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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
9
The Kentucky delegation cast the first Democratic presidential nomination vote by a woman Laura Clay this day at the San Francisco convention observers recall. In a later ballot Kentucky also supported Cora Wilson Stewart.
A short note urges using California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children noting its fruity taste and full directions on each bottle. The message emphasizes California as the product name to ensure parents choose the right remedy.
July 5 dispatch from San Francisco notes the Democratic national convention in session while Republicans press progress with a steam roller. The writer mocks delegates, cites W. F. McComb and Colonel Harvey, and compares party dynamics to a merry go round with calls for a third party.
The writer mocks delegates balancing public voting with private support while comparing their loyalty to a barking pup with His Master's Voice. He notes a dawn scene where enthusiasm falters and references A Mitchell Palmer as a tragedy of daybreak amid the unfolding political stir.
Lewis finishes the day smiling and checks seats and press area for his hat. A Kentucky woman comments that nobody with whiskers could be elected, and asks why he does not shave.
San Francisco July 5. Delegates mingle amid a lively mix of political maneuvering and fashion. Male delegates nap in pews while women participants challenge machine politics as Palmer back Cox clash looms. Elizabeth Marbury and other NYC figures stand out as the convention drifts toward a drawn out finish.
Flood N Newton of Somerville operating the small auto claims steering gear caused the wreck on Washington street Quincy at dawn. The car rammed a wooden pole, left the vehicle junked, and Newton and passenger George Dolan of Jamaica Plain were unconscious, later walking into police HQ to inquire about the junk sale. They sold the wreck to a Sumner street junkman an hour later.
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