Democrats Begin San Francisco Convention Program
The Associated Press reports the Democratic national convention opens with 1 p.m. prayers by Rt. Rev. William F. Nichols of Mishoo Episcopal Church and several credential and permanent organization reports. Senator J. T. Robinson of Arkansas delivers the keynote as permanent chair, with the day’s events depending on developments, including the nomination speech.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William
F. Nichols
Mishoo
Episcopal Church
California
J. T. Robinson
Arkansas
Calif
Xseph T.“Robinson
Palmer
Smith-Watson
Platform Committee Hones Planks Ahead of Nomination
The platform committee debates rules and timelines as hearings proceed aiming to finalize the party platform. A nine member subcommittee will craft planks and decide on whether William J Pryan receives a dry plank or a compromise approach as McAdoo faction builds its convention presence.
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Alethough
Subcommittee of Nine
William J. Pryan
Burleson
Tvere
McAdoo
Presidential boom candidates named in early V P race
United Press reports vice presidential boom efforts today as Cox of Ohio and Meredith of Iowa are repeatedly mentioned as potential running mates. The piece lists other possible contenders including Stewart of Montana Hawley of Idaho Lewis of Illinois Tyson of Tennessee Dohenty of California Francis of Missouri Hodges of Kansas and Marshall.
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Cox
Meredith
Iby United Press
San
Francisco
Calif
Bath
Ohio
Towa
Nomticket
S. Ve Stewart
Montana
James ‘H. Hawley
Idaho
United States
Sdamilton Lewis
Clinoig
Brig
Gen. L. 5. Tyson
Tennessee
Edward TL
Dohenty
California
David R. Francis
Missouri
G. H. Hodges
Kansas
Thomas R Marshall
Bryan’s Treaty Plank Urges Immediate Senate Action
The Democratic convention plank calls for immediate convening of the Senate to adopt a constitutional amendment for treaty ratification by majority vote and for Germany reservations. It supports direct election of permanent delegates to the League of Nations and instructs delegates to pursue strong disarmament as the basis of peace.
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Senate
San Frantisco
William J
Congress
Congregationalists Gather for International Council in Boston
In Boston delegates from 13,060 Congregational churches gather for the fourth decennial international council with nearly 3,000 delegates in attendance. The meeting, led by James Barton the secretary, runs through Tuesday next week and marks the tercentenary celebration of the movement.
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Associated Press
Rowton
Man
Congregational’ Council
James Barton
Testimony Details Coercion in Jenkins Case
From Mexico City dispatches the AP reports that several Iranians were examined over their earlier testimony in the Jenkins case. Jenkins, former American consul at Pueblo, allegedly was kidnapped by bandit Caderva and later charged in his own capture. Caderva claimed he abducted Jenkins but denied involvement with the police.
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Fiy Dadiuis
Puechia
sBy
Associated Press
Mexico City
Jarans
Jim
Jenling
Pueblo
Jenkins
Peabla
EL Universal
Jenking
Caderva
Ignacio Vasquez
Codorva
Roosevelt Touted as Hoover's Potential Vice Presidential Pick
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt is discussed as a possible vice presidential candidate. His supporters note his alignment with the Democratic administration's policies and ideas and his lack of personal enmity, while acknowledging potential political hurdles.
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Franklin E.roosevelt
Wilson Pleased With First Day Of Democratic Convention
Washington reports say President Wilson is highly pleased with the first day of the Democratic national convention. Officials note the keynote by Homer S. Cummings and the convention's apparent endorsement of the administration as key factors shaping ongoing strategy. Committees show strong Wilson control with Robinson chosen as permanent chairman and McAdoo seen as the principal rival.
