Wilson Plans To Run Over Bryan In Platform Fight
San Francisco June 43 Platform conferences begin after Senator Carter Glass arrives with a draft platform endorsed by President Wilson. Glass heads the resolutions committee and met Wilson in Washington. Key planks include league of nations, prohibition, and the Irish question. Bryan reportedly vows to oppose administration forces on league and prohibition, with leaders predicting his expected defeat in the resolutions committee and a plank aligned with the Virginia draft may prevail.
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Carter Glass
Virginia
Glass
Resolutions Committee
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Washington
League of Motions
W.J. Bryan
Fey
Senate
Bryan
U S Says Allies Cannot Collect German Indemnities
Washington reports that the United States believes France and Great Britain cannot collect the large German indemnity proposed at postwar conferences. Abert Rathbone, deputy treasurer, has informally relayed the stance to allied governments, with no pressure for leniency. The suggested figure from the talks at Lologne was 120 billion marks.
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France
England
Germany
Great Britain
Abert Rathbone
the Treasury
United States
Lologne
Wilson Holds Whip Hand at San Francisco
San Francisco June 3 This administration convention shows leaders and anti administration rumbles from outside. Wilson's supporters direct preconvention machinery while Cummins and McCombs spar over attack. Chicago June 8 Colby denies third term talks with Wilson and backs league of nations. Anthony Williams reports a valuable horse died at 405 Union Avenue after illness this morning, a longtime racer loved by Missouri turfmen.
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Palace Hotel
Homer S. Cummings
Wlliam F. McCombs
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Cummings
Chicago
Colby
Wilson
Washington
District of Columbia
League of Nations
Anthony Williams
Union Avenue
Women in Black in Elwell Mystery
Minneapolis dispatch reports Miss Elly Hope Anderson known as the mysterious woman in black prepares to return to New York City with information about Joseph Bowne Elwell the whist expert murdered after dining with Von Schlegel and Elwell s divorced wife at a nearby table. She says she and Von Schlegel left for her home before 10 pm and breakfasted with him next morning before her train to Minneapolis. New York officials say evidence should quickly identify the shooter and arrests may follow soon.
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Elly Hope Anderson
New York City
Joseph &. Elwell
Misa Anderson
von Schlegell
Elwell
von Schlegel
Miss Anderson
Voksen Defeated in Minnesota Primary by Nonpartisans
In St Paul June 23 congressman A J Volstead republican author of prohibition act was defeated for renomination by Rev C J Kyale of Benson nonpartisan league candidate. Returns show a dramatic upset in the seventh district, while J A O Preis leads Henrik Shipstead by about 15 000 votes in the gubernatorial race as returns cover over 2 500 of 3 1965 precincts.
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Minn
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C. J. Kyale
Benson
J. A. O. Preis
Henrik Shipstead
Nonpartisan League Confilcate
Strange Occurrence Near Rail Crossing After Fatal Crash
Ashley Nichols, auto salesman for Louis Hunt, describes a bizarre incident at a railroad crossing near the scene of A. D. Long's fatal crash. A small car with a driver and a woman was struck by a train and crushed beyond recognition, yet the occupants were not scratched or hurt, while the Long car sustained minor damage.
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Ashley Nichols
Louis Hunt
A. D. Long
Jimonsene Cas
Thirty Usher Selections for Democratic Convention Named
In San Francisco on June 28 thirty female students and one hundred male students were chosen as ushers for the Democratic national convention. The women will direct women delegates to their seats while the men serve as general ushers.
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San Francisco
University of California
Stanford University
Lynch & McDonald Lose Balance in Rockport Fire
Thos Galbreath of Lynch McDonald Construction reports a Monday night blaze at a site in Rockport. Four horses and one mule perished, along with 125 bushels of corn, a wagon and harness. the firm carried no insurance.
