Letter on Ireland Self-Government and League of Nations Reservation
A Westminster Gazette letter dated March 20 1920 expresses sympathy with Irish independence and criticizes a Senate reservation on self-government. The reservation, introduced by Senator Gerry and adopted March 18, links ratification of the Germany treaty to Ireland’s future self-determination and admission to the League of Nations.
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Harding
Walsh
Westminster
Michael O’brien
Ireland
Senate
Gerry
Rhode
Germany
United States
League of Nations
Smith Hildebrant Contest Under Way
The Republican nomination for Secretary of State in Ohio opens in Clinton County with Judge Harvey C. Smith leading in eight of nine county Republican executive members who endorse his administration. Ex Secretary Charles Q. Hildebrant faces the contest amid party faction debate as potential withdrawals trim the field to Smith and Hildebrant.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Harvey C. Smith
Charles Q. Hildebrant
Clinton
Republican Executive Committee
Judge Smith
Friends of
Hildebrant
Clinton County
Republican Committee
Harry C. Smith
Cleveland
Harold C. Smith
Elyria
Critchfield Opens McCulloch Quarters in Columbus
General A B Critchfield announced he will open state headquarters in Columbus for Roscoe McCulloch's campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination next Wednesday. David Jones of Harry N. Davis publicity opened Davis's headquarters in the Neil House and will run the ex mayor of Cleveland's campaign from Columbus. N H Fairbanks of Springfield is a Republican nominee candidate.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
A. B. Critchfield
Shrieve
Myron T. Herrick
Roscoe €. McCulloch
David Jones
Harry N. Davis
Cleveland
Davis
Neil
N. H. Fairbanks
Springfield
Governor Fairbanks Denies Withdrawal From Race
Governor Fairbanks declares a rumor of his withdrawal is baseless, stating he has no intention to quit the race. He disputed a statement allegedly from an unknown source and reaffirmed continued candidacy.
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Tion
Fairbanks
Pro-American Republican faction formed in Illinois
Thompson Republicans filed incorporation papers in Springfield led by Harry B. Ward of Duquoin. The group aims to revive Washingtonian Americanism and resist organized wealth, pledging to carry Thompson's ideals within the Republican party, with all organizers described as down-State Republicans.
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Springfield
Ill
RePublican Party
Thompson Republicans
Harry B. Ward
Duquoin
Old State Central Committee
George Washington
William Hale Thompson
Lundin-Thompson
Governor Lowden and Mrs Lowden Visit Chicago
Governor Frank O Lowden and Mrs Lowden arrived in Chicago from Springfield to be with Mrs George M Pullman’s mother Mrs Pullman They will stay over today with no announced plans though a statement is expected next week
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Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
Springfield
George M. Pullman
Illinois Democrats Depart for San Francisco Convention
The advance guard of Illinois Democrats heads to the national convention in San Francisco on June 28 led by Governor E. F. Dunne and Carter H. Harrison. A 125 member party departs Sunday night including forty Chicago delegates and state-at-large delegates. New York's contingent, led by Governor A. E. Smith and Tammany chief Charles F. Murphy, travels on. McAdoo not favored. Illinois may back Carter Glass for Resolutions Committee chair and Bainbridge Colby for permanent convention chair.
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Chicago
San Francisco
E. F. Dunne
Carter H. Harrison
Down State
New York
French Lick Springs
Ind
A. E. Smith
Charles F. Murphy
Murphy
Smith
William G. McAdoo
Illinois
Carter Glass
Virginia
Resolutions
Bainbridge Colby
A. F. L. Champions Wilsons Stand in League Fight
The A F L champions condemn U S force in Mexico and push for stronger child labor laws. They back aiding war-torn Austria Serbia and Armenia and boost Pan American ties with Mexico. They oppose Chicago hotelkeepers and support hotel and restaurant workers strikes. Unfair list hits all Chicago hotels and eateries involved.
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Mexico
Federation
United States
Austria
Serbia
Armenia
Socialists Debate Secrecy and School-Events Stance
In Wausau Wisconsin on June 19 the Socialist State Convention rejected stripping local officer names from other locals, citing internal spies. Victor L Berger and Milwaukee Mayor Daniel W Hoan pushed suppression. A unanimous resolution pledged influence to block current events in public schools as anti progressive.
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Wausau
Wis
Socialist State Convention
Victor L. Berger
Daniel W. Hoan
Milwaukee
Admiral Denies Rumor Marines Seize Oil
Admiral Hugh Rodman dismissed reports that the Navy would land Marines at Los Angeles Harbor to seize fuel oil from General Petroleum. The fleet’s supply officer and a supervisor handled legal matters after a court order temporarily restrained the oil grab. Officers said some oil firms feared being forced into navy sales to honor old private contracts.
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Spencer Wood
B. F. Bledsoe
United States District Court
Commander Mel
Navy
Cox supporters rally in Dayton for presidential bid
United States Senator Atlee Pomerene and a large Democratic delegation gather at Governor Cox’s farm in Dayton for a show of support. Cobbled by a marching procession, notable attendees include Lawrence Maxwell, Judson Harmon, James Campbell, and Thomas Combs as Cox is touted as the nation’s strongest wartime governor.
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Cox
United States
Atlee Pomerene
Marion
Dayton
Pomerene
Buckeye
Lawrence Maxwell
James E. Campbell
Judson Harmon
Thomas A. Combs
Lexington
Hugh Nichols
Barefoot Boy Campaign to Cut Shoe Prices
A barefoot children movement started in East Orange New Jersey by Charles R. Steele, a New York insurance broker, to help reduce shoe costs. Dr. Bradwin C. Broome, superintendent of schools, expressed support for the plan.
