Democratic National Convention Sets Stage for Nominating Speeches
In San Francisco the Democratic National Convention refined its rules and prepared to begin nominating speeches after confirming credentials, seating Georgia Palmer delegates, and expanding the national committee with added female representation. Robinson assailed the Republicans while defending Wilson administration policy in a day of orderly proceedings and terse humor.
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Women Seek Immediate Tennessee Ratification Call
Associated Press reports women suffrage advocates decide not to push Governor Roberts to move a special session date. They urge an immediate formal call for August 9, fearing Republican lawmakers may block ratification. Democratic delegates back immediate action and North Carolina lawmakers press for swift passage.
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Archbishop Hays Fears Modern Education Tends
Archbishop Patrick J. Hays condemned secularism and moral laxity at a Catholic Educational Association mass opening its 17th annual convention in New York. He warned of lawless divorces, lurid films, and a decline in reverence for authority and the flag, urging stronger religious checks on youth. Separately, meat packers will meet in Atlantic City September 13 to discuss industry costs and losses from beef production.
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Democratic convention runs with hospital on site joke
In San Francisco on June 29, the Democratic convention opened with Secretary Hoffman noting a special hospital in the building with physicians and nurses for emergencies. A delegate quipped about a duty hospital as laughter echoed. A secretary announced a display of California gold valued at a million dollars near the hill for delegates to view, prompting a joking warning about Republicans.
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Harding campaign speech champions Americanism over foreign advice
Washington June 29 Senator Harding Republican nominee urged preservation of Americanism as the republics first duty. The speech, recorded for July Fourth release, contrasts with Coolidges earlier remarks on law and order. He traces Americanism to the constitutional era and Pilgrim era, stressing nationality as the soul of liberty and the republics safety.
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Colonel Eb Wall dies in Salt Lake City noted war risk pioneer
Col Eb A Wall a famed early Utah figure in freighting trading and mining development died at his Salt Lake City home after a long illness. Born 1839 in Indiana he helped develop copper deposits at Bingham Utah and served as a territorial Idaho legislator. He leaves widow and five daughters.
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Lowden Not Candidate for Governor, AP Says
Springfield June 29 Governor Lowden will not seek the Republican nomination for governor. A conference with party leaders announced he will support Lieutenant-Governor John G. Oglesby for the gubernatorial nomination.
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Wet Plank Rejected by Ban Francisco Officials
Associated Press reports rejected wet plank policy proposal in San Francisco during June, detailing officials' stance and implications for local governance. The terse notice notes opposition from city authorities and the ongoing policy debate.
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Consolidation of Missouri teacher training agencies
Jefferson City June 29 Consolidation of Missouri teacher training agencies under one educational direction would improve efficiency, says a Carnegie foundation report. The study, begun in 1914, urges adoption across the state and nation. It calls for employing married women as teachers and solving wage problems by prompt action, not strikes, and for elevating salaries to attract top talent. It also urges closer cooperation between high school and elementary educators.
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Ambassador to Germany Accepted as Finance Chief
London dispatch reports Lord a prominent figure, longtime chairman of the central board of the trait, has accepted the ambassadorship to Germany. The appointment was announced tonight, signaling a strategic shift in diplomatic leadership.
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Gompers Voices Labor Cause At Democratic Platform Hearings
In San Francisco on June 29, labor leader Samuel Gompers defended the labor cause as the Democratic platform faced clashes over prohibition and Irish issues. The committee room saw heated exchanges as wets and drys argued over the sequence of speaking and Irish recognition plank. The platform also drew attention for co operative marketing advocate Dr W W H Walker and opposition to veterans compensation measures.
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