francisco convention. Palmer predicts strong turnout and pledged delegates, with other key figures noted. The party weighs platform details including the league of nations and potential chairmanships.
A pay car of the Public Service Corporation was held up and robbed of $4,000 at West Burlington on June 22 by three bandits who escaped on a motorcycle. The attack follows rhetoric around attacks on President Wilson and the League of Nations.
Washington reports to President Wilson that government steps are not needed as the railroad labor board wage award nears. In Baltimore and Cumberland yardmen vote to stay out, hampering freight and reducing operations with 500 on strike across Pennsylvanian and Baltimore and Ohio lines.
Independent Socialists captured eighty eight of two hundred twenty five seats in the first Greater Berlin council election. Social Democrats won thirty eight seats, signaling a decisive shared control as outer suburbs join the metropolis.
Citizens of Londonderry including several magistrates urge the Irish government to deploy more troops and place the city under competent military authority. They call for martial law as the situation is described as extremely grave.
Kammon De Valera president of the Irish republic was the principal speaker at Duquesne University’s annual commencement in Pittsburg on June 22. He received the honorary degree of doctor of laws from the university.
Washington June 22 Special The Republican leaders from all factions in West Virginia met in harmony but made no definite decision. Samuel Montgomery plans to pursue legal contests in several counties after losing the gubernatorial nomination to Judge E F Morgan by 2006 votes. State Chairman Baker called the gathering satisfactory and said further talks will resume at the July meeting in Parkersburg.
Isaiah Fountain, a black fugitive sentenced to death, was recaptured on Calvin Anderson’s farm, fourteen miles north of Haston, after a weeklong hunt by Maryland authorities, Baltimore police, and detectives across the eastern shore.
The United States Shipping Board has completed fuel oil storage tanks in Manila and will finish another set in Shanghai by July 1, easing the American fuel oil shortage in the Orient. Notices received today from the board were sent to steamship companies operating Seattle to the Orient routes.
George W. Perkins philanthropist and financier died last Friday in Stamford Connecticut. His will filed in New York on June 22 leaves the bulk of the estate to his widow and two children. Value listed as in excess of 1 million dollars with no public bequests.
Demarest Lloyd and Randolph W. Smith of the Loyal Coalition announced their opposition to Sinn Fein activities in the United States and planned to seek a hearing before the Democratic convention platform committee in San Francisco after visiting Chicago.
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