McAdoo Nomination Push Ahead of Democratic Convention
Burris A Jenkins announced that William Gibbs McAdoo would be placed in nomination at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco with or without his consent. McAdoo later told Jenkins to avoid suggesting his name. Shouse said a third term nomination is impossible due to the President's health.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Burris A. Jenkins
William Gibbs McAdoo
McAdoo
Jenkins
San Francisco
Jouett Shouse
United States Treasury
Democrats Split Over Prohibition Beer Plank In San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 22 hotel lobbies buzz about the Democratic platform with few presidential candidates present. Dry and wet factions argue over a potential beer plank to modify enforcement laws, while observers question whether a mild beverage provision could survive a convention vote.
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San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
Colorado Delegates Likely to Support Cox in June Republican Rally
Denver observers report Colorado delegates may back Governor James Cox at the June meeting after McAdoo withdraws. County Chairman Julius Richele and Raymond Miller, Colorado State Chairman, hosted Ohio boosters and discussed Cox’s candidacy amid shifting Democratic support. Residents see Democratic chances rising as Roosevelt supporters sour on the Chicago convention.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
James Cox
Ohio
Julius Richele
Raymond Miller
Cox
Wim. G. McAdoo
McAdoo
Roosevelt
Chicago
McCombs Attacks Wilson as Democratic Leader Claim
McCombs former DNC chairman and Wilson campaign manager in 1912 issued a late statement before departing for San Francisco. He criticized Wilson as autocratic and said no one elected him party leader, comparing him to White Clark and Marshall. He said he might seek a seat in the New York delegation and predicted Cox would gain support after a complimentary ballot for Smith, with a western man possible for VP.
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Chicago
Wm. Li’. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
San Francisco
Edward D. White
Champ Clark
Thomas R. Marshall
McCombs
New York
James M. Cox
Ohio
Alfred E. Smith
Pacific Coast
Wilson Out Of It Nomination Cited In Dulles Memorandum
Kansas City report notes June 22 1966 reference to President Wilson's nomination being withdrawn amid political debate. The item suggests a shifting stance on the nomination within party circles.
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Wilson
Kansas City
President Wilson
Maryland Delegation Presses Light Wine and Beer Plank
Maryland delegates to the Democratic National Convention, en route to San Francisco, advocate a speedy modification of the 18th amendment and favor light wines and beer in the party platform. Gov Albert C. Ritchie speaks for Maryland, calling the passage an ill-judged move.
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Maryland
Chicago
San Francisco
Albert C. Ritchie
United States
Food costs hit new high in May in retail index
The Labor Department reports the average American family spent more on food in May than April and January. The 22 item food index rose three percent from April and seven percent from January with sugar flour and potatoes driving the increase. Since food accounts for over 38 percent of a working family budget, declines in overall living costs are unlikely while prices rise. Sugar up 26 percent corn meal 14 percent flour 7 percent potatoes 5 percent from April.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Monthly Review
Germans Refused Naturalization in Indiana Hearing
Fourteen New Albany and Floyd county residents born in Germany failed to gain naturalization after final proof. Special examiner H. J. Groff said the U S remains at war with Germany, delaying their status. Judge Paris set September 8 to recon sider and allow possible exemption from alien enemy law.
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New Albany
Floyd County
Indiana
Louisville
H. J. Groff
Bureau of Naturalization
Washington
United States
Germany
John M. Paris
Department of Justice
Chicago forest officials plan large zoo in Canada trip
Three Cook County forest preserve commissioners depart for the east and Canada to draft plans for a vast zoological garden. The project spans about 300 acres donated by Mrs. Harold McCormick, daughter of John Rockefeller, on wooded land between the Des Plaines river and Salt Creek near Lagrange and 39th Street.
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Chicago
Gene
Forest Preserve
Cook County
East
Canada
Madison County Medical Society Meeting Notice
The Madison County Medical Society will hold a regular session at 7 30 p m June 24 at the office of County Judge W K Price. All members are urged to attend.
