Debates Over Prohibition Platform At National Convention
June 30 reports state the platform sub committee on prohibition presented a draft plank. The group indicated voting in the full committee would place the plank on the table by a margin of five to four. War and other officials commented on the process while pledges to public release were mentioned and deliberations were described as intense but constructive.
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Quart of Honest-to-Goodness Beer Found
Two women Iva Jennings and May East were arrested for alleged violations of city purity laws after police found a quart of real beer in their possession. Jennings is charged with conducting revitation and held on a $40 bond while East was charged as an involuntary participant and released on a $25 bond.
Land Mars: Vacant Cheyenne County Lands Totals Unclear
The land office lists remaining vacant lands by county as of June 30 with figures for Cheyenne, Con, Promont, and Laramie counties. Totals and specifics are incomplete in the report, noting large acreage in Cheyenne and other districts.
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Democratic Platform Fight Winds Through Convention
San Francisco June 30 The Democratic National Convention faces a long platform battle as the resolutions committee, chaired by Senator Glass, works to finalize the draft touching prohibition the league of nations and the Irish question. The full committee aims to report tomorrow for a Friday vote on candidates.
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Democratic delegate killed in San Francisco air crash near Marina
Three people died when a small plane collided with a high tension wire during landing at the Marina flying field. One victim was believed to be a Democratic convention delegate. The pilot, David Lane, an overseas veteran, and his 10 year old nephew Paul Lane also perished. bodies burned and taken to the morgue for identification.
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Ten Hats Thrown Into Ring At Demo Convention
Ten candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination were named to the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco amid big enthusiasm. Key figures included Owen, Gerard, Hitchcock, Cummings, Meredith, Edwards of New Jersey, and Smith of New York. Demonstrations accompanied the nominations as Cox and Smith drew attention during the proceedings.
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New Jersey
Laycock Injunction Restraints Government Action
Wyoming state highway department acted in litigation led by John Laycock to block highway improvements south of section 21 16 65 along Cheyenne Little Horse Creek. The case centers on Laycock’s motion and county involvement, with details obscured in the fragmentary text.
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Yeserday
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Highyeen
Cheyenne Little Horse Creek
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Laycock
Foes Use Ten Frame Tactics In Bid For McAdoo
In San Francisco, Democratic leaders circle Willian McAdoo as a potential nominee with Champ Clark and William Bryan weighing in. The plan seeks the convention majority to block Woodrow Wilson and push a different candidate, with talks continuing to gauge Clark's acceptance.
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McAdoo Nominated Amid Turbulent Democratic Convention
At the San Francisco Democratic National Convention William G. McAdoo was placed in nomination for the presidency in a brief speech by Dr. Burris Jenkins of Kansas City, triggering loud cheers and a chaotic, jubilant demonstration on the convention floor with supporters clashing over banners and standards.
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