Republican Convention Opens Amid Anti Wilson Drive in Chicago
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, temporary chairman, declares the country must drive President Wilson from power and defeat the League of Nations. He urges strong action on Mexico policy, anti‑trust measures, and higher production to curb prices while warning against democratic control and a drift toward autocracy.
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Hundreds of Troops Held Galveston Under Martial Law
Galveston Texas June relief troops numbered in the hundreds as Governor W. Kene ordered Texas national guardsmen to take charge amid a prolonged longshoremen strike. City remained quiet though protests against martial law continued and legal steps to block enforcement were said to be pursued.
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Nestos campaigns in Benson County rally
Nestos of Minot, former Republican candidate at the Minot convention, invaded Benson County last night to back the party ticket and the anti socialistic program. He traced the Nonpartisan League from creation to present and pointed to ties with Townley Bowen Wood and other agitators within LW organizations, praising Langer and urging voters to seek truth about the issues.
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Dempsey Trial Scheduled to Commence Today
Roane Francisco reports the trial of Jack Dempsey and allies on charges of conspiring to evade active military service began today in Madrid. The case centers on alleged actions and involvement of associates in relation to the selective service act and related wartime obligations. The proceedings reflect a high-profile, emotionally charged political and legal moment amid ongoing global tensions.
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Convention Sidelines in Chicago Grows GOP Victory
Chicago dispatch notes G. Low den gaining control of the Republican convention in Illinois as his backers win a pivotal caucus vote over Thompson. Mayor Wille Thompson’s influence appears limited, with Cook County votes aligning to Low den. Delaware’s Coleman DuPont leads as national committeeman nominee and Daniel C. Hastings of Wilmington to give the nominating speech.
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Unbossed Republican Convention Opens With Tense Watch
Chicago, June 8. Thousands awaited entry as the unbossed convention opened amid orderly scenes and rising anticipation. Delegations crowded in while Wood supporters pursued a credential fight, Johnson sought London seating, and California and Kansas discussed deferring national committeeman selections until after nominations.
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Train wreck near Perth injures thirty on Omaha line
A Saturday night wreck near Perth twelve miles south of Mankato injures thirty aboard Omaha passenger train No. 7. Spreading rails caused the derailment as coaches left the track while the engine stayed on. Conductor A Maybauer trapped briefly in a baggage car but unharmed. Injured passengers from St Paul Minneapolis and Madeira sent to Madeira hospital.
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Wheat Forecast Released For U S Crop Year
Washington reports total wheat production this year projected at 781 million bushels, down from last year’s 941 million. Winter wheat 504 million, spring 277 million. other crops including oats 1.315 billion, barley 185 million, rye 80 million, hay 22.006 million tons. Spring wheat area about 19.457 million acres. winter and other crop conditions cited with percentages.
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Will North Dakota Succumb to Socialized Schools and Churches
A historical piece argues that North Dakota education and state institutions risk political capture by socialist administration and figures like Townley, alleging manipulation of the Board of Administration and superintendent roles. It attacks reformers and cites political and religious affiliations in a polemical critique.
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Temporary Organization Perfected Quickly Rumors Say It May Last
Washington The house immigration committee will investigate the Japanese immigration question on the coast during the summer. General Pershing announced his intention to retire from active service within a few months. Chicago The city council approved a daylight saving law to run from June 13 to the last Sunday in October. Honolulu A Tokio dispatch said the Japanese war office announced Bolsheviks murdered several hundred Japanese including women and children at Nikolaevsk where no Japanese were left alive.
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Labor meet broad union agenda outlined at AFL session
Montreal session highlights show American Federation of Labor pushing for a hands off policy toward Mexico railroads under public ownership with democratic management and Ireland home rule. Other measures seek educational reform and labor protections while a split over steel industry unionization ends with the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers vowing no rejoin.
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Majority Socialists Lose 195 Seats in German Reichstag
In incomplete canvass results reported near June, the Majority Socialists and coalition partners show 195 seats contested in the Reichstag. Early tallies list Independent Socialists 36, German People's Party 43, Centrist 43, Seen 27, National Party 41, with others scattering. The session underscores a major shift against the governing bloc.
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Masons Open Scottish Rite Reunion in Fargo
Fargo N D June 7 Two weeks of Masonic events begin with the Scottish Rite reunion in Fargo today. On Friday El Zagal chapter will conduct ceremonies as part of the grand lodge activities organized by the Eastern Star chapter.
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Lodge Keynote Sparks Republican Convention
The Republican convention in Chicago adjourned briefly after preliminaries as Senator Lodge delivered the keynote from manuscript. Cheers followed his attacks on Wilsonian policies, Mexico, and Armenia, with vows to uphold 1860s Republican ideals. The temporary organization was approved and adjournment set for 11 o clock Wednesday.
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