Democratic Leader Forecasts Sweep Against Republicans
Senate chairman Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas condemned the Chicago platform and pre convention spending, attacking Republican senators who opposed the peace treaty. He argued voters will favor the Democrats, predicting victory in both houses and restoration of unified government in November.
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Associated Prean
Ban Francisco
Joseph T. Rebdinaon
Arkansas
Chicago
Congress
Manuel Friedly Re-Elected Chairman Of Pendleton School Board
Manuel Friedly was re-elected chairman of the Pendleton district school board for the coming year at last night’s annual session, with Harry E. F. Bickers as clerk. The board reorganized with Friedly continuing in the same role as 1918 1920, opening bids on concrete work, electing teachers, and reviewing the clerk’s annual report. The past year’s operations for the five city schools cost 95,540.14 with receipts 6,547.29 and a treasury balance of 7.15. The census counted 1,072 district residents, 827 males and 246 females, with 16 students in grades above eighth. 44 teachers were employed.
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Manuel Priedly
Pendleton
Threatened Walkout Fails in Pennsy Rally
In New York and New Jersey reports the threatened walkout of Pennsylvanias shopmen freight handlers towermen did not develop as planned. Railroad officials said the proposed strike failed to materialize.
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Apqlted
Preau
Tork
Penneylvania
New Jersey
Keynote Speech by Cummings Draws Praise at Convention
In San Francisco on June 24, Cummings delivered a keynote praised as masterful by press members in attendance. The address, amid cheers, defended the administration and war efforts, highlighted League of Nations support, and noted investigations showing wartime integrity. McAdoo remains the leading potential presidential candidate.
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FB BR. Aldrich
Ban Francisco
Cummings
Masterpiece
Senator Lodge
Chitago
Lodge
Democratic Congress
America
Americo
League
Truman Newberry
Michigan
Matec
Chicago
McAdoo Te Atill
Sugar Company Officers Voluntarily Appear in Utah Idah
Five of seven officers of the Utah Idaho Sugar company appeared before United States Commissioner H V Van Pelt at East Lake City on June 25. They face a Justice Department profiteering in sugar complaint filed in Roberta county district court. A hearing on the motion is set for July 16 with July 18 for a further hearing on the matter.
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Preep
East Lake City
United States
H. V. van Pelt
Utah-Idaho Sur Far Company
District Court
Robe Tdnho
Department of Justice
Metrlig
Unified operation of roads advocated by Colver
Washington June 23 Federal Trade Commissioner Colver urged unified operation of the nation’s railways arguing government control failed when returned to private hands. He warned by broken operation goods could not reach markets coal famine threatened northern and New England states and miners worked only one day. He also advocated repeal of the excess profits tax.
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Washington
Colver
New England
Convention rowdy vote at Democratic meeting June 1
Report of a heated Democratic convention session with party leaders Glass and others quibbling over a motion to reopen the question of seats. The New York delegation arrived with nine votes while protests from some members persisted as the chair sought order and a path forward.
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Pirvanehiwket
Glass
Dee
New York
Menborn
Vice Presidency Race Speeds With Ten Campaigns
A flurry of activity surrounds the vice presidential race as ten candidates enter the field. Odds for second place improve after a presidential withdrawal. Doheny of California emerges as a new contender, with other governors and leaders named as potential nominees.
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Francisco
Phanis
Coz
Jeredith
Meredith
Cox
Ator- 4Lin
le Bellerdot
Hin ‘Hanes
Dewarl
Montana
Hawey
Idaho
Ham Lewie
Ma Wla
Tynon
Tenndexee
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Mingouri
Audget
Kanns
Marechal
Representative Bell Opens Case for Wets
In San Francisco on June 29 Associated Press reports Representative Theo A. Bell of California opened the wets case before the platform committee. He attacked Bryan’s portion and cited various platforms where Nebraskan beer candidates clashed. Bell said he represented California grape growers and spoke for women and children threatened by the alcohol trade.
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Francisco
Tte
Theoore A. Bell
California
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Ad Beer
Dryas
Dell
Ormer
Bell
Califoria
Tennessee Session Set for August 9
A Tennessee legislative session is scheduled for August 9 as announced by a Democratic delegate. The meeting aims to consider ratification of an amendment related to suffrage.
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Tennessee
United Dives
Francoise
Aire Gullfoed Dubiev
Wentlay
McAdoo Nomination Advised For Quick Formalities
Associated Press reports in San Francisco that William Gibbs McAdoo will be formally named at the convention as a party candidate. Martis 4 Jenking of Kansas City is to present Meadow’s name, with Frank FP Wola and San Francisco delegates invited to weigh anti saloon and prohibition positions. Formal hearings were granted on requests by organized labor and other groups.
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Associated Prem
BAN Prancisco
William Gibbe McAdoa
Decgiont
Meadow
Martis
Jenking
Kanna City
Trish
San Francisco
Wola Wee
Gompore
Convention News Proves Best Tonic for Wilson
Washington dispatch reports the Democratic convention news seen as highly pleasing to President Wilson. A White House official said convention coverage was the best tonic he has had, with reports arriving via United Press wire into the White House.
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Wiitted Press
Washington
Witware
Otte
White House
United Pres
Pendleton Post Eyes Oregon Legion Round-Up Invite
Pendleton Post No 23 American Legion voted to invite the Oregon state organization to hold the 1921 convention in Pendleton during Round-Up week. With 87 posts and over 1000 members expected, Pendleton would host delegates, alternates, and guests July 29 31 and August 1, with Happy Canyon and Round-Up offering major entertainment.
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Pendleton
Ty Pendleton
American Legion
Front
Astoria
Round Co
Legion
Oregon
Wmald
Seubhory
Happy Canyon
Platform Committee Hears Broad Suggestions From Many Sources
A San Francisco report notes the platform committee and subcommittee wrestle with the Democratic program. Labor, prohibition, and reform topics prompt debate as petitions from the American Federation of Labor appear to shape the party line. The full committee faces a contest after subcommittee reports, with Gompers urging a progressive stance while administration leaders weigh potential concessions.
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Quer
Terie
Bryan
Gomper Farters
Amerie Federation of Labor
Gompers Ea
Wil
Canmiritese
Pune
Chen
Ittron Chetita
Democratic National Convention Nominations In San Francisco
The Democratic National Convention opens with nomination procedures planned for tomorrow as balloting follows platform adoption. Delegates debate timing and control, with Robinson seen as administration ally and chair, under a rules committee dominated by party leadership.
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Hugh Batllie
Maledt
Correm
San Francisco
Democratic Ntional
Bet Ag Inkon
Oftice
Robinson
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Oregon Legion
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