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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
2
A group reports the keynote by Homer Wilson as the most pleasing feature of the convention. Officials note broad willingness to endorse the administration, predicting further public remarks by the president if sentiment continues. It is claimed Wilson has not spoken by long distance with San Francisco since the convention opened.
In York on June 29 odds on the Democratic presidential nomination were steady. McAdoo remained the favorite at 2 to 1 against, with Davis quoted at about 2 1/2 to 1.
The piece outlines a heated debate over adopting the unit rule for the 1912 convention. New York’s delegation pushes to follow a national rule while districts with statutes enforcing district-level nominations resist. Delegates contend for control as they plan to argue the issue before the convention report.
Li Stanley Ames American aviator landed 35 miles south of the border during a rain storm and is detained by Mexican authorities in Matamoros. Fort Brown's Colonel Cabell reports after talks with Mexican military officials. Ames will have freedom within the town and lodging at the U.S. consulate.
After firing through the head of Henry Dumane a bullet struck Hester Myers killing her instantly. Dumane aimed at his own head and is reported to be recovering in a local hospital. A second item notes a convention on proper dress for business women in St Paul hosted by a federation.
Democratic platform debates unfold as a subcommittee studies all subjects of disagreement. Key figures include William J. Bryan and Samuel Gompers, with caps on wet planks and Irish recognition. Parson Davies, noted sportsman, dies in Virginia tour context.
Sanitary authorities said two deaths from bubonic plague occurred and two new cases emerged despite medical care. Heavy rains continued to flood Vera Cruz as officials urged precautions to curb infection.
San Francisco June 29 Ham Jennings Bryan today gave the dry side of Scotland a slogan for the campaign to promote country liquor restrictions in response to a Scotch visitor's request at the convention. The remark suggested the dry cause would gain more from measured restraint than from loud applause.
San Francisco dispatch reports a heated session as Robinson supporters push for a speed up rule. W A McDougal nominates and delegates back the plan amid debate on nominating before the platform, with a close vote 25 to 15 defeating immediate nomination.
June 29. Fighting near Linemore and Clondilane reports say villages were attacked and evacuated. Two armed factions patrolled Cork city with Sinn Feiners occupying part and British soldiers holding the rest. A Sinn Fein courier says Brigadier General C H T Lucas is in good health after capture and is being treated well.
An advertisement extols a greaseless oil shampoo as gentle on the scalp. It claims the product cleanses deeply, leaves hair bright and wavy, and removes dust and dandruff while requiring only a small amount per use. It warns against washing with other products and promotes drug store availability.
In New Orleans on June 29 mutiny aboard the tanker Vennacher leads to 6 jailed and 28 to 29 escapees after crew attempted desertion. Sheriff of Jefferson Parish reports authorities were called to the ship late last night.
Polish troops who occupied East Galicia in 1919 are preparing to evacuate amid fears of a Bolshevik invasion. Central News dispatch from Prague cites the Narodni Listy report.
In San Francisco on June 23, Tammany rallied to push a wet plank in New York’s delegation. W Rourke Cochran guided the vote despite protests from George R Luann and Judge Seabury, who were ruled out of order by chairman W W Farley during the crucial meeting.
A brief item notes the Pope suffering a rheumatic attack and seeking relief. The report mentions calls for federal action on a compensation law for mariners and references delegates including a woman member of the Democratic National Committee from New York.
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