Deadlock in G O P Convention Follows First Ballot
Chicago June 12 Four ballots at the Republican national convention failed to yield a nominee with Wood Lowden and Johnson leading a three way race. Johnson held the balance of power with 1401-2 votes as adjournment ended the day after intense ten hour session in the heat.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Wood
Lowden
Johnson
Lowdon
Hoover
Harding
Sproul
Coolidge
Butler
Knox
Poindexter
Sutherland
Borah
Dupoint
la Follette
Watson
Hiran Johnson
Lowder
Nicholas Murry Butle
New York
Wisconsi
LaFollette
Herbert Hoover
Philander C Knox
Vive Voce
London
Lodge
Board meeting ballots cast for eleven candidates
A report describes efforts to schedule the meeting and conduct nominating and seconding speeches for eleven candidates, followed by balloting where votes were cast for the eleven and several others.
Love and Revenge in James Durie and Alison Graeme
James Durie and his brother Henry pursue Alison Graeme amid Scotland s rebellion of Bonnie Prince Charlie. James returns to exile, then later stalks Alison and Henry, leading to a duel, manipulation, and a dramatic ending in New York and the wilderness. The tale blends romance, betrayal, and a shocking death at a shared grave.
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James Durie
Henry
Alison Graeme
Jame
Alison
James
Scotland
Chries Stuart
Charlie
George
Prince Charlie
Ballantrae
France
New York
America
New Orleans Cotton Letter Outlook and Market Signals
L. L. Smith notes private crop reports show limited improvement in cotton despite favorable weather. Weevil damage fears rise in south Texas while bull run in values persists. Houston reports stronger spot demand for low grades with WAS discounts narrowing as continental Europe and Japan regain buying. Projected yield near 12 million bales, prior highs explored. season carry remains tight. News-Star ads claim results, including a renter listing.
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L. L. Smith
Daily Cotton Letter
New Orleans
Texas
South
Houston
Europe
Liverpool
Continent
Japan
Bremen
North Sea
Foundation Company awarded Monroe filtration plant contract
The Foundation Company of New York City wins the filtration plant job at Monroe on a cost plus basis. It is also completing the electric light and power plant, with total city expenditure for both sites around 450000 dollars. Completion aimed for September 15, but material arrivals suggest possible delays.
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Foundation Company
New York
The
Foundation Company of
New York City
Monroe
Forsythe Park
Elwell Murder Proves Puzzling for New York Police
Twenty four hours after the killing of Joseph B. Elwell a wealthy sportsman and authority on whist police say they possess no significant clue about the shooter. The crime occurred in his home and investigators are pressed for leads.
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New York
Joseph B. Elwell
Assassination Attempt Foiled on Egyptian Premier
An unsuccessful bombing attempt targeted Egypts prime minister today in Cairo. Security officials reported no injuries as investigators pursued leads and heightened vigilance across government buildings.
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Cairo
Markets and Whiskey Stills Reported in Brief News
The June 12 1920 market page notes steady spots with trading activity totaling 771 and lists futures for July October and December. A second item reports two large whiskey stills found in a barn behind the Country Club, with no arrests.
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New Orleans
Country Club
Big Oil Firms Lose Ground as State Lease Permits Pop Up
Cracker-Jack Lease Co. of Fort Worth announces scattered Texas State Oil Lease-Permits in the Trans Pecos region. Ten acres or more offered at $10 per acre with $1.25 annual rental for two years. The leases sit amid wells held by large companies.
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Texas University
Trans- Pecos
Cracker-Jack Lease CO
Fort Worth
Texas
Vashti’s Defiance Before Ahasuerus Shakes Persian Court
In ancient Persia Vashti, wife of Ahasuerus, refused the king’s demand to display her charms during a seven day feast in 519 B C. Her disobedience, amid drunken excess, leads to her repudiation and sets a precedent about wifely independence in history.
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Vashti
Ahasuerus
Persia
B. C
Ahasverus
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