Bryan Dominates San Francisco Convention with Wet Issue Stance
Former Nebraska congressman William Jennings Bryan spoke at the San Francisco convention, attacking wet and dry clashes and urging a roll call to reveal each delegate's vote. He backed an international tribunal for labor disputes and warned against dragging the campaign into mud, while outlining limited treaty ideas.
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Hector Bluwell
N.S
Francisco
Cal
Mam Jennings Bryan
Commonwealth
Palace
Nebraska
Resolution Committee
Erev
Hem
Mr. An
St. Francis
Turpin
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Lea O Nations
General Dyer censured over Amritsar massacre firing
General R E H Dyer of the British Army was severely censured by a government commission examining unrest in India. The Amritsar massacre in April 1919 saw troops fire on a meeting, killing over 500 and wounding about a thousand after the soldiers’ ammunition reportedly ran out. He appealed the findings.
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R. E. H. Dyer
India
Amritsa
Dyer
Dyet
Bryan Urges Peace through Disarmament Unity
Mr. Bryan said the United States must honor international obligations by promoting global disarmament and building peace through friendship and cooperation. He met hundreds of delegates as Nebraska’s delegation regrouped to oppose a wet plank. Nebraska’s principal officers were named: Chairman Daniel B. Stevens Vice Chairman Former Governor Shellenburg Credentials Committee George Hall Permanent Organization Frank Taylor.
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Nebraska
Daniel B. Stevens
Shellenburg
George Hall
Frank Taylor
Penitentiary Commission Replies to Cummin Report
The Ohio penitentiary commission rebutted Gaylord Cummin's survey, calling his critique superficial and misleading. It claims the plan will cost far less than estimated and can reuse equipment, with the current facility sold off.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary Commission
Gaylord Cummin
New York
Joint Legislative Committee
Cummin
Penitentiary Commission
Plan embargo on export coal to hit June 28
The Interstate Commerce Commission drafts a drastic embargo preventing all bituminous coal exports to take effect June 28. A more comprehensive order granting coal priority movement on railroads will also be issued.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boy Predicts Death Then Dies in Convulsions
Frederick Henn an eleven year old boy from St. Joseph Missouri told his mother he would die and soon afterward suffered convulsions and died. Doctors found no poison but the viscera was sent to Kansas City for examination.
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ST. Joseph
Frederick Henn
Henn
Kansas City
Fine Velour Checks Suits In Numerous Styles On Sale
Velvet velour checks and navy serge suits in tailored and embroidered models across a full range of shades. Sizes 16 to 44. Originally priced up to 150 dollars, now available at 25 to 50 percent off on the third floor.
Tailored hats for children discounted in straw and silk
Tailored wash hats of white poplins and piques trimmed in pink tan or blue priced 1.59 to 2.75. All straw and colored silk braid hats for children are now priced at half.
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Lonsdale
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