Cox Declares for Prohibition Enforcement in Platform
United Press reports Governor Cox and Ohio committees backing prohibition enforcement. The draft platform may include an indirect appeal to veto the Vead act and a push to mobilize women voters. National committee talks, coalition efforts with Palmer, and Sen Walsh support shape convention discussions with potential Mathewson influence. Connecticut backs a wet plank seeking Volstead Act amendments.
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James M. Cox
Nes Campbell
Ohio
Cox
Red Noreal Eee
Wilton
The
Nations Committee
Messige
W. J. Bryan
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
Resolutions Committee
Senator Clase
Palmer
Wm. G. MatAdoo
Tie Cox
Connecticut
Coe E
Gove
Prohibition Plank Split At Democratic Platform Session
W J Bryan predicted a rout for wet forces at the Democratic convention and said a dry enforcement plank will appear in the first draft. The Northern Baptist convention urged an unequivocal platform for enforcement of the prohibition amendment and Volstead act. Meredith denied any presidential candidacy. McAdoo backers planned to submit his name at the Democratic convention.
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Associated Preas
San Francisco
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Mwadoo
United Press
McAdoo
Samuel Amidon
Kansas
Democratic convention credentials in focus as Georgia, Missouri contests loom
In San Francisco on June 26 AP reports the national committee resumes credentials review with Georgia contest and Senator Reed's bid for floor seating tied to the Missouri delegation. The influx of delegations widens the convention activity and the con tinuing accumulation of votes and seating questions.
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San Francisco
National Committee
Georgia
Reed
Missouri
Equal Suffrage for Women Dominates National Party Meeting
At the San Francisco Auditorium the national committee urged the convention to grant equal suffrage membership to women in the party. Delegates and their families, many women present, celebrated with impromptu jubilations as the fleet’s arrival added color to lobby areas and stirred hotel corridors during the convention.
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Ohio
National Committee
St. Non
Noire Bates
Agencs
Missionary in Asia Minor Reported as Turkish Prisoner
Washington June 24 The state department investigates an unconfirmed report that Turkish Nationalists captured Mia. Paul Nilson, an American missionary, in Asia Minor.
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Washington
State Department
Mia
Paul Nilson
Asia Minor
Flour Prices Slump Again
Minneapolis report notes a renewed drop in flour prices amid a sharp decline in the Wheat market. Analysts cite lower demand and increased supply as key factors affecting the commodity.
Rail Strike Averted as Labor Board Sets Wage Decision
The national rail labor board announced a decision to be reached on or before June 30 while some switch men planned to stay out unless wages are adjusted. Chicago strikers rejected resolutions to resume work as 250 switchmen and yardmen began a vacation in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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Totay
National Rail Labor Board
Chicago
Associated Preac
Erie
Labor Board
Independence Rock Fourth Memorial Planned by D A R
A July Fourth commemorative observance repeats the 1830s migration events at Independence Rock Oregon Trail site. The D A R plans to erect a marker describing the route and the historic emigration, noting the long trail and the role of Freemasons in the journey and celebration.
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July Fourth
Independence Rock
Great American Republic
Mincouri
Lethar
No reduction in HC of L at this time
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Meeker committees say there is no reduction in the cost of living for now. Exports may cause an advance in prices, he explained.
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United. Presa
Washington
Meeker
Prlovs
Ranchman Held for Murder of Ex-Service Man
Bundanok Wye a ranch owner is jailed for alleged murder of an ex-soldier in Hamblin County. Witnesses claim Mickey Hickey shot Wood after accusing him of fraternizing with Map. Hickey allegedly forced assistance to hide the body under threat of dire consequences.
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Wye
Krank Hickey
Wood
Saldier
Hoey
Babeld
Whekey
Yeti
Mim
Icke
Mickey
Emeloy
Fight opens on Georgia seats in San Francisco
The Georgia contest for 28 seats opens in San Francisco with both sides waiving separate contests. Clark Howell leads Palmer forces against Hoke Smith Tom Wotton's opposition. Delegation sizes range from 66 to 628 with various vote weights as rules converge on how national delegates are chosen.
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San Francisco
Georgia
Tee
Clark Howell
Palmer Giroup
Hardwick
Palmer
Hoke Smith
Tom Wetton
H. H Deen
Democratic State Executive Committee
Added
Thomas Watnon
Hake Smith
Dean
Wat Ho
Executive’ Committee
Smith
Netting
Executive Committee
Mill workers flee flood by boat in Nebraska town
NORFOLK Neb June 26 Flood waters from the North Fork River after yesterday’s cloudburst inundated parts of the town. Mill workers were forced to abandon buildings and travel by boat to safety as rising waters forced evacuation.
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Norfolk
North Fork
Tialowies
Meeting Notes Delayed To Page Two
Fragmentary text indicates a meeting with patriotic and solemn elements at a summit, but most details are continued on Page Two. The readable portion mentions fraternal aspects and a focus on a religious or civic gathering.
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Holt
Postmaster General Burleson backs Mc Adoo at convention
The Associated Press reports in San Francisco that Postmaster General Burleson and the Texas delegation will vote for William Gibbs McAdoo for the party nomination at the upcoming convention. The announcement signals strong backing from federal official and regional delegation.
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Associated Treas
San Francisco
Burleson
Wm. G. McAdoo
Harding Takes Rest From Political Duties
Senator Warren G. Harding Republican presidential candidate left Washington today for an undisclosed destination. He intends to be away until Tuesday and his office says the trip is for much needed rest with no location disclosed.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Milliners Can Be Prosecuted as Profiteers
Washington June 2. Howard Figg special mat to the attorney general ruled that women's hats are novelties of life under the meaning of that term in the pleading act. Figg answered an inquiry from the National Retail Milliners Association asking if hats fall within the act under which the Justice Department is authorized to prosecute for profiteering in necessaries.
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Associated Tress
Washington
Howard Figg
Wigg
National Retail Milliners’ Association
Justicn Ik
Denver Street Railway Ordered to Continue Service
Denver judge grants a broad injunction forcing the Denver Tramway Company to maintain streetcar service without interruption despite revenue and wage disputes. The ruling requires ongoing operation pending further orders.
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Denver
Whittard Todey
City of Denver
Denver Tramway Company
Fendant Company
Four Automobiles Stolen Over Two Days in Casper
Four motor cars were reported stolen in Casper over the past two days with three recovered. One car belonging to Wise Lanett,Mt territory superintendent, was taken from his residence area as police note an uptick in auto thefts during the spring drive. Another vehicle was recovered in Douglas.
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Casper
Chalen
Pat Royce
Wise Lanett
Mt Territory
Waa Solo
Leavitt
Auio Tile New Wild Te
Douglas
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