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Madison County Medical Society
W. K. Price
250 Pair Fibre Silk Ladies Hose Advertsized Price
Fibre silk ladies hose offered in black and white with fancy design. Sizes 8 1 2 to 10. Priced at 149 tf with a reference to E. V. Elder. Listed as a sale item with unknown currency and contact.
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E. V. Elder
Eta
Earthquake Damage Expands Inglewood Sees Major Losses
A survey after the Inglewood quake shows more severe damage than first reported with twenty one business buildings wrecked and many homes damaged. Glass shattered in Los Angeles area. minor damages in San Pedro Long Beach Santa Monica and Venice. One woman died of heart failure after leaping from a moving car at a beach resort.
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Associated Ress
Los Angeles
Inglewood
Here
San Pedro
Long Beach
Santa Monica
Venice
Allies set Brussels meet to fix German demobilization terms
Boulogne June 22 The supreme council of Allies adjourned to meet in Brussels on July 2 to finalize German indemnity payment methods and division among allies. The council has warned Germany to reduce military strength. noncompliance could lead to occupation of additional German territory.
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Associated Press
Boulogne
Supreme Council of Allies
Brussels
Germany
Butler's Apology To Colonel Wm. Procter
Cincinnati June 22 Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University apologized to Col William Cooper Procter for calling gamblers and stock market players General Wood's principal backers in the campaign for the Republican nomination for president. The telegram said the remarks were spoken under strain at the Chicago convention and were unbecoming and unwarranted.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
William Cooper Proctor
General Wood
Chicago
Steamer Iroquois Begins Return to South Haven
The steamer Iroquois started its return trip from Seattle to South Haven, traveling down the Pacific coast then through the Panama Canal to the Atlantic and up the St. Lawrence to South Haven. Sent to Seattle seven years ago for coastwise traffic, it is planned to place her in freight service between South Haven and Chicago for the current season.
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South Haven
Mich
Iroquois
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast
Panama Coaat
Atlantic Coast
St. Lawrence River
South Daven
Chicago
Home Builders League to Furnish Homes Soon
Fargo North Dakota June 22 The Home Builders Association part of the Nonpartiscan league industrial program expects to begin erecting houses this summer. The state home to be built for any man costs 20 percent down and monthly installments for the rest. Forty two dwellings are planned by early September with 20 in Fargo and eight each in Grand Forks Mandan New Rockford and Bismarck. Homes will have five to eight rooms and cost 4000 to 7000 dollars.
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Bv Associated Press
Fargo
N. D
Home Builders’ Association
Nonpartiscan League
F. R. Pollard
State Industrial Commission
Grand Forks
Mandan
New Rockford
Bismarck
Kentucky Soldier Drowned in Rhine River
Danville Ky June 22 Mrs J B Wilhoit learns by telegram that her son Mack Wilhoit 21 drowned in the Rhine while serving in the army of occupation. He had two years in foreign service and no further details were available.
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Kentucky
Danville
J. B. Wilhoit
Mack Wilhoit
Wilhiot
Army of Occupation
Foreign Service
Ice Cream Supper Planned by Calvary Baptist Church
The ladies of Calvary Baptist Church announce an Ice Cream Supper on Wednesday evening June 23 at 7 30 on the church lawn. Proceeds support church activities.
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Ladies of Calvary Baptist Church
Church Lawn
Death House At Eddyville Prison
Three Richmond men recall their Salvation Army experiences. Each man credits the Salvation Army with saving his life in France, feeding him during dire hunger, and helping him overcome alcohol addiction, calling the organization better than any other.
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Richmond
Salvation Army
France
Salvation Army Adjutant Saves Death-Row Inmates at Eddyville
Adjutant James Thompson leading Eddyville prison work gains note for sparing two condemned men. He aided reprieves for Joe Hughes and Charles Douthitt, who credit his prayers and teachings with sparing their lives and guiding them away from crime. A June 1920 letter salutes Thompson’s role and the Salvation Army’s efforts for the downtrodden.
