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Newspaper
San Antonio Evening News
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
1
San Francisco July 1 William G McAdoo faces a united Democratic field that seeks to block him at the convention. Rival camps cannot form a lasting anti McAdoo alliance and fear a large defeat if leadership coalesces against him. Governor James Q. Smith supports a rival slate while anti McAdoo delegates line up to thwart central leadership.
A fragmented wire service excerpt contrasts practical politicians with convention cranks. It notes the convention crank as a political type, discusses public perception, and hints at the influence of insiders versus outsiders in shaping immediate political outcomes.
William G McAdoo remained silent on his nomination status after learning his name had been placed in the Democratic National Convention ballot He left Huntington for his downtown office and resumed routine work as San Francisco observers noted his absence from comment on the nomination Speeches and headlines centered on the convention scene while McAdoo did not speak to reporters
San Francisco July 1 reading proposals to the full committee outline plats for a Democratic platform. Items include prohibition stance, Irish freedom, League of Nations, Mexican policy, soldiers bonus, women and children in industry, tariff reforms, and administration achievements under the Virginia platform.
Cable dispatch reports Paul Nilson and Harriet Nilson, American missionaries, captured at Tarsus by Turkish forces. They were moved toward Silivis on Cilicia and are expected to be released. Worry grows over Armenian orphans in Hadjiz, with American relief groups seeking assurances. Military moves near Adana and Mersina raise fears of Turkish crackdown on Christian communities.
Washington dispatch reports the Democratic resolutions committee adopted an amendment to the Virginia platform pledging not to oppose reservations that clarify United States obligations to the League of Nations. The 32 to 15 vote followed eight hours of debate, signaling a potential path to Senate ratification with reservations.
International News Service reports William J. Bryan pushes for immediate peace and early League of Nations entry, while prohibition battles and amendments test the platform. Senator Walsh's plank tweak yields little change, as labor support is sought via resolutions committee action this afternoon.
The Milk and Ice Fund has surpassed 1700 in donations, funds directed to operating stations for sickly children. Mrs. George Keene chairs the committee and Miss Anna Morrow leads city health nurses. About seven hundred dollars a month supports ongoing stations and aid for malnourished children in need of care.
Fragmentary weather notice reports temperatures with forecasts for San Antonio and East Texas. Mentions heat, cooling trends, and uncertain readings. Lacks clear dates or precise values.
A large British delegation led by Prime Minister Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Curzon left London to attend the Brussels and Spa conferences. The party, about 40 delegates, aims to discuss revising the peace treaty with emphasis on easing the indemnity. The Brussels meeting opens tomorrow with Germany to face the Spa talks next week. Officials anticipate a radical stance from the Allies, with Italy favoring amendment. The report cites discussions with American Peace Commission members and notes ongoing international talks.
A fragment from a community aid event shows grateful recipients, including a nurse and mothers, receiving bottles of cured milk. Faces light up as the charity extends help during the summer heat while the crowd watches. The text ends with a child speaking to the nurse and a note of continuation on another page.
The San Francisco July 1 report details nomination bids at the Democratic National Convention. Senator Simmons of North Carolina led off, with Carter Glass of Virginia and Ambassador John W. Davis of West Virginia following. Delegates and speakers from multiple states urged McAdoo and Glass amid demonstrations as the convention adjourned before continuing later.
San Antonio representatives at the Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to back a larger stock show next spring. The plan aims to boost Southwest Texas live stock and open a future market link with Mexico, with Judge Henry urging strong local support despite current agricultural challenges.
The Express and The Evening News urge Bexar County voters to elect law enforcing candidates to top offices. They push for a persistent, impartial fight against crime to keep soldiers in check and protect youth, naming B. A. McAskill for district attorney Dan M. Hill for sheriff and Charles F. Stevens for constable precinct 1.
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