Minnesota returns show reform candidates lead in state race
Early returns from Minnesota indicate Jacob Ary defeated Dr. Hen for governor as Hodgson leads the Democratic field in St. Paul. Anthony Vol, author of the prohibition act, suffers defeat for Congress, while J. Kvale leads the National Nonpartisan ticket. Totals show Shipstead ahead with a wide field still unsettled.
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Minn
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Dr. Hen
Hodgson
St. Paul
Anthony J. Vol
Congress
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Kvale
Shipstead
Siegel
Supreme Court
Procter apologizes for Butler and Wood campaign remarks
Ohio June 23 telegram from Dr. Nicholas Butler president of Columbia University says he apologizes for his remarks about big money at the Chicago convention. Butler clarifies his words were misinterpreted and unwarranted and states his regret to those hurt. Columbia announces non intoxicated malt beverage rollout from July 3 to 11.
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Ohio
Wil. Cooper Procter
Leonard Wood
Nicholas Butler
Columbia Fly
New York
Butler
Wood
Procter
Chicago
Administration Will Control Democratic Meet Says Observer
San Francisco report argues that Wilson administration forces will control the Democratic convention machinery and platform. Colby likely as permanent chairman, Glass to head resolutions, with a firm push for the League of Nations and a dry plank. Debate over liquor and Irish republic plank. Bryan pressured to stay silent on alcohol. Palmer or Cox emerge as administration bets, with Cox favored by many party leaders as strongest nominee potential.
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Colby
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Montana
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League of Nations
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League of Nations i
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Cox
Buffalo Feast for Journalists Heads to San Francisco
June 23 report from San Francisco describes a planned banquet for reporters at Hotel St. Francia where two young buffaloes will be sacrificed for the press. Chef Victor Hertaler will preside as the event features buffalo dishes from soup to neck, with Vice-president Marshall to receive two mounted buffalo heads as trophies.
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Golden Gate Park
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Harding
Coolidge
Marshall
Platform Conferences Begin as Glass Arrives in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO June 12 Platform conferences start after Senator Glass of Virginia arrives to lead the resolutions committee. He reportedly brings a draft platform approved by President Wilson, discussed with Wilson in Washington. Key planks expected to spark debate include the League of Nations, prohibition, and Irish questions.
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Resolutions Committee
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Glase
Washington
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League of Nations
Deadlock May Tie Democrats at Convention
San Francisco June 23 The Democratic convention faces a possible deadlock with Palmer and Cox each set to command about 400 votes while McAdoo appears unfi gured. A three-way race could arise if McAdoo joins, making compromise harder. Dark horse talk centers on Marshall Davie and Owen as leading outsiders. Leaders plan to depart San Francisco by July 4, as McAdoo hints but has not ruled out running if nominated.
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San Francisco
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Cox
McAdoo
Marshall
John Davie
Robert Owen
Altho McAdoo
Western Delegates to Meet on Saturday
Delegations from eight Western states plus Hawaii and Alaska will gather Saturday night to craft a program for the Democratic national convention. California national committeeman Calvin McNab denied any plan to sway these states for Governor Cox, saying the talks concern regional interests only.
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McNab
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McCombs Dart Fails To Hurt Wilson Campaign
In San Francisco during the administration convention, McCombs’s attacks on Wilson are dismissed as negligible by central leaders. They back Homer Cummings' portrayal and support an open stance on major issues, while delegates lean toward clear party principles to avoid charges of straddling. Also notes include Anacortes drowning and a yellow fever outbreak in Vera Cruz.
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Palace Hotel
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Wilson
Chicago
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McCombs
San Francisco
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Burleson
San Antonio
League of National Prohibition
Democrats Busy on Sightseeing Journeys
A field report describes Democrats touring San Francisco during the convention period. Delegates and companions, including Mrs. Towt of Omaha and Mrs. Williams of Memphis, ride buses and explore Chinatown and Tamalpais while avoiding formal committee business. The piece notes the city’s atmosphere and scenic views as the gathering continues.
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Abbott
Ban Francisco
Chinatown
Temalpais
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Colby Denies Talking Third Term With Wilson
Secretary of State Colby arrived from Washington in Chicago and said he has not discussed a third term with President Wilson or anyone. Colby, a Democratic delegate from the District of Columbia, is seen as Wilson’s representative at the San Francisco convention. He stressed he has made no such conversations.
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Rome
Alaska
Mrs. Towl
United States
Chicago
Colby
Wilson
Washington
District of Columbia
San Fran
Gompers to Stay Only Two Hours
Sam Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will reach Seattle at 9 15 p m Thursday. He travels to San Francisco for a labor program at the Democratic convention. William Short state federation president and local labor leaders will host a luncheon till 11 50 p m then the party heads for California.
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American Federation of Labor
Seattle
Gompers
San Francisco
William Short
the State Federation
A. F. of IL
California
Knights of Columbus to hear Foch on European tour
Generalissimo Ferdinand Foch will address Beattle representatives of the Knights of Columbus as they tour European battlefields. The local delegation is not yet formed and will depart the city late in July.
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