Administration Forces Control Democratic Convention Machinery
San Francisco June 29 administration forces take control of the Democratic National Convention with Senator Glass as resolutions chair and Robinson named permanent chair. Bryan excluded from the nine member platform drafting sub committee. Colby represents the administration. anti administration forces failed to mount a challenge. Bryan dry forces defeated on the first platform committee division over prohibition 27 to 25.
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Robinson
Glass
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
San Francisco
Cal
Senator Class
Virginia
William J. Bryan
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Joseph TM. Robinson
Arkansas
Stauneh
Platform Committee
Bryan Dty
Hamilton Steel Plant Will Not Be Shut Down
Toronto reports President Robert Hobson of the Steel Company of Canada says only part of the Hamilton plant closed for about a week due to fuel oil shortage. Open hearth work halted while Clase furnaces stay active. About 2,000 men affected by the temporary shutdown.
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Pres. of Steel Co. of Canada
Toronto
Robert Hobson
The
Steel Company of Canada
Hamilton
Ontario
Toronto Bvening
Chamilton
Hobson
Ontario probate sought for Sir Wilfrid Laurier will
Ottawa June 29 Application has been made for the Ontario probate of the will of the late Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The Superior Court of Quebec has granted probate there but Ontario requires a second probate due to the small estate. The estate totals 168000.17 dollars left to his widow.
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Sir W. Laurier
Quebec
Ottawa
Ontario
Wilfrid Laurer
Superior Court of
Poland Fears Bolshevik Invasion Moves to Withdraw
Poland plans to pull back its troops from Eastern Galicia amid fear of a Russian Bolshevik invasion, according to the Narodini newspaper report from New York dated June 29.
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New York
Poland
Galicia
Narodini
Manitoba elects 51 members in June 28 man elections
Manitoba voters choose 51 legislators with 144 candidates in the field. Winnipeg holds 62 255 voters about 30 percent of the provincial total. The ballot lists candidates alphabetically by party color codes red for Government blue for Conservatives pea green for Labor and Socialist and black for Independents. Four women run in Winnipeg with no other constituencies showing female candidates.
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Winniper
Man
Cress
Manitoba
Mas
Rupert's Land
Dp.r. Society of Canada
Winnipeg
Divorce Bill Passed by Private Bills Committee
Ottawa reports the divorce bill of the current parliamentary session was formally advanced by the private bills committee. The final plea for dissolution was presented to the committee ahead of a formal adjournment for the session.
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Ottawa
May Take Back Thousands of Trainmen
W N Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen began efforts to reinstate about 15 000 workers expelled for unauthorized strikes. He cited a promised wage scale decision before July 20 retroactive to May 1 and noted 15 000 of 30 000 have been readmitted. The federal railroad board reportedly favors a 22 percent average raise across crafts, but officials did not confirm.
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Chicago
W. N. Lee
Brotherhood of
Mr. Lee
Opposition Threatens Prolonged Commons Session in Ottawa
Ottawa June 29. The government aims to finish lease of commons business before today’s sitting ends but faces opposition. After hours of debate Hon. W L Mackenzie King warned he would extend the session if the house shows little regard for a weary chamber. A heavy agenda remains including Board of Commerce debates and the resignation events of its commissioners.
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Ottawa
Commons
Lon. G. C. Ballantyne
W. L. Mackenzie King
Mr. King
Board of Commerce
Police court plea speeds to $20 fine and costs
In police court this morning J. 2. Clark pleaded guilty of exceeding the automobile speed limit and was fined $20 plus costs.
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J. 2. Clark
Cox Divorce Story Sparks Convention Debate
San Francisco June 28. The Cox divorce tale, revived at the party convention, hinges on a Chronicle report citing Senator Pomerene and ex Governor Campbell. Cox aides say the story was expected and will not derail the campaign. no comment yet from Pomerene or Campbell.
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San Francisco
Cox
San Francisco Chronicle
Pomerene
Campbell
Ohio
Chronicle
Pomvrene
Pomerene and
Althou
Contines
Abe Cox
Ausherry
Associated Press
Atlee Pomerene
James Campbell
Man burned to death in Brooklyn tenement fire
A five story Brooklyn tenement fire killed one man and sent scores of tenants into the street. Firemen made daring ladder rescues as flames gutted stairwells before the alarm was sounded. News Want Ad column notes.
