Johnson Attacks Old Guard as Convention Looms
Senator Johnson denounces a wealth-backed minority and the pressed press while urging the GOP to repudiate European imperialism and the League of Nations. He defends radical labels as protection of life and property and predicts a fierce floor fight over the treaty.
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Withal
Massachusetts
Deadlock Looms as Republicans Meet for National Convention
Chicago June 7 Delegates arrive under uncertainty as Wood Lowden and Johnson drift toward a deadlock race. Dark horse talk grows amid Senate campaign finance revelations while leaders push for a permanent convention setup and early balloting expected Thursday or Friday.
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Pennsylvania
Conventions Quiet as 1920 GOP Meet Opens in Chicago
Reporter notes a listless crowd of 50,000 plus delegates with scant energy or enthusiasm as the Republican convention nears. A New York delegate, questions about the nominee dominate morning talks while many search for news from press men.
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Lowden
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Lowden Hotel
Jim Watson
Indiana
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New York
Bitro-Phosphate touted to ease neurasthenia and gain weight
An advertisement highlights Mrs. Rosa Harris gaining 33 pounds after using Bitro-Phosphate, claiming improved health and nerve quiet. It promotes Euro-Phosphate for neurasthenia and related issues, offers a $300 guarantee, and directs readers to Arrow Chemical Company for a free booklet and purchase at drug stores.
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Siemenens
Arrow Chemical Company
Union Square
New York
Reverend arraigned in embezzlement case in Manchester
The Rev. Stephen Plaza was arraigned in Municipal Court on charges of embezzling $20,000 from the Polish Church of the Holy Cross. He pleaded not guilty and was held for the Superior Court in $8,000 bail.
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Bayer Aspirin Across Time Trusted Pain Relief
This ad promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with the Bayer Cross mark as genuine and safe. It claims physicians have prescribed aspirin for over 18 years and urges buying unbroken packs with directions to relieve colds headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia lumbago rheumatism neuritis joint pains and general pain. Tin boxes of twelve are cheap and druggists offer larger packages.
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Progress on drafts shapes Republican platform in Chicago
Republican plat form builders in Chicago reported substantial progress on tentative drafts with expectations of quick action by the resolutions committee. The League of Nations plank and labor policies stirred debate while a possible world tribunal for dispute settlement was proposed in the Indiana plank. The farm organizations pressed planks on cooperative marketing farm credit and tariff parity, while other issues included prohibition, civil liberties, and constitutional protections.
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Wood Seeks New York Votes in First Ballot Swing
Republican campaign efforts swirl as Wood seeks to win New York’s 88 votes on the first ballot. Butler forces press defense with Sheffield Barnes and Senator Wadsworth in conference while canvassing delegates to line up support.
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William Barnes
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