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Barefoot Boy
East Orange
N. J
Charles R. Steele
New York
Bradwin C. Broome
Ohio Governor Cox Hosts Hamilton County Delegation
Governor Cox welcomes the Hamilton County delegation after a day of events at the governor’s home. He recalls his early days in the Queen City and remarks on the crowd of spectators as the Ohio train heads toward the Kansas City convention. Sitney Stricker cancels his trip after a telegram arrives.
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Ohio Supreme Court
James G. Johnson
Supreme Court
J. A. McMahon
Hamilton County
Kansas City
Sitney G. Stricker
Cox
Mr. Stricker
Cincinnati
Convention backs Wilson treaty stand in Democratic push
San Francisco June 19 Homer S Cummings chairman of the Democratic National Committee declared the platform would endorse President Wilsons courts regarding the League of Nations by adopting the Virginia plank. He said the President approved and opposed reservations only if they vitiated the document noting Republicans misstatements.
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San Francisco
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
League of Nations
Virginia
Carter Glass
Cummings
Republican Party
Herbert Hoover
Harding
Political Ties and Conscience Echo in Party Struggles
Mr Cummings criticizes a Hoover matter as a sad episode in American politics. Full hearings on upcoming issues will be held by the Resolutions Committee. Ray T Baker, Mint Director and ally of William G McAdoo, says he will back Attorney General Palmer after McAdoo withdraws from the race.
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Cummings
Hoover
Resolutions Committee
Ray T. Baker
Mint
William G. McAdoo
Palmer
McAdoo
Cox Clinches Early Lead in 3 to 1 Betting Drift
In a sportsman like take on politics Cox is a 3 to 1 favorite to carry the Democratic banner in November. McAdoo drops from the race while Bryan is labeled a dark horse. Big wagers stand behind Harding and a Democrat on a national contest. Old bettors foresee record wagering as the campaign develops with the wet nominee stirring strong money.
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Cox
McAdoo
William Jennings Bryan
San Francisco
Walnut Street
Harding
Colby Denies Candidacy for Democratic Convention Chair
Colby issued a statement saying he is not a receptive candidate for permanent Chair of the Democratic National Convention. He argues the convention will decide its officers and that he will attend to cooperate with DC delegates and return to Washington when the convention adjourns.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Colby
District of Columbia
Reed Re elected Missouri Delegate Wins Unanimous Vote
United States Senator James A Reed was unanimously re elected to represent the Fifth Missouri delegation in Kansas City Missouri on June 19. The formal action solidified Reed s position as the Missouri delegate in the national delegation.
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Kansas City, Mo
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
Kansas
Reed Reappointed by District Delegation to Democratic National Convention
The Lance district delegation re elected Senator Reed as delegate to the Democratic National Convention after a state convention rejection. J. T. Bradshaw was named alternate. The action will be certified to the Democratic State Central Committee with a request for official notice to the national convention.
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Lance
Reed
J. T. Bradshaw
Democratic State Central Committee
M. E.C
Indiana Democrats Leave Indianapolis for National Convention
About 130 people departed Indianapolis at 2 pm on the Indiana Democratic Club special train to attend the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Club
San Francisco
Massachusetts Delegation Heads to Democratic National Convention
The Mains Delegation with twenty members departed Boston for the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. The Massachusetts contingent will travel in three groups over the next day or two.
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Boston
San Francisco
Massachusetts
Secretaries Daniels and Roosevelt Depart for Democratic Convention
Secretary Daniels leaves for San Francisco to attend the Democratic Convention while Assistant Secretary Roosevelt sails from New York as a delegate from that state.
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Washington
Daniels
San Francisco
Roosevelt
New York
Bevington Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding at 918 West Court
William Bevington and his wife mark 50 years of marriage with a golden wedding celebration at their home 918 West Court Street. Bevington, described as the oldest engineer on the Big Four Railroad, hosts a reception for their children and grandchildren from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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William Bevington
West Court Street
Bevington
Big Four Railroad
Early global trades and crafts across centuries
The excerpt notes that Spain produced cotton in the tenth century, South Africa expanded ostrich skin tanning, and the first American paper mill stood near Philadelphia in 1690.
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Spain
South Africa
America
Philadelphia
Action Taken to Relieve East in Coal Crisis
A commission orders a 30 day embargo on coal exports to ease domestic shortages. Rail carriers must prioritize coal moved to tidewater transshipment piers north of Charleston. Permits required from designated officials for shipments to U S coastwise destinations.
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Commission
New England
Charleston
S. C
United States
James Sterrow
Boston
Mass
Tidewater Coal Exchange, Inc
New York
New York Harbor
Philadelphia
Baltimore
E. I. Ford
Newport News Coal Exchange
Newport News
E. M. Graham
Lambert’s Point Coal Exchange
Norfolk
Lambert’s Point
S. T. Snead
Sewalls Point Coal Exchange
Coal production shows increase amid switchmen strike
Bituminous coal output for the week ending June 12 rose 8 percent from the May 29 full week, totaling 16,332,000 tons. The figure remains 6 percent below the pre strike rate, with 1920 year to date output about 38.9 million tons ahead of last year.
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Washington
Geological Survey
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Gem City
Democratic Club
California Party
Fourth Street
Ludlow
Meteor Band
Piqua
Eagles
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