Bryan weakens but stops platform drift at Democratic convention
At the San Francisco convention William J. Bryan Dowdles plans but blocks any platform endorsing the Versailles pact or its enforcement act. He prevents others from naming nominees while facing a hostile administration and a divided party. Roosevelt and Taft similarly constrained. Adjacent notes discuss Coolidge and Harding campaign tones, steel industry woes, and Allied operations in Asia Minor with evacuations from Adana.
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William J. Bryan
San Francisco
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
League
America
Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
United States Senate
Nebraska
Campaign phonograph era grows replacing mass meetings
A newspaper passage notes the shift to phonograph campaigning from mass rallies as presidents and candidates use wax recordings. It highlights Roosevelt Bryan and Wilson as affected by cross-country tours, and predicts Nominee Harding will revitalize lawn parties with Coolidge. Democratic managers discuss widespread phonograph use.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Wiliam J. Bryan
Wilson
Harding
Marion
Mahomet
Mecca
Governor Coolidge
National Committee
Railroad Brotherhood Leaders See Quieter Labor Situation
Officials report a calmer railroad labor scene with veteran leaders departing the Chicago area for Eastern points. About 10,000 railroaders in St. Louis threaten walkout unless the railroad board issues a temporary award, with action slated for July 20.
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Brotherhood
St. Louis
Railroad Board
Governors Weigh Special Sessions on Voting Amendment
Suffrage advocates push for quick ratification of the federal amendment as Tennessee and North Carolina consider special legislative sessions. Governor Roberts plans a session in Tennessee at the president's request, while Governor Bickett of North Carolina contemplates a similar move. Vermont Governor P W Clements faces urging from suffrage leaders but has not confirmed plans.
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Tennessee
North Carolina
Roberts
Wilson
Bickett
P. W. Clements
Vermont
Greece Enters War Against Turkish Nationalists
In a conflict led by Mustapha Kemal Pasha, the war involving France, England, Greece, and Turkish nationalists appears to be underway, with Greece taking a formal role in the anti nationalist campaign.
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Smyrna
Asia Minor
Soma
Akhissar
Ala-Shehr
Kelas
Ala-Shehbr
Philadelphia
Aleppo
Cilicia
Anatolia
Ismid
Constantinople
Panderma
Sea of Marmora
Aire
Adana
Tarsus
Mersina
Cypress
France
England
Greece
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Bolshevik Break Not Decisive in Polish Front
Reports say the Russian assault in Poland, though 600 divisions strong, failed to achieve a decisive breakthrough as front lines shifted with mixed gains and losses. In Crimea General Wrangel’s forces reportedly recovered 22 000 square miles and freed 2 000 000 people, with 2 800 killed or wounded and over 10 000 Red prisoners. Polish representatives in the United States express optimism for peace and reconstruction talks.
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Poland
Wrangell
Crimea
Wrangel
United States
Ireland's unrest quiets though Fermoy outbreak sparks looting
Conditions in Laneonderry and parts of Ireland ease aside from Fermoy where soldiers looted shops causing property damage. Sinn Fein capture of Brigadier General Lucas sparked the protest. Ireland's railways deteriorate as workers refuse to haul armed troops and munitions while the government mobilizes trains.
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Laneonderry
Ireland
Mr and Mrs John Shank Vacationing at Shriner Lake
Mr. and Mrs. John Shank are spending this week at Shriner Lake, enjoying a brief seaside retreat away from home. They plan local outings and family visits during the stay.
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John Shank
Shriner Lake
Will Smiths Visit His Mother in Michigan Return Home
Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith spent the weekend with Mrs. Jess McTaggart, the latter's mother. They left Monday evening for their home in Adrian Michigan.
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Will Smith
Jess McTaggart
Adrian, Mich
Excelsior Sunday School Class Meets at Husband Home
The Excelsior Sunday School class of the M. E. church will meet next Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Husband. Attendance is desired.
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Excelsior
M. E. Church
George Husband
Johnson backs Republicans in sharp platform contrast
Senator Hiram Johnson declared support for the Republican party arguing it stands against the president's covenant and denounces it as warlike. He contrasted Republican and Democratic platforms noting both are verbose yet sharply opposed on key issues affecting American safeguards and independence.
