McAdoo Favored for Nomination Amid Deadlock in 1920
Washington June 21. McAdoo’s still-voiced bid for the Democratic nomination persists as delegates head toward San Francisco. Inside supporters argue a McAdoo break could jar the convention, with Palmer and Cox leading early ballots and Champ Clark seen as a potential decisive figure if a break occurs. Louistin Heralt notes Clark’s strong public appeal and prior Baltimore setback cited as a basis for renewed push.
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Washington
Wil- Jim Gibbs McAdoo
McAdoo Hoamers
Workington
Beca Os
Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Thane
Wic
Boomer Alee
McAdoo
Wilson
Portien
A. Mitchell’ Palmer
Cox
Ohio
Merdith
Itte Anid
Wotdtte
Champ Clark
Clark
George Chamberfhin
Oregon
United States
Oonsion
Baltimore
Louisrtin Heralt
Coal property at Echols destroyed by fire
The Echols coal mines owned by Louisville Gas and Electric were gutted when a fire wiped out the tipple power house and all external buildings and machinery on the morning of the 16th just before 1 o clock. Several workers escaped as the cage loaded with men was hoisted to safety despite a collapsing roof.
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Eohols
Echols
Louisville Gas and Electric Company
Mrs Burns Entertains Owensboro Guests Social Club Assembly
Mrs Burns hosted the Ladies' Social Club on a Wednesday afternoon at her home. Guests included Mesdames J Jolly J G Baker Henderson Murphree W C Overhults Sidney Williams John Bell J B Tappan J R Pirtle Walter Parks Otto C Martin I L B Igleheart Claud Smith Arvin Tichenor and Mrs Helen Igleheart, with games and delicate salads and teas served.
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Mesdames
Jolly
J. G. Baker
Owensboro
Mra
T. Burns
Mesdames J. Jolly
J .G. Baker
Henderson Murphree
W. C. Overhults
Cedar Edge
Coro
Sidney Williams
John Bell
J. B. Tappan
J. R. Pirtle
Walter Parks
Otto C. Martin
Igleheart
Claud Smith
Arvin Tichenor
Mrs
Helen Igleheart
Near Town
Pensions Raised for Civil War Veterans and Widows
A new law guarantees a minimum Civil War pension of 50 dollars monthly, with totally helpless survivors at 72 dollars and widows at 30 dollars. Another bill provides 12 to 30 dollars monthly for disabled Spanish War veterans. Senator Thomas warns the overall pension bill could reach 26 billion dollars in the current war-era treasury strain.
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Thomas
Colorado
Treasury
State Ends Feeding Families for State Employees
Assistants at various State institutions resign as Public Commissioner Joseph P. Byers orders salaries increased and ends the practice of housing and feeding married employees' families at state expense. Resignations occur across Central Western and Eastern State Hospitals for the insane.
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Tnstita- Hons
Joseph P. Byers
Byers
Ral
Fami
Consolidated rural schools offer better education say Oscar Allen
Oscar Allen M D Cromwell Kentucky argues rural one room schools fail to teach all grades. Consolidation would create larger attendance with specialized teachers, home transportation provided by the County Board of Education, and a new high school avoiding travel to nearby towns. He urges community support for the plan.
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Buit
County Board of Education
Baver Dam
Hartford
Eathu
Oak Grove
Graham
Oscar Allen
M.D. Cromwell
Fire destroys Geary’s stake barn at Betels
A barn belonging to Mr Sanford Geary at Betels burned Wednesday night the 26th. The fire consumed a stack of corn and key, one mule, and various other assets of value. The cause remains unknown.
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Sanford Geary
Betels
Marshall Duncan in 4th District Race
Hon Marshall Duncan of Spring Neld Washington County won in Hartford and Ohio counties this week as he pursues the Republican nomination for Congress. A young but mature attorney based in Springfield, he is described as energetic and capable with a thorough district canvass anticipated if the party supports him. His formal announcement appears in another column.
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Marshal Duncan
Spring
Neld
Washington County
Hartford
Ohio County
Conjetesa
Duncan
Springfield
Doncan
Mr Simmerman and Daughter Go West on Delegation Train
Ov R FP Lee Simmerman travels with Miss Wheeler and Mrs Winkle D to Louisville Monday aboard the special train carrying the Kentucky delegation to the Democratic Convention. Simmerman serves as an associate representing the district in the National gathering and will visit key Western points before returning.
