Stalwarts Move Toward Chicago as Louisiana Seated
The Republican National Committee seated twelve uninstructed Louisiana delegates led by Emile Kuntz, dismissing the Lily White faction led by C B Herbert and Victor Loisel. Georgia delays, Minnesota contests, and a Philippine independence pledge frame the Chicago convention as Wood and Johnson factions clash over seats and legitimacy.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Louisiana
Emile Kuntz
New Orleans
Herbert
Victor Loisel
Minnesota
Julius E. Haycraft
Fairmont
Minn
Wood
John G. Priebe
Minneapolis
Johnson
Priebe
Schall
L. Mithun
Buffalo
California
Philipine Islands
Jaime de Veyra
Republican Party
DeVeyra
Philipines
Philippines
America
Mississippi
Perry Howard
A. Jackson
W. ©. Ligon
Gloster
M. J. Mulvihill
Vicksburg
Senate
Frank H. Hitchcock
Missouri
John Boyer
John Albug
St. Joseph
U. Philey dL
C. Corrill
Philey
Senate rejects Armenia mandate as House vote looms
Washington June 2 The senate resolution declining to grant authority for an American mandate over Armenia passed yesterday by a 52 to 23 vote. It was sent to the House where the foreign affairs committee planned to recommend adoption and submit it for a decisive House vote. Leaders predicted quick adoption in the House as well.
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Washington
Senate
Armenia
Wilson
House
Profiteer Is Given Limit By The Court
The John A. Roberts corporation of Utica was fined 55000 by U S Federal Judge Harland B Howe after conviction on eleven counts of profiteering. The judge said convicted profiteers should face jail, but corporate status barred imprisonment and imposed the maximum 5000 per count.
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Syracuse
N. Y
John A. Roberts Corporation
Utica
Harland B. Howe
Howe
Huerta Takes Oath of Office as Mexico’s Provisional President
Mexico City reports Adolfo de la Huerta took the oath of office in the chamber of deputies at 5 PM amid a strong military display. Chinese officials signaled de jure recognition of the provisional government as General Pelaez arrives in the capital with 7000 armed troops. Washington confirms P Elias Calles named minister of war in Huerta’s cabinet.
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Mexico City
Adolfo de la Huerta
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Legation
Manuel Pelaez
Tamaulipas
Obregon
Pelaez
Washington
P. Elias Calles
Sonora
President de la Huerta
State Department
Johnson Delivers Two Addresses in Cleveland Speech
Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California arrives in Cleveland to speak at the City Club luncheon on the league of nations and later to address the public about sound Americanism. He vows to push a Republican anti league plank at the Chicago convention.
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Cleveland
Hiram W. Johnson
California
City Club
League of Nations
Chicago
Johnson
City Bill Protects Los Angeles Water Supply
Washington June 2 AP reports House and Senate amendments completed a bill to authorize sale of government land to Los Angeles and grant the right to occupy forest lands, enabling protection of the city water supply. The bill now goes to the president.
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Washington
Los Angeles
House
Hinds
Nonpartisans Egged by Residents in Kansas Town
Armi Nonpartisan league officials Mills Stevie and Ellsworth said they were driven from Ellinwood by men in soldier uniforms while attempting to meet state officials. They displayed an American flag stained by egging and claimed guards escorted them from a farmers picnic. Mills complained there is no seat of government in Kansas.
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Kansas
Eest
Hoover Sugar Policy Cable to Wilson Publicized in House
A July 23 1919 cable from Herbert Hoover to Julius H Barnes urging immediate sugar policy decisions was shown in the House. Representative Tinkham blamed Wilson for high sugar prices and urged action including rationing nonessential use. Hoover said congress must authorize continued control for 1920 and purchase of the Cuban crop, with recommendations from sugar experts.
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Washington
Paris
Herbert Hoover
Julius H. Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Wilson
Representative Tinkham
Massachusetts
Tinkham
Congress
Hoover
Barnes
Professor Taussig
Zabriskie
Sugar Equalization Board
Sugar Board
White House
Pulitzer Prizes Awarded for Newspaper Work
New York June 2 AP awards include John J. Leary Jr of the New York World winning 1000 for a year’s reporting on coal strikes. Harvey HK of the Evening World Herald Omaha wins 500 for best editorial. Eugene O Neill is cited for a best American play and Justin H Smith for a biography of John Marshall. Ex senator Beveridge wins 1000 for Life of John Marshall.
