South Dakota legislature set to close special session
Pierre June 28 Both houses convene at 9 am to work until 1 pm Tuesday closing the special session. About 20 bills remain with major actions on a $15 monthly veteran bonus and the Amden primary law. the $12,000 expense appropriation is certain to pass. The session will likely add nearly 100 new laws, mainly on salaries, levies, and bond issues with road and blue sky law updates.
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Severe coal famine fears sweep the U S
Chicago figures warn that without railroads rerouting open top cars to coal for 60 days the nation may endure the worst coal famine in history. Illinois mines produce 8 million tons monthly but output falls short by 2 million. Northwest shortfalls trigger governors of Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas to seek relief from President Wilson.
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Londonderry Quiet Troops Gain Control
London reports hundreds of British troops in Londonderry easing riots with peaceful weekend. Sinn Féin casualties claimed near 20 buried secretly. Irish Labour supports rail workers and civilians against carrying weapons or armed personnel as troops arrest key officers during a day trip in Permoy district.
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Fire devastates three story block. Carlin family perishes
Wilwood City Pennsylvania June 28 a fatal blaze left a three story business and tenement block destroyed. The Carlin family on the third floor could not escape and died as firefighters fought the flames. Carlin a police officer was at work when the tragedy occurred.
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Mexican Supreme Court Justice to visit Washington and New York
Albert Gonzalez, justice of the Mexican Supreme Court, plans travel to the United States for meetings in Washington and New York as part of a discussion on proposed Mexican legislation. A federal audit notes coal production variations reported by 1,081 operators for the March period.
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Albert Gonsalez
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Robinson Demo Chairman Named For Convention
San Francisco June 28. Late Sunday agreement named Joseph Robinson of Arkansas as permanent chairman of the convention.
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Joseph Robinson
Arkansan
Reed Faces Slim Chance in Fight for Missouri Delegate Seat
San Francisco reports that on Saturday's Democratic National Committee vote Senator Reed was denied a delegate's seat from Missouri. The decision suggests he is unlikely to win in the credentials committee or on the floor if the fight proceeds.
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Missouri
Pussyfoot Johnson Proud of Lost Eye at Anti-Saloon Rally
Chicago reports Pussyfoot Johnson, who lost an eye during a prohibition campaign in England, spoke as principal speaker at an anti-saloon league meeting. He said he was glad for the loss, citing gained friendships and his improved sight with a glass eye. He noted Finland's continued dryness and Denmark's 236 dry parishes.
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William BE
Pussyfoot” Johnson
England
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Denmark
LeMars Considers Gas Plant Purchase Plan
LeMars city council has not acted on buying the gas plant. A contract for sale will be drafted Monday when Julius Dick of Walloon Lake Michigan visits LeMars. The sale hinges on voter approval and the plant’s value will be set by appraisal.
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Paper Supply Improves After Labor Settlement
Washington reports news print supply is improving as labor strikes are settled, allowing production to return toward normal levels across the industry.
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Federal
Famous Songbird and Husband Sail on Pleasure Trip
Frieda Hempel the famed operatic star and her husband W. B. Kahn sailed from New York for a three months vacation visiting England France and Switzerland. Their Italian Spitz Pitti makes a fifteenth ocean crossing trip. Hempel plans to return early October to perform with the Chicago Opera Company.
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Turks Refuse to Cede Smyrna and Thrace to Greeks
In Constantinople on June 28 Mustafa Kemal Pasha stated Turkey will not surrender Smyrna and Thrace to Greece. A Turkish mandate claims the French recognize Turkey as a nation and its government. Separately, a deportation appeal for Mactregor Ross of Seattle is under review amid immigration scrutiny. The Hungarian government reports illegal funds tied to Bela Kun total 4.719 billion.
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Turkish Nationalite
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McAdoo Acknowledges Tammany Efforts to Block Boom
Texas Democrat quotes a Lone Star delegate claiming Tammany bosses tried to squelch William Gibbs McAdoo’s presidential surge. The remark reflects regional support and defiance amid party maneuvering.
