League plank on treaty ratification sparks heated Democratic clash
Washington reports a fierce four hour debate over the League of Nations plank at the Democratic convention. The resolutions committee adopted an amendment aligning with interpretative reservations to Article 10, signaling division between pro and anti administration factions. The secrecy around committee deliberations drew scrutiny as liquor and Irish questions lingered. The convention marks the first anniversary of the wartime dry law.
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Wilson
United States
Resolutions Committee
Senator Glass
Glass
Lo Oam
W. J. Ldovan
Sabath
Ilinois
James R. Nugell
New Jersey
Democrats Adopt Nation's Versailles Treaty Plank With Walsh Amendment
The resolutions committee of the Democratic National Convention adopted Walsh's amendment to the party's Versailles treaty plank after four hours of debate. It affirms ratification without reservations that would imperil sovereignty but supports clearer, more specific language on American obligations and obligations to league associates. The decision split administration leaders and Walsh supporters, with some predicting floor action at the convention to follow.
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Walsh
Class
Colby
Wilson
Odge
United States
Sut Branelseo
Resolutions Committee
Democratic National Convention
Levan of Nations
Somitor Walsh
Massachusetts
Ily
Walsh Fitar
Virginia
Democratic Party
Ty Loague
Presidential nomination odds in New York finance district
Betting in the financial district today favored Governor Alfred S. Smith of New York at 9 to 4 against securing the presidential nomination. Wilson and McAdoo faced similar odds, Homer Cummings was 11 to 1, Champ Clark 6 to 1, and Vice President Marshall at 2 to 4.
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New York
Alfred S. Smith
Wilson
William McAdoo
Homer
Cummings
Champ Clark
Marshall
AIL Plans Shattered as Democratic Balloting Reshaped
San Francisco dated report notes overnight developments shattering weeks of carefully laid political strategy. Reassessment follows yesterday nominating speeches and demonstrations as parties prepare for the forthcoming Democratic balloting.
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Harold D. Jacobs
San Francisco
Connecticut State Guard members hospitalized after food illness
Twenty one Connecticut State Guard members were treated at Waterbury hospital after a mild episode of ptomaine poisoning from breakfast. By 2 p.m. eight had been discharged and returned to duty, the rest resting comfortably. An inquiry was begun into the meal but no foul play is suspected in connection with the strike duties in Waterbury.
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Waterbury Hospital
Presidential Nominee Faces a Night of Bewildering Happenings
A chaotic sequence of events unfolded through the night and into the morning centering on a presidential nominee. Reports describe rapid developments, confusion, and shifting statements as the day began. The episode left observers debating the nominee’s plans and the campaign’s next steps.
McAdoo Likely First Ballot Leader in Presidential Race
McAdoo is seen as leading first choice votes on the opening ballots with Palmer and Cox trailing. Palmerites foresee a six ballot pace to nominate and a potential deadlock prompting a Wilson pivot, while Edwards supporters fear a wrapped McAdoo nomination and a possible Wilson intervention.
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Willian G. McAdoo
Palmer
McAdoo
Palmerites
McAdoo Organization
Scorn of Demonstrations for Various Campaigns
Score of demonstrations for candidates shows Owen one minute Gerard none Cummings band played Star Spangled Banner with quiet audience Hitchcock none Palmer 85 minutes Meredith none Cox 385 minutes aided by Ohio band and cheerleaders Smith 28 minutes with many banners McAdoo 42 minutes of noise Edwards none
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Owen
Gerard
Cummings
Hitchcock
Palmer
Meredith
Cox
Ohio
Smith
McAdoo
Edwards
Polish Right Wing Forced Back Near Rovno 95 Miles
London reports a New Agency despatch from Paris citing Moscow messages that the Polish right wing has been driven back about 95 miles. Bolshevik infantry and cavalry were described as at the gates of Rovno in the latest update from the front.
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London
Paris
Moscow
Rovno
Bolshevik Advance Report From Dnieper Front
Warsaw released an official communique noting Bolshevik forces push along the Dnieper river. It claims most of Szeplietewka and surrounding areas in Poland had been previously evacuated by Polish troops.
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London
Dnieper
Warsaw
Szeplietewka
Poland
McAdoo Nominated Surprised by San Francisco Move
William G. McAdoo learned his name was placed in nomination for president at the San Francisco convention only early today. He retired after 10 p.m. last night at his Huntington New York summer home on Long Island, where a maid said the family was asleep and would not be awakened. A guard watched the gate for the remainder of the night.
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New York
William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
McAdoo
Huntington
N Y
Juong Island
Marines kill Bandits at Port au Prince raid
Kingston reports U.S. Marines killed leaders of a raid by bandits on Port au Prince. Several buildings were set ablaze before order was restored. The incident occurred as passengers arrived with details from the Haitian capital.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Port Au Prince
Waitian
U. S
Waterbury Man Dead as Result of Storm
Waterbury July 1 The previous night's storm caused extensive damage with downed wires flooded cellars and blocked streets. Aged resident Lewis Merksy was killed when a tree limb struck him on Waterville Street shortly after 10 PM, likely lightning felled but the limb fell later.
