Nomination of Debs by Socialists in New York
The Socialist national convention nominated Eugene Victor Debs for a fifth time as President. Debs, imprisoned in Atlanta, received a 21 minute ovation. Seymour Stedman of Chicago was named the vice presidential candidate on a second ballot, after a first vote against Kate Richards O Hare who is jailed for espionage act violations.
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New York
The
Socialist Party Today
Eugene Victor Debs
Atlanta, Ga
United States
Debs
Lincoln of
the Wabash
Seymour Stedman
Chicago
Kate Richards O’hare
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Socialist Party Nominates Debs Upholding Revolutionary Programme
The Socialist party of America pledges no retreat from its programme as Debs is nominated. Hillquit, leader of the conservative faction, notes the party remains unchanged and receives strong support. A five member committee plans talks in Washington with Attorney General Palmer for amnesty for political prisoners and a White House audience for a memorial to President Wilson. Other meetings with Secretary Tumulty and War Secretary Baker seek amnesty for conscientious objectors. The convention adopts Hillquit’s platform to pursue the campaign on conservative lines.
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Socialist Party of America
Morris Hillquit
New York
United States
Hillquit
Washington
Palmer
Tumulty
White House
Wilson
Baker
Two Trusties Escape From Fitchburg Jail
Joseph Zinda of Southbridge and Eugene Barney of Burlington Vermont escaped from the Fitchburg house of correction farm about midnight aboard a stolen motor truck. The vehicle was later abandoned in Winchendon after a chase by its owner.
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Fitchburg
Joseph Zinda
Southbridge
Eugene Barney
Burlington
House of Correction Farm
Winchendon
West Fitchburg
Kimball brothers indicted for profiteering in New York
Charles H. and Carl W. Kimball apple and produce dealers were indicted by a federal grand jury on profit eering charges. They allegedly sold 47 tons of potatoes at illegal prices for a $3500 profit. Armin W. Riley said illegal sugar speculation would be eliminated within a month. He planned to visit Philadelphia and Boston after cleanup in New York.
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New York
Charles H. and
Carl W. Kimball
Federal Grand Jury
Armin W. Riley
Department of Justice
Philadelphia
Boston
Miniature Revue at Dancing Recital Tonight
Miss Ramona Hawkins will perform as Miss 1920 in Jordan Hall for the third annual recital of her 75 pupils. The main feature is a miniature New York revue set in a cafe and hotel roof with an up to date chorus. Soloists include Carrie Pike Mildred Young and Hermina Behan with Collette Humphrey in a dream fantasy.
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Ramona Hawkins
Jordan Hall
New York
Carrie Pike
Mildred Young
Hermina Behan
Collette Humphrey
Baby Day in Sally Drive Spurs Boston Salvation Army Drive
Hundreds of girls and women will swarm Boston streets for the Salvation Army Home Service appeal. Today is Baby Day with a tag and a baby head button to raise funds for free milk for Boston babies. Tomorrow features Elks and Flower Day with added Elks committee support. The goal remains $170,000 by May 20, with urgency to fund 1920 services.
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Boston
Salvation Army Home Service
Boston Lodge of Elks
Home Service Appeal
Behind Schedule Near $50,000 Gap in Appeal Night
The report notes a nearly $50,000 shortfall and that only half of the day’s scheduled appeal sessions had been completed by last night, signaling delays in the process.
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Mr. Lusk
Worcester
Association of Art Museum Directors of
Canada
Worcester Art Museum
R.H White Co
Washington Street
Eton
Sergenton
Brockton
Kennedy
the House of Kuppenheimer
Kuppenheimer
New England
Hawley Streets
Beverly
Hyde Park
Lynn
Sally” Drive
Providence
Springfield
Peters
Coastwise Coal Company
Stottan
American Pte Refining Company
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