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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
1
The 1920 Republican National Convention in Chicago enters the fifth ballot as Harding leads the dark horse group. Leaders monitor shifts among Wood Lowden and Johnson camps while New York and Pennsylvania become pivotal as sessions begin and prayers open.
The report tallies ballots from a convention, listing votes for Warren, Borah, Hoover, Du Pont, Sutherland, Johnson, Lowden, Wood, Sproul, Coolidge and others across seconds through seventh ballots. It notes gains by Lowden and Johnson on the second ballot and details scattered votes and final round outcomes with multiple candidates mentioned.
Washington reports say the new Mexican government plans a informal mission to discuss bilateral relations. Leaders Miguel Covarrubias and Fernando Iglesias Calderon will meet with U S senators and officials to seek a basis for adjusting differences and form an international claims commission. Calderon is noted as a prominent intellectual and the only private Mexican citizen ever hosted by President Wilson.
Clarence Wolff of St Louis and Robert McKee of New Moines reach the final in Rockland Illinois to determine the trans Mississippi championship. McKee, Iowa state champion, is among the youngest entrants as Wayne Ouimet and Lynn Johnson contend for the consolation cup and Wolff dominates Hurley in the semi finals.
Fargo June 12 The Republican headquarters at the Gartner hotel field letters seeking Governor Frazier's role in obtaining Kate Richards O Hara's pardon. The case linked to Walter Mills and A C Townler stirs campaign talk across counties with supporters pressing for copies of Frazier's letters and petitions. Local voters question Frazier's home township support as November results loom.
Chilean government seeks to purchase 93 009 000 worth of railroad rolling stock for state railways as part of a broad development program. The purchase reflects Chile’s current modernization drive. recent orders covered harbor works at Valparaiso and related electrical machinery.
Reports from Chicago detail New York delegates caucusing to aid a faction, Lodge opening fifth ballot, and Wood Lowden talks amid efforts to back or block Harding. Harding allies explore Johnson as running mate, with plans to stage a hotel reception if nominated.
In Bismarck on June 12 Guy Blake and Charles Richter were nearly torn apart by dynamite caps exploded in Blakes hands. Doctors recovered a finger lodged in Blakes throat but the exact injuries remained part of a grim surgical exam.
Materials have been shipped for preliminary work on the Bismarck Mandan bridge across the Missouri river. The bridge, estimated to cost not less than 1 million dollars, will be completed in eighteen months, contractors say. The bridge will be on the National Parks way.
At its Montreal convention the American Federation of Labor urged a senatorial or congressional investigation into alleged abuses against West Virginia mine workers. The UMWA cited gunmen and armed detectives harming workers and called on Governor Cornwell to enforce laws, while warning of mobilized agents in Mingo and McDowell counties. The resolution, drawn by UMWA and WV State Federation leaders, seeks federal action to curb abuses and insure peace amid confrontations with coal operators.
A historic account depicts George A. Totten pushing socialization of the state university through contentious appointments led by figures such as Professor George Wilson and Neil Macdonald. It notes Totten’s close influence on President Kane amid debates over Bentley’s hiring and the socialistic leanings cited in the engineering department.
Samuel Gompers and Matthew Woll presented a report criticized by labor leaders who hissed several Republican planks while applauding critics. The report was ordered printed for organized labor. One assailed platform as proposing industrial enslavement and abridgement of rights, including the right to strike.
Auburn, June 12. Ambrose Gary and Frank O'Brien, both trusted inmates and deputy and sergeant respectively, escaped last night and remain at large. They cut a ladder to bypass a wall while cleaning yard and corridors, gaining access to the outside. Police have been notified.
Fargo N D June 12 Congressman George Young opened his campaign in Stutsman county with a speech at Courtney Friday night. The packed town hall heard Young discuss campaign issues as Professor Nelson of the high school introduced him. Major Dana Wright and S G Allen accompanied Young on afternoon visits to Kensal and Edmonds as Stutsman shows anti Townley sentiment and hints of a stronger majority at the primaries. Willam Langer will visit Courtney June 24 and Kensal residents seek an attorney general speech. Next week Young resumes in Stutsman with Montpelier Monday and Millerton Monday night.
Philadelphia June 12 The prolonged strain of the Republican convention has caused a sudden turn for the worse in Senator Penrose condition Reports say two of the senator's physicians are in attendance at his home early this morning and the city is alert to his deteriorating state
June 11 dispatch says Soviet cavalry drives southwest of Kiev aim to encircle the city. They have cut the Kiev Berditchev railroad at several spots and pierced Polish lines at various points. Reported force ranges from 30,000 to 40,000 as heavy fighting continues around Kiev with infantry engaged on the front.
Cincinnati on June 12 centers on the thirty-eighth Latonia derby with eleven high class three year olds set to run at Latonia course. Paul Jones, Kentucky Derby winner, is among the contenders in a field that includes Kalamasco and Mich Washington. Senator Ashuret, Ari son underwent a minor operation recently.
At the Republican national convention the Harding bid rose on the eighth ballot as supporters claimed gains from Kansas and Massachusetts. Johnson opposed Harding and discussed a possible second place with Harding’s camp. Lowden moved ahead on the fifth ballot, while Willis received credit for rallying Ohio delegates.
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