Missouri Delegation Divided as Democrats Weighing Platform
The convention looms with the Missouri delegation split over the platform as Carter Glass shapes it. National committee pressure grows over seating Reed Center of Interest Senator James A. Reed dominates talks, while concerns about Missouri’s fall loyalty and the Wilson League of Nations loom large. Ex-Senator Lewis arrives to oversee the Vice Presidential boom.
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Palmer in Charge of His Own Fight
San Francisco story details Attorney General Palmer's arrival to lead his Democratic National Committee duties and influence platform aims. He emphasizes historic Americanism, constitutional democracy, and impartial law enforcement while avoiding public discussion of specific issues. Prominent backers include Roland Morris and Pennsylvania delegates as Palmer engages with state leaders.
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Democrats for Wet Plank Says Dunne In San Francisco
From a Star Corres CAN FRANCISCO June 25 by Gov shier Edward P. Dunne of Illinois he arrived today and says the Illinois delegation contrary to tradition will split after voting solidly for Palmer on the first ballot We agreed in the interest of harmony to let delegates act as they pleased After the first ballot I met the bulk of delegates 29 to Cox and McAdoo Bees Move for Welw from what I have been told and that I nose I believe the people are liberalizing amendments to violated enforcement will come in the convention The Democrats stand for amend me to the Volstead act They will le the support of counties thousands of Republicans who are now daily violating the prohibition law but who do not like to be doing it and
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Democratic Deliberations Signal Debate Over Prohibition Planks
Illinois leaders back McAdoo and anti prohibition forces push for a wet plank. Bryan is seen as strong but may fail to stop a platform favoring amendment to the Volstead Act. Ireland and League of Nations issues loom as debates rise in San Francisco before the Resolution Committee.
Tammany Delegation Arrives for National Convention
New York delegates led by Thomas F. Smith reach San Francisco and plan talks with New York leaders to enforce the unit rule at the Democratic National Convention. George Inn of Schenectady is discussed as a potential break candidate. The group travels from Los Angeles by special train and faces delays before arriving in Monterey and then San Francisco.
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Bryan Expects a Dry Plank in Democratic Platform
SAS PRAMISCO June 25.41 ex pect to avew dry plank in the Democratic platform. William J Fryan arrived here and said he has no thought that a wet plank would be put in. He refused to comment on rumors of sentiment for ignoring prohibition. He noted no statement on the League of Nations covenant or candidato individual. He added wet forces would vote to spare even if it meant dissolving the party. He hopes the temperance legislature ratifies the suffrage amendment before the convention.
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Hitchcock Accepts Second Place on Ticket
Senator Hitchcock indicated he would accept a second place on the Democratic ticket and oppose certain platform planks. He stated the party’s platform would include a prohibition plank, while opposing a strong league of nations stance and other provisions.
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756 Delegates Free In Democratic Convention
A memo shows 756 of 1092 Democratic Convention delegates are uninstructed. Instructions list 28 for Meredith in Kentucky, 26 for Cox in Nebraska, 16 for Sitebock in New Jersey, 88 for Edwards in North Carolina, 24 for Simmons in Ohio, 48 for Cox in Oklahoma, 10 for Owen in Oregon, 10 for McAdoo in Pennsylvania, 76 for Palmer in South Dakota, 10 for Gerard in Virginia, 24 for Glasa. Georgia’s 2K votes are contested. 808 women delegates and alternates are noted, with breakdowns by status and group.
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Georgia
Smith Urged To Lead Forces of the Wets
Wets supporters rally around Governor Smith as national politics focus on Chicago style backroom maneuvers. Key figures include H Boeschenstein of Tiling, Arthur F. Mullen of Nebr State, and Mond Moore of Youngstown steering efforts to block McAdoo and Bryan. Smith's NY bloc and other state leaders push for first-ballot viability and a broader coalition.
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Gompers Heads West to Urge Labor Platform Adoption
Samuel Gompers arrives in San Francisco with William Green to pressing labor aims at the Democratic National Convention. He plans to urge adoption of a platform satisfactory to labor, offering no details beyond the goal.
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Rensselaer Republicans Endorse Howard for Governor
Rensselaer County Republicans announce support for Justice Wesley O. of the Supreme Court in the gubernatorial race. Chairman Manx Dahl states the county committee endorsed the bid and Judge Howard is expected to announce his candidacy within days.
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Greek King Alexander Not Abdicating
Paris July 25 Greek Legion denied circulating reports that King Alexander intended to abdicate. The party said the claims were unfounded and without any basis in fact.
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Wilson Forces Control Early Deliberations At Democratic Nominating Meet
The Wilson administration appears to control the Democratic party machinery as the national convention begins. Prohibition remains unsettled with hints of a platform omission or diluted plank, while Bryan faces an uphill battle to shape the party line. Palmer arrives to lead the campaign as aspirants’ standings stay largely unchanged amid cross-country maneuvering for delegates.
