Connecticut Suffrage Group Demands Stand From Officials
A Hartford meeting of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association heard Miss Katherine Ludington announce the group will strike against any candidate not for immediate ratification. Prominent Republicans including Lt. Gov. Clifford B. Wilson of Bridgeport attended. The policy targets governors and state office candidates, with later focus on lawmakers. Guests included Samuel C. Shaw of Bridgeport, Charles E. Williamson of Marl en, and Judge Joan H. Light of Norwalk.
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Connectit
Clifford B. Wilson
Bridgeport
Hartford
Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association
Katherine Ludington
State Suffrage Association
Theublican Party
Samuel C. Shaw
Stator
Charles E. Williamson
Marlen
Joan H. Light
Norwalk
Suffs Prepare to Denounce the G. O. P
Militant suffragists who began silent picketing at the convention plan to display banners and attack the Republicans tomorrow. Mrs Verner Reed vice chairman from Colorado on the Republican ways and means committee joined as a picket, while Mrs Leonard Wood and Mrs Douglas Robi, sister of Colonel Roosevelt, chatted nearby.
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Chicago
Verner Reed
Colorado
National Republican Ways and Means Committee
Leonard Wood
Douglas Robi
Roosevel
Ulster Men Battle Raiders at Littsetlaw Near Erne Court
A pitched night battle in Littsetlaw near Erne saw Ulster volunteers surprise about fifty raiders likely intent on burning the court house. Casualties included two Ulster men with one shot in the lung. raiders’ losses estimated even. Fire material found outside the court house by a military detachment.
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Belfast
Littsetlaw
Erm
Court House
Provisional Government Formed in Resht Persia
A wireless message from the Russian Soviet government states that a provisional government was organized at Resht near Enzeli in Persia during the night of June 5, led by Mirza Kutchuk. The revolution was warmly greeted by the local population, according to the report.
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London
Resht
Per
Enzeli
Mirza Kutchuk
Los Angeles Becomes Largest City West of St Louis
Los Angeles tops San Francisco as the largest city west of St Louis in the past decade. The census shows Los Angeles with 576,480 people, up 256,282, while San Francisco has 508,410. Growth rates were 80.3 percent and 21.9 percent respectively.
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Los Angeles
ST. Louis
Washington
San Francisco
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Newark
Cincinnati
New Orleans
General Roundup Of Dry Violators Will Start Statewide
Prohibition Enforcement Officer Thomas Mc Auliffe announced a statewide roundup of liquor violators after fifteen new investigators were appointed for the district. He said with a force of 20 men he could apprehend more offenders across the state, including transporters sellers and makers of liquor, regardless of business or political ties.
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Thomas McAuliffe
Eight Hour Day Ruling to End Harbor Strike
Washington June 5 Attorney General Palmer received indirect assurance from the Wire railroad that his ruling on the application of the eight hour law to tugs York harbor and barges would be accepted. DOJ officials said this meant the strike would be resolved as the eight hour law was the main contention of the strikers.
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Washington
Palmer
Wire Railroad Today
York Harbor
Department of Justice
Kidnapped Babe Seized by Three Letters Demanding Ransom
Norristown Pa June 9 Efforts to arrange talks with abductors of 13 month old Blakely Coughlin stalled by lack of proof which of three letters supposedly from the kidnappers came from them All three letters feature details of the house and child and warn that the baby will not be returned until police ends search Ransom will be paid but the parents demand a photograph of the child in his night dress before dealing with any claimant If no word by soon they will hand the letters to federal postal authorities.
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Norristown
Blakely Coughlin
Blaka
Coughlins
Michigan Delegates Stand Behind Johnson in Race
Michigan delegates affirm continued support for Senator Johnson. Burt Cady, Republican state committee chairman, announces solid backing as delegates accompany him to Johnson headquarters for a formal declaration of unity and stay in the race.
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Chicago
Michigan
Senator Johnson
Burt Cady
Republican State Committee
Cady
Johnson
Munitions Seized on Rail Route to Poland
Railway workers report 36 carloads of munitions bound from Italy for Poland were seized after slipping under false invoices. The incident highlights illicit arms movement traced through Moray and Prerita u. Authorities investigate the diversion and inspect supply lines to curb further trafficking.
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Preritau, Moray
Italy
Poland
Rival Managers Plan Move to Gain Votes After Initial Ballot
Chicago dispatch reports rival campaign staffs strategizing after the first ballots in a Republican convention fight over the League of Nations stance. Johnson forces seek to hold delegates while reservationists and reconcilables push for agreements. Nominating speeches were delayed with plans to announce on Friday as Wood, Lowden, and Johnson camps maneuver.
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League of Nations
Depew
Ates
Senator Lodge
Chauncey M. Drew
Johnson
Terence
Tow
Wood
Lowden Fort 5
Michigan
Délezalas
Doheson
Johnsen
Lowden
Folnson
Carter
Ely Mily
Alien
Mansis
Platform Likely To Force Recess At Convention
GHICAGO June 9 After several hours work tonight Senator Watson announced that the platform could not be finished in time for presentation to the convention tomorrow afternoon. Upon convening at 11 a m the convention probably would have to determine upon a recess until afternoon or consider other business
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Ghicago
Watson
Clcy
Indiana Delegates Fail to Decide on Candidate
Chicago June 9 The Indiana Delegation met to discuss its first ballot lineup but, according to Senator New, made no progress. Indications favored Wood with 33 votes and Johnson with some support, yet no member proposed a concrete plan for thereafter.
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Indiana
Chicago
Senstor New
Wood
Johnson
Irreconcilables threaten to quit GOP over League plank
At Chicago a conference of irreconcilable senators led by Borah Brandegee and McCormick warned they would leave the Republican Party if it adopted any pro ratification league plank. Senator Crane pressed for reservations. The clash set the convention tone as leaders sought a middle course amid tense, ongoing talks through the night.
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Chicago
League of Nations
Borah Brandegee
McCormick
Illinois
W. Murray Cran
Massachusetts
Watson
Crane
di 7i
Borah and McCormick
Smoot
Utah
Ning
Tony
Senate
Johnson
Borah
Johnson Holt
California
Johnson Warks Against Desertion
CHICAGO June 3 Senator Johnson warned of reprisal against any delegate pledged to his support who deserts after primary results. He accused opponents of using every means to shake allegiance, cited gold, and vowed to take the case to his people if any delegate breaks away. He reiterated opposition to the League of Nations and said platform decisions will guide his convention actions.
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Chicago
Johnson
League of Nations
Platform Committee
United States
Senalor Johns
Anita
Bugs Baer Sees the Babble Then Starts a Six Day Race
Chicago June 9 1920 Bugs Baer writes of the Babble cry of victory as political campaigns stir families and war veterans. The piece frames an old man’s war draft and the national campaign mood with satirical wartime imagery.Continued on Page Seven.
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Bugs
Baer
Bugs” Baer
Universal Service
Chicago
United States
Baby
Efforts to Line Up New York for Butler Fail
June 3 reports from Chicago say leaders fail to unite New York delegates behind Dr. Butler as eight of ten balk at the first ballot. A second conference is planned with Senator Swerth stating fresh talks show a strong push toward unity.
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DR. Butler
Chicago
Egorts
New York
Fox
Niclas Murrey Butler
Uni
Swerth
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