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James Thompson
Salvation Army
Eddyville
Adjutant Thompson
Lexington
Brother Thompson
Joe Hughes
Joe
Charles Douthitt
Joseph Hughes
Ice Cream Supper Slated at Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church invites the community to an ice cream supper next Wednesday night. Proceeds support church activities.
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Calvary Baptist Church
State oil tax may shift collection to wholesalers
Wholesale oil firms may be required to collect the 1 cent per gallon gasoline tax as retailers struggle to enforce it. Kentucky seeks about 450 thousand dollars yearly for highway funds. Governor Morrow may call a special session if revenue loss occurs. Eighteen wholesale companies operate in the state. Officials expect a decision this week as Louisville dealers meet with Attorney General Dawson.
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Morrow
Louisville
Frankfort
Dawson
Unusual Mississippi River Turbulence Stuns Hickman
In Hickman Kentucky on Monday afternoon, water near the shore grew turbulent and whirled upstream for a short distance. The disturbance sank a fish dock, nearly overturned a barge, and flooded it over half full, tearing loose other small craft and breaking moored lines for about three minutes. No wind or quake was observed as the rest of the river remained calm.
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Hickman
Mississippi River
Fire Alarm Tuesday Sees No Loss at Duncan Home
A 11:50 Tuesday morning fire alarm summoned the city fire unit to Ann Duncan’s residence on B Street in charge of Mr. Stone Maupin. No water was used and no damage occurred.
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Stone Maupin
Ann Duncan
Remember L. P. Evans Insurance Man of Richmond
A fragment recalls L. P. Evans, the Richmond insurance man, before the fire department calls and protection is sought.
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L. P. Evans
Richmond
Superintendent Resigns at State Pythian Home in Lexington
Col Robert L Slade, veteran head of the State Pythian Home in Lexington, resigns effective August 1 due to ill health. W L Dawson, noted Lexington Pythian, is named successor and Mrs Dawson will replace Mrs Slade as matron. Grand Lodge officers praise Slade's efficient leadership during his tenure.
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P. Home
Robert L. Slade
Lexing
W. L Dawson
Lexington
Dawson
Slade
Col. Slade
Grand Lodge
County Judge Visits Farm to See Tobacco Grow
County Judge W. K. Price toured his Cottonburg area farm today to observe crop development. He praised pleasant weather for early tobacco planters and predicted a very favorable season ahead.
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W. K. Price
Cottonburg
Cupid Holding His Own With Two More Licenses
Two more marriage licenses were issued, bringing the month’s average to about one bride per day. Thomas Sewell Pieratt 27 Garrard county and Mary Doty 23 Richmond wed. Carroll H. Rolice 25 Wallaceton Mass and Myrtle W. Baker 23 Berea will marry Wednesday at the bride’s parents’ home.
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Cupid
Thomas Sewell Pieratt
Garrard County
Mary Doty
Richmond
Carroll H. Rolice
Wallaceton
Mass
Myrtle W. Baker
Berea
Rookwood Coffee Ad and Laborers Wanted in Richmond
Rookwood advertisement touts coffee as a luxury drink with varying grades for different budgets. Also a laborer employment notice offers steady street work at 40 cents an hour in Richmond, Kentucky, with apply directions to Lamp ton and Burks.
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Rookwood
D. B. McKinney & Co
Lampton & Burks
Richmond
Weather in Kentucky Partly Cloudy This Week
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures across Kentucky. The forecast calls for light winds and comfortable levels, with no significant precipitation expected.
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Kentucky
Market Report Cincinnati and Chicago Live Stock Prices
Cincinnati market shows cattle steady hogs 25 cents higher Chicago markets up 25 cents lambs steady Jersey steady. Louisville June 22 cattle 300 slow hogs 1,000 active sheep 2,000 strong all unchanged lambs 16 dollars 50 cents.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Jersey
Louisville
State Tax Commission Raises Taxes Again in Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky June 22 Ninety percent of fair cash value was tacitly agreed upon by the State Tax Commission as a basis for assessment of property in Kentucky this year. The assessment last year was an 85 percent basis, which means an increase of about six percent.
