03 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
1
The convention adjourned after a heated roll call over the dry plank issue. Bryan faced opposition as Bevan and Hobson amendments competed, with Bevan’s proposal carrying the day and 726% against the Cohran plank.
In San Francisco July 2, the platform was amended by the resolutions committee led by Carter Glass to strike four words about service. New Hampshire's RA G. Murelde argued the minority plank, saying the change moved the plank toward serving men, while others noted the removal altered praise of American soldiers and sailors. Balloting for presidential candidates began after the platform adoption, with McAdoo and Palmer gaining solid support and others dispersed across states in the ongoing roll call.
In Auditorium San Francisco July 2 Bryan urges unity to ban liquor, arguing alcohol is dead and insisting no relaxation of the law. He frames home wine and beer as unacceptable and warns against silence that could broaden alcohol content. He blends biblical references with his rhetoric as supporters respond with enthusiasm.
In San Francisco on July 2 the Democratic platform favored ratification of the peace treaty, expressed sympathy for Ireland, and faced a fierce floor fight. W. J. Bryan spearheaded amendments that failed, the plank surviving amid waves of applause and crowd energy as the convention moved to presidential ballot voting.
The body of Frank Hanson, 27, a parachute jumper, was found crushed after a fatal fall in Casper, Wyoming. Hanson, who leaped from an airplane piloted by Bert Gale, struck the ground when the harness snagged, dropping from about 4400 feet.
Inadvertent notice changes the July 4 celebration date. The event moves to July 5 due to a scheduling error by the Tenure Improvement Association. Organizers Monty C. Nerol A and Mr. Palmer provided details for the revised festivities and related activities.
Chicago July 2 Charles Bi Brierley 46 longtime Lipton Tea district gates manager surrendered to police on embezzlement charges claiming a loss between 60 000 and 80 000. Officers say he confessed at Lipton New York offices and then returned to Chicago to audit the accounts.
A group of candidates for commissions in the United States Army will be examined at Fort Mussel. The event centers on evaluating qualified individuals for officer training and potential commission in the army.
Fragmentary text indicates Williams from Kansas City associated with a lecture series. mentions demonstrations and teachings to be given, with unclear names and details due to OCR issues.
July 2 San Francisco report shows state by state tallies for the Republican presidential race with candidates McAdoo Cummings Cox Palmer Davis Edwards Owen Smith and others. Major totals include California 26 Cox 4 Cummings 9 McAdoo 43 Palmer 4 and New York 90 Smith 90.
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