Jockeying for Democratic Nomination Intensifies at Convention
As the Democratic National Convention enters its fourth day in San Francisco delegates debate the platform and possible ballots. McAdoo appears to have the inside track while old-line leaders seek to block him, eyeing a potential coalition or a draft of another Wilson‑era dark horse.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cornwell
West Virginia
John W. Davis
Great Britain
McAdoo
Champ Clark
Inner
Cummings
Cox
Almer
McAdoo Silent at Country Home as Press Hounds
In Huntington New York on July 1 Wim G McAdoo refused to comment on Democratic National Convention activities. Reporters surrounded his country home seeking an interview but received no information with the refrain Nothing to say whatever.
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Huntington
N. Y
Wim. G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Cox nomination sparks speeches by Stewart and Harrison
Mrs. Stewart of Kentucky and Senator Harrison of Mississippi seconded Cox in San Francisco. Harrison attacked Republican lobbyists and newspapers while praising California hospitality. He recalled Cox’s 1916 1918 wins and claimed he could outpace Harding, as Mrs. Wilson vouched for Cox’s leadership and soldiers’ tenderness.
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San Francisco
Cox
Cora Wilson Stewart
Kentucky
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Harrison
Ohio
Timmie
Woman in Nicholasville Attempts Suicide at Home
Mrs Thomas Hunter aged 40 of Nicholasville Kentucky attempted suicide at her home six miles from town by cutting her throat with a razor. She is in critical condition. Hunter and her husband a painter have six children. She has been in ill health for some time. An unusual demand for watermelons is noted along with good prices for the few available in local markets.
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Nicholasville
Thomas Hunter
Hunter
League Plank With Reservations Shapes Democratic Platform
San Francisco July 1 After a bitter fight a plank on the League of Nations was adopted by the Democratic platform committee by 38 to 18 with reservations on Versailles treaty ratification. The draft favors ratification to preserve national honor, avoids Irish issues in the League, and omits prohibition.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
League of Nations
Democratic Platform Committee
Walsh
Platform
Glass
Bryan
Tennessee
Florida
North Carolina
Convention notes in San Francisco on McAdoo and Simmons
July 1 in San Francisco the convention opened with Robinson presiding. Delegations from New Mexico North Carolina Oregon Virginia and West Virginia backed McAdoo Simmons Glass and John Britain while the platform committee debated three key planks including the Irish question and a Federal Department of Education.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Robinson
New Mexico
McAdoo
North Carooina
W. C. Newland
Senator Simmons
Oregon
Virginia
Representative Flood
Senator Glass
West Virginia
Gov. Cornwell
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Department of Education
No agreement on anti M Adou man yet
San Francisco July 1 conferences of forces seeking to defeat the nomination of Me Adv oo have failed to reach an agreement on a candidate. The veto block of votes remains solid and administration forces seek a dark horse to break the coalition with names like Vice President Marshall Cummings Bainbridge Colby and a Bryan strategy hinted as a possible dry plank.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Adoo
Marshall
Cummings
Bainbridge Colby
Bryan
Kentucky Troop Recognized by War Department
Washington reports the militia bureau of the War Department recognized Troop B of the Kentucky National Guard. One platoon is based in London and another in Manchester, highlighting state militia service.
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Washington
Militia Bureau
The
War Department
Kentucky National Guard
London
Manchester
Barber Wanted for Steady Contract in Richmond Ky
A reliable barber sought for a steady contract. Apply to G. W. Goodloe in Richmond, Kentucky.
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G. W. Goodloe
Richmond
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Friday With Showers
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with probable occasional showers. The outlook suggests fluctuating humidity and possible light rain in the afternoon.
Prohibition plank centers today in platform committee
Bryan's Dry Plank San Francisco addresses the platform committee with a pledge to enforce the Volstead Act. It congratulates the Democratic Party on ratification of the prohibition amendment and calls for honest, faithful enforcement without increasing alcoholic content or weakening other provisions.
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San Francisco
Bryan
Platform Committee
Irish push to force fight at convention hearing
Irish sympathizers seek a hearing before the Resolutions Committee to push for an Irish recognition plank. Chairman Fitzgerald warned of an ultimatum to create floor time for the issue as Miss Bessie Dwyer of Manila nominated Francis Burton Harrison, governor general of the Philippines, and the platform was not ready before adjournment to 8 pm.
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San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
Fitzgerald
Bessie Dwyer
Manila
Francis Burton Harrison
Philippines
Two Extra Food Mileh Cows Sold by J J Neale
Local sale lists two extra food mileh cows offered by J J Neale, with the lot number 15 and details readable in the catalog.
