Johnson Seeks Trust in Delegates for Nomination
Senator Johnson voiced confidence that delegates who favor him in preferential votes will vote for him at the convention. He said North Dakota delegates elected for Wood should still back him, declined to release them early, and defended primaries as essential for voter choice while eyeing reforms to reduce cost and unify rules.
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League Platform Plank Advances In Republican Talks
Chicago June 5 AP Progress toward a league of nations platform plank was reported by Republican leaders. Indiana declaration underpins talks with Senator Watson of Indiana leading negotiations and a draft plank gaining broad support. Senator Johnson predicts a satisfactory plank though he would not confirm approval and would address floor fights if needed.
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Canada Labor Hits Afl Ohl Montreal Convention
Montreal June 5 AP A resolution backing Irish freedom will be introduced at the American Federation of Labor convention said Matthew Woll vice president. Speakers branded the AFL bosses circus and Americanification of labor and charged its leaders are bought by capitalists and no longer serve workers.
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No Evidence to Hold Suspects in Kidnapping Case
Norristown Pennsylvania June 5 AP Catherine Dund and James Maloney suspects in the kidnapping of 13 month old Blakeley Coughlin son of George H Coughlin were released today the district attorney said there was no evidence to hold them.
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Will Rogers Plans Daily Jokes for Tribune Readers
Special Features For The Tribune Readers announce that Will Rogers, famed Oklahoma humorist and Goldwyn comedian, will poke fun at convention doings day by day. He will write at least ten jokes daily, promising wit unmatched in the land.
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Moses Steamroller Attack Draws Fire at Committee
Chicago scene at the Republican national committee session with charges by Senator Moses of New Hampshire that steamroller methods influenced delegate seating. Officials defend the process while reaffirming unity and the drive to nominate a Republican president amid high living costs and production boosts.
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Wilson to Fill Vacant Posts After Congress Adopts Recess Appointments
President Wilson likely to make several recess appointments after adjournment as many offices remain vacant. Frank I. Polk will retire as under-secretary of State June 16 and Norman Davis is expected to take the post. A new seven member shipping board will be created. Morgenthau’s ambassador to Mexico remains unconfirmed. Bulgaria Finland Greece and Honduras lack ministers. John Skelton Williams’ comptroller of the currency nomination awaits Senate action after a recess appointment last year.
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Wilson signs key measures in final congressional session
President Wilson spent most of the day signing measures passed in the closing days of Congress. Approval items include the annual naval appropriation, sundry civil, diplomatic and consular, District of Columbia appropriations, the industrial vocational rehabilitation bill, government owned radio station messaging, an amendment to the national defense act, and the army appropriation bill.
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Switchmen in Galveston Move Delay Amid Longshore Strike
Texas guardsmen movements to Galveston were postponed by Adjutant General W. D. Cope after investigation. Governor Hobby pressed to ease freight congestion as union switchmen agreed to handle cars loaded by either union or non union dock workers, ending prior refusals to handle non union built freight.
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Villa threatens mining plant with destruction in Chihuahua
Washington reports that American worker Leslie Webb said Francisco Villa attacked Parral at 5 p.m. Tuesday, left the town and then threatened to destroy the Alvarado Mining plant if the company did not deliver 50 000 by June 20. The consul relayed the warning to the state department.
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Middies Set Sail On Three Month Practice Cruise
More than 1,500 midshipmen depart Annapolis for a three month training cruise with stops at principal Pacific coast ports and a visit to Honolulu. Vice-Admiral Hillary P. Jones commands the practice squadron aboard the battleship Connecticut.
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North Carolina Holds Primary for Presidential Preference
Raleigh June 5 Republicans in North Carolina vote in a primary to express preference between Senator Hiram Johnson and Major General Wood for the presidential nomination.
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Mass meeting planned at Republican convention in Chicago
A mass meeting of supporters for the national prohibition amendment was called in Chicago on June 5. Renater Capper is named as a speaker. The rally, set between convention sessions, aims to pressure parties to act on prohibition or risk silence on the issue.
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Jealousy and mystery in Lynn hillside shooting
Louie Zeese of the local Greek colony was shot in the chest by a masked assailant near East Center street while visiting with Marcel La Blanche. Zeese is in serious condition after surgery at Lynn hospital. La Blanche, twenty four, from North Carolina, says they planned to marry in Blackfoot and was questioned as a key witness. A chase and dragnet followed as police seek the tall silent gunman who also stole Zeese’s watch and chain.
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Steamroller charges rock Republican convention contests
Senator Moses accuses the national committee of using steamroller tactics in seating 25 convention contests. He notes Wood supporters benefited in the South and argues the process favors certain chairmen and delegates, threatening party unity ahead of the national convention.
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