Board criticized over decision date sparks rail labor dispute
Washington reports J B Malloy of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes warns the railroad labor board’s promise to rule by July 20 could inflame threats of a general strike. Erie switchmen and yardmen walk off while Chicago lines see a wage decision set by July 20 as roads push to adjust pay.
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Washington
J. B. Malloy
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Labor Adjustment Board Number 3
Railroad Administration Today
Railroad Labor Board
ERIE
Labor Board
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Chicago
United States Rail Labor Board
Brotherhood
Chicago Yardmen’s Association
Bryan’s Fight Against Wilson Is Under Way
The article notes William Jennings Bryan leading the Nebraska delegation with eleven of sixteen votes, signaling his likely election as delegation chairman. Bryan traveled with the Nebraska group to California, arriving in Sacramento to a large crowd, appearing tired in his black alpaca suit and white crowned straw hat.
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Bryan
Nebraska
California
Sacramento
Democratic Platform Split on Prohibition and Ireland Policy
The San Francisco report outlines a majority push to enshrine prohibition as national law while a minority seeks a Volstead modification. It also notes a proposed Ireland plank pledging a future Democrat administration to invoke Article eleven of the League of Nations to support Irish self determination, a move gaining support among committee members.
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San Francisco
Platform Committee
Glass
Resolutions Committee
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Wilson
Peeples
League of Nations
Ireland
America
League
England
United States
Great Britain
Endeavorers End Meeting In Ohio Convention
Christian Endeavor Workers of Ohio wrap up their convention in Columbus as Dayton selected for the 1921 gathering. Offiers elected include Fred L. Ball of Cleveland as president Rev Frank L. Kreet of Bellaire as vice president Hazel Harper of Cincinnati as recording secretary and Arthur E. Whitney of Columbus as general state secretary Ruby Hall of Lima to head the junior branch and M D Kidwell of Canton to lead the intermediates.
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Columbus
Christian Endeavor Workers of Ohio
Dayton
Fred L. Ball
Cleveland
Frank L. Kreet
Bellaire
Hazel Harper
Cincinnati
Arthur E. Whitney
Ruby Hall
Lima
M. D. Kidwell
Canton
Local Church Services and Community Notices in Louisville
Rev George F Chenot will lead the St Peters Reformed church pulpit Sunday morning. The W M S of First Brethren church plans its annual meeting Wednesday. Several residents, including Clyde Myers and Martha Dunlap, are reported ill or traveling. Local families welcome visitors and announce new jobs and visits across Alliance Canton Cleveland Muncie Dayton and other nearby places.
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George F. Chenot
Tiffin
The
Reformed Church
St. Peter's
W. M
First Brethren Church
Clyde Myers
Fin E. Gorgasst
Walter Conrad
Marvin
Howard Conrad
Frank Kastner
Metzger
J. C. Nunamaker
Alliance
Pauline Dunn
Conneaut
J. C. Nanamaker
Lara Oyster
Cleveland
Martha Dunlap
Henry Schlichtenmyer
Muncie
Ind
J. E
London Divorce Street Index Shows Love Lane Tops
London report notes Love Lane Tottenham furnishes more divorces than any other street with Angel Road, Edmonton, following in ranking. Street names appear from a local survey of marital dissolutions.
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London
Love Lane
Tottenham
Angel-rd
Edmon
Cox Leader Favors Silent Treatment For Liquor Issue
In San Francisco on June 26 Democrats seeking a wet plank in the party platform learned Governor Cox and his supporters oppose any reference to liquor. Ohio's James Campbell said Cox upholds strict prohibition enforcement and that Cox is not swayed by anti saloon or liquor interests. Campbell asked if this reflects Cox view, but others insist Cox opposes mentioning prohibition in the platform. A separate push sought anti lynching language from a Negro delegation, with other hearings requested on good roads inland waterways and reclamation.
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San Francisco
Cox
James FE. Campbell
Ohio
Campbell
Anti-Saloon League
Ilo
Resolutions Committee
Democratic National Committee
Harding's forbears pioneers of West Wyoming Valley
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania the for bears of Senator Warren G Harding, Republican nominee, are traced to Wyoming Valley natives. Two ancestors were scalped by Indians during the Wyoming massacre and their names are inscribed on the Wyoming monument as part of the local heritage.