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J. J. Neale
Late News Flashes From A Busy Era
Government passport fees rise with 3 cents for abroad returns 9 to the State Department and 1 to the clerk. First cotton bale at San Benito Texas fetches 1600 dollars. Geese now weed cotton fields described as cotton choppers with near human intelligence. Prof J Leslie Purdom sails to France to study social conditions. Dayton Ohio plans to operate streetcars despite strikes. Cincinnati machinists strike escalates with arrests and threats. Cuban sugar growers set a fixed price for U S demand. little shipments. American Railway Express loses over 106000 dollars to thieves in West Virginia. Cedar Point Ohio reports grain shortage due to farm labor scarcity. A speeding arrest in Louisville ends with acquittal after a cover story of a bride. An express car robbery near Augusta Maine targets bandits and bound messengers. Indiana drug ring pleas shift from not guilty to guilty with imminent prison. American soldiers' bodies arrive in New York from Antwerp aboard Mercury. John H Mullins dies abruptly in Hickman. bumper crop of blackberries around Princeton 50 cents a gallon. Paducah tobacco growers build warehouse and sales rooms for their product.
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Cincinnati
United States
American Railway Express Company
West Virginia
Ohio Grain
Cedar Point
P. H. Hakill
Louisville
Charlester
Augusta
Maine
Indianapolis
New York
Antwerp
Mercury
John H. Mullins
Frank Davis
Hickman
Priceton
Paducah
Notice Legionaires Meeting at Court House
The regular monthly meeting of Jesse M. Dykes Post No 12 African Legion will be held at the court house Monday night at 8 o'clock. All members urged to attend. Harry Rice Commander Spears Turley Adjutant.
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Legionaires
Jesse M. Dykes
No. 12
African Legion
Court House
Harry Rice
Spears Turley
Markets Report Cattle Slow Hogs Steady Lambs Down
Cincinnati markets show cattle slow and lower, hogs steady, lambs 50 to 75 cents lower, Jersey prices at half lower. Louisville figures July 1 list cattle 500 slow and unchanged, hogs 1,400 active and unchanged, sheep 6,000 down 50 cents and lambs down $7.
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Cincinnati
Jersey
Louisville
Strike Ordered by United Mine Workers in West Virginia Field
A coal miners strike affecting about 6000 workers was ordered by Frank Keeney president of district 17 UMWA to start today in Williamson West Virginia. The action could halt production of 100000 tons of coal weekly and also affects Pike County Kentucky mines. Officials say the number of workers affected may be higher than early estimates.
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Charleston
W. Va
Frank Keeney
District 17
United Mine Workers of America
Williamson
West Virginia
Pike County
Kentucky
Tess
Tag Day for Pattie A. Clay Infirmary Furnace Fund
Monday July 5 is Tag Day to raise a thousand dollars for a new furnace at Pattie A. Clay Infirmary. The old plant collapsed last winter, threatening closure. city and county officials have aided, but funds are needed to install the heating system, special flue, and related costs. Supporters are urged to wear a tag on court day to show backing for the institution.
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Pattie A. Clay
Tragedy Near Paint Lick: Husband Wounds Wife Then Kills Himself
James Lawson and his wife, 45, were involved in a deadly incident on Walnut Meadows pike near Paint Lick. Lawson, 48, fired two shots into his chest after wounding his wife with a .22 rifle, who remains hospitalized in grave condition. A 9-year-old son led rescuers to aid his mother, while authorities note no clear witnesses and ongoing uncertainty about motive.
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James Lawson
Walnut Meadows Pike
Paint Lick
Berea
Lawson
W. E. Richards
Muncy Company
Georgetown
C. S. Bolton
Laswon
Parker Anderson Farm
Thompson S. Barnam
Grand Chautauqua Concert Impresses Critics Despite Rain
The Chautauqua tent drew a strong crowd as Sibyl Sammis Singers opened the program with a grand concert. Dr H K Rompel delivered Facing the Task to close the first class program. Thursday features Mrs Williams and Mr Watkins with lectures by Dr Geisel. Friday and Saturday promise further attractions including Adrain, New York Opera Singers, and Mendelssohn works. Detected bank robbery in St Paul looms with a coroner's verdict of instantaneous death in the escape.
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Sibyl Sammis
H. K. Rompel
Emerson Williams Company
Williams
Jane McNeil
W. S. Watkins
Carolyn Geisel
Geisel
Battle Creek
Mich
Russia
Germany
Henry A. Adrain
Children’s Hour
Mendelssohn Trio
Burbank
Henry A. Adrian
Louise Stallings
Mendelssohn
Saturda
New York Opera Singers
New * York Opera Singers
Opie Reid
Distemper Strikes Dogs Amid Vaccination Efforts
An outbreak of distemper among dogs is reported with bloodhounds severely affected. Capt. V. G. Mullikin of Lexington reportedly lost three valuable dogs, one of which had recently failed to fetch $500. Several owners are vaccinating their prized animals.
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V. G. Mullikin
Lexington
Navy recruiting office opens in Richmond post office building
A local navy recruiting office has been established on the second floor of the Richmond post office building. R. G. Harris and R. E. Wayne from the Lexington recruiting station are in charge.
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NAVY
Richmond
R. G. Harris
R. E. Wayne
Lexington
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