McAdoo Expected Nominee Retreats to Huntington Home
A report says McAdoo has moved into William Faversham’s former Huntington residence amid nominating chatter. A Texan supporter predicted Texas backing from the start and McAdoo’s likely acceptance, while McAdoo declined a phone interview request citing a preference not to be disturbed.
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Senator Glass Chosen Chairman of Resolutions Committee
San Francisco June 29 Senator Glass of Virginia was unanimously elected chairman of the resolutions committee at the convention with no protest. Senator Walsh endorsed the nomination though aligned with anti administration forces. Senator Joseph T Robinson of Arkansas was made permanent chairman of the convention by the committee on permanent organization.
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WET Leaderess Wins a Victory in New York Politics
Elizabeth Marbury, famed as the wee leaderess of the Tammany crowd, won a dual victory by being elected to the national committee and securing a wet plank in the party platform. The vote ended a bitter split between upstate drys and downstate wets, amid clashes and outbursts during the meeting.
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Elizabeth Marbury
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Schenectady
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Irish Freedom Movement
League of Nation
Bradshaw Refuses Senator Reed's Seat in San Francisco
James Bradshaw, a Kansas City resident, telegraphs refusal to take the seat from which Senator Reed was ejected by the Missouri state convention. The action was ratified by the national convention here. The event is tied to a prohibition-era case involving two brothers, proprietors of Indianspola drug stores, convicted of violating the prohibition amendment and conspiracy.
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Million dollar bank charter for Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
The Treasury Department approved a charter for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Co operative National Bank of Cleveland with a $1 000 000 capital. The bank aims to lend to workers and farmers, not speculators, and will operate from a Cleveland building ready for occupancy. Warren S Stone heads the charter application with Dr Frederic Howe cited as influence. full board details to be released soon.
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Draft Deserters List Almost Finalized by War Dept
Washington reports the forthcoming draft deserter list will include about 178000 names to be published in alphabetical order across 4048 districts. The states show high concentrations of foreign born and Black deserters, with notable numbers from Russia, Italy, Poland, Japan, China and Mexico, and with Texas Arizona Georgia and northwestern states highlighted.
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Norfolk Streets Still Under Water
The North Fork river flood recedes near Norfolk Nebraska though North Third and Fourth Streets remain flooded. A boy wading in North Fourth Street nearly drowned before workers rescued him after he slipped under the water for the third time.
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Hoover Goes Fishing in Midwest Trip
Chicago dispatch reports Herbert Hoover Mrs Hoover and son Allan arrived from Washington to begin a Western journey. Hoover declined to discuss politics and said a monthlong stay at Truckee Nev was planned before continuing.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Man is Shot Dead in Political Dispute
Chicago special report describes a fatal confrontation between Michael Coxa and Alphonse Facino over politics. Facino drew a revolver during a heated exchange, killing Coxa and fleeing. Police traced the suspect to his assailant’s home, noting his ties to a fish market and his departure intent.
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Aviloon Ovation at First Session of Democratic Convention
In San Francisco on a July session day Homer B S Cummings, temporary chairman and presidential hopeful, delivered a sermonic critique of the Republican Party. He wore a frock coat and gray trousers, quipping about democracy’s achievements and the Wilson administration while delegates cheered and urged him on with chants.
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Convention Opens With Marine Trumpets At San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 28 the national democratic convention opened with a marine corps trumpets fanfare and a staged display including a large U S flag and a painting of President Wilson. Delegates cheered as Kremer called the meeting to order and Wilson demonstrations sparked renewed enthusiasm amid loud platform clashes and marching contingents from many states.
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New York
Bryan Urged to Let Well Enough Alone
Washington telegram reports Representative Upahaw of Georgia urging William J. Bryan to accept the Supreme Court decision on prohibition and avoid pushing a dry plan. The message argues the party should keep a wet stance out of the national debate.
