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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
3
Delegates continue noisy speeches in the Coliseum amid fatigue and crowding. Sessions advances with nominations for Johnson Hoover Butler and Harding, while spectators idle, some seeking quiet and rest after a long, restless day of political theater.
Montreal June 10 The American Federation of Labor convened preparations to offer labor's support to the Democratic party in return for adopting labor platform demands. Samuel Gompers and other leaders discussed drastic action against the Republicans. Delegates indicated possible formation of a labor party, with discussion of Irish questions and Canadian participation varying.
In Chicago on June 11 Reed Smoot appears in shirt sleeve attire as hot weather inspiration prompts candid observations of political figures. John Weeks wears white pants, W. G. McAdoo looks cool, Henry Cabot Lodge is noted for a fiery chin, and Murray Crane is referenced in a playful line about a near confrontation.
Ex Governor McCorkle of West Virginia and William Jennings Bryan, longtime adversaries since their Baltimore convention clash, met today for the first time since wartime tensions.
The Hamilton County Board of Elections stayed open to midnight receiving declarations from Republican and Democratic candidates. John G. Oconnell filed as a Republican for the Common Pleas Court Judge short term. The Good Citizenship League plans a Monday meeting to name a candidate to oppose probate judge William H. Lueders. No Democratic endorsements were announced.
William Hunt of the Juvenile Court leads the Twenty second Ward Democratic Pleasure Club outing to Coney Island today. The Third Ward Republican Club installs its new officers at Schmeising's Garden on Monday evening.
A Kentucky political scene at the Republican convention features Mrs. Robinson Rooseveltian rhetoric as Mrs. Douglas Robinson speaks for a Rooseveltian campaign. Delegates from Kentucky, including James P. Lewis and G C Whaaton, mingle with national figures and discuss Lowden’s prospects. Proctor Knott and the Roosevelt family attend, with Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Nick Longworth among those present.
At the convention, feathers, pictures and flags signaled demonstrations after nominations for General Wood Governor Lowden and Senator Johnson. Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas nominated Wood, as red white and blue feathers fell. Lowden pictures appeared from across the Coliseum. flags heralded Johnson. Kentucky attendees registered at Congress Hotel, and some Kentuckians were refused reentry to the session, seeking lunch outside.
New York June 11 Federal Judge Mack quashed indictments against American Woolen Companies of New York and Massachusetts and William M Wood citing that woolen goods are not wearing apparel under the Lever act. Hand also dismissed potato profiteering cases against Eugene A Sullivan Co and Andrew Spada. DOJ says it will appeal Mack dismissal.
Carrie Chapman Catt was unanimously reelected president of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance at Geneva congress sessions. She agreed to accept the office despite earlier hints she might retire, with praise from American and English delegates for her long service and dedication.
Ohio Humane Society reports from December 1 to June 1 showing 2,608 cases, aiding 4,259 children, and $63,597.79 collected from delinquent fathers. Publicity from the Community Chest Campaign spurred demand for better living conditions and access to agency services.
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