Wilson and the Ratification Fight at Democratic Convention
At the San Francisco hall the platform committee report sparked noisy applause as Senator Glass led the reading of the 5000 word document. Delegates cheered the league of nations and suffrage plank while disagreements over New Jersey and Louisiana standards caused brief turbulence.
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Associated Press
San Francisen
Platform Committee
Tan Glass
Resolutions Committee
William J. Dryant
Wison
Glass
Senator Glass
League of Nations
Virtue Veryong
Florida
North Carolina
Wes
New Jersey
Ian Snerwin Crosby
New York
Snme
Louisiana
Sketches of Leaders: Tatoo Palmer Cox Davis Cummins
A compiled list profiles prominent figures with birthplaces and dates, early careers, and key offices. Includes William Tatto, AM Palmer, James M. Cox, Homer B. Cummins, John W. Davis, detailing law practice, political posts, and notable marriages or appointments from 1863 to 1919.
Miss Kraus Examined in Elwell Murder Case
Miss Viola Kraus, connected with Joseph Fiewen Elwell, was questioned for three hours by assistant district attorneys amid new threats allegations. Investigators referenced a cablegram from Miss Kane about a woman named Miss Wilson and a 2:30 am call to Elwell on the murder day. Kraus said she never threatened Elwell and has known him eight years.
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Nientes
Joseph B. Elwell
New York
Viola Kraus
Joseph Fiewen Elwell
Turiman
Atorneys
Swann
Nn Kane
Elwell
Miss Wilson
Eliiell
J2lwell
Aliss Vioie Kraus
Mexican government defeats rebels at Tamaulipas
Government troops under minister of war announced victory over forces led by Garlo r Osuna at Tamaulipas. Rebels suffered heavy casualties and numerous prisoners were taken by the Mexican federal forces.
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United Press
Mexico
Garlor Osuna
Tamaulipas
Americans in peril as gunboat heads to Mersina
An American destroyer sails toward Mersina to secure the release of Mr. and Mrs. Nilson of Illinois from Turkish nationalists. Reports say Americans at Hadjin and Cilicia had surrendered Turkish hostiles. other relief workers reach Samsun while dubbed by officials as safe.
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Associated Press
Washington
ID. C
Paul Nilson
Illinois
Mersina
Admiral Hristol
Constantinople
State Department
VNE
Badjin
Cilina
Kile
Tiadjin
Bristol
Gait
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Tarsus
Wilson
Hadith
Edith Cold
Cleveland
Mias
Mary Super
Narberth
Katherine Bredemus
Samsun
Wlack Sea
Trebizond
Amecon
Hnadjin
Mise
Altice Clirk
Evanston
Wood aids Harding campaign in talks with Will Hays
A half hour conference between Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Will Hays stirred party offices as Wood reportedly offered strong Harding support. An executive said Wood would help Harding while remaining within his army duties. Harding plans a Marion, D.C. homecoming event with Mrs. Harding, traveling by auto.
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Will Hays
Starding
Associated Press
T Leonard Wood
Tlairman
Hays
Harding
Wood
Army
Flardfing
Ite
Marlow
Marion
Washington, D. C
G. Harding
Automoblig
Republicans To Caucus In Wisconsin July Meeting
Wisconsin Republicans will gather in Madison on July 14 to choose a gubernatorial candidate, draft a platform, and endorse the national ticket. Governor Philipp plans to run again if the convention is favorable, with Omro and Lt. Gov. Dithmar among announced contenders. The call, signed by twenty seven state stalwarts, says the conference serves no single candidate or faction.
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Wisconsin
Madison
United Press
Philpp
Nemore
Omro
Dithmar
Philipp
Biggest suffrage demonstration at national convention
United Press reports the largest demonstration in convention history as delegates read the suffrage plank in the Democratic platform. The moment drew a marching chorus of men, while women’s soprano voices rose above the band’s double time rhythm during the nomination shows.
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United Press
San Francisco
Glass
Resolutions Committee
Cal [Net
Proposed Democratic Platform Emphasizes Nations Covenant and Labor Goals
The platform endorsed by Senator Carter Glass and aligned with President Wilson favors silence on prohibition, supports the League of Nations with reservations, backs Irish sympathy, rejects an Armenian mandate, and pledges aid to World War I veterans to buy farms. It promotes labor rights, agricultural interests, women's issues, and votes against Republican spending while criticizing corporate profiteering.
