Prohibition Plank Sparks Democratic Platform Fight
July 1 in San Francisco the Democratic platform committee wrestled over the prohibition plank delaying a final report as wets and drys clash. The panel overruled its subcommittee on the administration plank and voted to leave prohibition unresolved while debating Irish policy and the league of nations. A 2 to 1 vote rejected recognizing the Irish republic, with caucus plans to push the issue to the convention floor.
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League of Nations
Show Us Is Demand of Delegates
The article describes a night session of the Democratic convention where delegates showed unity but little progress due to central control gaps. It suggests opposition to McAdoo and notes supporters of Palmer and Cox hesitated to switch, complicating efforts to unite behind a candidate. Several proposed alternatives, including Clark and Marshall, were floated as possible dark horses.
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Bryan Oratory Delays Platform Report At Democratic Convention
July 1 San Francisco. After a long session the platform committee could not report and adjourned at 10 25 pm until 10 am tomorrow. Speaker Bryan argued the plank delaying resolution. crowd urged for Bryan as the committee plans to work through the night.
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Resolutions Committee
Bert Coles Parachute Jump Ends In Close Call
Casper Wyoming July 1 A parachute mishap nearly ends in disaster as aviator Bert Cole attempts a stunt. A defective harness snap rescues Frank Hanson who was helped from the danger while a large crowd looks on.
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Medal of Honor Awarded to Two Marines in Haiti Action
Washington July 1. The congressional medal of honor was conferred today on Lieutenant Herman H. Hanneken and Corporal William R. Button, both Marines, for extraordinary heroism in action against Haitian bandits near Rivere. They moved to confront the bandit chief Charlemagne Berke and faced heavy fire, displaying remarkable bravery to reach the scene and aid wounded comrades.
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Washington
Herman H. Hanneken
William R. Button
Marine Corps
Charlemagne Berke
Rivere
Haiti
Mare Department
John A. Lejeune
Little Vermont May Do Big Act
Governor Clement of Vermont arrived in Washington and met with Senator Harding. A special session of Vermont lawmakers to act on the federal suffrage amendment was reportedly under consideration.
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Governors call special sessions on federal suffrage amendment
In Washington on July 1 Governor Clement of Vermont after a talk with Senator Harding signaled an immediate special legislative session to act on the federal suffrage amendment. Governor Roberts of Tennessee later telegraphed he would convene a special session on August 9 to address the amendment.
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Heinie Shuman to Battle Jimmy in Portland bout
Heinie Shuman, famed light welterweight, returns after defeating Johnny Shepherd to face Jimmy in Portland. The match, part of a welterweight tournament, will determine a title contender with Shuman traveling to Denver on July 8 for the next step in the series.
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Was Elwell Murdered by Booze Ring Associates
James F. Shevlin, prohibition enforcement agent, said Joseph Elwell, turfman and whist expert, was killed June 11 after buying large liquor quantities for speculative profits. He linked a Whiskey Ring group of businessmen and sports figures to illicit liquor sales but offered no evidence tying the murder to the ring.
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Langer Maintains Lead In North Dakota Gubernatorial Primary
North Dakota voters reject Non-Partisan League as William Langer, independent Republican, extends his lead over Gov Linn J. Frazier with more than two thirds of precincts reporting. Frazer trails by about 12 thousand votes as Gronna and Lada compete for U S Senate.
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Lyi P. Lada
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West Point Admits Its Largest Cadet Class
West Point, N Y July 1 The United States Military Academy welcomed its largest class in history with an intake estimated between 500 and 600 cadets. The unprecedented size marks a milestone for the academy as new cadets begin their rigorous military and academic training.
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United States Military Academy
Weather summary fragment notes late Friday outlook
Fragmentary weather note indicates a late Friday period with mixed conditions and possible changes in wind and temperature. No specific region or figures are provided.
Sir Robert Borden Retires From Public Life
Ottawa July 1 Sir Robert Borden premier of Canada retires from public life after a general caucus of unionists. His definite resignation was accepted with regret and no successor named at this time.
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Ottawa
Robert Borden
Canna
Rabbis Deplore Degression of Movies
NOCHESTER N Y July 1 A resolution deploring the degradation and demoralization of the drama and moving pictures to the menace of our youth and to the peril of the nation was adopted at today's session here of the annual convention of the Central Conference of American Rabbis The resolution commends the unbounded possibilities for good of the legitimate drama and movie shows
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Shahan Elected President General of Educational Association
Rev Thomas J Shahan rector of the Catholic University of Wieking was elected president general of the Oikbalie Educational Association of the United States at the closing session of the convention.
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Thomas J. Shahan
Gotholic University of
Bryan Colby to Debate Wet and Dry at Democratic Convention
At San Francisco July 1 the resolutions committee sent the wet and dry issue to the convention floor with one speaker for each side. William Jennings Bryan will argue for prohibition and Hambridge Colby for repeal. The hall crowded as fans awaited the showdown amid music and organ selections.
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Emocratia National
Transylvania ministers seek aid amid low salaries
New York July 1. A Lutheran representative Rev Berthold Buckella said Transylvania ministers earn about 8.64 dollars a year at current exchange. He noted clothing costs near 40 dollars, nearly five years’ pay, and appealed to the national Lutheran council’s executive committee meeting here for aid.
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Irish Parliament Acts to Establish Courts in Opposition
In secret sessions Dublin officials passed decrees establishing courts of justice and equity and courts of criminal jurisdiction. A national land commission was appointed and a decree protects land occupants from vexatious claims. An international loan oversubscribed by 250000 dollars. a message of confidence was sent to Ramon, president of the Irish republic.
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