McAdoo Strength Surges as Convention Balloting Near
Delegates at the national convention press toward a heated fight over candidates and platform as McAdoo gains unseen traction. Homer Gutwri ngs chaired the opening day, with committees forming rules and a slate of officers. Texas prepays 41 votes for McAdoo from the start, while Palmer and Cox loom as rivals in the pre convention motion.
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Platform Aa
Uearoeratte
Sey Francisca
Homer
Gutwriings
Pewhy
Mnigers
Tia McAdoo
Palmer
Cox
McAdoo
McAdoos
Anip
Janette Shouse
Daniel C. Roper
McAdoo Fed
Thomas
Levo
Texas
Ogay
Mr. McAdoo
Colby to Lead Democratic Floor Fight at Convention
Bainbridge Colby secretary of state has been named floor leader for Wilson administration forces at the Democratic convention. He sits as a delegate from the District of Columbia and acts as one of President Wilson's spokesmen. Colby met with the president before sailing for San Francisco where Cummings of the Democratic National Committee will head the administration program for electing Senator Glass chairman of the resolutions committee in the battle to elect Senator Walsh.
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Wilson
Bainbridge Colby
Colunbia
Woodrow Wilson
Colby
San Francisco
Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Senator Glass
Virginia
Senator Walsh
Montana
Seizure of Private Stiles Reported in Kansas
Dudley Doolittle cites more than 400 private stile seized in Kansas over the past year under federal prohibition enforcement. A federal order impacts the state as authorities continue action against illicit stiling methods.
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Kansas
Dudley Doolittle
Blaze in Kraus block Kills Seven in Lawrence Arenas
Seven people died in a fire that destroyed the Kraus block in Lawrence arenas, Elwood City, Pa. Property damage is estimated at 95,000 dollars. In a separate brief, the Herrera government of Guatemala has been recognized by the United States, announced by the state department. Also noted is a plan to provide free ice to New York's poor with 40 tons daily deliveries expected to help about 40,000 residents.
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Kraus
Lawrence Arenas
Elwood City
0. S
Herrera
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
United States
State Department
New York
Felix MM. Warburg
Feb Taith
Haber
Tus
Warburg
Hirst
Ohab Zedek
Baptists Vote to End Ties With Interchurch World Movement
In Buffalo the Northern Rapidian Baptist convention voted by a large majority to terminate its connection with the Interchurch World Movement. Delegates argued the withdrawal would risk the movement, while many clergymen and laymen defended it. The resolution states relations should be discontinued as of June 20, 1920 due to unsatisfactory cooperation.
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Buffalo
World Church Movement
Interchurch World Movement
Interchurch Movement
Interchurch
Epidemic of Theft Claims Triggers Trial Suspicions
A wave of fraud tales emerges as owners report stolen goods amid a fevered epidemic of fake losses. New York Suraty Company VP KR Brown cites a rise in reported thefts by "settled spenders" who staged or filed fictitious claims. Some burglars reportedly stole their own items, hoping real thefts would mask the fraud.
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Tasu
KR Brown
New York Suraty Company
Gnuousesd
Brown
New York
New Centrifugal Gun Tested At Bureau Of Standards
A new machine gun operated by centrifugal force instead of explosives is undergoing testing at the Bureau of Standards in Washington. The device features a rotating barrel driven from a motor shaft and can fire up to 11,000 shots per minute. Official remarks say it is not entirely noiseless, emitting a faint whirring sound like other spinning machines.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
Prohs Holding of Food Supply in Transit
Howard Figg special assistant to the attorney general announced that surveys of foodstuffs and other necessities were held up by a railroad strike. He said every effort would be made to move essentials and prevent threats to public food supplies.
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Howard Figg
Figg
Hite
Tennessee Grants Suffa a Chance in Special Session
Reading a telegram from President Wilson, Governor Roberta of Tennessee plans a special legislative session to act on the federal suffrage amendment. The move aims to boost party service and national progress as suffrage hopes rise.
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Tennessee
Suffa
Roberta
Wilson
Mint Director announces large silver purchase
The director of the mint reports a purchase of 108,009 ounces of silver at $1 per ounce for delivery to New York, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, signaling a substantial addition to reserves.
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U. 3
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Mint
Alien Tax Dodgers Face Heavy Collections Across Cities
A New York statement by Internal Revenue agent Porter reports aliens paid large sums to sponsor relatives, with over 80,000 collected in February March and April at Baltimore and surrounding ports. The program targets those aiding immigration while ensuring sponsors guarantee against public charges.
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New York
Gol
Daniel L. Porter
Internal Revenue
Aieas
Esta Bs
Maren
Apel
Bilt Island
Allen Tay
Walle
Aganta
North Dakota Crops Improve Labor Situation in State
Reports received at Minot indicate better crop prospects in northwestern North Dakota with crops in good condition after recent rains. Corn acreage expected to rise 35 to 49 percent, labor on farms improved, and eastern inquiries to work harvest noted. College students expected to aid harvest. wages remain unusually low.
