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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
6
Candidate Edward Héwsris calls the people to preserve constitutional method and statutory interpretation of the eighteenth amendment amid a national debate on wet laws. The appeal frames a federal statute’s reach and a referendum as crucial to the nation’s legal direction.
A fragmented report shows Hiram planning bold campaign moves and a debate strategy. Senior officials, including Jontizan, question feasibility while opponents push aggressive messaging. The piece hints at polling concerns, media pressure, and a charged political climate ahead of voting.
A turbulent page recounts factional maneuvering within the Old Guard as Wood delegates back Watson for the resolutions committee while Mills and others seek influence. It notes a split with Lowden and Johnson camps, Harold Hitchcock’s role, and hopes for a united front to nominate a presidential candidate.
A fragmentary text mentions Governor Sproul and a dark horse figure, unclear context or actions. The readable parts reference individuals and a political faction without concrete events or dates.
fragments describe tense preconvention maneuvers among Johnson Lowden and Wood delegates. discussions cover nominations delays, possible alliances, and strategies to leverage votes if no nominee emerges by late ballots. gossip notes Sen. Johnson and Sen. Clark’s positions shaping momentum.
A conference session shows Senators from opposing sides clashing over party unity. One senator vows not to back any new plank, citing reservations about the path forward. The session grows tense as both sides insist on firm stance while opposition figures weigh potential exits.
The article outlines a political convention's effort to finalize a platform amid disputes over war legislation peace tasks and labor planks. It cites Speaker Watson and Senator DeCormick detailing republican aims to repeal wartime measures, preserve military financing, and establish a private merchant marine under U.S. flag while addressing postal and telegraph reforms.
A lengthy Chicago meeting discusses planks from enforcement of prohibition to price supports and labor issues. Key figures like Borah McCormick and Gompers push for strict law enforcement while debates over league of nations and anti strike measures unfold amid convention maneuvering.
The convention moved swiftly through routine sessions as supporters await a Wood strength display in speeches and a possible Oklahoma or Kansas alignment. Lodge as permanent chair, Depew spoke against Wilson, while Margaret Hill McCarty became the first woman to address the gathering pledging support for Republican voters. The session adjourned to resume the next day at 1 o’clock.
Fragmented coverage shows Sen Borah and Sen Johnson factional tensions shaping the convention fight. Reports place General Wood around 280–300 votes on first ballot, with uninstructed delegates totaling about 250 and Pennsylvania and Illinois factions weighing plans for nominees. Proleague sentiment grows among delegates while leaders debate reservations and strategy ahead of a likely deadlock.
A band concert is scheduled for Sunday June 13 at 2 PM in the balcony of the Elks Temple. The community event invites local residents to attend and enjoy the performance.
The convention debated Ireland's fate amid calls for self determination and U S support. A resolution urged aid for Irish efforts and proposed public ownership of banking and transport to serve national interests. Frank P Walsh faced expulsion as delegates discussed sweeping economic reforms influenced by World War I aims.
Reportage outlines Wood, Lowden, and Hitchcock tactics as New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts delegates try to unite behind a Wood or Sproul influenced slate. Johnson pursues a separate path, courting Knox and Boise with a possible league of nations stance while senior leaders seek a consensus to avoid bolting before the convention.
The article notes deficitis would be small if any with tighter measures and outlines how the period of a twelve month span spurred commercial credits yet saw a steady reduction in U S war securities. It reports federal reserve actions and that bank depositories reduced their holdings of government securities by around two billion dollars, with banks cutting investments and loans accordingly.
Erie railroads indicate acceptance of the eight hour law application to logs and to New York barber workers. Justice Department officials say the move could adjust grievances of longshoremen and switchmen nationwide, potentially ending the nationwide rail labor strike if all road agreements restore seniority and end the switchmen walkout. Joseph J. Polk, ex-governor of Missouri, and attorneys Edward H. McHugh and Frank Boland attended the Gay’s conference.
A historical note compares city growth from 1560 to 1830 with modern gains. San Francisco shows a 93,498 rise or 19 percent. Los Angeles climbs 28.28 percent to 304 percent growth in later eras, with Pasadena and Stockton also listed among shifting populations. Additional figures cite Syracuse, Pitts, and others, while stray lines reference fashion ads and stray odds.
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