Irish Republic Plank Debated At Convention Fight Builds
The convention faces a fierce battle over a proposed plank to recognize the Irish republic. Eamonn DeValera travels to lead the effort, urging a decisive declaration. Virginia's stance hints at possible admin backing, while other factions seek sympathy or League of Nations action.
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League of Nations
League Council
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Eamonn DeValera
Irish Republic
San Francisco
Labor Leader Gompers to Drive Labor Platform Fight
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will lead the push to include organized labor’s program in the party platform while Mr. Bryan plans a plank opposing mandatory arbitration tribunals. The Virginia platform calls strikes and lockouts deplorable and favors peaceful settlement of industrial conflicts.
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Record set in 3000 meter walk at Olympic tryouts
William Plant of the Morningside A. A. won the 3000 meter walk at the eastern track and field Olympic tryouts in Philadelphia. He finished in 12 minutes 56 25 seconds, a new record for the event.
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William Plant
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Smith-Watson Delegates to Appeal San Francisco
Smith-Watson delegates from Georgia lost their contest before the Democratic National Committee. They will appeal to the credentials committee, according to a statement tonight by Chan. 8. Tarrett, chairman of the delegation.
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San Francisco
Georgia
Democratic National Committee
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Tarrett
Reed challenges Missouri seat denial at Democratic convention
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri denounced the national committee for rejecting his claim to a seat from the fifth Missouri district. He argued the action excluded a Democrat opposed to the league of nations and vowed to take the case to the credentials committee. Reed noted technical flaws and cited seating of Panama Canal Zone delegates as further injustice.
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James A. Reed
Missouri
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League of Nations
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Washington
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Resolutions Favor League of Nations Debate in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 26 the Kentucky delegation backed resolutions endorsing the league of nations with no reservations that would impair its effectiveness. Supporters argued for unified action and collective security. Opponents urged caution and detailed conditions.
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Kentucky
League of Nations
San Francisco
Kentucky Delegation Passes Prohibition Question at Democratic Caucus
The Kentucky delegation to the Democratic convention caucus passed the prohibition question and declared it not an issue in the campaign. Senator Mecham was chosen as the convention resolution committee member for the state, and Miss Laura Clay, descendant of Henry Clay, was elected vice chairman. Manchester acquires 60,000,000 gallons of water daily via a ninety six mile aqueduct.
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Kentucky
Mecham
Laura Clay
Henry Clay
Manchester
The Advertised File and Merchant Trust
The note explains that an advertised file reflects merchant faith and urges patronage. It asserts ads in this paper are up to date and not shopworn, inviting readers to trust merchants whose listings appear.
Harding Spending Portrait Avoids Buttons Shortage
The article notes during a national convention that street salesmen with nominee buttons are scarce this year. It explains the Republican national committee bought most celluloid months earlier, depleting supply for maker buttons except those ordered by the committee.
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Republican National Committee
Southern Olympic trials showcase lone new mark at Tulane
In New Orleans on June 26, Lemon of Dallas set the only southern record at the Tulane stadium meet with a running broad jump of twenty two feet five inches. Coughlan of Sewanee ran 59.8 seconds in the 440 yard hurdles. Wolf of Baylor won both sprints and Skidmore of Sewanee swept two weight events.
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Two Records Fall at Pasadena Track Trials
At Roses Park in Pasadena on June 26, John K. Norton set 440 yard hurdles world mark in 42.5 seconds. C. F. Hunter surpassed the American 5,000 meter record of 15 minutes 6.2 seconds by 3.5 seconds.
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Roses Park
John K. Norton
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