Democrats Begin Nominations At San Francisco Convention
The Democratic national convention opened in San Francisco with nominations under way. McAdoo’s name was not placed before the convention, and a last minute plan shift limited platform drafting to a secret subcommittee. Prohibition plank stirred debate while the League of Nations plank was expected to be adopted as Wilson desired.
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Willam Jennings Bryan
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
McAdoo’s name withheld from Democratic convention
Sidelights from conventions report that William G. McAdoo’s name will not be placed before the Democratic national convention. Burris Jenkins of Kansas City shifted plans to a non nominating role per McAdoo managers. McAdoo confirms approval of the action and declines further comment. A separate dispatch notes a war achievements praise resolution sent to President Wilson, with no reply indicated.
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Democratic National Convention
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Labor Victory in Manitoba Election Dominated by Prisoners
Winnipeg reports indicate labor won a sweeping general election with twelve legislators chosen, over half from Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Notably, half of new members are in prison or on farm work sentences tied to last year’s labor unrest. The Norris government is ousted, opposition formed by farmers and independents. Proportions in Winnipeg awaited due to proportionate voting trial.
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Bryan in Fighting Mood At Breakfast Meeting
Francis Bryan spoke at a San Francisco breakfast, pressing opposition to wet and dry policies. He warned the convention fight could extend beyond the committee room and urged unity to secure suffrage, aiming to mobilize 26,060,000 women voters. He offered no endorsement and hoped Tennessee would ratify before the platform adopts.
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Tennessee
Mann Libel Case Delayed in Burleigh Court
In Bismarck North Dakota on June 30 George D. Mann publisher of the Bismarck Tribune faced a criminal libel charge filed by Burleigh County State’s Attorney Edward Aller. The trial paused with Judge W L Nuessle missing the first of two counts and will resume tomorrow.
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Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Case At Robidoux Corners
Monroe, June 29 Albert Sherman deputy sheriff arrested on murder charge in Robidoux Corners riots where Walter Gilday died pleaded not guilty at arraignment and was remanded without bail. He told Prosecutor Haas he fired in self defense.
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Election Returns Expected Late As Polls Close At Nine
Grand Forks Herald will strive to get returns after polls close at 9 o clock tonight. Editorial lines will be used from 9 to 12 for calls about results, with business office 500 handling inquiries and no local calls permitted to editorial lines during that period.
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Party Government Restoration to be GOP Appeal
Washington June 30 The Republican presidential campaign will rest on restoring party government as a constitutional substitute for personal rule announced after a conference with Calvin Coolidge and Will Hays. Coolidge urged self control by the people and strict adherence to law. Three young women were killed and three others seriously injured in a Tuscaloosa collision between a car and a Louisville and Nashville passenger train.
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Will H. Hays
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Minnesota Officials Probe Co operative Wholesale Society Charges
Minnesota state hearings open at 9 30 a m in the capitol to investigate the Co operative Wholesale Society of America tied to the Nonpartisan League. Officers and directors face seven charges alleging insolvence mismanagement and stock selling fraud aimed at buyers and allied northwest cooperatives.
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Michael Traufer
Peter Morgan
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Army to curb rural recruiting amid farm labor shortage
Secretary Baker announced reduced recruiting in rural districts with enlistments to focus on cities and urban areas. N. E. Shaw of Ohio Agriculture reported a severe labor shortage, while Charles Barrett and farm groups urged action. Army officials argued farm labor was not drawn away. three recruits were enlisted in central Ohio since March 1.
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Kvales Nomination Contested in Seventh District Referendum
J D Barnard of Renville announces plan to contest Rev O J Kvale Benson nomination after June 21 primary. Inferential pamphlet allegations cited under corrupt practices act. Kvale had Nonpartisan League endorsement and defeated A J Volstead for renomination.
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Nonpartisan League
Tilden to meet Shimidzu in Wimbledon final
Telegraphic briefs report Wimbledon finals set with William T. Tilden of Philadelphia facing Zenzo Shimidzu, the Japanese expert, in the British singles championship. Other notes cover Olympic pentathlon entries, Canadian amateur results, a church convention vote, and grain corporation capitalization change.
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Zenzo Shimidzu
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Thirteenth Baptist’ Northern Convention
J. W. Brougher
Los Angeles
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Frisco Ex Senator J Ham Lewis Seeks VP Candidacy
J Ham Lewis famed Frisco ex senator with pink whiskers and famed after dinner wit announces willingness to run as Democratic vice presidential candidate.
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Beau Brummiel
J. Ham
Democratic Convention In Detail In San Francisco
At the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco delegates prepared for a day of nominating speeches with music from Cox and convention bands. William Jennings Bryan remained firm on a dry plank while speakers including D Hayden Linebaugh and Governor Brough led Owen’s nomination. Mrs. Susan Fitzgerald became the first woman to second a speech at the convention, drawing applause as she addressed the floor.
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Wilson Idea Embodied in League Plank Faces Fight
Delegates debate a prohibition plank tied to President Wilson and a League of Nations stance. Administration leaders push a wet or moist line, with a Woodrow Wilson alignment, amid talks on adding a veto support clause for the Volstead Act. The full committee plans a late session as divisions surface over platform wording and cross‑party support.
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American Legion State Convention Opens in Green Bay Amid Roster
Green Bay Wisconsin June state convention of the American Legion opens with about three thousand service members present and 500 delegates. Delegates are registered, with factions including Socialist and Communist groups facing possible eviction as security concerns rise during the gathering.
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