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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
1
Senator Robinson of Arkansas assails the Republican party over the Chicago platform and pre election funding, arguing the Democrats deserve victory. He defends Wilson era policy on military buildup, Mexico, and Armenia, and criticizes GOP profiteering and lack of clear mandates.
The Democratic convention in San Francisco began with no nominations decided. Wm Gibbs McAdoo is favored for president with Burris A Jenkins presenting his name. E L Doheny emerges as a new candidate for vice president, backed by Franklin K Lane and Isadore Dockweiler.
Columbus Ohio Republicans convene to adopt a platform and nominate presidential electors for the November ballot.
At San Francisco the Democratic convention idled with committee work and platform shaping in progress. Reed’s contest for Missouri seating looms, while Palmer and Smith Watson factions face possible final dispositions. McAdoo, Cox, and Burleson factions maneuver to secure support as administration forces steer lineup and platform.
The Democratic national convention meets at 1 p m with Senator Joseph T Robinson as permanent chairman as administration forces press to control proceedings Delegates await platform adoption before broader presidential sentiment shifts and nominating speeches may proceed despite ongoing committee work
Buffalo reports a four story brick Sutherland hotel lodging house collapsed killing four and injuring many. Ten injured were removed by firemen and police. rescuers heard cries from the rubble. The owner estimated eighty stayed there last night but the number inside at collapse is unknown.
Tomorrow evening at 8 oclock a large Republican rally is slated at the Chamber of Commerce hall with prominent local speakers. Attorney Joe Peterson and N B Adkinson will address, along with Walter Cleare and band music, drawing a large county crowd and visitors from Pocatello.
Laura Clay, Kentucky delegate, urged delaying endorsement of the league of nations speech at a Democratic caucus. The speech was endorsed after debate, with several women leaders praising it. New York delegates pushed for a platform plank on modifying the Volstead act to permit home use of light wines and beers.
San Francisco June 29 AP The Democratic national rules committee resumes debate on whether state delegations can be bound by unit rules. New York with 90 bound votes fights the rule citing state district elections. Roosevelt backs reviving the 1912 rule to free district delegates under state law. Seabury opposes. Farley arms NY delegation argues for party policy control.
San Salvador June 28 The moratorium in Salvador since World War I era was terminated today by an executive decree.
Chicago June 29 AP Twenty million pounds of sugar have passed through the local customs house from Canada in recent days and several million more are en route. Collector Wm. H. Clare announced that ten carloads containing 60,000 bags arrived today. The Canadian sugar, bought in Cuba last year and shipped to England, then returned to Canada, is expected to relieve the shortage.
New York June 29 AP Arrival of Director General Philip Heineken and fellow directors signals possible American involvement in Germany’s former great liner network. The Shipping Board’s plan to use Bremen terminals and talks with the Hamburg American line point to a major collaboration with U S interests in global routes.
Reed and Georgia delegation clash over anti fight stance as medicine Palmer campaigns as leading candidate amid party tensions.
In San Francisco on June 3 AP reports Bryamdty forces forced to present their case first in the platform committee after a 27 to 3 vote. Rules adopted reject reform plans for district elections, risking a split in the New York delegation if the convention adopts the report.
The hearing features sharp exchanges between pro and anti prohibition speakers. Mr Wheeler defends bone dry laws as essential for enforcement while Former Representative Theodore Bell argues against nullifying the eighteenth amendment. The dispute grows heated as Bryan Cochran and others press the issue and the committee signals no quick resolution.
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