30 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
1
At dark hour talks end without a agreed plank as Polish delegates and others wrestle with platform items in San Francisco. A 10 o clock reconvening aimed to resolve wet plank and prohibition issues amid rumors of shifting positions. Debate centers on League of Nations stance and Soviet policy amid tense international outlook.
Nebraska former Governor A C Shallenberger places Senator Gilbert M Hitchcock in nomination at the Democratic national convention in San Francisco. He argues the Wilson record, war victory, and peace leadership justify continued Democratic policy, noting Republican stalemate over treaty terms. Continued on Page Eight.
Four Black men were killed near Houston Texas after being accused of murdering Deputy Sheriff McCormick of Wharton. Two were shot and two were hanged from a tree by posses early this morning.
The program for today’s convention begins with Senator Robinson calling it to order at 11:30. A prayer by Rabbi Meyer precedes the roll call for candidate presentations and nominating speeches followed by seconding of nominations. A report from the committee on platform and resolutions will be given if completed.
Dr Burris Jenkins, editor of the Kansas City Fest, unofficially places William Gibbs McAdoo in nomination for president at the Democratic convention in San Francisco. Jenkins says McAdoo would continue Woodrow Wilsons achievements both at home and abroad and notes McAdoos past roles as Hudson tunnel builder and U S Treasury secretary.
Polish troops retreat along the front from Vilna to Camingis and Vodolak as Holhevik armies advance. Dispatches from Moscow quote Moscow sources saying Reds are victorious everywhere and tightening pincers around the Turkish nationalists to end the revolt.
The Democratic National Convention in San Francisco opens with nominations for president. McAdoo Cox Palmer Cummings Gerard Edwards and several senators are named as candidates as factions jostle for support amid anticipated demonstrations and party divisions.
Washington June 30 Senator Marding and Governor Coolidge the Republican nominees for president and vice president met for a free conference this morning Hays chairman of the Republican national committee attended to assist in campaign planning and strategy discussions
The fight world argues over who will referee the big Midwest bout on July 6 at Third and Thornburg. Walt Walters is favored but Abe Pollock of Denver and others are mentioned as possible referees.
McMillan was appointed guardian of her two children, Byron Harry and Anne June, on June 29, according to files at the district court clerk’s office.
In San Francisco on June 30, Bryan and Wilson clash for control of the convention. Secretary Colby backs a plank favoring liquor and temperance, raising a major split with Wilson leadership aiming to oust Bryan. A Bryan win over the liquor issue could crown him a key veto power over nominations.
Bandits robbed an express car in Atlanta early this morning, taking $60 000 including government pay for Marines at Paris Island. No trace of the robbers has been found.
In Plains on June 29 night watchman M J Garrett hung his coat and found a burglar instead. The 19 year old William Graham of Russity Minnesota confessed he was beating his way west seeking food. Graham was bound over to the district court.
Washington June 80 A plan by western bankers and woolgrowers, endorsed by the Federal Reserve Bank, provides loans on wool bills of lading to ease the wool market collapse. The scheme follows a meeting of woolgrowers, manufacturers, eastern and western buyers to stabilize the industry after a sudden price drop and withdrawal of buyers in May.
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