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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
1
You can enjoy the latest world music at home with the New Edison. It offers delight to every family member. G. W. Guthrie Music House, South Side Square.
The First Methodist church plans a 100 percent attendance effort on Sunday July 4 urging all current and former members to attend at least one service. Conveyances will be provided for those unable to walk to church or Sunday school.
A scramble of contenders lines up for the Democratic Derby in San Francisco with nominators listed for each figure. Notables include William G. McAdoo, James M. Cox, A. Mitchell Palmer, Edward I. Edwards, Robert L. Owen, James W. Gerard, Gilbert M. Hitchcock, E. T. Meredith, Carter Glass, John W. Davis, and F. M. Simmons among those mentioned or named as possible dark horses.
James Beatty, 21, was brought to Pensacola from Wallace County after diving from a bridge caused a broken neck. Hospital exams called it the most unusual case on record in the area. Beatty remains living despite two neck fractures.
Leigh R. Gignilliat of Culver elected state commander of the American Legion in Vincennes after William L. Betz withdrew. Convention also urged Indiana governor to call a special session for a state war memorial building with funding details debated. Other officers elected include Betz first vice commander Richardson second, Newgent state adjutant, Switzer finance officer, Lord chaplain, Keen national representative, Shields sergeant at arms, Seward historian, Mason athletic officer, and delegates named for the national convention in Cleveland.
Opie Read and the New York Opera Singers drew a large crowd with light and standard opera selections at Princeton Chau Tauqua. Read’s lecture on Human Nature and Politics contrasted sentiment and humor, stressing the enduring native character and its community roots in Princeton, Gibson county and beyond.
The 1916 convention at the Coliseum in St Louis met June 14 to 16. On June 15, President Wilson and Vice President Marshall were renominated by acclamation.
At San Francisco June 30 the Cox camp led a push to sway the Democratic national convention. Senator Robert Owen of Oklahoma was nominated first amid cheering by Owen supporters. Gilbert Hitchcock of Nebraska and A Mitchell Palmer were later placed in nomination, triggering Palmer demonstrations.
United Press reports Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge endorse restoring party government as the core campaign theme. They propose greater White House coordination with Congress and pledge full cooperation in the campaign. Will Hays chaired the conference with Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees present. Additional nominations featured James J. Gerard and Tromer S. Cummings. Crosby urged maintaining Wilsonian policy.
William Gibbs McAdoo former secretary of the treasury will be formally nominated at the party caucus. Burris Jenkins of Kansas City will give the nominating speech. Missouri will take its turn in the roll call and not rush to front. National committeeman Thomas B. Love of Texas predicts nomination by the sixth ballot.
Fragmentary data shows figures and codes possibly relating to the 1912 Democratic National Convention. The notes include numeric tallies and lettered markers, but readable context about candidates or outcomes is absent.
Convention called to order by Chairman Jos. T. Robinson at 11 a m Coast Time in San Francisco. Rabbi Meyer offers prayer. Roll call of states for candidate presentation. Nominating speeches. Committee reports on platform and resolution if completed.
Evansville Indiana June 30 The Huntingburg railroad disaster will be investigated here by Coroner Cooner Diefendorf. Walter Stieneker aged about 40 died at St Marys hospital from a brain rupture after the crash. Engineer Abe Lambert and Conductor E A Lewis will testify at 1 30 this afternoon with 48 witnesses later summoned by Coroner Bretz.
The Democratic fight between Bryan and Wilson intensifies as Colby supports a damp plank and the platform draft proceeds. Bryan, not on the sub-committee, plans to use his ammunition on the convention floor while Carter Glass denies a 6 to 3 wet plank rejection.
Miss Mary Eichenauer two years old in Petersburg Indiana starts her parents car in low gear. The auto moves toward the Illinois river, passes two fences, overturns and wrecks a chicken coop and barn. She smiles afterward.
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