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De Valera Honored In San Francisco Welcome
San Francisco hosts June Sioo Mamena De Valera who arrived to oversee a plank in the democratic platform. Protests and a lucabrint Organization demonstration marked the event in her room, with Viet at tis roome l Vin Foie.veh doomy on.
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Hy Trial Republic
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Elwell Mystery Deepens as Arrest Hopes Fades
New York June 2 The lead in the Elwell murder case failed to yield an arrest tonight after a conference of assistant district attorneys and police chiefs dispersed without new information. The suspect reportedly left on a trip. District Attorney John T. Dooling said the former target is a free agent and that no single person remains under active surveillance.
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Miwell
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Italians Glash With Jugos Slavs
Rome reports fighting along the armistice line near Bucvari between Stalline and Jugoslavs. Balkans turmoil grows as Podgorica dispatches tell of a battle between Montenegrins and Serbians on Kosovo plains. Monastir Iskub railway occupation noted. Serbs allegedly deporting civilians and destroying many villages.
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May Cut Army Strength in Half
Washington reports the army may shrink divisions under the new act as a compromise between reducing infantry from wartime 5000 to prewar about 1000 and reassigning auxiliary troops under corps command. Reorganization aims for compact divisions and better training but awaits board conclusions and delays regular division changes nationwide.
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Omaha Population Rises to 191601 in 1920 Census
Washington details the 1920 census showing Omaha Nebraska with 191 601 residents, up 67 505 from 1910. Omaha ranks just under Paterson New Jersey in size among listed cities, while Paterson reports 135 806. Other city gains include Butt Montana Mannington West Virginia and Savannah Georgia.
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Suffragists Anticipate a Hard Summer in Tennessee
Suffragists forecast a tough summer as they push for ratification of the federal amendment to reach the required thirty sixth state in time for the November elections. Protests and planned picketing target Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge while activists urge Vermont and Connecticut to call special sessions.
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M Adoo to Be Nominee Declared by Burleson
San Francisco June 87 Burleson declares Mr Adoo will be nominated. He asserts control of the convention for the president supporters and the nomination of the president's son in law for the pent deny.
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Burleson
The New Woman at a Birthday Party
From Life Little Lirale turns from a party to tell a family about her time while Virginia protests she does not want her. The mother questions the girl's claim as to why she should go home alone and the exchange ends with a slap and a vow to stay.
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Vieinka
Beale
South Dakota Banks See Net Resource Decrease
A state banking department report shows a net resources drop of 7.41 million dollars for South Dakota banks by May 4 1920 from 220.10 million to 216.99 million amid loan curtailment and deflation, with deposits up about 14.06 million since May 12 1919 and capital stock totaling 12.04 million.
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Joh Hinning
Aphe Juat
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Brussels Conference Set for July 23
The council of nations fixed July 29 as the date for the Brussels conference on methods of separation payments. Details will be announced to governments, with recommendations on exchange settlement and compensation.
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Generals Discharged From War Ranks Named for July Return
The War Department announced the discharge of Generals Poston Mepetebiet Lieut Jan Hiniee Liggett and Robs ert Patherd from the linesurge. They will return to permanent rank of major general on or about July.
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Pornwlane
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Jan Hiniee Liggett
Robsert Patherd
Tadiy Thay
Murphy Case Continued In U S Conspiracy Indictment
Disjointed OCR notes reveal a New York case where counsel discuss a continuation in the Murphy conspiracy to defraud indictment. It names Charles N. Murphy and five others connected to a Macy Hall leader group and mentions Louis N. Hartog as a key wealthy manufacturer figure.
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Supeme Court
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Charles N. Murphy
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United States
Louis N. Hartog
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Jenn Toon
Coal Miners Answer Development Panel Debate
Coal miners from Scranton and nearby areas discuss wage differences with a panel appointed by the president to adjust anthracite industry labor disputes. The meeting focuses on how to address wage inequities and the role of executives in guiding the industry.
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City of Pocatello Donates Parcels for Legion Post Burial
City grants two parcels to the Bow Post of the Legion 10 for burial needs. The donation supports post members and their families with designated cemetery space and related access.
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