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Wilkes-Barre
Warren G. Harding
Wyoming Valley
Wyoming
Wyoming Monument
Arrest Expected Within 24 Hours in Elwell Case
New York police predicted an arrest within 24 hours in the Joseph B. Elwell murder case. A race track associate, middle aged and wealthy, is the suspected shooter who quarreled with Elwell over a moral code. Evidence centers on self contradictions during detective questioning and a housekeeper clue about three key sets in Elwell's home.
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New York
Joseph B. Elwell
Elwell
Marie Larsen
McAdoo Strong in Deep South as Taft Era Ends
Delegates from Tennessee North Carolina Alabama and Mississippi declare support for McAdoo amid a lively battle among Palmer Cox and Davis for the Democratic nomination The convention features a veiled fight over prohibition a possible Wet platform and growing talk of a McAdoo candidacy gaining traction with southern blocs while New York and other states send mixed signals.
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Carter Glass
McAdoo
A. Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
Palace Hotel
Cox
Edwards
Ohio
James E. Campbell
Buckeye
League
Gerard
James Mee
South Dakota
Thomas R. Marshall
Thomas Jefferson
Marshall
Indiana
Davis
St. James’ Court
New York
al” Smith
Tammany
Pennsylvania
South
Tennessee
North Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Furnifolad M. Simmons
McAdoo Sontiment
Pat Harrison
Delaware
Willard Saulsbury
Iowa
Meredith
McAdoo, Cox and Palmer
Montana
Hoover Urges Ratification of Pact Without Article Ten
Herbert Hoover argues in a New York Evening Post piece that the United States should ratify the Versailles treaty without Article Ten and join the League of Nations. He contends the league can curb war via moral suasion and international cooperation, not militarized guarantees, and urges Republicans to adopt this stance to pressure Democrats.
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New York
League of Nations
Republican Party
Herbert Hover
New York Evening Post Today
Hoover
League
United States
League Council
Europe
Convention Sidelights on Democratic National Convention
SANFRANCISCO June 26 A lively portrait contrasts Homer Cummings and Homer Hays amid convention activity. The piece notes Cummings calm humor and rapid presence, Hays brisk energy, Bryan reception scenes, Elizabeth Marbury seating tests, Burns mingle, Lunn’s delegation plan, Palmer pennants, and women delegates' stance on prohibition at Cox headquarters.
Democratic convention tentative two days program proposed
The national committee outlines a two day schedule for the convention starting Monday June 28 with noon opening, prayers, call readings, and keynote by Homer Cummings, followed by committee roll calls and organization. Tuesday lists credentals reports, rules, permanent organization, and the permanent chair address with adjournment pending resolutions.
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San Francisco
National Committee
J. Bruce Kremer
P. L. Ryan
E. G. Hoffman
Kremag
Homer
Cummings
William F. Nickalls
Veil of Doubt Over McAdoo Candidacy Grows
June 26 1920 in San Francisco The McAdoo candidacy faces rising doubt as supporters form a militant group to nominate him despite his protests Senator Glass supports a nomination and will fight for it McAdoo reportedly warned in New York that any nomination would occur without his consent Mrs McAdoo opposes a return to public life citing personal burdens and health of family members The article notes a sense of duty outweighing personal reluctance in some McAdoo supporters
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David Lawrence
Canton Daily News
San Francisco
McAdoo
New York
Virginia
Glass
Railroads
Wilson Flune
White House
Mec- Adoo
Palmer Seeks Governor Backing in McAdoo Fight
Palmer and Cox camps in San Francisco attempt a coalition to block William G. McAdoo’s nomination. Emissaries from Palmer’s headquarters met Cox manager E. H. Moore and George White among others to explore joint action.
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J. C. Martin
United Press
San Francisco
Palmer
Cox
William G. McAdoo
E. H. Moore
George White
Charles E. Nor
308 Women to Have Convention Seats
Revised figures from the Democratic National Committee show women’s convention seats: delegates at large 41, district delegates 63, alternates at large 39, district alternates 165, total 808. Half of these women are unmarried, the rest wives or widows.
