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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
1
Senator Homer Cummings labels the Republican platform as reactionary and slanderous while praising Democratic wartime achievements. He cites the League of Nations defense, calls for a united front for peace, and criticizes Republican investigations and anti treaty stance. He argues Democrats must lead for liberty and global stability.
J Bruce Kremer vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee delivers a fiery address at the Democratic national convention. He denounces the Chicago Republicans for backwardness and promises a forward looking platform and candidate. He argues the GOP has become a creature of reaction and plutocracy, urging Americans to support progress and world leadership.
J Bruce Kremer argues America should not seek leadership from the Democratic Party, criticizing Republicanism and urging a revival of democratic government. He invokes Jefferson and Jackson as symbols of direct popular rule and condemns current party evasiveness while praising the Democrats as worldwide hopeful champions.
June 28 The Banner reports service men at the convention devised a plan to secure Democratic endorsement for veterans measures. The four point program includes paid up insurance, home aid, vocational education, and cash compensation.
A party manifesto vows honesty and courage to guide the nation and reject rejection of the League of Nations. It frames the platform as concealment of differences and calls for steadfast duty to peace, urging Americans to choose leadership in a war weary world. It emphasizes protecting civilization and promoting enduring peace through collective action.
Pottstown Pennsylvania June 28 William C Walsh 83 president and general manager of the Vileweld Tire and Rubber company and James A Maney 32 general superintendent were killed today when a dryer exploded Frank Walsh the presidents brother lost an arm. Other employees were slightly injured and the factory sustained severe damage.
A Bolsheviki steamer sunk in the Neva River, drowning over 2,000 prisoners of war from Britain Australia Germany and Finland, according to Central News dispatches carried by the Associated Press to The Banner from London dated June 28.
Senator Harding enjoyed a quiet day at the country home of Senator Joseph L. Frelinghuysen in Raritan New Jersey. He and Mrs. Harding relaxed after months of strain and prepared to depart for Washington that evening.
Spanish American War veterans of Ohio open their first annual encampment with a downtown parade in Dayton. About 2,000 delegates attend as the gathering begins in the city on June 28 reports.
A hopeless stalemate grips Dayton streetcar labor talks as the strike continues. Over 40 motor buses were imported from Toledo to handle transit needs tonight.
In San Francisco on June 28 delegates filled the hall for the Democratic National Convention opening noon. A brass band played as delegates discussed candidates while literature on Irish freedom circulated. The keynote by National Chairman H S Cummings highlighted early plans for resolutions and potential presidential bids from McAdoo and other figures.
In Columbus Ohio, the Republican state convention opens Tuesday with harmony among party factions as a main aim. Aside from adopting a platform and selecting presidential electors, the event is expected to nominate Harry M. Daugherty and William H. Boyd as at large electors. Rumors say former governor Frank B. Willis may withdraw from the U.S. Senate race.
June 26 report from Sandusky identifies Julian Schade aged 21 who says a burglar alarm woke his family and he fired on three men leaving a rear shed. Alfred Robins, 23, was killed. Schade is being held pending a grand jury investigation.
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