Carter Glass Arrives in San Francisco in Light Attire
Carter Glass, returning from Washington, travels to San Francisco in a cream Palm Beach suit with low shoes and a Panama hat. Fog settles over the city as Glass jokes about needing an extra overcoat. W. E. Hollister, the executive secretary, loans him a coat for the week.
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Oil Now Worth More Than Gold
Milton Bronner writes from London that control of world fuel, especially oil, will dominate future power and commerce. He notes Britain and France act to keep oil under government or national control, while the US lags. He cites gasoline price concerns, global oil field acquisition, and British plans to fuel ships with oil and build world oil stations.
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McAdoo Boom Dominates Democratic Convention News
A 1092 member Democratic gathering in San Francisco focuses on candidate selection for president and vice president while McAdoo’s vigorous organizers stir rival camps of Cox and Palmer. Debate also centers on wet dry issues League of Nations and Ireland with Bryan and Glass facing opposition for resolutions chair.
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McAdoo Silent on Nomination Amid City Visit
New York June 24. W G McAdoo and allies maintain a business as usual posture at his office after returning from Long Island. He is not in direct contact with San Francisco developments and has no statement ready on accepting a potential Democratic presidential nomination.
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Edwards
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Tindall bill is argued in heated city hearing
The Tindall ordinance on garbage collection and sale remains undecided after a public hearing in Mayor Caldwell's office. Councilman Tindall says the bill targets Japanese hog raisers, claiming it will boost city revenue and sanitation while restricting bidders to U.S. citizens. James B. Boalt and caterers oppose it as unnecessary hardship on menus and hospitality businesses.
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Palmer Named as Nominee Certainty in San Francisco
A Philadelphia delegate leaks Palmer’s nomination certainty while delegates in San Francisco debate hats and rituals. The convention favors a front porch candidate, with references to Smith and Burleson as uncertainties and flat-dwelling candidates deemed unlikely.
Tammany Delegation Passes Through Seattle on Fourth
Tammany hall delegates heading to the Democratic convention will pass through Seattle on July 4 en route home after the San Francisco fracas. Other delegations also routed home via Beattie.
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San Francisco
Northwest post office auction offers diverse goods Tuesday
A carload of items including jewelry guns baby carriages canned fruits music millinery and pickles will be auctioned Tuesday and Wednesday at T. E. Barnett's sales room 1921 Second Ave The sale runs morning and afternoon with parcels from Northwest post offices available to bidders.
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Walla Walla Population Drops in 1920 Census
The 1920 census reports Walla Walla Washington at 15,503 residents, a decline of 3,861 people or 19.9 percent since 1910. Fire safety note warns against starting fires in weeds with smoky implements.
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Brothers meet at convention after 56 years
Two brothers Gus Turner from Bremerton Washington and James Turner from Berkeley California met at the democratic convention, their first reunion in 66 years. Gus served in the Civil War and the family split when soldiers moved south. The mother and younger sibling moved west, and Gus later went to the Northwest.
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Gus Turner
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Wash
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Henrys Stalled as Gas Shortage Closes Seattle Autos
Scores of abandoned cars line highways as fuel ran low after a transport disruption. Residents walked back to town while the lake and mountains remained as a distant lure.
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Filoveriata
Campfire for Aged W C T U Members
W C T U members aged 79 or over will be guests at their eighth annual campfire at the Swedish temple Bellevue avenue and Pike street on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Federal Reserve officials say sales of war savings securities have fallen about 50 percent due to the censorship of war. Plans to stimulate thrift and security purchases are under way.
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