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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
4
The platform debate centered on Irish self determination and League of Nations terms. Speakers urged recognition of Ireland and criticized war-time policies while Bryan pressed minority planks on bulletin publicity and profiteering. The convention adjourned eight hours after the platform vote amid loud demonstrations.
Reginald G. Harris son of the Rev. Benjamin Harris returned to his Manchester New Hampshire home after two thirds of a central South American expedition for the University of Cornell was halted by an attack of typhoid fever at Callao Peru. He is convalescing but remains weak.
William Jennings Bryan says Woodrow Wilson took Bryan's peace plan to Paris and that Bryan has worked to have it ratified. He asserts if ratified, Wilson would get the credit and Bryan would gladly die for the cause.
SAN FRANCISCO July 2 Senator Carter Glass used sarcasm and dramatic eloquence in responding to Bryan's claim he would die to see the peace treaty ratified. Glass mocked the idea and described Bryan at the White House door as a man whose heart has bled for the cause.
The ballot prompted renewed endorsement by many who hoped to see the Nebraskan rejected. The minority plank on dry proposals by Richmond Pearson Hobson failed after an insufficient roll call. The wine and beer plank by Cochran drew near unanimous demand for a roll call amid strong disapproval.
A local clash of crews known as the Wet and Dry Planks heads into a nine o clock session tonight Boston time. The event features rival teams facing off under evening lights with spectators awaiting results.
In San Francisco on July 2 delegates cheered as Bowen seized the standard and joined the platform with other states after Bainbridge Colby's tribute to President Wilson. Massachusetts showed visible support for the administration for the first time at the convention.
In a routine convention scene Mr. Bryan endured tough reception yet earned a major tribute as tears crossed his cheeks after rebutting his policies. Delegates packed the floor, Cochran drew lighter applause, while Glass and Colby met modest cheers. The Wilson platform was approved.
State Librarian FE H Redstone has grouped Plymouth settlement history and Pilgrim topics into a single library section for easy reference. A typewritten compilation of Pilgrim histories has been prepared to aid researchers in locating both modern and older works.
Tonight's program features Agide Jacchia conducting at Symphony Hall. Selections include Chadwick Overture to The Bartered Bride, Smetana La Barcarole, Waldteufel La Tosca Fantasia, Puccini Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah, Saint-Saens Scheherazade movement, Rimsky Korsakov The Prince and the Princess Largo, plus Mozart Rose Cavalier Waltzes, and Tschaikowsky selections.
Maine records 12 votes with 1 yeas and 11 nays New Hampshire reports 8 votes all to nay Vermont shows 8 votes with 7 yeas and 1 nay Massachusetts tallies 36 votes 33 yeas and 3 nays Rhode Island lists 10 votes 7 yeas and 3 nays Connecticut totals 14 votes 13 yeas and 1 nay
Maine reports 12 votes on the Bryan plank with 12 Nays. New Hampshire shows 1 Yeas 7 Nays. Vermont records 8 Nays. Massachusetts tallies 36 Yeas 34 Nays. Rhode Island reports 10 Nays. Connecticut posts 14 Nays.
A half hour conference in New York between Major General Leonard Wood and Will Hays sparked excitement at the Republican national headquarters. An executive said Wood would do everything consistent with his army role to aid Senator Harding's campaign.
The Benedictine fathers of the United States concluded their annual retreat at St Anselm's College Manchester with a high mass. Several hundred priests from across the country attended after it opened last Monday.
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