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Frankfort
State Tax Commission
Kentucky
Wool growers urged to hold for higher prices in Midwest meeting
In St Louis on June 22, wool growers from Missouri Kentucky Arkansas and Indiana were advised to hold their grease wool until prices rise. Current grease wool quotes around 35 cents a pound versus about 70 cents a year earlier.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Kentucky
Arkansas
Indiana
Civil War Continues in Londonderry. Death Toll Rises
Civil war activity persists in Londonderry Ireland with another death raising the total to eight. Troops guard key streets as gunfire terrifies residents and keeps them indoors throughout the day.
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Londonderry
Ireland
U. S. Trade Balance Reaches Multi billion Total
Washington reports that since 1914 the United States has accumulated a trade balance of 17000000000 dollars against the world. The figure, from the Department of Commerce, far exceeds the total U S balance in favor from 1875 to 1914 by several billions.
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Washington
United States
Department of Commerce
Labor Party of U S Plans Chicago Convention
The Labor party of the United States announces its Chicago convention set for July 11 to 13. Secretary Frank J. Esper notes a Sunday program with speakers from groups including Friends of Freedom for India Proportional Representation League and American Friends of Irish Freedom. Governor Lynn J. Frazier of North Dakota is slated to speak for the Nonpartisan League.
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Chicago
Labor Party of the
United States
Chiago
Frank J. Esper
Friends of Freedom For India
Proportional Representation League
American Friends of Irish Freedom
Lynn J. Frazier
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
Esper
Labor Party
Dr Milton Board to Speak at Normal College Tonight
Dr Milton Board of the State Board of Health will address Normal students on health topics tonight. He is a prominent physician in the state and has notable political service in the state senate and on key boards.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford Arrive in London
Douglas Fairbanks and his bride Mary Pickford received an ovation on landing in London on their belated honeymoon. The couple, greeted by a large crowd, planned to visit Strand, Piccadilly Circus, old towns and theatres in England.
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Doug
Mary
London
Douglas Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
England
Theft of Hogan's $25 Pay Envelope Follows Hotel Tragedy
Police investigate the Lafayette Hotel death of Ernest Hogan after he fell from the twelfth floor air shaft. His pay envelope, containing a week's salary of $25, was reported stolen at the scene in Lexington Kentucky.
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Lexington
Ernest Hogan
New Lafayette
Blouses from Mrs Stouffer’s Store Attract Attention
Voile batiste georgette and pongee blouses in sizes 34 to 46 are offered alongside Wirthmer and Welworth styles at $2 and $3. The note claims only one town shop carries these waists and mentions Mrs Stouffer’s.
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Voile
Batiste
Georgette
Pongee
Wirthmer
Welworth
8 1 2 to 10 Worth $1 Our Hac Price Eta Ek
The fragment notes a price point of one dollar and mentions an estimated time of arrival. It references quantities and a potential hac price but provides no clear event, entities, or context.
How Parole Law Operates and Board Duties
The State Board of Charities and Corrections explains parole eligibility for life and long-term prisoners, stating parole is not automatic and hinges on reform, record, and intent. It outlines criteria, the board's discretion, and the non reviewable nature of its decisions, urging reform and public safety as parole numbers rise.
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State Board of Charities and Corrections
Soldiers Report And Receive Aid In Madison County
Madison County forms an information committee in Richmond to locate soldiers missing since returning from overseas service. The group plans thorough outreach through lodges churches and organizations and expects a long list of cases. Some youths have already sought aid and medical attention. The adjutant general will take over service records and correspondence should go to the Civil Relations Section after July 1.
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Madison County
Information Committee
Richmond
Army
Haan
Fall From Cherry Tree Fatal for A. D. Oaks
John Oaks, who had gone to Virginia after his nephew A. D. Oaks died from injuries after a fall from a cherry tree while picking cherries. A widow and 12 children survive. Oaks suffered three fractured ribs and internal injuries leading to his death.
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John Oaks
Virginia
A. D. Oaks
Mr. Oaks
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