Democratic platform aims for progressive unity in nomination race
San Francisco observers report administration leaders seek to craft a progressive Democratic platform to broaden support across parties. They cite Bainbridge Colby as floor whip for the League of Nations battle while anti administration figures say the move targets cross party backing and swing voters to the Democratic ticket on an advanced platform.
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San Francisco
Bainbridge Colby
League of Nation
William Jennings Bryan
David I. Walsh
Montana
Chicago
Hiram Johnson
California
Carter Glass
Wilson
Congress
Labor Planks Divide Democratic Women and Labor Leaders
In San Francisco on June 29 the liberal labor plank faced opposition from Mrs. Maude Murray Miller and Helen Grenfell, leading to a decision to postpone anti-strike language. Atlanta leaders warned the party could lose the South's labor vote if not fair to labor. Samuel Gompers urged adopting the Montreal plank, praising the Democratic convention's principles amid criticism of anti labor rhetoric.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
San Francisco
Kellogg Fairbanks
Chicago
Maude Murray Miller
National
Ohio
Helen Grenfell
Colorado
Grenfell
Fairbanks
Atlanta
Southeast
South
Gompers
Democratic Resolutions Committee
Montreal
Organized Labor
Gopers
Congress
Manufacturers’ Association
Ads
Battle On Wet or Dry Plans Opens before Democratic Panel
In San Francisco on June 29 the wet and dry factions clashed as the Democratic resolutions committee began hearings on the Volstead Act. William Jennings Bryan opposed amendments while Sabath urged liberalization, with Glass presiding and enforcing 30 minute talks for each side. Leaders like Cannon Wohl Gompers and Wheeler urged enforcement and party loyalty amid heated exchange.
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San Fancisco
Democratic Resolutions Committee
William Jennings Bryant
Saboth
Chicago
Bryan
Carter Glass
Wets
Glass
Senator Glass
Pat Harrison
Bishop Cannon
Drys
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Democratic Party
Wayne B. Wilcox
Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Elphase
Wheeler
Texas
Theo. W. Bell
San Francisco
Drgs
W. Rourke Cochran
New York
Cochran
Leaders Predict McAdoo Nomination Friday
June 29 New York confirmed that Democratic leaders expect William Gibbs McAdoo to win the nomination by Friday. The anti McAdoo coalition has grown, potentially enough to defeat him, while Cox supporters insist their candidate remains in the running.
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Isco
Aratic
Ceram G. McAdoo
McAdoo
J M Program Weekly Church Meeting Highlights
Sunday program at the Methodist church on July 4 features leader Audrey opening with song 245. Includes minutes roll call Bible lesson Christ the friend of the Foreign-born and memory verse John 10 16. Reports reports committees new business songs and closing benediction with additional lessons and readings.
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Methodist Church
Audrey
Christ
Chihuahua
Dorris Jones
Mary Martin
Boom Your Town and Move Forward Citizens
A call to action urges residents and newcomers to energy and enterprise to revitalize the town. It argues against pessimism and stresses business leaders and citizens must act to start building new life and end stagnation.
Sunday School Entertainment at Baptist Church
The Baptist church Sunday School presented a bright programme last Sunday evening with about fifty children and volunteer adults in singing and drills. Young performers shared prominent roles with older students, and the decorated hall featured careful lighting. Mesdames Reid Quisenberry and Marsh supervised the training and rehearsals.
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Baptist Church
Mesdames Reid, Quisenberry
Marsh
Baptist Church Notes Reflect July Meetings
No preaching next Sunday due to a meeting at Gentry. Sunday school and other meetings proceed as usual with a fine turnout at Evergreen last Sunday. About sixty in Sunday school. A meeting not Evergreen is planned for Thursday evening July 22. On the 15th the community will repair the arbor.
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Gentry
Evergreen
Doug Motley Recalls Stop On Kerrville Road Trip
Business visitor Doug Motley, en route home with a truckload of furniture, pulled off the main road to help residents by offering items, ending up at Schreiner Reserve ranch. He remains alive and can tell the tale, though memories of the exact sequence vary.
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Doug Motley
Kerrville
Schreiner Reserve Ranch
Unveiling Service for Bert M Fleming Held July 6
Citizens gathered on the courthouse lawn to honor soldier hero Bert M Fleming with an unveiling service on July 6. The ceremony recognized his service and paid tribute to his sacrifices.
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Court House
Bert M. Fleming
Family Visits and Social Gatherings Reported in Crooked Bear Creek
Crooked Bear Creek reports show Adolph Probst and nieces Elsa and Ella Simon visiting Roosevelt relatives, returning with G Simon and wife. Coleman county visitors include O H Jenning and family visiting daughter Mrs Jim Hammond. Weekend parties at Claude Tipton and W H Simon homes featured games and singing with local residents.
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Adolph
Probst
Elsa
Ella Simon
Arthur Simon
Roosevelt
W. H. Simon
G. Simon
O. H. Jenning
Coleman County
Jim Hammond
Claude Tipton
A. C
Stewart
Minta
Ranger
Alice Lindsay
Minta Stewart
Christina Simon
Emma
Josie Baylor
Messrs
Floyd
Austie
Ivy Stewart
Expression Exercises Draw Appreciation at Mrs Loeffler’s School
An evening program by Mrs Alice May Dockery Loeffler’s pupils drew an appreciative audience. Each number, including piano solos selected by Nettie Jane Massie and Miss Mary Mon cure Parker, showcased strong instructional results and attentive reception.
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Alice May Dockery Loeffler
Nettie Jane Massie
Alexander Abraham’s
L. M. Montgomery
Etta Hoggett
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Effie Roy Blackburn
Edward Markham
Papa
Mabel Dixon
Henry Edw. Warner
Mrs Tom Lane Honored With Pleasant Evening At Hankins Home
Mrs Tom Lane of Falfurus visited with her son and daughter as week guests at the Hankins home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W P Riley Mr and Mrs Phillip Joseph Mrs J D Motley Mrs E B Sewall Mrs W M Bauhof Miss Austin Durst Bernice Sutton Loise and Blix Hawkins Walter Buck K G Durst Irwin Jarvis Honoree and Host and Hostess.
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John M. Hankins
Tom Lane
Falfurus
Hankins
W. P. Riley
Phillip Joseph
J. D. Motley
EB. H. Sewall
W. M. Bauhof
Businesses to Close All Day July 5 for Independence Anniversary
Local business houses announce closure all day Monday July 5 to observe Independence Day since the 4th falls on a Sunday. Schreiner Hodges Co. will join the closure as part of the observed holiday schedule.
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Schreiner-Hodges Ca
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