Lowden Forces Win 25 Delegates in GOP Contests
Republican national committee decisions on 25 contested seats favored Lowden, while Wood lost an equal number. Split-decision hopes were denied as committees ruled on party regularity in eight Missouri districts and elsewhere. The Georgia contest centered on a negro delegate linked to the Lowden fund, with clashes over accusations and campaign finance.
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South Carolina
Missouri
Lowden
Georgia
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Moses
New Hampshire
London
Fowden
Saneral Wood
Aaske
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Wood Fortes
Hugh Scott
Holdenville
Albert Kelly
Bristol
Sy National
Tolbert
Tannessen
Robert Church
Memphis
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Atlanta
Senate
Campa
Frank H. Hitencock
Suffrage Picketers Establish a Base in Chicago
In Chicago on June 4, leaders of the national women's party rented a shop opposite the Colosseum to base a protest picket line at the Republican national convention. Members moved in to display banners as delegates viewed the event. Alice Pawl chaired, with Mrs. Scott Baler as political chairman, joined Wiss Paul to direct arrangements.
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National Women's Party
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Misa Alice Pawl
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Wiss Paul
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Republican Party
De Valera Seeks Endorsement For Irish Republic
Eamon de Valera, president of the Irish Republic, arrived in Chicago from New York and said he would push for a platform plank recognizing the Irish Republic. He plans to present the idea to both parties and then head to San Francisco to try the Democrats.
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Eamon Dey Valera
Irish Republ
New York
Wall Street Bets on Nominations Ahead of Convention
Wall Street brokers show more interest in politics than in stocks as June 5 reports favor Johnson for the Republican convention in Chicago and McAdoo for the Democratic, with odds against all listed names. A few wagers reach 100 to 500 dollars, but most bettors hold till a clearer swing in the betting.
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Wall Street
Senator Johnson
Chicago
William G. McAdoo
Tilson's Bill to Protect Airplanes Approved
Washington note from June 4 states the House approved Tilson's bill to shield the U S airplane industry from foreign dumping and sale of war machines at price levels that undercut American manufacturers. The measure aims to safeguard U S aviation manufacturers and the domestic market.
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Washington
House
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Pilson
Connecticut
United States
Lowden Favors Enforcement of Prohibition Amendment
Governor Frank O Lowden advocates full enforcement of the Volstead act, says he would not evade the prohibition amendment and hints at two possible planks for the Republican platform. He criticizes attempts to unseat Goldstein and Moore over contributions, and supports a League of Nations with Lodge reservations while favoring portions of the treaty.
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Prohibition
Chicago
Frank 0. Lowden
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St. Louis
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League of Na- Sons
Hiram
Johnson
Leagues of Nations
Allen to Urge an Industrial Court as Republican Plank
Governor Allen of Kansas arrives in Chicago to announce a Republican plank for judicial settlement of industrial disputes. He plans a federal tribunal after conciliation to decide controversies, aiming to protect the public under economic pressure of industrial strife.
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Chicago
Kansas
Wood
Resolutions Committee
Creavy
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
League Plank Denouncing the Covenant and Johnson’s Aims
Chicago reports Senator Johnson of California outlining his campaign aims to oppose the league covenant with a two plank platform on high living costs and an anti dehumanizing labor stance. He predicts prohibition will not be mentioned and vows a straight open fight with no trades or compromises.
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Senator Johnson
California
Johnson
League’ of Nations
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League Social Club raided as gambling house
The Colored League Social club at 39 Drouve street was raided at 2 PM yesterday. Captain O Connell and Patrolman J Carroll arrested two men linked to frequenting the house and two charged with gambling. Money and cards were seized as evidence. The club had been raided last week.
