Attack on Wilson Sparks Democratic Debate in San Francisco
San Francisco June 23. E H Moore campaign manager for Governor Cox denounces William F McCombs attack on President Wilson as autocratic noting the leader’s humanity and Democratic support. Homer S Cummings calls the criticism negligible while delegates discuss convention leadership and the League of Nations plank. Bainbridge Colby and Senator Glass noted for chair roles as Virginia platform questions loom.
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San Francisco
E. H. Moore
Cox
Ohio
Wiliam F. McCombs
New York
Moore
McCombs
League of Nations
Wilson
Democratic Party
United States
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Homer
Cummings
Mr. Cummings
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Bainbridge Colby
Glass
Virginia
War invention in mine accidents aids rescue efforts
Pittsburg reports the geophone, a French war time device, adopted by the United States Bureau of Mines. In tests it penetrates 2,500 feet of coal, detecting mining activity and entombed miners. It can hear a voice through rock at depth and sight lines improve shaft rescue prospects.
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Pittsburg
United States Bureau of Mines
German War Prisoners Freed Seek Jobs in Japan
Tokio May 20 More than 700 German prisoners of war freed by Japanese troops in Siberia seek employment in Japan. All are graduates of technical schools with experience in electric mechanical and railway work. Japanese authorities have referred their applications to the Tokio chamber of commerce which is trying to place them.
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Tokio
Siberia
Japan
Shields Slams At Governor Roberts In Nashville Debate
Tennessee Senator John K. Shields accused Gov. Roberts of political weakness and said his criticisms of the League of Nations were driven by Luke Lea and C. P. J. Mooney. The Times notes a supposed Democratic power play involving federal judgeships, a Knoxville figure, and a Senate seat for McKellar, with Roberts replying to a Memphis Commercial Appeal telegram before Col. Crabtree echoed support for the party line.
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Nashville
Tenn
League of Nations
John K. Shields
Tennessee
Gov. Roberts
Shields
Luke Lea
Nashville Tennessear
C. P. J. Mooney
Senator Shields
Lansden
Bachman
Knoxville
Supreme Bench
Roberts
Memphis
Col. Crabtree
Southern roads show April balance in report
Washington June 24 Railroads in the Eastern and Western classification territories posted deficits in April while Southern roads had a net balance of 2 888 913 after expenses, per an Interstate Commerce Commission summary. Eastern roads faced a 14 729 880 deficit after taxes and costs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Roads
Western and regional road finances digest figures
In the report the Western roads show operating revenues of 131,768,979 and expenses of 124,562,554. The Eastern district records 127,080,772 in revenues and 133,157,076 in expenses, the Southern district 70,035,994 in revenues and 64,619,055 in expenses. Tax payments and fixed charges not in operating costs reduced the Eastern deficit and wiped out the Western net income, lowering the Southern balance.
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OUR Service
May’s
MAIN
Nyal
Hot Spring Brand
Clinchfield Drug Co
Nyal” Parere
Governor Roberts
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Self
Kenneth D. McKellar
United States Senate
Tennessee Democrats
Times
BlueBird
Pird
Kingsport Stores, Incorporated
Crex
Deltox
Merrimack
Goodwin Furniture CO
Broad Street
Miller
Millers
Mitter Tires
A. G. McConnell
Cherokee Street
Petre
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