Republicans Hear Depew Speech At Conventin Session
At Chicago Coliseum on June 9 the Republican National Convention opened its second session with Senator Lodge presiding and a prayer led by Dr. John Timothy Stone. The credentials and rules reports were adopted, Depew was introduced with a sustained reception, and the convention adjourned to Thursday as it debates permanent organization and a platform. Missouri regained two delegates through the credentials committee, and discussion continued on who leads the party next November.
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Coliseum
Chicago
Senator Lodge
John Timothy Stone
Lodge
Sid. Lodge
Paul Howland
Cleveland
Ohio
Committee On
Republican National Committee
Catre
Resolutions Committee
Depew
Lodwe
Junge
Missouri
East Concord Lumber Co Sawmill Burns Down
A new saw mill at East Concord Lumber Co burned to the ground early Wednesday. The blaze was spotted around 3 am but could not be fought in time. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars, partly insured. Blacksmith shop and yard lumber saved. Mill had operated two months and was owned by Fitzdale Paper Co.
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East Concord Lumber Co
East Concord
Fitzdale Papera
Democrats Favor Versailles Treaty Platform
A declaration backing ratification of the Treaty of Versailles will be the main plank of the Democratic platform, according to Homer S. Cummings, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, who arrived in San Francisco to prep for the national convention.
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San Francisco
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Wilson appoints several officials to federal commissions
President Wilson made recess appointments to important commissions. Henry Jones Ford of New Jersey, Mark W. Potter of New York, and James Duncan of Massachusetts were named to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Marston Taylor Boxert of New York and Samuel W. McCall of Massachusetts joined the States Tariff Commission. Kelley of New York was named assistant secretary of the treasury.
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Wilson
Washington
Henry Jones Ford
New Jersey
Mark W. Potter
New York
James Duncan
Massachusetts
Intertate Commerce Commission
Marston Taylor Boxert
Samuel W. McCall
Massachu
States Tariff Commission
Kelley
Italian cabinet resigns in Rome chamber of deputies
Premier Nitti announced the cabinet’s resignation in the chamber of deputies today. Vice president Rowell announced Sirnor Orlando’s resignation and that of his cabinet.
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Rome
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Sirmor Orlando
Severe storm kills and injures in Minnesota and North Dakota
In St Paul Minnesota on June 6 a powerful windstorm swept northern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota leaving at least two dead and about 230 injured with heavy property damage across several communities.
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St, Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Sidelights of the Big Republican National Convention
Delegates show varied preferences with no clear first choice and no third option, boosting influence on the convention’s outcome. Johnson Borah slogans affect Wood and Lowden campaigns as Lowden seeks backing for president with Coolidge as vice president. The real test looms on Thursday for potential dark horse ballots.
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Ryter
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Larel- Tete
Balloons Struck by Lightning Off Chesapeake Coast
On board the U S Steamship Pennsylvania on June 8 two observation balloons operating with the Atlantic fleet off the Chesapeake coast were struck by lightning. The balloons were destroyed but unfurnished with personnel at the moment of impact.
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Pennsylvania
Chesapeake
Life Insurance Men Meet At St. Johnsbury
The 80th annual Vermont Life Underwriters Association convention drew about 35 agents to St. Johnsbury House. Burlington and Montpelier delegates arrived by car, Rutland by train, with officers elected for the coming year and several talks and addresses by local and visiting life insurance officials.
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Harry, A. Butler
Urlington
James Kelley
A. R. Reynolds
Windsor
Harry S. Parks
Barre
N. A. Goodwin
Melson Ballard
Ballard
Aiken
Richford
E. J. Olmstead
Morrisville
A. M. Aseltine
C. Farrar
S. Bullard
Harry 8. Parks
Thomas Ft. Hill
Philadelphia
Provident Life and Trust
Herbert E. Moore
Butler
Oreer
Charles A. Butler
Great Western Life Insurance Company
Winnipeg
Montreal
Homer Vipond
New York Life Insurate Canony
Thomne
Elks Observe Flag Day in St Johnsbury
St Johnsbury Elks Lodge No 1348 hosts Flag Day at Globe Theatre Sunday at 8 pm with the Grand Army Veterans American Legion Spanish American War veterans Vermont National Guard and Boy Scouts in attendance The principal speaker is E Thomas Larkin of Troy New York Public invited
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St. Johnsbury
Stoddard and Cummings Wed at No 18 Railroad Street
Joseph Weeks Stoddard and Mrs Fils 8S Cummings were married by Rev Francia H. Laird of West Barnet at their home 18 Railroad Street They planned a wedding trip of about three thousand miles over ten days in an automobile visiting Burlington and the Amable Chien route and several towns along the way
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Mrs. Flynn
East Fairfeld
Ami
Pearl St. Lavigne—Wood
Express Crashes Into Passenger Train at Schenectady
Thirteen people were killed and 21 injured when an express train crashed into a passenger train two miles from Schenectady. Engineer Martin Doyle of Albany died at his post, after disregarding several signals. Passengers from Utica and Fall River among the dead and injured, with several unidentified victims. The incident follows reports that the express did not heed block signals or a red lantern used by a flagman.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Martin Doyle
Albany
Watson H. Bowne
Utica
Daniel Crouse
John J. Kenney
Inelude
Edith Brayton
Fall River
Mass
Wiliam S. Whittier
So Weymouth
Frank Watson
Springfield
Eunice Clark
Annie E. Rogers
Massachusetts
Nellis M. Crouse
Michigan Central
New York Central
Buffalo
New York
Charles Robinson
Boston
Irish Labor Delegates Declare War On League Pact
Montreal June 9 Irish sympathizers at the annual American Federation of Labor convention declared war on the League of Nations ratification program urged by the Executive Council They opposed any covenant binding Americans to respect Britains territorial integrity A profiteering report shows shoes selling for 34 in 1918 now 12 with labor cost up only a few cents.
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