Debates Over Prohibition Plank Stall Platform Committee
In San Francisco the platform subcommittee failed to agree on a prohibition plank after hours of debate. Secretary Colby backed wet proposals while Glass favored no liquor plank, and McKellar pressed for a bone dry stance. Bryan warned the dispute would continue at the convention.
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Cal
Colby
Wilson
Washington
He Jong
Glass
McKellar
Wiliam J. Bryan
TX Tangle
Thade
Wilson Honors Endorsed as Nation Debates Platform
A reported Democratic national convention resolution praising President Wilson for wartime leadership was delivered. Bryan spoke without endorsing any candidate while urging unity and suffrage support. Prohibition and league of nations planks faced shaping amid administration strategy and Virginia aligned views.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pomerene
Ohio
League of Nations
Wilson
Cuban Sugar Hold At 24 Cents In Landmark Standoff
Havana reports cane growers, mill owners and brokers pledge not to offer more sugar for sale if prices hit 34 cents a pound, a level seen in late May. About 2,380,000 sacks of unheld sugar are on record as constrained by this price pact.
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Associated Press
Havana
Bryan and Wilson clash over party platform at convention
San Francisco dispatch reports a fierce Democratic battle over wet versus dry planks and the league of nations. Colby supports a damp plank aligning with Wilson, while Bryan presses his fight on the league issue, aiming to exclude Wilson allies from the convention.
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Cnitent Press
San Francisco
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Wilson
Colby
League of Nations
League
Whson
Friend of beer in San Francisco backs Cox at Frisco convention
Norman E. Mack, a Democratic national committeeman from New York, is cited as a strong backer of Cox during the Frisco convention. He supported Cox for president until Ohio governor Cox expressed reluctance to run on a platform with a wet plank.
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New York
Beer
Cox
Ohio
Ex‘arj
Convention index notes Virginia Plan and platform progress
The report outlines the Virginia Plan and platform efforts at the convention with an hour earlier start and rough progress for ticket movement. It notes labor considerations and growing concern as the race tightens along with other convention news.
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Virginia
Fair sergeants at arms keep order at Democratic convention
At the San Francisco Democratic convention this week the sergeants at arms are noted for their looks and their task of maintaining order. Miss Margaret Pou, daughter of Rep Edward W. Pou, and Ethel Allen, niece of Sen Joseph Robinson, serve as assistant sergeant at arms. Delegates may be restrained by these attractive aides who stand ready to enforce rules.
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Muargaretau
Edward W. Pou
North Carolina
Ethel AlMer
Joseph T Hébinson ofArkansas
Bryan's Future at Stake as Wet Issue Divides Party
Friends warn that a decisive Bryan defeat on liquor could crush his bid for the presidential nomination and affect party power. Rumors speak of a Bryan boom if he wins the convention on the wet-dry issue, shaping support for McAdoo Cox or Palmer. The nine member subcommittee drafting the platform works through the morning, delaying until the full committee review.
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Resolutions Committee
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Cox
Palmer
Alutions Committee
Tomorrong
Will disavow blame for Carranza murder
Washington officials expect a complete disavowal of responsibility for the killing of former President Denis Juano Carranza. Fernando Iglesias Calderon, Mexican high commissioner to Washington, will seek steps toward recognizing the new Mexican government. State department will negotiate with Calderon with an open mind, aiming for full understanding before recognition is granted.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Denis
Juano Carranza
State Department
Fernando Iglesias—Calderon
Washington
United States
Caledron
Inglesias- Calderon
Nonpartisan league battles in North Carolina primary
The national Nonpartisan league pursues to hold state governorship power as independents rally to unseat leaguers in a pivotal Republican primary. Early results show heavy voter activity and traders forecasting a tight finish around nine tonight.
Contesting Nomination of Victor Over Volstead
Ouvia Minna V 2 Barnard attorney for twenty five citizens of the Seventh district says they will sue to contest the Republican nominating victory of Rev J Kvale of Benson who defeated Congressman A J Wolstead for renomination in the June 21 primary.
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Associated Press
Ouvia
Minna
Barnard
Renville
Seventh
J. Kvale
Benson
A. J. Wolstead
Premier Giolitti Pushes Albanian Independence Policy
Rome June 29 Associated Press reports Premier Giolitti in the chamber reiterates recognition of Albania’s independence. A motion to withdraw Italian troops from Albanian territory was rejected. Belgrade also notes unconfirmed reports of Aviona seizure by Albanian insurgents, with Italian forces reportedly besieged.