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New York
John J. Leary, Jr
New York World
School of Journalism
Columbia University
Harvey Hk, Newbranch
Evening World Herald
Omaha
Nebi
Eugene O'Neill
Justin H. Smith
Mexico
United States
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
John Marshall
Morgue cash shortage tied to unidentified dead bodies
New York officials report a $30,000 shortage from unidentified corpses at the city morgue. Commissioner Hirshfield and Public Administrator Hoes say the loss is being reviewed by the district attorney for grand jury consideration.
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New York
Hirshfield
Hoes
District Attorney's Office
Grand Jury
Boss Penrose Re-Elected Republican Leader in Pa Convention
Senator Ross Penrose was re-elected a member of the Pennsylvania Republican committee by the state committee at its regular reorganization meeting held in Philadelphia. He was absent due to illness at home.
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Ross Penrose
Pennsylvania
State
Joseph K. Willing
Philadelphia
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pershing
Bonniwell
Palmer
Reed
Missouri
Falmer
Spencer
W. G. McAdoo
Bubonic Plague Case Reported in Vera Cruz State
Mexico City reports a bubonic plague case in Atoyac state of Vera Cruz with officials announcing the discovery today. The outbreak response follows standard procedures and public health advisories.
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Mexico City
Atoyac
Palmer Charges Open Prohibition Violations Over Campaign
Senate hearing hears Eugene C. Bonniwell claim that Palmer's Pennsylvania campaign profited from distillery and brewery support. Bonniwell alleges saloons and bonded warehouses operated openly, with funds and letter blocks cited. Palmer defends and seeks right to reply.
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Washington
Palmer
Senate Committee
Eugene C. Bonniwell
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senate
S Bonniwell
W. G. McAdoo
Department of Justice
Prohibition Enforcement
McAdoo
California Primary Expenditures Scrutinized in Senate Probe
Washington June 2 AP California's presidential primary and the spending by supporters of Senator Hiram Johnson and Herbert Hoover were examined by the senate committee investigating the matter. John H. Rossetter headed the first finance committee formed for Senator Johnson, with continued testimony noted on page 3.
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California
Washington
Senatar Hiram Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Senate
John H. Rosseter
Delaware Legislature Rejects Federal Suffrage Amendment
Dover June 2 The Delaware legislature adjourned at 3 30 p m without ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. A test vote showed Rep Lyons failed to push the measure into committee of the whole by 24 to 10.
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Dover
Dela
Delaware
Fusaan B Anthony
Representative Lyons
House
Lyons
Democrats of Bannock Are Jobbed
Secretive Democratic county central committee meeting names B A Cummings and Mayor Whitaker as elected leaders and delegates for the state convention, with a protest against Chairman Day over rail fare. The report notes careful secrecy and lists delegates and alternates including W P Whitaker and Joe Chacon.
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Sons of Democracy
Democratic County Central Committee
County Court House
B. A. Cummings
Whitaker
Lewiston
State Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
W. P. Whitaker
Joe Chacon
Joe Hyde
A. F. Cutler
Howard Thatcher
W. PP. Havenor
M. W. Low
Alice Cosgrave
J. C. Jensen
D. G. Hateh
Alex Campbell
Joe Burns
W. A. Kedney
T. J. Larkins
al Taylor
Tom Wilson
Henry Lessing
Palmer Charged With Evading Law On Sugar Prices
The sugar investigating committee report to the house accuses Attorney General Palmer of using his office to fix maximum sugar prices in Louisiana. It declares the method ineffective for price control and alleges it sanctioned higher prices benefiting Cuban producers.
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Washington
Sugar Investigating Committee
House
Palmer
Louisiana
Husted
Republican
New York
Bergdoll Escape Investigation Ordered by House Rules
Washington June 2 The house rules committee favorably reported a resolution ordering a congressional investigation into the escape of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll a Philadelphia draft evader The move aims to scrutinize how Bergdoll fled and the circumstances surrounding his evasion.
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Washington
Grover Cleveland
Philadelphia
House Rules Committee
Convention Plans Swing Into Shape
Campaign preparations unfold as Republicans advance platform talks and nominating speeches for the Chicago convention amid debates over suffrage and prohibition. Delegates, tickets, and night sessions loom, with Wood and London factions vying for seating and a restless pre convention mood.
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Charles B. Warren
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H. J. Neramel
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Iller
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Boss Penrose
Penny Wets
Woman Worker
Scranton
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Hanniwell
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L. W. Henley
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Henley
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H. L. Anderton
Jacksonville
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Henry Linscoln Johnson
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