Democrats See Wilson Hand Behind Burleson Wet Plank
San Francisco June 22 Postmaster General Burleson’s San Antonio remarks on Dem platform reform sparked attention ahead of next week’s national convention. His call to repeal drastic provisions of the Volstead Act signals administration leanings on prohibition, likely clashing with Bryan and party critics. Senator Glass, expected to present the President’s view, may divide delegates. Debate centers on prohibition and league of nations, with Bryan opposing acceptance of Covenant reservations.
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Burleson
San Antonio
Wilson
Willson
Glass
Virginia
League of Nations
W. J. Bryan
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Dolezates
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Convent
Fireworks Permits Continue Despite Noise Concerns
Fire Chief Daniel Johnson reports the city issued 36 to 48 fireworks permits this year while enforcing an ordinance banning blank cartridges and items that could cause injury. Permits require that no blank cartridges or large fireworks be sold, with safety devices allowed, and no protests have been voiced to the council or fire department.
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Tims
Cay
Daniel Johnson
Johnson
Shipstead Gains In Minn Primary Amid Narrow Lead
In Minnesota Republican gubernatorial race early returns show J A O Preus leading with about 413 thousand votes from 2 415 precincts. Henrik Shipstead of the Nonpartisan League trims the margin as more precincts report. O J Evele of Benson trails in the district race as results tally.
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Minn
J. A O. Preus
Henrik Kshipstead
Partian League
Tonis Verday
Smi
A. J. Volstead
O. J. Kvele
Bensoi
Anti Sinn Feiners Plan San Francisco Hearing
Demarest Jacyé and Handolph W. Smith of the Loyal Coalition travel from Chicago toward San Francisco to seek a hearing before a Democratic convention platform committee. They claim Sinn Fein activities in the United States are undeserving of support. Telegrams urge Democratic leaders to note rising American opposition to Sinn Fein agitation.
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Chicago
Demarest Jacyé
Handolph W. Smith
Loyal Coalition
Sinn Fein
San Francisco
Ma Lloyd
Yellow fever outbreak reported in Vera Cruz Mexico
Reports from Vera Cruz indicate yellow fever has appeared in the area amid recent bubonic plague notices. Dispatches received today from Intenico City note several new cases and public health concerns as authorities monitor the situation.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Intenico
Fpress
Vara Spaz
Bridgeport Telegram notices and community events
Local paper fragment lists contact details and mentions weekly notices for events and rental listings. No full names, dates, or venues are clear beyond a Bridgeport area reference and a phone number for Barnum 6100.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Sunday Post
Poul Fight to Save Mary Pickford in London
Mary Pickford narrowly escaped injury at a London garden party when enthusiastic crowds mobbed her car. Douglas Fairbanks, her husband, shielded her from the rushing crowd as they struggled to reach safety, lifting her through the mob and driving away.
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Mary Pickford
Lim
Douglas Fairbbanks
Mary
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Roy Rors
Pairbanks
Belfast Appeals Against Rioting In Wake Of Unrest
Belfast appeals for calm as fears rise of reprisals after clashes. Citizens urged not to follow Londonderry or Derry unrest, with warnings that violence would aid rebels. Dublin reports Londonderry magistrates seeking troops and martial law. police patrols attacked with casualties. House of Commons adjournment moves ongoing.
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Ivening Telegraph
Trandonderry
Woman in Black linked to Elwell murder in New York case
Investigators identify the so called Woman in Black as Ely Hops Anderson, a Minneapolis visitor known as the Woman from Minneapolis. Police seek two men who may explain pre murder events while detectives seize letters from her apartment and examine a telephone call made on the murder night between 1:30 and 1:18.
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Victor von Sehlegell
Joseph B. Elwell
Ing
Wan Formd
Elwell
Minneapolis
Ely Hops
Anderson
Edward Swann
Long Island
WYHH
Pendleton
Harding for Suffrage But Won't Act Unless His Opinion Is Sought
Senator Harding, a Republican presidential hopeful, told a suffragist deputation he cannot force states to act but would urge ratification if a state authority requested his view. He urged committees to arrange formal notification for his nomination alongside Coolidge, stressing he would not trespass on states’ rights and would support women's suffrage if asked.
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Thoreh J
Awith
Coolidge Forther
Wdidues
Fays
National
T. Coleman Duvort
Melawars
Lena Barding
Sherman
Milnois
B. Keating
Indiana
Daridl
Soldiers Control Waterbury Strike
Waterbury police backed by rifles kept order after a riot Monday that left a striker dead and two officers seriously wounded. Soldiers and guards patrolled streets, breaking up impromptu meetings and raids on halls where strikers gathered. No arrests were reported as military law surrounded the city hall and troopers checked IDs.
