Democratic National Convention Sees Prolonged Balloting
At the San Francisco convention the Democratic fight for the presidential nomination continued through the night. Cox McAdoo and Palmer were in tight race with 87 ballots cast and no clear winner. Delegates pressed for adjournment while caucuses hinted at a potential dark horse, but no decision emerged and leaders kept balloting amid noise and factional tension.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Democrats Declaring Party Policies at National Convention
The platform pledges support for President Wilson, praises Allied war effort, condemns Republican extravagance, and calls for tax reorganization, investigation of profiteers, and anti-poverty measures. It endorses federal aid for road and waterway projects, arid land reclamation, and labor reforms while backing Armenian and Philippine independence and women’s suffrage.
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Reed Denounces League of Nations as Treason
Senator James A. Reed denounces the League of Nations as a league of treason while denouncing covenant and urging broader support for the country. The scene shifts as Reed travels to San Francisco and Washington to address the convention and rally backing for the President and national unity amid heated balloting.
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Jewaled Sword Presented General Pershing by British Ambassador
A jeweled sword was presented to General Pershing by Sir Auckland Geddes, the British ambassador to the United States, at a ceremony at the British embassy. The gift symbolized London’s gratitude and featured the city’s emblem in a formal, high-profile event with notable officials in attendance.
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Marion Pays Warm Tribute to Senator Harding on Fourth
Marion Ohio honors Senator Harding with a large Fourth of July celebration in Chicago. About 150000 visitors, led by Mrs. Harding, join the opening of the central A A U meet at Grant Park. The day features a fireworks display on the lake and a full schedule of entertainment.
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Former Congress to Farmers at Lever Speaker Greenville
A Greenville county farmers day meeting featured a former congressman delivering a blunt warning to farmers. He urged self protection, claiming towns take what remains and urged farmers to act before nothing is left. An airplane powered by its own engine was shown during the event.
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Meredith Attacks Unit That Binds Iowa Delegation
Secretary Meredith denounces the unit rule governing Iowa's Democratic National Convention delegation. He says he is embarrassed by the Iowa action and aims to cast Iowa's vote for McAdoo, promising either a McAdoo vote or a different outcome.
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Reed Highly Popular in Kansas City After Return
Senator James A. Reed returned from San Francisco where he failed to secure a delegate seat at the Democratic national convention. He was greeted at Union Station by a large crowd led by a band and escorted in a parade to Convention Hall where he spoke as the principal speaker.
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New Anaesthetic Ether Promises Pain Control Without Unconsciousness
Dr James Cotton of Toronto Canada reports a new ether analgesic that eliminates pain without rendering the patient unconscious or nauseated. The Dupont Magazine notes its suitability for painful operations such as sewing wounds opening abscesses and changing dressings postoperatively. Hospital tests indicate no undesirable after effects.
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Deepest Mine in the World Shaft No 8 at Tamarack
The deepest mine in the world is shaft No 8 of the Tamarack mine in Michigan, extending 56 200 feet below the surface according to the Independent.
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Morrison Sweeps Tar Heel State Vote Margin
Morrison appears to have swept North Carolina with an estimated majority around eight thousand votes based on incomplete returns.
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Morrison Majority Grows In North Carolina Governor Race
Amid scattered returns in the Democratic primary Cameron Morrison leads for governor over O Max Gardner by about 5 6 thousand votes with official tallies from 73 of 100 counties showing Morrison ahead. Stacy defeats Long for associate justice by 7032 in 39 counties with western stronghold evident and eastern counties awaited.
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