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Waterbury
Ing
East Main Street
Poli
Lewis Merksy
Qaii
Merksy
Waterville Street
Stock bonuses of more than $1,000,000
New York July 1. Stock bonuses totaling over $1,000,000 were distributed today by William W Todd of Todd Shipyards to employees in New York. Bonuses ranged from one to fifty shares based on length of service and merit.
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New York
William W.todd
Todd Shipyards Corporation
Plot to Kill Japan's Premier Alarms Tokyo Diet
Diet building in Tokyo was rocked by a bomb explosion amid reports of a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Hara and terrorize the ruling class. Police fear the blast targets the budget taxes and responsibility for the Nikolaesk disaster as the session opens.
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Tokio
Diet
Hara
Nikolaesk
American golfer eliminated in British Open at Deal
London July 1 Jim Barnes an American golfer was today eliminated from the British Open at Deal finishing the fourth round with 308 and a final round of 78 Walter Hagen also out with 829 and Jim Dunean led with 303 as scores came in at 4 50 p m not all cards in yet
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London
Jim Barnes
Deal
Barnes
Walter Hagen
Jim Dunean
Albanians and Sicilians Clash at Brindisi Harbor
A late June despatch reports Albanians and Sicilian volunteers clashing at Brindisi port. One Albanian died and six Sicilians were wounded after shots were exchanged aboard a ship and a melee spilled ashore.
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Rome
Brindisi
List of Names Across States and Cities in Nineteenth Century Ledger
A compiled roster lists individuals with titles and locations including California Oakland Indiana Indianapolis Tennessee Memphis New York New York Texas Tyler Virginia Greenwich Rhode Island Providence Spokane Washington D C. The names feature Mrs Miss and Mrs as prefixes tied to wide geographic spread.
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California
Nellie Donahue
Oakland
Indiana
Julia Landers
Indianapolis
Tennessee
Charl Williams
Memphis
New York
Thzbeth Marbury
Texas
Cone Johnson
Tyler
Virginia
Beverly B. Mumford
Connecticut
Caroline Ruutz-Rees
Greenwich
Rhode Island
Robert Newton
Providence
Washington
Elizabeth Christian
Spokane
District of Columbia
Thomas P. Walsh
Can Bryan Swing Convention As In 1896
San Francisco July 1 Can Bryan repeat He swayed delegates at Chicago in 1896 by opposing the gold standard and became the standard bearer The current Democratic split mirrors that fight over wet or dry issues with Bryan pressing for a dry plank and opposing League of Nations emphasis The administration wins a reservations plank on the League covenant while keeping Wilson’s broader aims intact.
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Bryan
The
Platte
Old Coliseum
Chicago
League of Nations
Wilson
Resolutions Committee
New Orleans Street Car Service Paralyzed by Strike
New Orleans street car service halted as 3,000 motormen conductors and shop workers strike. Major General Edward M. Lewis, en route to assume command of troops guarding street railway property. Federal Receiver J. D. OKeefe says service may start Friday. Workers demand 65 cents per hour. company cites need for eight cent fare rise from six cents. Jitneys and trucks mobilized to move workers.
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New Orleans
Orleans
Oder
Brennan Returns to Street After Illness
Andrew C Brennan of High Street, once confined by illness, is again able to be out. Howard J Hart has sold to Lawrence 2 Breen a house and lot at the corner of Fairview Avenue and George Streets.
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Andrew C. Brennan
High Street
Howard J. Hart
Lawrence
Breen
Fairview Avenue
George Streets
Waterbury Circus Parade Called Off by Police Edict
Waterbury July 1 There was no circus parade today drawing hundreds from nearby towns due to the police department ban on parades and public gatherings amid local industrial trouble. Machinists met and reported a walkout of more sympathetic workers within a week while leaders welcomed Beach's retraction of ballot supervision proposals and planned a secret ballot meeting Saturday at 3 at the Auditorium.
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Joseph Tone
New England Workers’ Association
George M. Beach
Pasquale DeCicco
New Haven
Thomas J. Williams
United States
Association
Consul de Cieco
de Cieco
Waterbury
Albanian insurgents seize Aviona from Italians
A Belgrade report says the Albanian city Aviona has been captured from Italian forces by Albanian insurgents after desperate street fighting. The despatch notes the entire town fell by storm.
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Saviona
Palen
Belgrade
Aviona
Dublin Trains Stop in Protest Over Police Boarded Cars
Dublin July 1 rail traffic halted as workers refuse to move trains boarded by police or soldiers, causing a full stoppage of all southbound trains.
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Dublin
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