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Newspaper
Janesville Daily Gazette
Location
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
1
In a warm evening at Ducksen Park, Senator Larry Sherman, a plain man from Titonis, draws attention as he speaks on a local issue. The scene features a thrifty crowd and observations echoing Demosthenes style as he addresses the gathering.
Chicago dispatch reports speculation that Herbert Hoover could be nominated for vice president as a solution to party balance. Moody commentary cites California and the Pacific coast as key to a half-ticket, with Hoover seen as acceptable if he would serve. The piece notes tension at the Republican convention as delegates arrive and Johnson’s influence remains strong amid ongoing bidding and factional maneuvering.
Governor Frank Lowden leads for the Republican nomination but Senator Hiram Johnson holds veto power, with the Missouri scandal fueling Democratic talk. Parties plan persistent balloting through ten rounds to test strength of Lowden Wood and Johnson camps while dark horse candidates wait.
Hundreds of fine steers stampeded aboard the American steamer St Charles off Havana after a panic aboard the vessel. 130 carcasses lay in the hold, crew driven to inaction as the deck drama unfolded. Harbor authorities faced a slow cleanup as tugs searched for remaining bodies and men to finish removing cargo.
June 7 report from Cuityaquill Monador states a landslide buried part of Achupayas village in Chimborazo Province. Several houses were destroyed and fourteen beds were washed away. many residents were displaced.
With delegations arriving and some coherence forming, Lowden gains support though money concerns raise fears of a fatal weakness. Whites and Lockney may vote for him. Wisconsin’s delegation is present, 24 votes for Le Follette remain uncertain. Lenroot may gain Wyoming’s one vote. platform advisory work continues. Dark horse remains unnamed with 72 hours left to decide.
The Republican convention opens tomorrow with McCormick and Beveridge leading chairmanship chatter as Wood Lowden and Johnson camps press claims. Delegates face a possible deadlock on the nominee, with 137 credentials disputes and a contest over permanent leadership and platform planks.
Paris June 7 Postponement of the Blised German conference planned for Spa on June 21 is viewed as certain by French officials due to their inability to prepare discussion material. Indications point to a new date around July 6.
Washington June 7 The prohibition amendment was held constitutional by the supreme court today The prohibition enforcement act was also held constitutional Details of the decision will be found on page 2.
Rochester Minnesota June 7 Senator Robert A La Follette of Wisconsin underwent surgery at St Marys Hospital for removal of the gall sack The operation was successful but more serious than expected An official bulletin stated the senator is in good condition and resting as easily as can be expected
Indianapolis dispatch reports International Typographical Union canvassers tabulating the recently cast vote for International officers. The group met to tally results and prepare official tallies.
Fragmentary passage mentions a son in Chicago tied to a famed father Roosevelt in war, alluding to strength, laurels, and a public image. The text is garbled, with many illegible phrases and incomplete references to historical figures and events.
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