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San Francisco
Serica
Hiram Johnson
W. G. Harding
Johnson
Josiah Fugate Dies After Basemement Fall In Fort Wayne
Josiah Fugate aged 65 dies at Hope Methodist hospital after a fall down basement steps behind the D and N drug store in Fort Wayne Thursday 19 15. He had gone to return hog preparation bottles and fell striking his head on the floor. Survived by widow and two daughters Mrs Fred Fiddier and Mrs Irvin Zent. He lived in Roanoke before moving to a Nine Mile farm a year and a half ago.
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Fort Wayne
Josiah Fugate
Hope Methodist Hospital
Fuyate
Roanole
Ick
Nine Mile
Fred Fiddier
Irvin Zent
Jacob Feighner Heads to Chicago for Busines Course
Jacob Feighner left Monday for Chicago where he will take a business course to advance his training.
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Jacob Feighner
Chicago
Local Farm Sold for Huntington Hotel Site
Edward H. Ashton traded his farm last Friday to Lindley McGormal and Fred J. Lindley for the hotel on Jefferson street in Huntington. York & Berry handled the deal. Ashton will keep a safe in the near future but has not decided where to locate it and says he will not enter the hotel business.
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Edward H. Ashton
Lindley McGormal
Fred J. Lindley
Jefferson Street
Huntington
York & Berry
Mr. Ashton
Water Battle Draws Crowd at Local Fire Department Event
Wednesday evening water battle between Chester Coe Grover Reddin and Glenn Harley and E Yahne Larwell Feddingfield and Ralph Withrow failed to yield a decision from judges. Organizers hope to repeat the event soon under better conditions.
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Chester Coe
Grover Reddin
Glenn Harley
E. &. Yahne
Larwell Feddingfield
Ralph Withrow
U B Church Notes Sunday Schedule
The church lists regular services with Sunday school at 9 15 AM and morning worship at 10 30 AM. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 PM. Morning sermon titled Fullness in Christian Life and evening talk Darkness and Light.
M. E. Church Announces Weekly Services and Meetings
The church lists Sunday school at 9:30 and class meeting at 10:30 with Epworth League at 7:00 and evening worship at 8:00. Monson church has Sunday school at 9:50 and preaching at 10:30. Prayer meetings occur in Roanoke and Wesley on midweek evenings. An invite goes to all.
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Epworth League
Monson
Roanoke
Wesley
Co. B. Thomas
Leona Goff Spends Fourth at Pierceton
Miss Leona Goff spent the fourth at Pierceton in a quiet local observance. She attended a community event and enjoyed the town celebrations with neighbors and friends.
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Leona Goff
Pierceton
Supreme Court Reverses Lowers Tax Ruling For Marion County
The Indiana Supreme Court voids an injunction and reverses the Marion County decision on a horizontal tax increase dispute. The ruling directs the upcoming special legislative session to address the tax law, affecting state and county levies and potential refunds.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Sion
State Tax Board
Marion County Court
Goodrich
Marion County
State
Supreme Court
Pope Tate
Decisiog Sta Inc
Neabero
Ottis Sewell Family Guests At Crabbs Home
Mr and Mrs Ottis Sewell of Clay Center Kansas and Mr and Mrs Jud Fultz visited the John Crabbs home on Sunday in a brief social call carrying no other details.
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Ottis Sewell
Clay Center
Kansas
Jud Fultz
John Crabbs
Managerial Shifts At E. E. Richards & Sons And Big 4 Store
Charles Settlemyre resigns from E. E. Richards & Sons to move to Logansport and lead the Co-operative store run by local unions. Perry Rinehart replaces him at the Big 4 Store as new manager.
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Charles Settlemyre
E. E. Richards & Sons
Logansport
Perry Rinehart
Mr. Settlemyre
Big 4
One Day Late Last Week In The Review
The Review was published late last week due to a storm damage to the printing motor. Electricians could not locate the fault and repairs were completed by Monday with the aid of N. D. E. Richards & Sons who lent a gasoline engine to print the Saturday edition.
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N. D. E. Richards & Sons
Wes
Navy vacancy at Naval Academy in Annapolis offered
Milton Kraus of Washington records a Navy Department notice announcing a single vacancy in the Naval Academy at Annapolis for the 11th Cong District. A successful examination is set for August 18, 1920, and Kraus solicits worthy district youths to apply via mail for details.
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Roanoke ‘Review
Navy Department
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
11Th Congregational
Washington
Milton Kraus
House Office Bldg
Washington, D. C
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