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Jung
Waterbury Wan Quet
Ely
Charged With Assault After General Fight
George Mosher of 282 Starian street was arrested after a street quarrel at a garage on Washington Ave over money matters. Tasos Z Hedley, the garage owner, and several other men were involved. Mosher was released on bail of 25 dollars. Others implicated fled before police arrived.
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George Mosher
Starian' Street
Washington
Averluc
Tasos Z. Hedley
Mosher
Polige
Treaty labeled atheistic document sparks Baptist meeting
TheVersailles peace treaty is denounced as an atheistic and infidel document by Dr Cortland Mayer of Vereple, urging the Northern Baptist Convention to begin here tomorrow and challenge its premises.
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Versailies
Cortland Muy
Vereple
Brstor
Fondamentals
Northern Baptist Convention
Roosevelt kin receives army medal in France
Washington June 25. Dr Richard Derby son in law of Theodora Roosevelt has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his services with the Army Medical Corps in France. Derby held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Second Division.
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Richard Derby
Theodora Roosevelt
War Department
Army Medical Corps
France
Terby
Political delegates seek platform leadership at San Francisco
Delegates in San Francisco discuss the Democratic platform and presidential prospects as they consider permanent chairman roles. William McCombs criticizes President Wilson’s authority while debates focus on whether Senator Thomas Walsh of Montana should be permanent chairman of the convention amid early nominating prospects.
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Wiliam McCombs
New York
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
Cummings
Sena
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Mob
Cox Manager Denounces McCombs Over Nation Peace Taunt
SAN FRANCISCO June 27. Moore, manager for Governor Cox, sues the Democratic presidential nominee in a sharp taunt, accusing McCombs of using sarcasm against the President and the League of Nations issue. He asserts no one gains by attacking the President and defends Wilson’s humanitarian aims.
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H. Moore
Camepaign
Covernor Cox
Olio
Wigiany
Mullambs
New York
Moore
McCombs
League of Nations
MicCombs
Wilson
Democratic Party
City Needs New High School, Sept. Slawson Tells Students
Superintendent Samuel J. Slawson urged immediate action for a larger high school to serve the growing pupil population as the city’s grade schools show rising attendance. He noted admissions in September and February graduations would strain existing facilities without new construction.
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Samuel J. Simson
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Sungal Vali Laont
Postmaster General Berates Drastic Provisions of Volstead Act
San Antonio Texas August 22 Postmaster General Burleson condemned the Volstead Act’s drastic provisions calling them foolish and self defeating as he travels to San Francisco to attend the Democratic convention He urged repeal of absurd restrictions and urged the party to openly declare its views on prohibition government ownership labor rights and the League of Nations covenant. He warned against pointless restrictions and likened drastic measures to banging one’s head against a wall.
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San Antonio
Tex
San Francisco
Alaert
Burleson
Texas
Burleson Galt
Messures
Léague of Nations
Parkhurst Nominated by Maine GOP for Governor
The Maine Republican primary results completed cement Wrederie Parkhurst of Bangor as the party nominee for governor. Final tallies show Parkhurst leading Deering with 192k votes to 18k, Governor Milken at 13,1295, Louis A. Jack 4,755, with small towns contributing minimal votes.
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Maine
Wrederie Parkhurst
Bangor
Vicwer
Jonn Tr Deering
Parkhurst
Deering
Milken
Louis A. Jack
FLA Legion Opposes Cash Bonus Despite Legislation
The Florida American Legion voted against a cash bonus in any form during a radical meeting, signaling unified opposition and urging continued support for veteran benefits while noting disputes over proposed measures. The report also references overseas military movements and tensions involving British and Bolshevik forces, with details about troop positions in Russia and actions near Moscow.
Johnson Lafollette And Bryan Endorsed In Chicago Meeting
A fragment notes that Johnson Lafollette and Bryan were endorsed at a Chicago gathering on July 10. The record mentions attendees and references a political convention with unclear details and multiple names.
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Johnson, Lafollette
Bryan
Harmony in Party Declares Palmer Harmony in Party Declares Palmer
Chicago June 22 A Mitchell Palmer attorney general was among Democratic leaders passing through Chicago en route to the national convention. Palmer carried a delegation from Pennsylvania and said there is no dissension in the party and none expected. Another delegate predicted Palmer would enter the convention with about 400 votes on the first roll call.
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A. Mitchell
Palmer
San Veanusco
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Warren van Dyke
Surrishurss
Roland, Morris
Chlatelphia
Ambassadlor
Japan
I c. McCormick
Harrisburs
National Democratic
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Harris
Bruce J. Sterling
Bf Ailencown
M Adoo Silent on Name at Political Meeting
Kansas City government records report Dr Burrs A Tonkin, clergyman and publisher, pressing for withholding of the former treasury secretary G Weaddou name at the Democratic convention in Mexico? San Francisco. The issue is whether the secretary will be named by himself or another delegate. Quinney collapse noted in London as Majority Socialists withdraw support.
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Tonkin
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