Harding Opens G. O. P. National Convention Speech
Senator Warren G. Harding opened the Republican national convention in Chicago stressing Americanism and party unity. He urged reconciliation, pledged to rededicate the party to progress, and warned against division over policy while promising a gentle approach to reform and a critique of the Wilson administration.
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Officer on trial for murder in Dublin court martial
Capt Rowen Sthurst is tried by court martial in Dublin charged with the murder of Sheely Skeffington and Thomas and Fred McIntyre during the rebellion. Witnesses say he led the three men from the guard room and declared I am going to shoot them. They were executed by a firing squad.
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Seattle Fire Commemoration Plans Unveiled by Chamber Leaders
Over 100 veterans and residents gathered at the Chain of Commerce on the 27th to plan a Seattle fire remembrance. Josiah Collins was named temporary chairman and Herbert Schoonfeld secretary as organizers prepare for the June 6, 1889 anniversary.
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Suffer Heavy Losses as Canadian Forces Face Battlefront
Ottawa reports heavy fighting in the Ypres region and air raids over the front. Generals Williams and Mercer are mentioned in connection with captures and troop setbacks as Canadian troops endure tremendous losses in ongoing engagements.
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Booze Bill Framed Promises Tough Liquor Store Rules
Druggists who plan to sell intoxicating liquor would need a $1,000 bond with the city and a sworn stock inventory under the proposed city measure. The ordinance also requires a single entry door to each business and is presently with Mayor Gill for review.
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Delegates Clash At Roosevelt Rally In Chicago
A Sherman group and Roosevelt supporters clashed in Chicago amid an amicable fight between debaters. One man’s face was harmed and two Roosevelt banners were damaged during attempts to disrupt a Roosevelt rally.
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Roosevelt
Convention Opens as Harding Nominated by Delegates
The 1920 Republican convention opens with Warren G Harding nominated for temporary chairman and delivering a keynote that boosts his appeal amid cold, crowded conditions. Delegates chant America as speakers praise patriotism and unity while planning cross-party get togethers and coalitions for the platform.
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America
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Chicago
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Warren G. Harding
United States
Roosevelt Fans Pack Auditorium as Delegates Arrive
A Roosevelt rally opens with a flood of cheers as delegates arrive to a hall alive with wagging banners and songs. Texas and New York delegations draw strong ovations while women fill the balconies as plans for a possible progressive Republicans alliance unfold.
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Seattle Woman Awarded Honor in Progressive Nomination
Seattle resident Mrs. E. M. Rhodes will notify the Progressive candidate of his nomination as Roosevelt supporters push for a quick on floor nomination. Washington progressives show unity struggles as caucuses split over unit rules and candidate loyalties.
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Treachery in War Lord Kitchener Death Sparks Recruiting Push
London reports a strong recruiting surge on the last day of the voluntary system and calls to intern all enemy aliens. Debate grows over Kitchener’s successor with talk of civilian or military choices, while Asquith temporarily leads war office actions. Texas ranks notable in wealth, size, and railroad value in 1850 context.
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House of Commons
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Lloyd-George
Britain
Texas
Roosevelt platform drafts include suffrage and labor reform
Chicago June 7. The progressive party will include every preparedness and Americanism plank proposed by Colonel Roosevelt along with woman suffrage and labor reform. William Allen White and the progressive resolutions committee with Dean Walter Lewis have prepared a preliminary draft under Roosevelt's direction.
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Progressive Resolutions Committee
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Department of Law
University of Pennsylvania
Japanese Observer Dies With Queen Mary at Jutland
Tokyo reports Lieutenant Commander Chosuke Shimomura a Japanese naval observer on the British cruiser Queen Mary perished when the ship sank during the Jutland battle last week.
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