Dark Horse Talk Leads GOP Delegates Toward Nomination
Chicago June 4 The Associated Press reports growing talk of dark horses as General Wood Senator Johnson and Governor Lowden lead GOP discussions. Procter and Hitchcock claim harmony while uninstructed delegates hold the balance. Johnins prospects noted as mixed with possible coalitions and a major convention struggle shaping up. Bryan arrives as a federal observer but plans no participation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jone
Wood
Johnson
Lowden
Wion
Gooner Procter
Frank HH. Hitcheock
Procter
Filchcock
Congress
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Allen
Kansig
Sprouls
Pansylvania
Pho Racy
Repeal of War Laws Adopted by Senate
Washington reports the Senate, after brief debate, passed a House joint resolution repealing war regulations with exceptions for the Lever act control and the trading with the enemy act. A 13 year old son of a lieutenant in the Ordnance Department was briefly mentioned amid a separate incident involving a 15 year old and alleged actions near Gong Island Sound. Hunger and a fort chase tied to Fort Schuyler figures appear, with two youths found or missing after a risky night.
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Washington
House
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Foster Drake
Westar Drake
Bridgeport
Ordnance Department
Gong Island Sound
Fort Schuyler
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Philip Vivlas
Muth Vivian
Long Island
Drake
Vivian
Wilson Vetoes Budget System Bill With Regret
ASHINGTON June 4 The President vetoed today a measure to establish a national budget system arguing it would remove executive power to appoint the comptroller general and assistant comptroller general. He returned the bill with regret but said he would sign if an illegal defect is removed and Congress may amend before adjournment.
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Ashington
Senate
Prent Wilson
Sennral
The
Feneral
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Congress in Final Legislative Rush Before Adjournment
Washington reports a final push by both houses to clear a backlog of minor bills and key measures before adjournment at 4 pm. The Senate approved the merchant marine conference report and moved private pension bills forward. the House sent the merchant marine bill back for conference and aimed to send it to the President before Congress ends. The President vetoed the national budget system bill, with leaders planning to attempt an override though fate uncertain.
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Senate
House
Tomarrow
Jewege
Seszon
Merchant Marine Sill
Econferénes
Merchant Marine Conference
Hoover campaign expenses in California questioned by senate committee
Warren Gregory testified that California expenditures connected with the Johnson-Hoover primary totaled about 3 340.78, denying claims of widespread paid labor and saying most help came from volunteers. He described traveling from San Francisco to present the exact expenditures to the committee.
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Washington
Jane
Warren Gregory
California
Senate
Pacific Coast
Gregory
Hoover
Haver
Johnson
San Francisco
Jenson
Police Shake-Up Promotes Dozens In Bridgeport
A six hour secret session restructured Bridgeport police leadership. John H. Redgate is reinstated as superintendent and soon retires July 15, while Patrick Flanagan becomes superintendent and Thomas H. Flood assistant. Goulden, Poland, Flynn, and Coughlin elevated to lieutenants. Dwyer, Kearney, Arnolsky, Salmons, Wakeman, and Connors to sergeants. Corrigan becomes doorman. thirty three patrolmen appointed. Mayor Wilson and the police board announced the sweeping changes amid questions of timing and scope.
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Poland
Flynn
Coughlin
Dwyer
Kearney
Arnolsky
Salmons
Wakeman
Connors
Corrigan
Redgate
John H. Redgate
Charles H. Suckley
Edward O. Cronan
Wilhelm Lundberg
Patrick Flanagan
Thomas H. Flood
Suckle
Board Reinstates Superman Figure After Suspension
A historic board vote concludes that no derailment to character exists and orders the reinstatement of Superintendent Redgate effective June 5, 1920. The decision cites a reorganized department as desirable, naming Sydney Cronan and others in leadership roles.
Seeley and King Plan England Trip After Convention
William E. Seeley president of the Board of Apportionment and John T. King plan to fly to London, England, immediately after the Republican national convention in Chicago to pursue a business proposition abroad. Seeley said he would depart for England as soon as possible, skipping the Chicago event where he is invited as a guest of King. If Seeley cannot complete the trip, King will join him at once.
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Board of Apportionment
John T. King
London
England
Chicago
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King, District Delegat
Seeley Vastnikyt
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