Democratic platform praised as world peace tool by Cummings
Homer Cummings, temporary chairman of the Democratic convention, calls the League of Nations covenant the Monroe doctrine for the world and denounces the Republican platform as reactionary and provincial. He credits the Democrats with wartime leadership, calls investigations wasteful, and argues for League support over a repudiating opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cummings
National Democratic Convention
Senate
Ireland
Armenia
Mexico
Democratic Party
Republican Party
America
Chicago
National
Federal Trade Commission
Federal
Postal Savings
Federal Reserve System
Republican Congress
Cummings
Wilson
Congress
Paris
League of Nations
Russia
Turkey
United States
Taft
Hughes
League
Lodge
Administration controls convention machinery in San Francisco
Unopposed choice of Senator Glass as resolutions committee chairman and Senator Robinson as permanent convention chair signals administration control of the Democratic national convention. Secretary Walsh and a sub committee led by Glass will draft the platform while hearings proceed with limited speakers and ten minute limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
William J. Bryan
Robinson
Walsh
Glass
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
Stuart
Montana
Vance McCormick
Pennsylvania
Colby
M. M. Crane
Texas
McKellar
Tennessee
Horace Hawkins
Colorado
William R. Pattengall
Maine
George H. Hodges
Kansas
Ex-Gov Houston To Lead Tennessee Delegation
San Francisco dispatch notes Former Gov W C Houston chosen chairman of the Tennessee delegation and Cordell Hull named to the national committee. Tennessee also backs L D Tyson for vice president and Miss C O Williams elected national committee woman. North Carolina and Mississippi factions report specifics on their slates as McAdoo and Cox receive support in early ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
John Sharp Williams
Cox
Daniel J. MecGillicuddy
Maine
Marshall
Indiana
North Carolina
A. W. McLean
J. D. Norwood
J. O. Carr
Texas
T. B. Love
W. C. Houston
Tennessee
Cordell Hull
K. D. McKellar
C. O. Williams
Memphis
L. D. Tyson
Knoxville
Roberts
North Dakota
Democratic Platform Committee
R. B. Murphy
Convention
McAdoo
Abandon Drive for Billion Dollar Interchurch Campaign
New York report states the Interchurch World Movement's billion dollar campaign is abandoned after executive review. The general committee will decide July 8 on continuing other campaign facets as Baptist Church North and Presbyterian Church North exit. Funds target was 1.320 billion for 58 boards with initial drive in late April. first drive raised 176 thousand amid unmet "friends" contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interchurch World Movement
Baptist Church
North
Presbyterian Church
Friends
General Committee
Profit of Tennessee Coal Operators Reduced 50 Percent
Washington reports that Tennessee coal operators earned higher mine values in 1918 than in March but their profit margin fell by 50 percent. Average 1918 sale 2.87 per ton, cost 2.31, margin 56 cents. February margin 4 cents. March margin 28 cents. Mines operated 19 days in February and 20 days in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tennessee
Federal Trade Commission
More Japanese Students Arrested Over War Map Sales
Three more students were arrested in Tokyo for complicity in selling war maps. A law student named Seki zawari and an alleged accomplice Oyama were previously detained. The maps denounced as low value cover Siberia only, with copies reportedly in Bolshevik command and General Semenoff hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seki
Siberia
Japan
Semenoff
Rat Killing Contest Ends Tomorrow
The rat killing contest ends tomorrow with a bicycle prize for the person bringing in the most tails to Dr. Yancey's office. Contest manager W. H. Harmon will give a matinee ticket for every five tails. Get busy and join the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Harmon
Strand
Navy officer accuses Daniels and Roosevelt in letters
Rear Admiral Benton C. Decker, commander of the Seventh Naval Division, accuses Secretary Daniels and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt of misrepresentation and political pressure in a series of letters to Senator Hale. He condemns civilian influence on the navy and urges appointment of capable officers to guard naval standards amid a controversy over decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Army and Navy Register
Sims
Fullam
Fiske
Decker
Daniels
Roosevelt
Congress
Navy War College
Newport
Navy
New York
Washington
San Francisco
Senator Hale
Admiral Decker
Hale
Senate
Madrid
State Department
Willard
Before War Prices On Vegetables In Kingsport Market
The Kingsport Community Market opened Saturday on Broad Street with women buyers paying cash for cabbage beans onions beets carrots lettuce and more at low prices. Vendors from Horse Creek road truck garden provided fresh greens and promised daily restocks while organizers Lola Anderson and Hal Crockett oversaw sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin Kingsport
Kingsport
H. C. of L
Broad Street
Lola~ Anderson
Hal Crockett
Horse Creek
Five Die as Building Collapses in Buffalo
A four story rooming house at No 66 Maine Street in Buffalo collapsed in the early morning burying between 70 and 80 occupants. Five people died and ten were seriously hurt with one instantly killed and four dying later at Columbus Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
United Press
Maine Street
Columbus Hospital
Women Democrats Organize in Sullivan County
Sullivan County women led by Miss Margaret McFarland appoint district chairs to form 22 Democratic clubs. Kingsport area voices support as counties move to mobilize for upcoming state and national politics amid delayed Susan B Anthony amendment ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Roberts
Sullivan County
Kingsport
Margaret McFarland
Bristol
Democratic State Committee
R. Y. Grant
J. F. Howard
J. F. Yoakley
Nominating Speeches to Open Democratic Convention
San Francisco announces nominating speeches for the Democratic presidential candidates will begin tomorrow at 1 pm. Balloting will start immediately after the platform committee report as per the rules committee agreement. Senator Robinson of Arkansas was named chairman following the permanent organization committee’s recommendations. The day’s business includes credent ials committee report, permanent organization report, and rules report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United Press
Platform Committee
Rules Committee
Robinson
Arkansas
Permanent Organization Committee
Two Airplanes Planned For Kingsport Fourth Flight Show
Kingsport will host a Fourth celebration with a 90 minute aerial display by two Curtis aircraft flown by former army officers. Stunts include loop-the-loops tail spins and a midair passenger transfer as authorities target an altitude record. The program also features a parade horse show tournament and a fireworks display at Reedy Creek Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsport
American Legion
Chattanooga Automobile Company
Southern
Curtis Aeroplane Company
Army
Legion
Tom C. Warrick
Kings Port
Reedy Creek Park
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Johnson City
Polish Young Men Called to Service
London dispatch reports all able bodied Poles aged 25 to 30 have been drafted for military service as announced by the News Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Press
Indiana Liberal Amendment Plea Over Volstead Act
Indiana branch of the National Personal Liberty Saga pressed for a Democratic declaration to modify the Volstead act to permit light wines and beers. Telegrams were sent to President Wilson in Washington and former Senator Thomas Taggart in San Francisco urging the Democratic national convention to back the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Wilson
Washington
Thomas Taggart
San Francisco
National Personal Liberty Saga
Taggart
Democratic Party
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. O. P. Platform
Tionary and Provincial
Con
Vention and Reviews
Ocratic
League of Nations Covenant
Alaska
Carter Glass
Res
Olutions Committee
Bryan
Houston
J. O. Wolcott
Delaware
Davis
Tokio
Zawari
Oyama
U. S. Navy
Benton C. Decker
Dant
Seventh Naval Division
Florida
Community Market
Democrats
Gram
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!