Cummings Attacks Republicans in Democratic Convention Keynote
In San Francisco on June 28 Homer Cummings as temporary chair delivered the keynote for the Democratic National Convention. He pressed League of Nations issues, praised eight years of Democratic gains, denounced Republicans in the Senate for blocking the treaty, named nations ratifying and opposing the treaty, and defended President Wilson's leadership during the war.
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Convention Opens as McAdoo Emerges as Wilson Heir Apparent
Report from San Francisco notes President Wilson leaning toward William G. McAdoo as his heir apparent amid a grand Democratic convention scene. Delegates fill the Auditorium as Homer Cummings delivers the keynote. governors and cabinet officers circulate in a festive yet tense political climate.
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San Francisco
J. Bruce Kremer
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James M. Cox
Ohio
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Pennsylvania and Hocking Valley railroad workers threaten strikes
June 28 Philadelphia officials face demands from 58,000 Pennsylv a nia rail road workers led by Harry Gs Jefferys to drop a criminal libel charge and grant wage increases. The move would halt shop, signal, tower, and freight work. In Ohio, 500 Hocking Valley shipmen vote to strike at noon Wednesday over high living costs, with possible postponement to July 20 pending federal wage board decision.
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McAdoo Favored At Even Money In Democratic Race
Betting in New York's financial district favored William G. McAdoo for the Democratic presidential nomination with even money. Odds against rivals showed Cox 8 to 1, Palmer and Marshall 4 to 1, Edwards and Smith 8 to 1, Bryan 12 to 1, Wilson and Burleson 6 to 1, and Gerard 12 to 1.
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Two Cars Reported Stolen Sunday at Local Park and Garage
Police received reports of two auto thefts Sunday. John Magean of 1916 Garfield Ave SW said his car was taken near the Lakeview hotel at Meyers Lake Park. Ross Durty of Stop 12 Louisville Rd reported his automobile removed from his garage Sunday night.
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Weather Report and Local Notices Mix in Ohio Edition
The snippet combines a weather precast for Ohio with scattered notices. It mentions fair conditions and cooler trends, a tailoring ad at Arcade, and a charity festival and dance on June 30 at K of C Club. Also notes a new cigar store opening on Tuscarawas Street West.
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Boys Charged With Robberies
Six boys arrested Sunday by officers Ritchey and Polen are held in jail over the burglary Friday night at William Schutz store 1114 Sixth St SW. Gum worth seven dollars taken. Names listed as Vincent Gilmore Robert Tisch Paul Geisinger Ralph Geis inger Paul Rinehart and William Cusack. Investigating officers say they may be linked to other recent burglaries.
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William Schutz
Vincent Gilmore
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Paul Rinehart
William Cusack
Army to Hold Sale of Bacon at East Columbus
Mayor Witter was advised that on Friday at 2 p m eastern time the army reserve depot will auction 350000 pounds of bacon and on Thursday in Chicago 500000 pounds of slab bacon of the same quality as last winter distribution.
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Howell Reads Bible in Cell Amid Bid for New Trial
Dick Howell awaits execution for murder of Detective Anthony Skotnikg. In county jail, he reads passages from a Bible given by a local religious group as his attorney Frank Sweitzer plans a motion for a new trial. Lindsay Spencer, the jailed defendant in a related case, directs passages.
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Hamburg under martial law declared after food riots
Berlin June 28 martial law declared in Hamburg following food riots in which two people were killed and eighty wounded. Order has been restored.
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Man Improves After Ladder Fall Fractured Skull
Oliver Piero of 724 McKinley NW is reported to be improving rapidly after falling from a ladder while painting his home Saturday morning and sustaining a fractured skull.
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McKinley
Well Known Golf Leader Hurt as Auto Plunges. Wife Is Dead
Newark Ohio June 28 William Burke president of the Burke Golf Shaft Co was seriously injured when their automobile plunged over an embankment near Newark His wife was killed Burke is a familiar figure in golf circles nationally and manages a tour featuring Ray and Vardon the British golfers entering America
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Plague Death Reported in Vera Cruz
One bubonic plague fatality was reported in the past 24 hours in Vera Cruz with no new cases on Sunday. The item lists Canton Mattress Co at 704 Tuscat PB as an advertiser for mattress and pillow manufacturing and renovations.
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Canton Mattress Co
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Six year old Wilfred Gooding drowns in city creek
Wilfred Gooding aged six son of George Gooding of 1818 Harrisburg road NE drowned at 1 45 Monday afternoon after falling into East Creek at Cook Park playgrounds. Firemen from Central Station recovered the body minutes later but attempts to resuscitate him failed. He had been wading and went beyond his depth before help arrived.
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Anthracite Coal Case Resumed in Scranton Hearing
Hearings before the anthracite coal commission resumed in Scranton with miners presenting more than a thousand pages of exhibits. They seek a wage increase and UMWA recognition, arguing for living wage, eight hour day, and collective bargaining.
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Burglary Angle in Elwell Case
New York June 28 police postponed a murder arrest in the Joseph Bowne Elwell case citing lack of evidence but say a suspect could be named at any minute. Investigators now consider burglars in the home might have killed Elwell though no theft occurred.