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Dakota
Minot
N. D
North Desota
United States
Pomsona
North Dakota
Nelda
Vegas
Population figures for the United States in 1920 estimate
The 1920 census estimate places Continental United States population at about 108 million, with an increase of 13,004,000 since 1910, roughly fourteen percent. The 1919 population is cited as 91,972,288 by Dr. Josaph A. Hill, chief statistician at the Bureau of the Census.
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Continental
United States
Josaph A. Hill
Bureau of Census Division
Thie
Four Dead Negroes Found Near Columbus Georgia
Four unidentified Black men were discovered dead in the woods about eight miles from Columbus. Each body bore multiple bullet wounds, with a theory that troonehiners killed them. The discovery followed a search sparked by farmers after farm hands did not appear.
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Columbus
Hod Fea
Gevesa
British Labor Protest Against Prohibition Vote
The British Labor party convention in England debated prohibition. The result shows 472,000 in favor and 2,600,000 against, a large majority against prohibition. A separate proposal for government purchase and control of intoxicants was defeated by 320,000 votes.
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Engilah
Labor Party
England
Boys Admit Theft From Two Chestnut Street Stores
Three boys aged 3 to 14 who confessed confessed to breaking into Bradford Supply Company and David Pallinps plant by window forcing and stealing various items led to a stern lecture by Chief Hore at police quarters. The most valuable item was a long steel measuring tool. Due to their youth they were not arrested and were told to return the stolen goods by today.
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Chestnut Street
Hore
Bradford Supply Company
David Pallinps
Bradford Ra
Death of Harry J Walker in Bradford area
Harry J Walker of Rew City dies at 1:25 AM in Bradford Hospital after illness dating to June. Born Tuna Pa 33 years ago he moved to Rew City with his parents and later resided in Bradford. He married Mrs Ruch Walker and leaves one son Jack, his mother Mrs Sone Walker, sisters Mrs Bruce Matson and Mrs Kennedy, and brothers Fred Braing and George Walker. Bradford Star Record.
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Harry 1 Walker
Rew City
Bradford Hoapital
Harry S. Walker
Tuna Pa
Isaac Walker
Pitteen
Bradford
Commerciall Nations Bank
Taterne
Myron Matson
Philadelphia
Atlantic Reancarda Construction Company
Harry F Walker
Ruch Walker
Jack
Mra
Sone Walker
New City
Bruce II
Matson
Kennedy
Fred
Braing
George Walker
Tradford
Poison Mistake Injures Woman in Bealanger
Mrs. Warren Loupad mistook arsenate poison for medicine while spraying bushes for bars. She was confined in Bealanger for some time and is reported to be improving though fragile, with serious nervous and digestive effects lingering.
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Warren Loupad
Bealanger
Burns Memorial Day Plans for Fountain Dedication
A Burns memorial committee visited Clean to view the Doley Brothers fountain work. Priday and Foley committed to delivering the fountain for dedication on Eldred Eagle's death anniversary, July 23, with efforts to make the day memorable in local history.
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Sty von Burns
Doley
marriages of Duryea Wheeler Regan Wand and others
The article notes multiple marriages around Eldred and nearby towns. Genevieve Duryea and Pran da Ta Wheeler, both of Eldred, wed in Eldred on June 19. Regan of Eldred married Merton Wand of Olean on June 23. Bertha Genda and John Tobertson wed in Eldred on June 22. Walter Gender and Elizabeth Barden married in Olean on June 14.
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Genevieve Duryea
Pran_ da Ta Wheeler
Eldred
Tit Place
Sat_urday
Mika Glella C. Regan
Merton G. Wand
Olean
Bertha Genda
John Tobertson
Fiint. Mich
Tatter City
Walter Gender
Elizabeth Barden
ELOPEMENT CASE SHOCKS JAMES CITY VILLAGE
A village buzz follows a June 14 elopement involving Mrs Felix Lanpoldo a Slavish woman who left with her children while the husband worked. Neighbors report an automobile ride to a private door where a man appeared, unfolding a startling family scene in James City.
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James City
Tames City
Jas
Felix Lanpoldo
Weil
Village rumor on Slavish resident and Mrs Leopnidel’s family
Neighbors report a Slavish village resident paying attentions to Mrs Leopnidel for years. Leo pnidei with her baby and baggage were seen and driven away to the city. The husband remains skeptical and believes they may not have funds to reach Canada.
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Amon
Leopnidel
Leopnidei
Babe
Can Jada
Kane
Derrick City Widow Dies at West Penn Hospital
Mrs. M. Shannan of Derrick City died at West Penn hospital in Pittsburgh on Thursday. She is survived by her husband, a plaster slater.
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Derrick City
M. Shannan
West Pena Hospital
Pittsburg
Aid Pro Slater
Help the Kidneys Smethport Readers Learn The Way
Help the kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills, a remedy for weak kidneys. Endorsed by Smethport residents including Mrs. Wm Lewis who reports back and kidney relief after using one box. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as a long trusted remedy available at all dealers.
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Bright
Dean
Hoan
Wm Lewis
H. Main
Thi Mra
Lawis and Foater-Milburn Co
Mtra
Ruffaln
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