Wilson and Bryan clash over league of nations issue at Jackson Day dinner
At the Jackson Day dinner President Wilson urged a referendum on the league of nations while William Jennings Bryan urged the party to delay making the issue a campaign plank. Bryan indicated he is not a candidate and proposed three new propositions as alternatives to direct referendum. The speech and the president's message set the stage for continued debate on U S approval of the covenant. Continuous discussion follows in Washington with further reactions expected.
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Wealthy rancher shoots foreman in Wyoming in unwritten law outbreak
In Douglas Wyoming George Osborne 30 foreman of Governor Careys CY ranch is shot seven times by David Knighten a wealthy stockman. Knighten turns himself in and seeks unwritten law defense. Osborne grave but may recover. Osborne previously lived at Knightens ranch and is linked to a divorce suit by his wife.
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Democratic Leaders At Jackson Day Banquet Epitomized By AP
Key remarks from Senators Pomerene Owen and others highlighted by Associated Press cover debates on ratification of the league of nations treaty, reconstruction issues, and party unity. Prominent figures like Secretary Daniels Governor Cox and Attorney General Palmer urged action and compromise while warning against party disarray.
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Democratic Heads Flay Peace Foes
San Francisco won the Democratic National Convention bid for Monday June 28 at noon after a quadrennial meeting decision. The committee endorsed Versailles and denounced Senate leaders for delaying the treaty. A proposal to abolish the two thirds nominating rule was tabled after debate.
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Lodge warns that Wilson message risks treaty support
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, Republican leader, said Wilson's Jackson Day message raised the hope that the Senate could unite to ratify the treaty, safeguarded by the reservations of the 44. He spoke in a Washington statement dated January 8.
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Wilde Easily Whips A. E. F. Bantam Champ
Jimmie Wilde the English flyweight champion defeated Johnny Babe Asher bantam champion of the A. E. F. in an eight round no decision bout in St Louis. Wilde showed superiority throughout the match and won decisively on points.
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Steel strike ends as leaders call off walkout
Pittsburg January 8 The steel mills and furnaces strike, begun September 22 and involving 367000 workers, was officially called off after an all day meeting. A telegram announced the national committee would proceed no further to AFL Washington and to all international unions, organizers, and strike districts.
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Republican Leader Has His Say
Denver dispatch reports Will H. Hays chairman of the national committee telling Colorado officials the Republican party will win the next presidential election by a wide margin. He warned Democrats cannot beat the GOP but cautioned against self-inflicted splits, urging party unity. He criticized the current administration, praised Republicans as a "real war party" and defended their patriotism during civil crises.
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Sherburne faults Chaumont staff over armistice attack
Brig. Gen. J. H. Sherburne testified before a House sub committee that American troops were needlessly sacrificed on armistice morning. He accused Chaumont’s general staff of a dominating triumvirate that kept corps and division leaders in fear, preventing cancellation of the attack despite signs of an armistice.
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Dempsey Called Slacker by American Legion Post
The Leo Leyden Post of the American Legion branded Jack Dempsey a slacker at a meeting in Denver on January 8 and opposed the Dempsey Carpentier fight in Colorado. Copies will be sent to all posts nationwide requesting similar action.
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Palmer Urges War Role Card in Jackson Day Speech
Attorney General Palmer spoke at the Jackson Day banquet, saying too much war evidence remains and that the great court of appeals and people's judgment will decide America's part in the war. He blamed Republican critics for undermining Democratic achievements and ridiculed a $40,000 platform offer.
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Weather Outlook: Warmer Weekend Ahead
The forecast calls for generally warm weather Friday and Saturday with heat rising into the weekend. A milder spell today and brighter skies across the region are expected, with no significant precipitation in sight.
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