Indiana to Buy Coal Mine to Assure Fuel Supply
Indiana approved state purchase of a coal mine to assure an adequate fuel supply. Governor James P. Goodrich endorsed the action, recommended by the State Purchasing Committee, with legislation to be sought in a special session soon. Wilson appeals to North Carolina governor and urges ratification of the project.
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Champagne Boosts San Francisco Hoax in Palace Hotel Lobby
Heywood Broun reports a staged champagne gathering in a Palace Hotel lobby where local boosters fictitiously craft a city pitch to visiting delegations. Amid champagne talk, real political figures like James Hamilton Lewis and Mitchell Palmer appeared, while reporters kept watch for genuine news from the lobby.
Democrats Propose Equal Delegates for National Convention
A Democratic National Committee session debated gender parity for national committeemen and the method to fill vacancies, with debates over temporary rolls and representation from the Panama Canal Zone. Contests addressed included Oregon delegate-at-large vacancy and the Schuyleman case, adjourned after Georgia was moved to resume at 10 p.m.
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A. Mitchell Palmer
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Alleged Forger Arrested in Rex Beach Secretary Case
Paul Dair, 32, of 458 Want 124th Street, former confidential secretary to Rex Revel, a film producer, was jailed at Volive Headquarters after allegedly cashing a $500 check forged with Hench’s name and vanishing. Detective Fiery traced him to Otinaville then returned him to the city for charging.
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Wilson urges North Carolina action on federal suffrage amendment
President Wilson sent messages to Governor Bickett and Senators Simmons and Overman urging the North Carolina Legislature to act on the federal suffrage amendment in a special session next month. He previously warned Tennessee leaders to call a special session as well, following Attorney General Frierson’s ruling that a Supreme Court decision affected a constitutional prohibition on legislative action.
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Governor Bickett cites Tennessee ratification to avoid NC action
In Raleigh on June 25 Governor Bickett commented on President Wilsons telegram about the suffrage amendment. He said Tennessee would meet and ratify, saving North Carolina from unpopular debate and expense. He added he will take his medicine but won’t pretend it tastes good.
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Democrats Delay Licenses Under Water Power Bill
Washington June 25 Licenses to private interests to use water power rights will not be issued until late July due to the absence of Secretaries Meredith and Payne in Washington. Baker announced his designation as head of the Water Power Commission. Seven license applications have been received, involving interests reportedly totaling over five hundred million dollars. Railroads in the West anticipate electrification under the bill, with Santa Fe Southern Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande among those preparing to act.
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Sing Sing prisoner seeks rocking chair to calm nerves
Ossining N Y June 25 Mrs Mattie Dixon the only inmate in Sing Sings death house told Warden Lewis B Lawes she feels her nerves frayed and wishes for a rocking chair If granted it would be the first rocker in a Sing Sing cell replacing the usual stool as inmates seldom have four footed furniture
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Lawyers Fight Bloodless Duel Over Personal Matter
ARIS reports on June 25 as M Mora Giatteri counsel for former Premier Caillans faced attorney Henri Torres in a morning duel over a private issue. Two shots fired with no injuries. Giatteri, Corsica Chamber of Deputies member, was involved in the case.
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Kill Rats U S Urges in Bubonic Plague Warning
Surgeon General Hugh S Cumming urged rat extermination campaigns along the coast to prevent bubonic plague spread after reports of plague in Gulf ports and warnings about Mediterranean introductions. He emphasized rats as the disease vector and economic damage from rodent infestation. In Buenos Aires the Interior Minister learned of suspected plague cases in a jail in La Pampa with the National Hygiene Department to oversee cases.
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Crowell resigns as Assistant Secretary of War
Benedict Crowell, who joined as major of ordnance and then led the munitions program, resigns as Assistant Secretary of War effective June 30. He plans a long vacation, may return to Cleveland or move to New York, while the administration seeks his successor and notes the value of his demobilization and claims work.
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Eeremont Arraigned in Deportation Case at Ellis Island
Arthur Eeremont, brought from Chicago as a witness in the Nicky Arnstein case, appeared yesterday at Ellis Island on deportation charges for evading immigration inspection crossing from Canada. Bail set at 10,000. he faces possible trial in Canada for alleged swindle of 74,000 from Michael Conley in Montreal.
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Eighty Eight Subway Smokers Arrested by Inspectors
Eighty eight subway smokers were arrested yesterday by inspectors and sanitary police connected with the Health Department. Sixty seven were fined a total of 872, four sentences were suspended and the rest of the cases are p)
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Women Urge Soft Pedal on Liquor Issue
In San Francisco on June 25 women on the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee decided not to reference the prohibition question in the party platform. They endorsed President Wilson’s peace treaty stance and League of Nations, and adopted labor plank proposals including eight hour day, minimum wages, broader FTC powers over basic food industries, and a national employment office system with voluntary harvest corps subsidies.
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Prosecution Fixes Sugar and Sardine Profiteering Case
Accused Brooklyn grocer Borchers of Huntington and companion Vette charged by Justice Department Flying Squadron with retail sugar profit near five cents a pound and sardines marked up to 50 cents a can. Commissioner McCabe set bonds and directed action. Attorney General Fulmer oversees.
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