McAdoo Faction Shapes Convention Strategy in San Francisco
Reports from San Francisco indicate McAdoo supporters organized a formal convention headquarters with a steering committee and room for nightly discussions. Administration forces hold the machinery, aiming to push a favorable platform and veto unsatisfactory candidates. Some expect 250 to 450 votes on first or later ballots, with dark horse candidates discussed as White House views remain unclear.
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San Francisco
McAdoo
Cox and Palmer
White House
Marshall
Homer 8. Cummings
John W. Davis
Great Britain
William G. McAdoo
Samuel B. Amidon
Wichita
Kana
Wou
Meredith withdrawals from presidential race shift VP prospects
San Francisco June 29 United Press reports Secretary of Agriculture Meredith formally withdrew from the presidential race. It is believed the move strengthens his chances for the vice presidential nomination.
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United Press
San Francisco
Secretary of Agriculture
Meredith
Hiis
Freight rates face sharp rise if pay demands granted
Clifford Thorne, for shippers, told the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington that freight rates must rise 5544 percent if union wage demands and increased tariffs are granted and the burden shifted entirely to freight traffic.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clifford Thorne
Senator Warren Home For Summer Vacation
United States Senator Francis B. Warren arrives in Cheyenne Wyoming from Washington for a summer stay to attend to business affairs and participate in Republican campaign activities. Dr A F Hoff has returned from Chicago and several businessmen from Gordon Construction and Frank Con are in town or traveling.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
United States
Francis B
Washington
Dr. A. F. Hoff
Chicago
Robinson calls for Democratic vindication at national convention
Senator Robinson of Arkansas assails the Chicago Republican platform and preconvention money in battles, praising Democratic records and insisting the GOP will be driven from power in both houses. He defends wartime leadership, criticizes profiteering charges, and supports the League of Nations covenant and international dispute resolution.
Red offensive crushes Polish armies near Crimea
London reports a Moscow wireless says anti Bolshevik forces in Crimea destroyed the army of General Wrangle. The Red offensive routed the Second Polish army and cut the Third Polish army from communications along the Dnieper river.
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United Press
London
General Wrangle
Crimea
Sebastopol
Ennhasah Vinchive
Man Hurt as Car Strikes Worker at Midwest Grounds
Pat O Connor employed at the Midwest was injured when a truck and car struck him on West Yellowstone as he left the Midwest grounds yesterday afternoon. The car driver, a fellow employee, and a crowding of rapid cars at the 3 39 closing time contributed to the incident. He was taken to Private hospital with cuts and bruises and his condition improved by morning.
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Pat O'Connor
Midwest
West Yellowstone
O'Connor
Mexican Man Improves After Badger Avenue Cave-In
Louis Gonzales a Mexican worker was buried under sand during sewer line work on Badger avenue yesterday. He was brought to Private hospital in shock but showed improvement after a night of rest and rallying.
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Louis Gonzales
Badger Avenue
Gonzales
Rotary Picnic Tonight At Brooks Ranch
Rotary club members and their families plan a basket supper at the Brooks ranch this evening under a full moon. The outing ends with a late return trip. J Keenan suffered a painful right eye injury at Gilbert Brothers camp and was taken to a private hospital. doctors hope eye sight can be saved.
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Rotary Club
Sumnitiea
Brooks Ranch
J. Keenan
Gilbert Brothers
Burlington Fire Disaster Reported In Chicago
June 29 report from Chicago describes a Burlington fire disaster affecting a freight house and surrounding structures. Details are fragmentary but indicate significant damage and inquiries into the cause and scope of the blaze.
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Chicago
Burlington Oe
Democratic convention resumes with Robison to speak
The San Francisco gathering resumes at 1 p m with a prayer by Bishop Nichols. Reports on credentials permanent organization and rules follow. Senator Joseph T Rob inson of Arkansas is named permanent chairman, with platform and nominating actions to come as developments unfold.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William F. Nichols
The
Episcopal Church
California
Joseph T. Rob
Wilson grip on big meet remains unshaken in San Francisco
At the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco on June 29 administration forces held strong control as committees formed to draft the platform. Senator Glass presides over the resolutions panel while Bainbridge Colby sits as Wilson’s representative. Senator Robinson was named permanent chairman, and rules allow nominations during plank deliberations with no ballot until the platform is adopted. Bryan pushes a League of Nations plank, seeking reservations for ratification.
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Chicago
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Republican Congress
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League of Nations
United States
Associated Press
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Virginia
William J. Bryan
Bainbridge Colby
Administration Mentre
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
Cumminga
Republians
McAdoo
Fmnte Sted. Sci
Sullivan recounts 1920 Republican convention insights
National Committeeman Patrick Sullivan returns from Chicago after leading arrangements for the 1920 GOP gathering. He praises large attendance, orderly debate, and fair treatment of contestants, noting rigid parliamentary procedures and high spirits despite heat.
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National
Sullivan
Chicago
Patrick Sullivan
Chas
Labor platform clash signals party tensions at convention
In San Francisco the platform committee split 27 to 25 as Bryan forces pressed to present their case amid prohibition debates. Wets argued no new liquor issue, while drys saw significance in the procedural victory. Frank Hederck remains at home after a foot injury from a run.
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San Francisco
Platform
Bryan
Wealthy Ormaby and Bert Cole Fly City Trial Flight
Major Ormaby of Natrona County and Bert Cole tested the J-1 Standard aircraft in a city flight lasting over an hour. The Curtin airplane arrived Sunday, with a 16020 Oriole and 170-horsepower engine, and Brock plans to bring it to the city. They expect to reach the city later if weather allows.
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Ormaby
Natrona County
Bert Cole
Don
Nominations Nearing at Hand at Conference
Delegates await whether dominant speeches will be delivered today or tonight. Nominating speeches may occur before platform adoption while balloting waits until the platform is adopted. If credentials and rules reports have limited debate the convention will proceed to nominating speeches.
Fremont Road Contract Let
The state highway department awarded Riverton Construction Co. a 36400 contract to build four miles of the Shoshoni Riverton road in Fremont County. The project includes a 120 foot reinforced concrete bridge over Polson Creek and multiple culverts and drainage structures.
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the Tribune
Cheyenne
Wyo
State Highway Department
Riverton
Fremeant County
Riverton Construction Company
Tyla
Polson Creek
Hida
State Highway Commission
Ite
Hiae
Shoshoni River
Shoshoni
Big Horn River
Victrola Gift Arrives for Y.W.C.A. From Denver Firm
The Victrola donated to the Y W C A by Knight Campbell Music Company of Denver arrived with a dozen lively current records. The association invites additions to the record collection as Robert Birch of Chicago visits the Blackstone Petroleum company offices.
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Knight Campbell Music Company
Denver
Goml
Robert Birch
Chicago
Lntercom
Blackstone Petroleum Company
Five Die as Buffalo Rooming House Collapses
A four story rooming house in Buffalo collapses during the afternoon trapping about 70 residents. Five killed and ten seriously injured. officials fear higher casualty toll. Rescue crews search the wreckage for additional victims.
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