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Galbreath
Lynch-McDonald Construction Company
Rockport
Lynch & McDonald
Weather outlook for northwest region tonight and tomorrow
A brief weather note indicates extreme northwest conditions tonight with poor air quality. Dr. W. P Sparrow and his wife Jett were seen this morning in Sedalia seeking a medical visa.
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Northwest
W. P Sparrow
Jett
Sedalia
Knights of Grip Arrive Tomorrow for Missouri Drummers Meet
The Missouri Drummers Association reorganizes with a registration at the Merchants Hotel lobby and M. I. A L headquarters in the Elks Clinic rooms. A 6 p.m barbecue at the Bowers home or Forrest Park, a 9 a.m business session Friday, and boxing events at the Holtsinger farm are planned, with drivers needed to transport attendees.
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Elks' Cinic Rooms
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Gilman Road
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Women to Be Active At San Francisco
Women attending the democratic national convention in San Francisco plan to press for a cabinet level department of education. California women not tied to the party also aim to raise the issue with the winning party after the election. A mass meeting Friday will finalize the platform proposal. Otis Skillman was fined for intoxication after a Detroit trip. Lee Norris paid fines for speeding on North Morley street. Mrs. G H Robinson hosted a Sunday school class picnic in Sandison's pasture, with a noonday dinner. Brakeman William Guthrie returned from a trip to New Orleans.
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Department of Education
Democratic Party
California
Otis Skillman
Brazier
Detroit
Lee Norris
Morley Street
Albert Fleming
G. H. Robinson
Sandison
Pitched Battle Reported in Londonderry Streets
Londoners report a pitched battle in Londonderry Ireland with many dead and wounded in the streets since last night The food supply crisis worsens as drivers halt deliveries of bread read milk and other foods Factional fighting continues in pockets while police and troops work to restore order
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the Exchange| Telegraph Today
Londonderry
Ireland
Look for Deadlock at San Francisco Convention
June 238 San Francisco reporters describe a Democratic convention facing a stalemate as Palmer Cox forces vie for over four hundred votes. McAdoo excluded from this tally, talks of compromise fade, and dark horse names like Marshall Davis Owen gain traction. Officials hint the deadlock may not push into the weekend.
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San Francisco
Palmer
Cox
McAdyoo
McAdoo
Marshall
John W. Davis
Robert Owen
Wall falls on wrecking pair killing Sprague in Missouri
A brick wall collapsed at a dwelling being wrecked near Columbia Missouri, killing 27 year old Joe John J Sprague and seriously injuring contractor Thomas Stewart. News reports note the accident occurred yesterday afternoon with local authorities investigating.
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Columbia
Joe
John J. Sprague
Thomas Stewart
Quake Strikes Los Angeles After Midnight Tremor
A 4:20 a.m. quake awoke residents of Los Angeles and Englewood with violent shaking but little property damage. A destroyed graveyard monument and toppled tombstones marked the tremor, while residents slept outdoors or fled. Officials guarded Englewood as scientists attributed the activity to a local coast slip along the Pacific.
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Englewood
Parc
Pacific Coast
Everything Set for It Demonstration in Moberly
The street demonstration in Moberly is ready with bands and programs. Subscriptions already total 8000 dollars including many 50 and 100 dollar gifts. Trustees signed papers naming H Frank Holman treasurer to coordinate with banks for subscriptions. A noon meeting at Wabash shops promoted the waterworks plan and its subscription terms. The float moves tomorrow with talks by local citizens, and students perform a demonstration as a closing act. Hydration boosters are urged to attend.
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Reed ‘Street
Moberly
Missouri to Draft McAdoo for Democratic Nomination
Burris A. Jenkins of the Kansas City Post says Missouri will present William G. McAdoo’s name at the national convention. He reports two thirds or more of the delegation favor the move and plans to nominate McAdoo without his consent, asserting McAdoo cannot refuse.
