Confrontation in Virginia court over Wortner will case
In Manassas Virginia Congressman Flood and several lawyers clashed in the Prince William county circuit court after affidavits by contestants were called lies. Flood swung his cane at attorney Barbour and Meredith struck Flood as officers restored order. The will partner disposes of a $1.5 million estate.
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Dynasty must be driven from power in Wilson critique
Senator Lodge denounces Woodrow Wilson and his supporters as un American and calls to oust the Wilson dynasty. He argues the peace treaty and Mexican policy show a failed era while urging a strong Monroe Doctrine stance and decisive US action. Bryan maintains a poker face as the crowd cheers the denunciation and calls to restore core American principles.
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Murder case postponed in St. Louis trial
The first degree murder trial of Mrs. Lillian Woodlock, 36, in the 1919 death of her husband Joseph Woodlock, a plumber, was continued until the fall term of court.
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St. Louis
Lillian Woodlock
Joseph Woodlock
Delegates Face Hot Weather at Republican Convention
Chicago June 8 delegates and crowds at the opening of the Republican national convention faced a blistering heat as they headed to the Coliseum. Campaign managers scouted for shifts in lineups while many candidates remained quiet about their plans. Few state caucuses had produced fights, and delegates focused on getting inside to gauge the likely nominee amid a backdrop of weather concerns and waning traditional leadership.
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Astor questions League of Nations at suffrage congress
Lady Astor, Britain’s first female MP, urged delegates at the International Woman’s Suffrage Congress in Geneva that the League of Nations is useless unless nations treat each other justly. She warned against overestimating women’s power and stressed evolving opportunities for women. Other speakers included Mrs. Helen King Robinson of Colorado.
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Steel Workers Refuse Rejoin the AFL Committee
Montreal June 8 AP After a brief session the AFL convention adjourned until tomorrow to let committees work. The federation defense fund stands at 164 074 after paying 67 912 in strike benefits last year. D J Davis assistant president of Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers says his group will not rejoin the AFL national committee in the steel union drive.
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Ebert Receives Resignation of German Cabinet
Berlin June 9 AP The government tendered its resignation to President Ebert who asked the chancellor to move quickly to establish Sunday election results. Early returns from 340 districts show the coalition of Majority Socialists Centrists and Democrats with 156 deputies. The conservative opposition has 88 and the left and independent Socialists 67.
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Opening of the Republican Convention with Lodge Keynote
The Republican national convention opened in Chicago with 11 34 a m start as Chairman Hays led the session. Lodge read his keynote address in one hour 18 minutes and a large chorus sang America. The first woman speaker was Mrs Manley L Fossen of Minneapolis. The party adopted temporary rules and set up committees for permanent organization.
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Harmony Is Watchword Of Delegates At Chicago Convention
At the Chicago Coliseum delegates and aides fill the hall with orderly calm as the opening approaches. The crowd includes many women delegates and a new generation of leaders while the question of permanent organization lingers amid hopes to avoid a two keynote speech confrontation.
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