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San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Cox and Palmer Memo to Forge Alliance Turbulence
Cox aides discuss how supporters might view a Palmer Cox alliance as preliminary negotiations. They warn McAdoo forces lack leadership to resist such a coalition while Palmer is highly regarded but not seen as electable if nominated. Pence is hinted as a possible vice presidential consideration.
What's In A Name A Look At Mildred Marshall
A compact study traces the meaning and origin of the name Mildred Marshall noting linguistic roots and cultural significance. The piece hints at lucky day and lucky jewelry ideas tied to the name.
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Mildred Marshall
Portia Name Deepens Ties To Romance And History
Shakespeare’s Portia in The Merchant of Venice echoes Latinate roots from Porcia and Porzia. The article traces the name to porcua swine, notes its Roman and Italian usage, and highlights Portia as a beloved female symbol with sapphire talisman, Friday as a lucky day, and a listed want ad claim.
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Portia Shakespeare
Portia
Porcua
Cato
Porzia
The
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Marriage Licenses List From Cleveland and Massillon Areas
Civil engineer Tenley Huddleson of Cleveland wed Dorothy A. De Long of Alliance while George M. Shrake of Beatrice E. Middleton, Homer C. Lucas and Aela Hay of Hillsboro, along with other couples in Massillon and nearby locales, appear in a compiled license record listing names occupations and addresses. The document includes numerous pairs such as Clavin N. Withers and Elizabeth Solenthaler, Albert J. Bader and Bessie M. Mayer, Edward R. Rodd and Jennie Duell, Carl W. Laughman and Edna Brasham, among others from Massillon, Hillsboro, Navarre, and Cleveland.
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Tenley Huddleson
Cleveland
Dorothy A. de Long
Alliance
George M. Shrake
Edward R. Rodd
Spring
Jennie Duell
Charry
Carl W. Laughman
Edna Brasham
J. Edwards Johns
Massillon
Esther England
Seymour M. Durette
Madison Et SE
Mabel M. Raymere
Fourth-st SE
James Bloff
Mary E. Warner
Alimony Lure To Divorce Courts Reported
In Youngstown residents argue alimony drives divorce suits claiming it is the root of the nation’s divorce evil. A local man cites three women planning divorce solely to gain alimony and spend the funds freely without husbandly interference.
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Youngstown
Grange Protest Aims at New County Infirmary Site
Dongely Grange filed a protest with the county commissioners challenging a proposed infirmary and workhouse on the Schaub farm Marketay road. They claim cheaper land is available and the site is too close to Canton authorities. Signed by J Hinbach Henry Slusg and Hall.
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Schaub
Marketay Road
Dongely Grange
Commissionery
J Hinbach
Henry Slusg
Hall
Fabl Of Reporte And Delegat Read Fabl Of Reporte And Delegat
San Francisco June 44. A fable of a reckless porter and an unconvential convention shows a reporter grilling visiting delegates about nominations. The piece satirizes political machinations as delegates answer from Ohio Pennsylvania and other states until dawn and a whispered quip about the first lady being a Democrat emerges.
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San Francisco
Dee
Cox
Ohio
Noth Maverick
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Delegate
Dela
Meredith
Marshall
lIndia McAdoo
Washin D
Kitty Gordon Shot On Stage in Chicago Vaudeville Scene
Vaudeville actress Kitty Gordon was reportedly shot in the right arm and side during a Chicago stage performance. Witness Joseph Hack, a male actor, was wounded in the incident, while Jack Wilson admitted to swapping cartridges and taking the blame to protect Gordon's jewelry.
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Chicago
Joseph Hack
Kitty Gordon
Gordon
Jack Wilson
Editor's Mail Corrects Ballot Presidential Names
The letter states that presidential candidates do not appear on November ballots. Only electors and actual candidates show on the ballot. Voters cast ballots for the electoral ticket, with the presidential and vice presidential names blocked out as they vote.
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M. A
L. E. Sau
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