Democrats Balk Over McAdoo Lead for DNC Chair
The story details the push to make William G. McAdoo chairman of the Democratic National Committee and the ensuing revolt among leaders. Secretary McAdoo rejects a candidacy while Homer S. Cummings is favored by many as possible replacement, with Lynch as a potential rival. The dispute centers on Washington’s control of announcements and the convention approach, as the committee debates chair choices and future strategy.
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Suffrage Plank Prompts Debate At Democratic Convention
Democratic notables arrive in St Louis as plans unfold for platform planks on relations preparedness and tariff. Senator Stone drafts terms and Wilson aligned policies face debate with Bryan looming as potential force at the resolutions committee hearing.
PLAN BATTLE ROYAL OF NEGROES FOR TAMMANY PLAN
Louis June 11 Charles F Murphy boss of Tammany Hall arrives to shape fights with Senator Robert Wagner and Mrs. Al Smith as the Democratic National Convention nears. New York delegation arrives Tuesday. Local committee expands plans for committees and post convention entertainment including a Sunset Inn dinner and old fashioned battle royal to crown a winner among four entrants.
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St Louis Coliseum Prepares for Democratic National Convention
The St Louis Coliseum to host the Democratic National Convention the first in the venue. It seats about 10 000 with 12 cent seats for editors and press rooms plus 1078 delegate seats. The building features extensive lighting decor and a large telegraph setup by Western Union and Postal Telegraph, with additional leased lines for press associations.
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Hughes Nomination Dampens Ardor of Tammany Delegation
The McTammany-Wall faction dispatches 490 delegates to the Louis convention as Hughes nomination dulls enthusiasm. Charles F. Murphy, Thomas Smith, and Philip Donahue lead the hall staff in sending the party’s contingent, while Tammany expresses muted support for the President.
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Matrimony Discourse Causes Change of Heart
A fragment from The Pall Mall Gazette shows a suitor asking a father for consent to marry his daughter. The father defers to his wife who governs the house, leading the suitor to reconsider.
Mack Seeks Hughes Answer on War, Mexico In 1920 Race
Norman B. Mack New York national committeeman calls on Hughes to spell out what he would do differently from Wilson including war policies and intervention in Mexico He accuses Hughes of avoiding a bill of particulars and warns Republicans bear responsibility for preparedness neglect Washington and St Louis plans move forward with Democratic convention leadership and Mexican policy uncertainty remains a concern
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Fearful Brooklyn Witness Targeted by Gang Threats
Tony Delamater, a witness in a May 18 grand jury case, faced a gang note warning him to drop the case. He later disappeared from his Brooklyn home at 481 Fifth Avenue, while his wife Emma reported he had not reported for work or contacted anyone, amid fears the gang would make good on threats.
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Herrick to Address Union Commencement in Schenectady
Ex Ambassador to France Myron T. Herrick will deliver the honorary chancellor’s address at Union College’s 120th commencement in Schenectady New York. The event follows a prize speaking contest and a baccalaureate sermon by President Charles A. Richmond. A private detective, Marty Thayer, 50, fell ten feet from his home stoop at 248 West Water Street to the street below and was killed instantly after returning from a walk with Arthur B. Carter of 428 Central Park West who spoke to him moments earlier.
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President Plans Summer Schedule and Labor Talks
The President will visit New York on June 20 and July 4 for dedication ceremonies at the Amarisan Federation of Labor headquarters. He is expected to attend meetings in Detroit and Philadelphia in June and will be notified of renomination at Shadow Lawn. He leaves for West Point tomorrow, travels by train to Jersey City, then the Mayflower to the Hudson, delivers an address at West Point, and returns for a preparedness parade and speech in Washington.
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Patrolman Arrested as Annoyer of Girl
Scanlon accused of persistent mashing on a river steamer Cetus as it neared 122nd Street and the Hudson. Misa Ethel Remer, 20, of 1520 Forty-third Street Brooklyn, identified him, and he produced a shield when questioned. At Went 125th Street station he was charged with disorderly conduct. Magistrate Rotel found him guilty and suspended.
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Patrolman Testifies Interferes In Boat Car Incident
A patrolman testified that he saw a car on a boat he believed was improper and intervened. The magistrate questioned the officer's reasoning and indicated there was enough trouble to suspend punishment.
Found Dead in Reservoir at Steger Founder of Town
Chicago June 1 The body of Joby V Steger president of the Stever and Sona Pinto Manufacturing Company was found today in a reservoir near Steger Illinois a town he founded twenty five years ago Family members say he walked there with the habit of feeding the goldfish every Sunday and may have accidentally fallen into the water He was sixty five and left a large fortune
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