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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
1
San Francisco dispatch reports McAdoo supporters plan strategic delay to force a Palmer Cox clash, aiming for a deadlock then a stampede to McAdoo. Love of Texas tentatively endorses McAdoo, while Meredith denies any candidacy as Meredith campaigns fade.
Cabinet officers push McAdoo as the White House signals support. Burleson Meredith Colby confirm “McAdoo in the man” while Tammany balks at Cox over prohibition. Murphy seeks Edwards or Cox switch. Bryan weighs Owen as McAdoo remains acceptable. Contenders jockey ahead of the convention.
Five hundred Hocking Valley shopmen vote to strike on Wednesday as reported from Columbus. United Progs notes the walkout follows unresolved labor disputes.
Homer T. (temporary chairman) at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco denounces the League of Nations defeat as a crime against civilization. He attacks the Republican platform as reactionary, praises Democratic WWI leadership, and calls for global peace, disarmament, and liberty.
Casper posts push a big paid-up membership drive ahead of the Wyoming American Legion state convention. Nearly 700 enrolled daily with Casper leading the way as officers campaign to secure delegates and support for former service members. Meetings in the Legion club rooms set for 7 30 pm to report progress before July 12. Mrs Aydelott and children vacation to Hannibal Missouri to visit relatives while Wilma Scott returns from Minnesota medical treatment.
In Huntingburg Indiana a truck carrying picnickers was struck by a passenger train. At least ten people died and nine were injured likely fatally with several children among the injured. The crash occurred during the day as the vehicles collided with the train.
Marie Cummings Meo was granted a divorce from Ira In theim elot court and allowed to resume her maiden name Mme Valier. Mrs Everett Price of Ball Creek recuperated at Private hospital and has left for her parents in Boulder Colorado to visit.
In San Francisco on June 28 delegates gather at the Industrial Exposition Building for preliminary ceremonies. Vice Chairman Kremer calls the convention to order as a large flag descends and President Wilson’s portrait is revealed. The crowd cheers, the band plays Hail to the Chief, and a brief demonstration leads into the convention’s routine.
Delegates fill 1,092 seats as Homer Cummings delivers the keynote and four major committees prepare for work. Issues over platform content predominate while McAdoo backers organize floor management and await formal nomination steps.
Confid wooe that for Oines of Virginia had more than enough votes to elect him chairman of the resolutions committee was exproined by his managers.
In San Francisco on June th the United Press reports the Texas delegation passed a revolution declaration reacting to Lurleeon's rumored stance on night wines, signaling a political move amid the issue.
The fragment notes that Beers represented only his personal view and not that of the delegation. It emphasizes a distinction between individual opinion and official collective stance. No further context provided.
San Francisco June 23 state commissions similar to the federal trade commission to curb profiteering are urged in a platform plank on profiteering proposed by William J Bryan. J P Austin returns home from the Private hospital after a serious operation about six weeks ago. BK T Bever y and family move to Wyoming from Casper after four years there.
United Press reports a heated Democratic platform committee meeting with liquor and league questions headed to the convention floor. W J Bryan proposes a dry plank urging enforcement of the Volstead Act, while wets seek state by state alcohol content. administration forces favor leaving the issue out. Irish questions split factions, with Ireland recognition favored by Irish groups and opposed by the administration.
Dublin reports British soldiers raided Fermoy and wrecked shops in retaliation for the capture of Brigadier General Lucas by Sinn Feiners. Local authorities seek calm as curfew and investigations begin amid the unrest.
Constantinople reports Allied forces have completed the destruction of all fortifications along the Dardanelles as required by the treaty. The announcement was issued today.
Four men died from wood alcohol poisoning in Hartford today. Authorities reported the deaths as the victims consumed tainted spirit in the eastern city.
Betting in New York's Wall Street favored McAdoo as an even money favorite for the Democratic nomination. Cox faced three to one odds against nomination while Palmer stood at four to one.
A Bolshevik steamer sank in the River Neva drowning two thousand repatriated prisoners from Soviet Russia, including Germans, Austrians and English. The Moscow dispatch provided no further details.
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