Prohibition Platform Debated at National Convention
At Francisco on June 30 the national convention committee discussed the prohibition plank. The sub committee indicated its draft platform, with voting expected on the table by the full committee, after a day of clashes and debate. Members pledged not to reveal the plank before committee action.
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Two Women Held After Purity Law Violation Arrest
Iva Jennings and May East were arrested after police found a quart of beer in their possession. They claim innocence and were taken to police headquarters. Jennings faces a charge of conduct of evipation and is held on 40 bond. East is charged as an in valet and released on 25 bond.
Land Office Reports Remaining Vacant Lands by County
The local land office lists vacant land as of June 30 across several counties totaling thousands of acres. Cheyenne County shows 875,422 acres. Proment County 171,479 acres. Laramie, Hshon, and other counties report smaller figures.
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Democratic Platform Battle Delays Convention Actions
In San Francisco the Democratic resolutions committee fought over the platform draft led by Senator Glass. The debate focused on prohibition, the league of nations, and the Irish question while other planks faced little opposition. The committee aimed to finish the draft tonight for a Friday vote on candidates.
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Democratic Delegate Killed in Marina Air Crash
A crash at the Marina flying field in San Francisco killed three people including a man believed to be a Democratic convention delegate. Pilot David Lane and his 10 year old nephew Paul Lane also died as the plane struck a high tension wire during landing. bodies burned and sent to the Morgue for identification.
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Ten Hats Thrown Into Ring At Democratic Convention
Ten candidates for the presidential nomination were presented at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Enthusiastic scenes highlighted key speakers including Owen and James W. Gerard with others such as Hitchcock and Meredith. Demonstrations surged as Cox and Smith drew attention amid the organized nominating program.
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Laycock Injunction Restraints Government Action
The Wyoming state highway department moved to halt a highway project after John Laycock filed litigation seeking to block improvements on the pres highway along Cheyenne Little Horse Creek. The case, identified as Laycock's action RU-40-55, involves Laycock as owner and the counterclaims by a county.
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Foes Tinker To Block McAdoo Nomination In 1912 Ring
In San Francisco reports say Democratic insiders plot to block William McAdoo by rallying Champ Clark or William Jennings Bryan as alternative candidates. They weigh Clark’s response and potential support before a Woodrow Wilson nomination consensus.
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McAdoo Nominated at Democratic National Convention
William G. McAdoo was placed in nomination for the presidency late in the afternoon by Dr. Burris Jenkins at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. The McAdoo forces erupted in a loud demonstration as delegates paraded the floor amid clashes over standards and banners, with officials and onlookers noting the fervent display and chaotic but orderly Pro McAdoo support.
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