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L. C. Martin
United Press State
San Francisco
Carter Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
United States
Armenia
Wilson
League of Nations
Walsh
Limeda
Nugent
New Tersey
Sabath
Thinow
Bryan
Brian
Supreme Court of the United States
Ireland
W. Tourke Cockran
Cockran
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mexico
Newberry
Michigan
Official Committee and Families Visit Yosemite
The appropriation committee of the house of representatives, accompanied by their families, is on a two day visit to Yosemite. The congressional party sails next week on the transport Great Northern for the Hawaiian islands and the Philippines.
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Associated Press
Appropriations Committee
House of Representatives
Congressional Party
Great Northern
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Eastern Lines Ordered to Send Cars into West
The commerce commission ordered Eastern lines to deliver 50 empty train cars to the West. Initial deliveries include 1200 to the Santa Fe and 200 to the Soo Line, with 400 to the Chicago Great Western and 300 to the Chicago and Northwestern, 1200 to the Rock Island. Grain cars will go to the Northern Pacific, Great Northern and Union Pacific roads.
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Chivente
Chiengs Railways
The
Commerce Commission
Ftlrat
Santa Fe
Soe
Chicago Great Western
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock Island Item
Dar
Great Northern
Union
QISARMANENT TERMS FIXED
Brussels reports say allied representatives reached full agreement on immediate disarmament terms at the Brussels conference. A memorandum to the allied governments indicated German resistance to treaty obligations and its inability to meet reparations demands.
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Paris
Brussels
Associated Press
Coun
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Neatwerk
Germany
Spa
Govetnents
Supreme Allied Council
Llandard
Shipping Board Chief Defends American Merchant Marine Act
Washington D C chairman W Henson of the Shipping Board declares the Jones act will safeguard American merchant marine against foreign influence. He says foreign carriers are diverting cargo away from Pacific ports but that the board and ICC will take steps to protect U S interests and ensure American ships move business.
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U—Admin
Henson
The
Shipping Board
Linthe
Bpoana
Jones Shipping Law
Fhe Oifte
Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
United State
Admiral Benson
Erehip
Congress
Hensen
Woman's Bones Found in Buried Wine Case
Kansas City police probe a buried wine case containing a woman's bones, located twelve feet deep behind a saloon at Fifth and Walnut. The remains appear to be a young woman with two rows of perfect teeth, possibly linked to the 26 year old disappearance of Maude Huelle Honstel, daughter of a Kansas City physician.
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Py Associated Press
Kansas City
Fifth and
Walnut Streets
Mies Maude Huelle Honstel
Kansas
Ukrainian government moves from Kamenez Podolsk
The Ukrainian government under General Simon Petlura relocates from Kamenez Podolsk to Lublin near Warsaw due to Bolshevik threats. The change aims to preserve governance as the Red Army advances.
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Warsaw
Simon Petlura
Kamenez
Podolsk
Lublin
Battle Roars as Democrats Converge at San Francisco
The Democratic convention in San Francisco faces a long night as platforms and planks spark debate. James Nugent and William Bryan prepared rival proposals while delegates anticipate quick balloting and a fought floor fight over the platform and rules.
Proudest Moment in Life of Senator Glass
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, addressing the Democratic platform at San Princigno, displays emotion as he endorses the league of nations and President Wilson. He denounces Republican opposition, gesturing with a clenched fist while recovering from a momentary stumble and quips at reporters.
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United Press
San Princigno
Calif
Carter Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
Ciiteman
Senator Glass
League
Nations
Wilson
Asx
Hmil
Glass
Kish
Convention Proceedings Amid Tense Deliberations and Delayed Platform
Delegates linger on the convention floor as talks continue over the platform showing plans for a three hour limit on debate and post show balloting. Senator Robinson and Senator Glass steer the session with Bryan greeted by cheers and demands for action.
Forty Injured in Harlem Division Wreck on New York Central
Forty people were injured in a Harlem division wreck on the New York Central railroad near Middleton N Y. Two coaches derailed from a high speed northbound train and plunged about thirty feet down an embankment. Two may be fatally injured and eighteen are seriously hurt.
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United Press
Middleton
N. 3
Harlem
New York Central Railroad
W York
Democratic Platform Advocates Peace and League Treaty
The report from the Democratic national convention outlines praise for President Wilson and the Paris peace efforts, urging ratification of the League of Nations and the Versailles treaty. It condemns Republican opposition as obstruction to world peace and stresses commitment to social and economic justice.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
Democratic Party
Iprite
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Ih Srent Republic
Ane
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