Convention Brawl Delays Balloting At Republican Natio
June 9 Chicago dispatch notes a tense Republican national convention with no ballot start, as Wood and Johnson forces unite to challenge Lowden. Gen Wood expected to top ballots, Johnson near 200 votes, Borah and Johnson rumored to bolt if League of Nations language passes. Colloquy, Depew quips, and Jane Addams of Hull House press for peace.
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George R. Hoymes
Chicago
Johansen
Wood
Monés
New Hampshire
Johnson
Johor
Seator Borah
Bolt
League of Nations
Resolutions Committee
Sprogl
Pennsylvania
Jane Addéms
Hull House
Woman’s International League For Permanent
Pelace
Mexico
Morgan County Plans Bond Drive to Build 51 Miles of Roads
Petition filed seeks Morgan County voters to authorize a bond issue of 450000 to reconstruct deteriorated roads and build about 51 miles of new highways aimed at linking communities cut off by bad weather. Funds would come from the bond sale and be used for road repair and new construction in a planned countywide network.
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Morgan County
Board of Revenue
Pig
State of
Alabama
Morean
Weghatia
Wood Gains Votes At National Convention Credential Hearings
Gen Wood gains two votes through early convention credentials action. Lowden loses and regains them as 17% committee seats two delegates from the Fourth Georgia and Tenth Tennessee districts. In all, 103 contests reviewed overnight. rule requires districts to cast at least 7 000 Republican votes for president. Contested rulings touch Lily White factions and women delegates amid Oklahoma and Tennessee cases.
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Wood
Chicago
Gen. Wood
Convention Credentials Committee
Lowden
Georgia
Tennessee
Fional
Oklahoma
Robi & Whitrech
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Convention Adjourns in Chicago as Balloting Looms
The convention opened at 11 a m with a prayer by Rev John Timothy Stone and reports on credentials and rules. It adjourned at 12 15 until 11 o clock tomorrow with ballots likely started Thursday or Friday at the Coliseum in Chicago.
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John Timothy Stone
D. D
International News Service
Coliseum
Chicago
Convention Notes as Lodge Nominated for Chairman
Chicago June 9 reports on the convention agenda and credentials ruling. Lodge is nominated for permanent chairman after a decisive committee vote, amid remarks by Depew and lingering talk of party unity.
Lodge Strengthens as GOP Convenes in Chicago
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago on June 9 Senator Lodge was secured in the temporary leadership. Delegates focused on committee reports for organization and credentials while another panel debated the platform and league of nations. The crowd grew anxious as tensions rose ahead of the day's potential fireworks.
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Coliseum
League of Nations
Republican National Convention
Lodge
Chauncy Depew
Wilson
Paris
George R. Holmes
Chicago
Senator Lodge
Committee On
Pearing
Misunderstanding triggers Namie bail release then recapture
Charlie Namie charged with murder enjoyed several hours of liberty after a $10,000 bail release. A court miscommunication led to immediate recall to jail. A new hearing before Judge Troup is set for this afternoon as the case awaits further habeas corpus questions and possible appeals.
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Charlie Namie
Probate Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Namie
L. P. Troup
Troup Ce
J. W. May
May
Scarcly
Judge Troup
X.terhoon
Troup
Mueller 10 Form German Cabinet
Berlin June 9 Former Chancellor Herman Mueller has been asked by President Ebert to form a new cabinet after the anti government vote in the general election He is engaged today on the task If he agrees he will be asked to form the ministry
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Yg Newa Service
Berlin
Herman Mueller
Ebert
Herr Mueller
Ory Announces Early Spring Sale Opening Tomorrow
The merchant Ory announces a spring sale opening tomorrow with low prices for early shoppers. He notes prices will rise in July and invites customers to take advantage of current bargains at the initial opening.
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RB Ory
Kad
Tennessee Democrats demand Shields reverse League stance
International News Service reports a Tennessee Democratic convention with 1279 to 314 votes instructing Senator John K Shields to reverse his opposition to the League of Nations. They condemn his ties to Lodge allies and urge him to support the covenant and peace treaty.
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Nabhviler
Tenn
Ciaceneiece Convention
Uninaaeeetes
John K. Shields
League of Nations
Sheilds
Gentry Elected Central Labor Union President
W. G. Gentry, a postal clerks' union member, was elected president of the Central Labor Union of Albany Decatur at the regular meeting. Officers named include John Babbler as vice president Tom Huddles ton as treasurer L. E. Boeglen as typographical secretary George Viertag doorkeeper E M Johns sergeant at arms J E Blair as press association member. The home building campaign with union labor was endorsed and plans supported to aid school teachers and better school facilities.
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W. G. Gentry
Postal Clerks’ Union
Central Labor Union of
Albany-Decatur
John Babbler
Blacksmiths’ Union
Tom Huddleston
L. E. Boeglen
George Viertag
E. M. Johns
J. E
Officers elected by Albany Lodge 491
A. Q. McDonald was elected worshipful master of Albany Lodge No 491 at the regular meeting. Other officers named for the ensuing year are Charlesypetes senior warden Elmer junior warden C McMillan Ed Graves transcents De Crow.
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A. Q . McDonald
Albany Lodge
Charles Ypetes
Elmer
C. McMillan
Ed Graves
Transcents
de. Crow
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