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Associated Press
Rome
Fremier Giolitti
Chamber of Deputies
Albania
Belgrade
Aviona
Prava
Yakub
Serbia
Xdda
Wisconsin American Legion Convention Opens in Eau Claire
Green Bay reports the Wisconsin Department American Legion meets in Eau Claire on the 28th and 29th with about 3000 ex-service men present and 1500 delegates registered. The session sees a united stand for educational improvements in Wisconsin, amid diverse delegation colors including a Chinese trailer registrant and a 42 year old Madison delegate, John Saleman.
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Green Bay
Wisconsin Department of the American Legion
Bau
Face
Aaton
Tru Claire
Ared
Wisconsin
American Legion
Cai John Saleman
Madison
Wisconsin Education Leaders Seek Action at State Convention
An American Federation panel and Wisconsin educators pressed for swift reforms to raise public school standards. Leaders urged educational leadership replacement over political clout, citing a city survey on Wisconsin’s lagging system and a call to root out a “hidden enemy” within the state’s schools.
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Wlury
Wisconsin
Norris Government Faces Defeat in Local Election shakeup
Mixed results show Norris government dethroned in May polls. Labour independents and farmers gain seats in Winnipeg and rural districts Brasdon Dauphin, with only six government allies returned.
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Winalorx
Norrie
Steblin
Latte May
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Mftyethee
Lider
Gente
Seata
Winnipeg
Suvurls
Brasdon
Dauphin
St Paul Carmen votes for arbitration plan
St Paul streetcar workers voted overwhelmingly for arbitration to settle their wage demands after hearings on the streetcar strike, with board members and the public hearing the plan. The transit board postponed a strike pending the arbitration outcome.
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United Press
St. Paul, Minn
World Interchurch Move To Be Considered Anew
The World Interchurch Movement faces a fresh review as leaders plan a new meeting of the general committee in New York. The executive committee voted to end its 37 campaign financing effort and pursue a new path forward.
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World Interchurch
New York
Tas
Killing Charge in Sect Disturbance Case
Albert Sherman of Petersburg Michigan is charged with killing Walter Gil of Erie on a Sunday night during a religious controversy at North Whiteford Michigan. The incident occurred near Petersburg during a sect dispute involving local followers.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Albert Sherman
Petersburg
Mich
Walter Gilday
Erie
North Whiteford
Restore Party Government Urges Harding
Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge advocate restoring party government as a constitutional substitute for personal rule. The pair pressed for strong party coordination between executive offices and the vice presidency while planning campaign strategy and dialogues with press. The conference, in Washington, included national chairman Wilbur M. Atkins and Frank Stearns as aides.
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Tonighit
Boston
Vermont
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Mitiy
Iig
Coolidyge
Hays
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Penrose
Pennsylvania
Cammion
Gaveenor Coollige
Villistas Dynamite Train Near Armendar
Rebels believed to be Villistas dynamited a southbound Chihuahua City train near Armendaria injuring no passengers. A federal officer was executed. one soldier killed and three wounded in the shootout. later the bandits were driven off. Ninety five passengers escaped injury. initial reports cite consular source Luis Montes de Oca.
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el Paso
Pex
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Armendaria
Luis Montes de Oex
Mexico
Benor de Oca
Eral
Leutenant
STORM KILLS ONE AS SKYFAL LASHES NEW YORK
A United Press report says a storm battering New York left one person dead and many injured. Buildings were struck by lightning and districts flooded while tremors from earthquakes were felt across nearby areas with no damage reported in some locales.
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United Press
New Yorki
Inglewood
Catif
Monda
Taft Plans July Fourth Visit to Winnipeg
Former President Taft on a lecture tour in Minnesota has wired Winnipeg officials he will spend July 4 in the city. He is scheduled to lecture in Minnesota prior to his stay in Winnipeg.
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United Press
Winnipeg
Taft
Minneota
McAdoo Not To Be Nominated At Democratic Convention
Reports from San Francisco indicate William G. McAdoo’s name would not be formally placed before the Democratic national convention. McAdoo aides and Burris Jenking of Kansas City shifted plans to honor the manager’s wishes, as the nominating speeches proceed without his bid.
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San Francisco
William G. McaAdoo
Burris Jenking
Kansas City
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Auditorium
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