Missouri Delegation Quiet at Democratic Convention
Observers see the Missouri group largely aligned with the administration on key points while privately hostile to the President and the League of Nations. The national committee weighs seating Reed Center delegate James Reed amid nervousness over Missouri’s support and possible consequences for the fall campaign. Ex Senator Lewis arrives to manage his Vice Presidential prospects.
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Palmer in Charge of His Own Fight
San Francisco dispatch reports Attorney General Palmer arriving to personally steer his campaign for the Democratic nomination. He stresses platform over personal candidacy, vows to uphold historic Americanism and constitutional democracy, and defends impartial law enforcement. Morris endorses Palmer’s candidacy and leadership.
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Democrats for Wet Plank Says Dunne in California
From a Star Corres CAN FRANCISCO June 25 by Gov shier Edward P Dunne of Illinois he arrived today and the Illinois delegation contrary to the Sullivan leadership will split after giving A Mitchell Palmer a fairly solid vote on the first ballot We agreed in the interest of harmony to let the delegates do pretty much as they pleased After the first ballot I went to meet the bulk of the 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 in favor of certain liberalizing amendments to violated enforcement will join the convention I am sure Illinois democrats are in favor of changes in the law although I do not look to see any effort made to being back the amendment The Democrats stand for amend me to the joint act They will have the support of counties thousands of Republicans who are now daily violating the prohibition law but who do not like to be doing it
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Democrats Divided Over Prohibition and Ireland Policy
Illinois leaders back McAdoo with strong support from organic labor while anti saloon League sentiment favors keeping Volstead act intact. Bryan may be the convention favorite but a wet plank could split the party. Ireland rights, League of Nations, and public utilities are also debated as resolutions move in San Francisco.
New York Delegates Meet Boss Before National Convention
Tammany delegation arrived in San Francisco ahead of the Democratic National Convention to press for unity and unit rule enforcement. Leaders planned talks with New York figures, aiming to keep delegates aligned with recent city meeting decisions and facing internal dissent over possible rule breaches.
Bryan Expects to See Dry Plank in Platform
SAS PRAMISCO June 25. Democratic candidate William J Bryan arrived and stated he expects a dry plank in the platform. He did not comment on reports of sentiment to ignore prohibition or on the League of Nations covenant. He hoped the temperance legislature would ratify the suffrage amendment before the convention.
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Hitchcock Accepts Second Place on Democratic Ticket
Senator Hitchcock announced he would accept the Democratic vice presidential nomination after a telegram to Arthur Mallon. He said the party platform will include a prohibition plank, and he believes the Democrats will adopt this stance.
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756 Delegates Free In Democratic Convention
A San Francisco memorandum shows 756 of 1092 Democratic Convention delegates are uninstructed. Instructed delegates are listed by state and candidate, incl Cox Nebraska and Cox Oklahoma. The temporary roll indicates 808 women delegates or alternates, with 41 at large and 99 alternates at large plus district totals.
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Smith Urged To Lead Forces Of The Wets In Delegation
The article reports on political maneuvering as H Boeschenstein and Arthur F Mullen, among others, push for Governor Smith to lead the wets against McAdoo and Bryan. It notes plans for defense blocks from New York Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky Michigan California and speculation about Smith securing about 150 first-ballot votes. It mentions Phelan inviting Smith and Murphy to his ranch as Tammany operations continue.
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Gompers Aims Labor Platform at Democratic Convention
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrived in San Francisco to press labor's case before the Democratic National Convention. He, with William Green, will urge adoption of a platform satisfactory to labor and will not detail further remarks.
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Rensselaer Republicans Back Howard for Governor
The Rensselaer County Republican organization endorses Justice Wesley O. Dow for governor, announced by county committee chairman Manx Dahl. Judge Howard is expected to formally announce his candidacy within a few days after the endorsement.
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Greek Legation Denies Alexander Abdication Talk
Paris July 25 The Greek Legation today denied reports circulating that King Alexander planned to abdicate. The rumors were described as unfounded and without basis.
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Wilson Forces Control Early Deliberations At Convention
Wilson aligned Democrats show strength as national committee begins preliminaries. Prohibition plank and Bryan’s stance loom large. Georgia and Missouri delegates disputed. Palmer arrives to lead anti-Administration campaign while Irish independence and Davis emerge as key topics in party talks.
Indiana to Buy Coal Mine for State Fuel Supply
Indiana approved a state purchase of a coal mine to assure an adequate fuel supply. Governor Goodrich said he will convene a special session to seek legislative approval for the project, following recommendations by the State Purchasing Committee amid anticipated difficulties in securing the needed operation and financing.