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Carter H. Glass
Resolutions Committee
City United Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
United Press
Homer
Cummings
Hag
San Francisco
comvTrow
Martin
United Press Start
Democratic- National
Criti In the Resolutions Committee
Nina
Carter Gings
Full’ Resolutions Committee
Cretery
Colby
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Vance McCormick
M M. Crane
Texas
Horace Hawkins
Colorado
Ed. L. Keen
United Press Star
San Francsco
Glass
Resolutions
Bryan
Georgia
Missouri
Committee On Permanent Organization
Joseph T. Robinson
McAdoo
Harding to reply to Cummings keynote at Democratic convention
Senator Warren G. Harding plans to reply to Homer Cummings keynote in his upcoming acceptance speech next month. He read the Democratic broga on the convention carefully and declined comment, returning from New Jersey trips and preparing to leave for Marion likely on Saturday.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Warahington
D. C
Warren G. Harding
Homer & Cummings
Harding
New Jersey
Marion
Freight rate rise urged by shippers at hearings
Clifford Thorne of Chicago told the Interstate Commerce Commission that freight tariffs must rise if roads press for higher charges and wage gains. He urged adding wage costs to base figures, a 5 percent passenger increase, and spreading any advance across railway earnings, warning of a heavy burden on freight traffic and regional consequences from higher rates.
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Associated “Proce
Washington
I. C
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Clifford, Thorne
Chicago
Thorne
United States
Thorny
Debates Over Delegates Ruf Prohibition Rule At Convention
In San Francisco the rules committee rejected a unit rule for delegate elections, risking a split in New York's delegation. Bryan wets demanded to speak first as the dry and wet factions clashed over the prohibition issue and district autonomy. Roosevelt urged reviving the 1912 rule to loosen unit rule bonds. Seabury and Farley opposed and defended state party authority.
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Calif
Ito
New York
Associated Prays
San Francisco
Bryan
Bryant
W. Rourke Cochran
Brian
Cochran
Glase
Mr. Bryan
Senator Glass
Borden Burr
Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
Roosevelt
Samuel Seabury
Farley
New York State
Quiet Prevails After Killing in Religious Dispute
Associated Press reports quiet returned after a lethal shooting in a religious dispute near Toledo. Troopers say the violence stemmed from remarks by an evangelist during a revival, with a mob from Toledo allegedly planning to burn the church. no arrests were made as authorities search for a motive.
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Associated Press
Fibl‘deans
Carnerony -Flote
Apt C. Vy
Apt C. Vy, Mgh
Toledo
Coal mine operators answer union claims at hearing
Coal mine operators defended their position before the commission created by President Wilson to adjust wage differences in the anthracite fields. They focused on Vincent Tyunten and other leaders of alleged excessive profits in the industry.
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United Press
Semotin
Pac
Walay
Th Commission
Wilson
Palmer Campaign Manager Testifies Before Senate Panel
Co. C. Carlin directs Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer's presidential bid. The photo shows Carlin testifying before a Senate committee probing wartime campaign expenses.
Clash Among Women at Democratic Convention Delegates Debate League Endorsement
Women delegates met to calm factions before the convention sessions. Laura Chy urged cautious support for the league and cautioned against blanket endorsement of Cummings speech without safeguards. A motion to adjourn interrupted proceedings after the resolutions praising the League and Nations policy passed with few dissenters.
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Clem J. Randall
United Press
Cummings
Stennt
Mra
George Tass
Cyonien Syureau
Democratic
Nétlona
League of Fons Jasne
Laura.Chiy
Kentucky
George Bass
Percy Pennepacker
Keneral Federation of Women's Organizations
Much Food Goes Up in Smoke at R R Depot
A massive fire at the C B and Q railroad transfer yards caused a total loss of thousands of pounds of food and thousands of dollars in damage. The Ukrainian freight transfer house, one of the region’s largest, was razed and the blaze spread to tank cars as flaming sheets blew over the yard after an explosion.
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R. R. Depot
United Presa
Thienne
Wear
Convention Index Opens with Open House at Prank Makers
The item notes an administration in full control and a McAdoo room entering the scene as tension rises over a looming convention. Victory for Tammany is implied by the report, with whispers about a program featuring Bill Schaeffe and a proposed presidential discussion.
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McaAdoo
McAdoo
Tammany
Bill Schaeffe
Robson Forecasts to Convention Amid Party Critique
The article reports Senator Robson delivering a forecast to a convention in San Francisco while discussing Republican and Democratic positions. It cites debates over anti profiteering, food control amendments, campaign spending, and the Chicago platform's stance on Mexico. The piece frames the presidential election as a test of party unity and election financing.
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San’ Francisco
Cali
Robinson ‘of Arkansas
Pemanent
Republican
Party
I Eratic
Army
Navy
Speiriograt
Republican ‘Party
Congress
Wood
Lowden
Chicago
Senate
Wilson
Mexico
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