McAdoo Nomination Debate Shapes Democratic Convention
At the San Francisco convention Burris Jenking of Kansas City revised his plank to back McAdoo after McAdoo managers urged it. Supporters of Cox and Palmer fear a three way race as dark horse talk persists and Cummings gains momentum with new demonstrations and proposed female suffrage measures. Bryan warns against the national chairman's influence.
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Democratic platform group nears final draft in San Francisco
A nine member sub committee drafting the Democratic platform describes the text as slightly moist yet supportive of the constitutional amendment while opposing vexatious interferences. The League of Nations plank is aligned with Woodrow Wilson’s wishes, mirroring Virginia’s platform approved by the President.
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San Francisco
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
House Destroyed as Gale Spurs Blaze
A southwest gale fanned flames destroying the house with penal belongings saved. Mrs. Lee A Pearson was at home when a passerby helped her escape and she rescued a few household effects before firefighters arrived too late to save the structure.
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Lee A. Pearson
Train Robbers Net $60,000 Payroll Heist
Augusta officials report a robbery on the Charleston and Went Savannah line with masked bandits escaping after stealing the Marian payroll at a South Carolina station. The amount is listed as sixty thousand dollars, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Gia
Jane
Charleston
South Caroling Station
Old Brewery Bought for Casper Storage Plant
Jordin of Valentine Nebr conducted negotiations for Samet purchase of the old Casper brewery on the eastern city limits. The building valued at about 60,000 dollars will be converted into cold storage and warehousing for wool and perishables. The owner plans a sidetrack into the plant and Deaver Casper National Bank cashier is handling rental space.
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Nevi
Casper
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Casper National Bank
Democratic convention nominations unfold in noisy session
At the San Francisco gathering, Alabama and Arizona were delayed as Oklahoma moved Senator Owen’s name forward. A contested roll call and bloc reactions highlighted the day as speakers urged unity while awaiting full nominations from the committee. The session featured sharp exchanges and a parade of potential nominees.
Nomination Talks Roil In Heated Convention
A convention buzzes over presidential race as candidates like James M. Com Mitchell Fr and Homer B. Cummings are named for nominations. Speculation grows on a compromise candidate amid Cox Palmer factions and looming demonstration plans.
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Polish appeal to the League over unrest and Turkish revolt
Polish representatives urged the League to prevent wider conflict as Bolsheviks push actions from Vilna to Moscow. Armies in Asia Minor move against Turkish resistance amid internal and external dangers feared by London observers.
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Mola
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Conference on irrigation to be held here
Prank C Emurion discusses an irrigation conference in Casper highlighting city water projects and surveys now underway. The event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, aims to integrate business concerns with the irrigation plan while Rhodelpheros's return to Douglas follows extended absence.
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Cocomeron
Wilson Bryan clash for control of Democratic convention
San Francisco reports a heated fight between William J. Bryan and President Wilson for party control with Secretary Colby rumored to back a wet plank. The wet dry issue and League of Nations dispute dominate the scene as convention loyalties and motion blocs surge and veto power looms over nominations.
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Cre Flenitinia Committee
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Bryan To Fight It Out In Old Time Fashion
Francisco June 30 The Democratic platform committee rejected wet planks and narrowed the choice to a bone dry plank a straddle or no subject at all Bryan intends to force each delegate to record his vote on the wet plank as he fights for a firm prohibition position in the convention setting.
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No Decision Reached on Any Plank in Platform Work
In San Francisco on June 30 the United Press reports the platform committee adjourned after eight hours without finalizing a single plank. The group reconvened to continue debates on leading planks with no clear forecast for completion within 24 hours.
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United Press
San Francisco
Com. Miller
Platt y platform clash at Missouri convention disrupts session
Senator Reed presented Jonpth G. Shannon as delegate from Missouri who protested the unseating of a senator. Shannon was heckled by supporters, told to leave the platform, and departed after declaring he would return. The scene included chants and the crowd urging action.
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Jonpth G. Shannon
Muth Mimiouri Strict
Hivaes
Shannon
Nell
Democratic Convention Endorses Administration slate Without Opposition
San Francisco June 30 with no organized opposition the Democratic convention approved the administration program. Delegates affirmed Reed's unseating in Missouri Palmer delegation seating from Georgia and Robinson as permanent chairman.
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Tuenday
Reed
Missouri
Palmer
Georgia
Robinson
Prohibition Issue Reopened by Committee
In San Francisco on June 30 Associated Press reports a lengthy subcommittee debate over the prohibition plank. Secretary of State Colby backs a light wine and beer stance while dry forces push varied proposals. The panel adjourned without a clear outcome after reconsidering the entire issue.
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San Francisco
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Bryan Admits He Is In Fighting Mood in San Francisco
The report from San Francisco notes W. J. Tiryan stating he is in fighting mood at a breakfast gathering. He claimed strong resolve and pledged to defend or compete as discussions continued with the arena committee.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
W. J. Tiryan
Posse Seeks Murderer After Four Blacks Killed
Reports say a posse hunted a murderer and killed four Black men in a retaliation style incident. Sheriff Matoniol Wharton is named in connection with the pursuit and killings. Local officials describe the event as a violent crackdown amid rising tensions.
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Matoniol Wharton
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