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Champagne Proves Great Help In Boosting San Francisco
Heywood Broun reports in San Francisco that a lobby visit at the Palace Hotel spurred local booster talk. Business leaders discuss promoting the city while prominent figures like James Hamilton Lewis and Hiram Johnson appear, adding to a bustling, behind the scenes political mood.
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Democrats Propose Gender Equal National Committee Rules
Democrats debated national committee rules at a convention cutoff. The plan would require one man and one woman from each state or territory, with selection governed by state law or party rules. Debate included vacancies, Panama Canal Zone representation, and a contested Oregon delegation case as credentials actions loomed.
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Alleged Forger Arrested in Rex Beach Secretaries Case
Paul Dair, 32, of 124th Street, formerly Rex Beach's confidential secretary and motion picture producer, was arrested after allegedly cashing a $500 check with Hench's forged signature. Det Fiery of West 126th Street police traced him to Otinaville, then returned him to the city.
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Wilson urges North Carolina legally to act on suffrage
President Wilson sends messages to Governor Bickett and Senators Simmons and Overman stressing the critical importance of North Carolina Legislature action on the Federal suffrage amendment during a special session. He had earlier warned Tennessee officials to call a special session to act as well, after Attorney General Frierson ruled a Supreme Court decision affected a state prohibition on constitutional amendments.
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North Carolina Governor comments on suffrage ratification path
Governor Bickett in Raleigh on June 25 says Tennessee’s ratification of the suffrage amendment would spare North Carolina a costly and bitter legislative debate. He notes he has nothing more to add, accepts the political reality, and jokes about medicine and taste.
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Democrats Delay Permits 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. Secretary Baker, named by President Wilson as head of the Water Power Commission, said seven applications have been received, involving interests valued at over 5 million dollars. Rail electrification plans by Santa Fe Southern Pacific and Denver Rio Grande are among anticipated beneficiaries.
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Sing Sing prisoner requests rocking chair in death house
In Ossining New York Mrs Mattie Dixon the sole inmate in Sing Sings death house told Warden Lawes she is nervy and wishes for a rocking chair to help compose herself Lawes ordered a rocking chair for her marking the first such comfort in a Sing Sing cell as stools remain the standard seating
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Lawyers Fight Bloodless Duel in Corsican Trial
M Mora Giatteri, counsel for former Premier Caillans, dueled this morning with attorney Henri Torres over a personal matter. Two shots were exchanged with no injuries. Giatteri is a Corsican deputy in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Kill Rats U S Urges in Bubonic Plague Warning
Surgeon General Hugh S Cumming urges rat extermination nationwide to curb bubonic plague after its appearance in Gulf ports and warnings against Mediterranean infection sources. He notes plague is a rodent disease and extermination reduces economic damage. In Argentina, suspected bubonic cases reach a jail in La Pampa. Hygiene Department alerted.
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Crowell resigns as Assistant Secretary of War
Benedict Crowell resigns from the post effective June 30 after serving since the early wartime period. He plans a long vacation and may return to Cleveland or relocate to New York while weighing business offers. Secretary Baker praises his work in ordnance, munitions, and postwar demobilization. The White House will appoint his successor.
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Eeremont Arraigned in Deportation Suit Over Border Evasion
Arthur Eeremont, brought from Chicago as a witness in the Nicky Arnstein case, was arraigned at Ellis Island on deportation proceedings for allegedly evading immigration inspection after crossing from Canada. Bail set at 10,000. case linked to a Montreal swindle of 74,000. Eeremont is a former Canadian MP, with defense hinging on jurisdictional questions in Canada prior to a May ruling.
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Eighty eight subway smokers arrested by health 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 pending.
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Women Urge Soft Pedal on Liquor Issue
SAN FRANCISCO June 25 Women members of the executive committees of the Democratic National Committee decided to avoid reference to the prohibition question in the platform. They adopted labor plank proposals stressing collective bargaining, eight hour day, minimum wages, expanded federal trade powers, and broader roles for women in government and labor.
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Accused Grocers Charged Over Sugar and Sardines Profits
United States Commissioner McCabe fixed bail for Henry Borchers, Huntington grocer, and Henry Vette of Babylon, arraigned on charges they charged excessive profits in groceries. Borchers allegedly sold sugar at a retail profit of about a few cents per pound while Vette sold sardines with a marked price totaling around 50 cents for the same weight. The Flying Squadron of the Department of Justice filed the case under Attorney General Fulmer.
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