Lodge Threatens Over League Plank at Convention Fight
Bitter debate surrounds the league of nations plank drafted by Elihu Root, accepted as a compromise by irreconcilables and mild reservationists. The plank upholds Senate ratification while avoiding an explicit pledge to ratify the Versailles treaty, with Lodge warning of a floor fight. An all night session kept workers weld during deliberations as nominations loom at the convention.
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League of Nations
Elihu Root
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League
Todge
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Anti-Committee
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Felttt
Plankin
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Seeman
Thicago
Fiinals
School Board Men Vie for Reelection on June 21
Voters in the district will decide on G. M. Rice and Manuel Friedly for two Panleton school board seats on June 21. Though intent notices are pending, supporters urge reelection citing improvements under current leadership. It is believed both Tier and Friedly will face no opposition and were elected by the district’s largest-ever vote.
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Auccemers
G. M. Rice
Manuel Priedly
Pandheton Pchool
Tier
Friedly
Republican Convention Sidelights in Chicago Hear Tentative Agreement
A tentative agreement on a nominating speech emerges as convention managers delay platform presentation. The report suggests a full platform reveal soon and a potential nomination plan depending on committee actions. Wisconsin National Committeeman Crone plans to push a substitute plank opposing a league of nations.
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Comevention Nanugrers
Trowty Plank
Crone
Winconsin
Nav
League of Nations
Aub-Committee
McCormick
Messice
Hoe
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Agreemant
Norrow
Hays
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Smoot
Echo farmer amuck gun play in evidence
An Heho rancher Smith fought off deputies and threatened violence after a confrontation with Ramon over a land dispute near Amilth's canal. Officers pursued to his home, but Smith remained at bay, demanding payment on a check while threatening to shoot if the money or terms were not met. The incident, tied to a larger political convention, drew in bankers and officials and stalled proceedings while authorities sought resolution.
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Nemo
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Kentor
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Ralph Mctanfield
Carhier
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Hayeal
Stanfield
Kansas crops and market outlook in midwest reports
Fragmented and garbled text notes Kansas crops fending off deflation, with 6000 the term for crop yields and Missouri ties. It mentions Podenetela returning from the Middle East, assessment of wheat, and expectations of inflation control, plus credit conditions and potential Republican nomination chatter.
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Blydenaein
Demands Stated by Gompers Highlight Labor Pressures
Fragmented OCR notes describe Samuel Gompers submitting demands to a resolutions committee at a political convention. The text references labor restrictions and injunctions similar to an industrial court measure and a federal action, with unclear dates and damaged phrasing.
G A R To Hold Next Convention In Pendleton
In Pendleton Oregon today a state G A R election was held to choose delegates for the annual gathering. The vote was unanimous and the organization expects a large attendance from the Pendleton area and surrounding communities at the next convention in the state.
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East Oregonian
Astoria
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G. A. BR
Republican Platform Drafts Wide-Ranging Proposals
The June Chicago draft of the Republican platform criticizes the Wilson administration for war handling, calls for protection in Mexico without committing to steps, endorses a blunt anti-prohibition stance, and pushes for labor reform, cost of living action, tax simplification, and strong trade and economic policies while opposing immediate league ratification and government ownership. It favors private ownership with regulation, an international court concept, and a federal reserve system, with emphasis on American labor, agriculture, and merchant marine.
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Christian Church Convention Meets in City June 16
The fifth annual Churches of Christ Eastern Oregon convention meets June 16 to 20 at the First Christian church with delegates from district churches. Speakers include W. F. Turner and Robert M. Hopkins, Mrs Affra B. Anderson, Clara G. Exmson, C. F. Swander, and B. H. Ruswell. Local participants R. L. Busrabarger and Rev. C. D. Harris also contribute programs and sermons.
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W. F. Turner
Robert M. Hopkins
Airs
Affra B. Anderson
Clara G. Exmson
Bible Schools
C. F. Swander
BH. E. Ruswell
Umatilla Winter Wheat At 87 Percent Of Normal
Umatilla County reports winter wheat at 87 percent of normal with spring wheat at 52 percent and oats at 100 percent while barley stands at 94 percent. Hay and apple crops show 51 and 40 percent of normal respectively. Eastern Oregon counties Grant and Lake reach 100 percent. Morrow and Sherman at 5 percent. statewide average about 50 percent. Fall wheat condition is good though stands are thin due to poor termination.
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Lake Counties
Morrow
Sherman
Dark Horse Boom For Pershing As Democratic Candidate
A notable push for General Pershing as the Democratic presidential nominee gains steam in New York. Edward Goltra, Missouri Democratic committeeman, says Pershing is invited to attend the Ray Manche convention with a large Democratic delegation aboard a special train. The mobilizing force claims Pershing is eligible for nomination though no formal party alignment exists.
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Ieee
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Edward Goltra
Missouri
Washington
Persiwag
Miran
King
Trix
Democratie Party
Treaty Plank Triggers Bitter Gop Battle in Congress
United Press dispatch from Chicago details a fierce Republican fight over the Washington plank in the treaty ratification debate. Murray Crane leads the drive for ratification with safeguards while Borah McCormick and Lodge maneuver, a subcommittee showdown teeters toward a full convention clash.
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Washington Plank
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