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Burris A. Jenkins
Kansas City Post
William G. McAdoo
Jenkins
Pueblo
Missouri
San Francisco
McAdoo
Post
Misesourt
Drate
Tammany Boss Indicted Today
New York June 23 Charles E Murphy a Tammany Hall boss and four others were indicted by an extraordinary grand jury on conspiracy to defraud the federal government over excess profits taxes on Malta Destine. Attorneys entered not guilty pleas and bail was set at 1000 dollars.
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Chas
E. Murphy
Tamany Hall
Murphy
Malta
Ball
Rail Strike Spreads as Hannibal Switchmen Walk Out
Hannibal Missouri June 23 Twenty five Burlington switchmen on the second shift refused to report for duty at 3 PM announcing they would take a vacation until the railroad labor board decides wage demand disputes. Yard traffic halted freight movement while passenger trains continued. Similar walkouts reported in Hannibal and nearby yards but Katy and Wabash yards remained unaffected.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Ailroad Labor Board
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Quincy
Burlington
Derailed Train No 71 At Dalton Reported With Wrecker Called
Last evening at five o'clock No 71 had two cars derail at Dalton. The wrecker was sent from the locality. The train was under Conductor Breusch and Engineer Kise’s supervision.
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Breusch
Kise
Wilson urges prompt action by railroad board
President Wilson telegraphed Judge Barton in Chicago urging expedition of the railroad labor board award now before it. Judge Barton said delays come from impatience and the task of fixing hundreds of scales. a decision timing could not be fixed this week or next. Married at Jennings building in Higbee Rexie White and Flossie Lewis tied the knot with a 19 year old groom and a 16 year old bride. they plan to live on a Higbee area farm.
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Wilson
Barton
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Muayshall
Rexie White
Flossie Lewis
Higbee
M. MM. Marshall
Jennings Building
Mrs. White
Highee
Love triangle at Ellis Island strains authorities
New York June 23 Immigra tion officials at Ellis Island confronted a second love triangle case in six weeks as Nell Butler a 22 year old English woman sought freedom to marry Capt Paul Miller of the British army while a Canadian officer expected to wed her before she sailed for Halifax Canadian authorities refused landing except to marry the Canadian prompting Miller to rush to New York by train authorities then intervened with the Ellis Island decision The previous case involved two French women who sailed for America to marry an American soldier and were allowed to stay after the tenor companion secured the soldier s blessing
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New York
Ellis Island
Atlantic
Nell Butler
Paul Miller
Halifax
Miss Butler
England
Miller
America
Man kills companion then shoots self in Iowa home
Des Moines dispatch reports Gertrude Morgan was killed at her home and Bessie Miller was seriously wounded. Witnesses say Joseph Riding, a lodger, fired the shots then killed himself. Morgan had refused a private talk with Riding before the incident.
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Des Moines
Gertrude Morgan
Bessie Miller
Joseph Riding
Moberly Utilities Trust elects officers for water project
The Moberly Utilities Trust organized today naming President John W. Faessler Vice President F M Stamper Treasurer H Frank Holman Secretary W V B Ceve. Treasurer’s bond set at 100000. The group aims to manage water tract holdings raised in the drive and emphasizes capable leadership to advance the big progress measure with public support and financial trust.
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Moberly Utilities Trust
Omicera
John W. Faessler
F. M. Stamper
H. “Frank Holman
B.ceve
Hone
Moberly Tunties Trust
Com yiLhat
Éltixens
Hag
New York Renews Census Hunt With 700 Enumerators
New York City expresses dissatisfaction with the census showing only 854,268 new residents in the past decade. City authorities deploy 700 enumerators for a test recount across 117 Manhattan districts to challenge the figures and boost the total population estimate above 6.0 million. The borough of Manhattan records a decline of 7,439 in the interim total. Roy Appelman of Sturgeon begins a business trip to Moberly.
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New York
Manhattan
Menhatan
Roy Appelman
Sturgeon
Moberly
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