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Brooklyn
New York
German majority socialists back Fehrenbach government
Phillip Scheidemann told the Reichstag that the majority socialists generally support the new government headed by Konstantin Fehrenbach. He blamed independent socialists for the cabinet lacking socialist representation.
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Berlin
Konstantin Fehrenbach
Phillip Scheidemann
Reichstag
Spa conference seen as mere formality says Echo de Paris
Paris reports German delegates at the Spa conference will not push for a 200000 man army and will request allies to reconsider indemnity. The Spa meeting is likely just a formality while a major financial conference in Brussels is expected to yield an important agreement.
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Brussels
Echo de Paris
Paris
Germany
Spa
Grerefore
Drissels Wilk
Billion Dollar Campaign Abandoned by Inter Church Move
New York June 2 the Billion Dollar Campaign of the inter church world movement has been abandoned following an executive committee meeting. The general committee will decide whether to pursue other aspects of the campaign and what steps to take next.
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New York
Inter Church World Movement
Judg Sthit
Prices for Niagara grapes rise amid new Prohibition rules
In St. Catharines Ontario on June 29 Mia gara grape growers reportedly negotiate this year's crop at about 100 dollars per ton, far above the pre Prohibition price of 20 dollars per ton. The change reflects the impact of the province's new alcohol restrictions on grape markets.
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St. Catharines, Ont
Miagara
Woodsworth Advocates Socialization Of Industries At City Hall
Atr J B Woodsworth of Winnipeg spoke on producers and parasites to a small Winnipeg audience at city hall. He argued middlemen skim the common fund, called for government takeover of many middleman functions, socialized industries, free hospital care, and state funding for mothers to support child welfare.
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Atr. J
Woodsworth
Winnipeg
Hiss
Hector Lang
Nelson
Woods- Worth
Irish Delegate O Ceallaigh Welcomed by Pope in Private Audience
Rome June 29 Dean O Ceallaigh diplomatic delegate of the Irish Republic was received in a private audience by Pope Benedict XVI. The envoy stated the meeting was private and he did not seek to embarrass the Vatican.
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Govt. of
Irish Republic
Rome
Dean O'Ceallaigh
Government of
Pope Benedict
O'Ceallaigh
Vatican
Principal Appointed at Central School at 31000 Salary
Iby who moved to Galt to become assistant principal of Central School has been named Principal at a salary of 31000 dollars annually.
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Iby
Galt
Central School
Reunion of 175th Battalion Planned at Healds Grove
Col Spencer reports a reunion for the 175th Battalion with Capt. McCall and Ald. Duck McConhbrey flying from Calgary to attend. Arrival expected 4 to 5 pm Saturday at Healds Grove for a picnic and indoor baseball game, plus children’s sports and beach activities. A special committee will arrange billets for visiting members and families. Those from out of town should notify Capt. Baker Burns Block for attendance invitation.
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Spencer
Red McCall
Ds.c
REC
M.C
Duck McConhbrey
Calgary
McCall
Satsurdauy
Sep Gee
74Th
Healsgrove
G.w.vla
Evib
Baker
Burns Tlock
Thea Locunion
Heald’s Grove
Police Point
Calgary conference on school supervision discussed
Calgary last night hosted officials including Chairman Ireland and Superintendent Hay Teft for a talk with Hon CP Stith and Alberta city school boards. The ministers pressed for economical supervision in school work. The school board regular meeting was postponed to tomorrow evening.
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Ireland
Ternstee Soneh
Hay Teft
Calgary
Hon CP. Stith
Alberta
Milter
Japan and Britain Seek Anglo Japanese Alliance
Tokyo reports negotiations ongoing between Japan and Great Britain over the Anglo Japanese Alliance. Premier Planemabl stated this at a Seiva Kai party meeting.
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Japan
Great Britain
Tokio
Plann Abl
Seiva-Kai
Dominion Day Holiday Effect Cancels Wednesday Half Holiday
On the public holiday Thursday the Wednesday half holiday is cancelled this week and all stores will stay open until 6 o'clock.
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Salisbery
England
Kent
Rommey Marsh
Bath
West and Southern Counties
Gma
Philip Scheidemann
OPA
Inter-Church World Movement
Niagara
Toonys
City Hall
Geallaigh
POPE
F McCall
J. McCoubrey
Hat
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SCHOD
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Hara
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