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Lee Simmerman
Bik Danwetter
Mies Winkle
Louisville
Kentucky
San Francisco
Mr. Simmerman
Mise Simmerman
Vicious jack injures Bend’s Lick Hills mine superintendent
Steve May, 73, superintendent of the J. W. Ford mine at Bend's Lick Hills, was badly injured Tuesday when a jack attacked him. The animal bit his left arm from wrist to shoulder, tore and bruised it, and a broken rib was sustained. May was taken to town for treatment. no infection and no prior temper shown by the jack.
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S S
Steve) May
J. W. Ford
Bend’s Lick Hills
Town
Wome
Mr. May
Jack
Local Parent Teacher Association Meeting At School
The Parent-Teacher Association will convene this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the school building. The program includes music by Mrs Schroeter remarks by Rev. Russell Walker a talk on PTA as an aid to teachers by Miss Mary Marks and a report on other PTA activities by Mrs John T Moore. Refreshments on the grounds benefit the May Ground.
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Tonline
G. Schroeter
Russell Walker
Mary Marks
John ‘T. Moore
Food costs reach new high in May for American households
Washington June 21 The Department of Labor reports the average American family’s food budget hit a new peak in May. Twenty two common items in the retail food index rose 3 percent from April and 7 percent from January. Sugar flour and potatoes drive the increase as food comprises over 38 percent of the working man’s monthly budget.
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Weshington
Department of Labor
Marriage of Dougherty and Henderson Brightens Local News
Civil War veteran J. B. Dougherty, 74, and Mary Henderson, 19, wed in the County Clerk’s office with Judge Mack Cook officiating. The couple, both residents of McHenry, blend ages in a curious tale amid a report of rising living costs and inflation.
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J. 8. Dougherty
Mary Henderson
County Clerk's Ofice
Mack Cook
McHen TY
Marriage Permits Reported in Last Issuance
Only three marriage licenses have been issued since the last report. Carl Miller of Beaver Dam to Peters of Beaver Dam. Harold Goats of Beaver Dam to Kutle Baird of Beaver Dam. Kirby Melton to Mary Henderson of Meirary.
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Carl Miller
Beaver Dam
Dete Peters
Heaver Dam
Earu Goats
Kutle Baird
Beaver Dan
Kirty
Melton
Mary Henderson
Meicary
TEARS STRONG FOR SENATOR HARDING AT ROTARY MEETING
About 210 members attended a Houston Texas Rotary luncheon where roughly 80 percent expressed enthusiasm for Harding in a roll call vote. Some declined to answer while others backed Democratic possibilities or nominated anyone who might be the San Francisco convention nominee, but the large majority favored Harding.
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Harding
Texas
Rotary
San Francisco
Houston
Louisville Market Report Reveals Cattle Feeder Trade Sluggish
In Louisville feeders, stockers and heavy steers moved slowly at lower rates with weak sentiment in heavy steers. Prices show variability across classes from prime heavy steers to caners and bulls, while hogs climb slightly and lambs command gains. Produce prices are listed for local dealers, including butter, eggs, poultry, and poultry products with freight considerations noted.
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Lght
Will a Cream Separator Pay
An advert from Williams and Duke invites readers to compare samples of whole milk hand skimmed milk and buttermilk to demonstrate losses avoided by using a cream separator. They offer free demonstration and claim no cost.
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Williams & Duke
McCombs Attacks Wilson Autocracy in San Francisco Bid
William McCombs, longtime chairman of the Democratic National Committee and Wilson campaign manager, denounces President Wilson as autocratic. He calls for true democracy at San Francisco and outlines aims on domestic reconstruction, rail and waterway rehab, and high living costs. He predicts Cox will gain New York delegation support and cites possible Pacific Coast vice presidential nominee.
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Palmer
Cox
Champ Lark
Feld
William Jennings Hrgan
Baltimore
Democratc National Committee
Cox J
AntiSaloon League
Ush
Coe
Marshall
M Enoy
Friends of Sheh Treedom
White
Champ Clark
Vicw
Thomas R. Maxabatt
McCombs
New York
San Francisco
James M. Cox
Ohio
Smith
Pacific Slope
America
Europe
América
Senate
League of Nations
Paris
United States
Mr. White
House of Representatives
Mr. Marshall
Belna
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M'Adoo
Capitol
Y Winder J. Harris
Toulaville Werdict
Mrs. Burns
Union OF Schools
Marshall Ducan
Daughter Gone West
AGE and Youth Unite
Mrs. Daugherty
Senator Harding
M'Combs
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