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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
1
Delegates assemble for the Democratic national convention noon session in San Francisco. National Chairman Homer Cummings and the keynote speech set the stage for the work ahead as committees begin drafting resolutions and evaluating presidential boom efforts amid a tense party fight.
State commissions to curb profiteering join Bryan's plank as a feature. Service men delegates push for Democratic endorsement of bonus legislation and the American Legion four way plan for veterans. Palmer and Cox managers downplay McAdoo move while Love asserts Texas backing without clear authorization.
Aubrey Green former Monroe district court clerk will leave July 1 for Jackson Mississippi to become office manager for R H Green wholesale grocery owned by a cousin. He served eight years as clerk and seven years as Ouachita parish assessor. Green known locally, praised by friends in Ouachita. (By Associated press) San Francisco June 28.
Delegates and leaders proved ready for a clash over platforms and candidates as the convention opened in San Francisco. The day’s work was preliminary with divisions among delegates and veteran politicians rising to the fore. The keynote by Cummings highlighted the session as bugle call sounded at noon.
J BrueMer vice chair of the Democratic National Committee speaks at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco on June 28. He attacks the Republican platform, praises eight years of progress, and calls the Chicago gathering a faction of reactionary forces. He contrasts forward policy with the Republicans’ alleged decay and lack of remedies.
The Monroe Elks beat Urania 40 at Forsythe Park as locals stay undefeated. Walter Harris, described as a negro, lies in St Francis Sanitarium with a fractured skull from a fight at Log Town last night. authorities say an axe was used and the assailant is at large.
A Ford Sedan carrying three young people from a fishing picnic overturned on a hill, throwing occupants from the car. They were not killed, though the vehicle was badly damaged and towed into town. the driver received minor Bruises.
Monroe Elks defeat Urania 4 to 0 at Forsythe field to remain undefeated. Dillard and Parr spun five and four scoreless innings with sharp fielding backing them. Urania pitcher Dick Elliott allowed eight hits while striking out seven but received little run support.
Thirty six properties were sold for delinquent taxes in Monroe by the sheriff on Saturday. The sale is the parish’s smallest on record, about half the size of last year’s list, with most parcels from Monroe and little from rural areas. Owners hold leases to avoid losing them, and earlier oil and gas prospects make rural land valuable. Redeemable in twelve months, deeds are being prepared for delivery.
Delegates at the Democratic national convention opened with a brief truce on prohibitions and foreign policy debates. National Chairman Cummings delivered the keynote as party chiefs and delegates gathered, while a contest loomed over who would chair the resolutions committee shaping the platform.
Assurances of the election of Senator Robinson of Arkansas as permanent chairman were indicated after Bryan met him at breakfast and congratulated him noting the Arkansas senator's choice was to be unanimous.
The sixth District of Columbia delegates adopted a resolution pledging support to Attorney General Palmer for president. Bainbridge Colby led the group and the vote was announced in San Francisco on June 28.
Mexico City telegram reports Jose Munoz of Chihuahua offered to urge Francisco Villa to surrender unconditionally and retire to private life. The message, sent to General Calles, comes via General Amaro per Excelsior.
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