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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
6
Delegates adjourned after a tense session as Wood Lowden and Johnson led a three-way race. Four candidates split the rest of the votes with rapid shifts since the first ballot, while the top trio stood firm and eyed the final tally at dawn.
Chicago June 11 reports describe convergences after midnight where participants debated the fate of Arkadale and Boran’s ultimatum under a tense tone. Names such as Tar, Worrow, Boyed, and Coglidge appear amid scattered references to war and political maneuvering, with limited readable details.
In a sweeping national vote atmosphere in Ireland a party led by Sun Fein dominates the electoral scene. Strong shows in urban areas and key constituencies signal major gains ahead of official results.
A murky clipping mentions Senator Walsh and a granddaughter, with scattered references to places and institutions. Names and places blur into a fragmented summary, offering little clear event details or dates.
Resolutions endorsed the Matta Loyalty League and its fight against sacrtlisne from the Nonpartisan League WW and other radical groups. Grand Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America Montana Utah Idaho adjourned with new officers named including grand counselor Ko Williams Salt Lake City and grand treasurer Ogden.
Major Charles L Sheridan, a renowned Tex veteran and former leader of a troop command, announces candidacy for the state auditor race. He earned high military honors from France and the United States, including bravery awards, and previously served in France before returning to take a commission at Leavenworth. Two of his brothers also served in the military.
Labor leaders announced plans to present a proposal at the Raber convention, demanding adaptation of labor policy. They said the Republican party has ignored workers' demands and would seek to unite the party and appeal to the Democratic coalition to include labor in its platform. Samuel Gompers was cited as a key figure in advocating labor policy alignment.
In a local event Thompson defeats Lowden in a decisive slam at the arena. Report notes postmatch discussions about expenses and regulatory lines, with observers questioning the outcome and the process.
Heat records topple as Chicago endures a deadly heat wave. Four deaths attributed to heat and several prostrations were reported today as temperatures reached 93 degrees, the third day of extreme heat. Prostrations occurred at the Coliseum amid political activity and public gatherings.
Delegates sat through ten hours of balloting in Chicago as four ballots failed to nominate a presidential candidate. Wood, Lowden, and Johnson led, with minor gains for Wood and Lowden on the final ballot and Hoover drawing few votes as Butler drifted away. Dark horses gained little as the process stretched into late evening amid heat and tense maneuvering.
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