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Man Arrested Over Note Muttered to Woman in Court
Pleas Cloyd received a drunken note scribbled by Jess Davis as he left a cell for court. Davis and a Cloud woman were arrested after rocks were thrown. both denied charges and were released after statements were heard. Davis claimed the note was a joke and a precaution to stop talkative behavior.
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Body of Drowned Man Found in Tuscarawas River
August G. Smalley 26 was missing since last Monday from Massillon. His body was found Sunday evening in the Tuscarawas river under West Main street by rowers in a boat. Coroner T. C. McQuate ruled accidental drowning after an inquest. Smalley was buried Monday in Massillon.
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August G. Smalley
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T. C. MceQuate
Smalley
Woman killed as runaway truck hits car near Gates Mills
June 28 report from Cleveland states Miss Rosie Raptie, 40, a Crett Memorial school teacher, died when a motor truck plowed into an automobile on a steep grade near Gates Mills. Another woman suffered probable fatal injuries. Witnesses described the truck traveling at high speed uphill before impact.
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Harri son Ave store raid leads to gambling fines
Joan Tonas was fined $25 and costs after a Monday conviction in pole court for permitting gambling. He and six others were arrested during a Saturday raid on a soft drink store on Harri son av SW. Each of the others faced fines of $5 and costs after pleading guilty to gambling charges.
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Pole Court
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Knucklers Found With Man Fined For Carrying Accessories
Phil Luna was fined 25 dollars after a court found him guilty of carrying knucklers. Police say a search following his Sunday arrest for intoxication uncovered the weaponry which he claimed to have owned since 1913. The case reflects enforcement of concealed weapons laws.
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Picket Stores Target Stores Closing At Six P.M
The Retail Clerks association used young banners carriers outside several shops on Saturday evening to pressure owners into adopting a 6 pm closing time. The action aimed to push stores to join the movement and watch for Essex this week.
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Convention Schedule at Noon to Honor Delegates
A detailed timetable lists J. Bruce Kremer as vice chairman calling the convention to order at 12:05 p m Prayer by Bishop Ryan at 12:15 p m Kremer opens the convention at 12:15 p m with the temporary organization and a reading by E G Hoffman. Homer S Cummings delivers the keynote at 12:30 p m followed by committee resolutions and the formation of credential rules and organization groups.
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Suit to Recover Land In Full Filed in Common Pleas
A suit to recover $10,000 worth of real estate deeded to S. D. Valley by his father Marco Vallebouna while the father was jailed on a criminal charge began in common pleas court before Judge Hubert C. Pontius. The father says the deed was a temporary pledge to cover debts and to be returned after release. the son asserts an absolute gift. The case, started weeks ago, was continued. Plaintiff is represented by Allen Cook. defendants by Thomas M. Leahy and J. np. Snider.
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Automobiles Damaged in City Collision
Automobiles belonging to John Scott of Midvale and BK M Lambert of Atwater Ohio were damaged when they collided Sunday afternoon at Tuscarawas Street West and Dueber Avenue. Lambert's car was struck as he attempted to turn. No one was injured.
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Irwin to be arraigned on intoxicated driving charge
J. W. Irwin faces arraignment Tuesday before Police Judge Bowman on an intoxicated driving charge. He was arrested by OlMecer Smith after his car reportedly struck an excavation for new tracks in Tusckrawasst W, knocking over lanterns used to warn motorists. He resides in Al-Hance.
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OlMecer Smith
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Margaret's Noonday Meals and Chocolate Shop Ad
Local notice advertises Margaret's Noonday Meals daily starting 11 July at 2 Ady, with Margaret's Chocolate Shop at 216 Market Ave. An afternoon service and shop details appear in the snippet.
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Margaret's Chocolate Shop
Burglary at J Lamborne Store On 11th Street
A burglary report states a Sunday night entry through a forced rear door at J Lamborne 2036 11th St NE. The east register was robbed of 38 dollars. Police note the incident occurred as a Family Reunion event references Nunisila Park on July 4.
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East Register
Democratic Convention Forecast Shapes Ballot Contests
Report from San Francisco analyzes the 1920 Democratic convention dynamics. Moore era foes Cox McAdoo and Palmer plan, while favorites Glass Reed and Bryan allies clash over platform and chairmanship. Anti administration forces seek influence on the platform committee ahead of liquor policy decisions.
Robinson to Be Permanent Boss
Bulletin from San Francisco June 28 reports Senator Joseph Robinson of Lonoke Arkansas chosen permanent chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Secretary of State Colley to be administration floor leader and Senator Carter Glass of Virginia to chair the resolution committee. A challenge to Glass's selection was anticipated but not seen as likely to derail the plan. John Lustic, a Mexican, was fined $25 and costs after a Monday arraignment on a suspicious person charge for loitering near a northeast end boarding house at 2 15 a. m.
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William G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson
McAdoo
A. Mitchell Palmer
White House
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Laura Krath Arrested in Disorderly House Raid
Laura Krath was arrested Saturday by Officer Yant and detained in Jan in connection with a recent disorderly house raid. She will be given 4 hearings on Wednesday. Watch the Essex this week Advy.
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