McAdoo Nominated Sparks Pan and Circus at San Francisco Convention
In San Francisco on July 1 the Democratic convention saw twelve candidates nominated with McAdoo receiving a formal nomination after a fiery speech by Dr Jenkins. Pandemonium followed as supporters of Palmer Cox and Smith cheered, while Owen and Hitchcock drew steady applause. State delegations paced the hall amid tense platform drafting and a bannered, raucous floor scene.
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San Francisco
Committee On Resolutions
McAdoo
Robert Lee Owen
Oklahoma
James FE. Gerard
New York
Homer W. Cummings
Connecticut
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
A. Mitchel Palmer
Pennsylvania
Fadwin CD. Meredith
Iowa
James M. Cox
Ohio
Brand Whitlock
Champ Clark
Missouri
Edward L Kedwards
New Jersey
Alfred A. Smith
William Gibbs McAdoo
Doctor Jenkins
Palmer
Cox
Smith
Alabama
Arizona
Owen
D. H. Linebaugh
Muskogee
Cummings
Ira. Rothberger
Denver
Delaware
A. C. Shallenberger
Hitchcock
Florida
John H. Bigelow
Hazelton
Keystone
Georgia
Ulinets
Hawaii
Porto Rico
District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Maine
Michigan
Henry T. Rainey
Congress
Withers
Florence C. Putnam
Arkansas
Georgia Ormesby
California
Edwin T. Meredith
Albert Porter
Kentucky
Simon W. Johnson
Cincinnati
Cora Wilson Stuart
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
W. Bourke Cochran
Alfred FE. Smith
Rosy O'Grady
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cochran
Wilson
Probe Into Cuban Sugar Prices Sparks Government Inquiry
United States investigators review laments to Cuba sugar shipments routed via Canada and Chicago worth between 4 and 5 million pounds. Officials say invoices show prices as low as 9 to 6 1/2 cents per pound, prompting a district attorney led sweep to trace profits, compare wholesale costs with the promised 1 1/2 cent profit limit, and assess potential profiteering as retail prices hover around 60 cents.
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Chicago
Canada
District Attorney's Office
Clyne
Fair Price Commission
Eoffet
Nominations Still the Order in Carolina
Local party insiders press ahead with nominations as campaigns begin to cohere. Front runners emerge with support from county committees while voters await primary dates and candidate slates across North and South Carolina.
Miss Carol Forgey Attends B Y P U Convention in Toronto
Miss Carol Forgey travels to Toronto for the big B Y P U convention with a stop in Cedar Rapids where she meets her friend Miss Wallace.
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Carol Forgey
Toronto
Canada
Cedar Rapids
Miss Wallace
Price Commissioner Appointed in Illinois Soon
Federal authorities expect a new price commissioner to be appointed early next month after District Attorney Clyne returns from the San Francisco convention. The move follows current Illinois discussions and aligns with federal guidance.
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Ilinois
Clyne
San Francisco
Embargo on Freight Movements Amid Rail Strikes
Chicago officials imposed an intercity freight embargo starting today due to switching crew shortages and congestion from rail strikes. Only essential moves between city terminals and Gary Indiana permitted to free yards and allow coal and winter supplies to pass.
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Chicago
Perton
Gary
Ind
400 SLAIN IN BIG BATTLE IN ITALY
Widespread attempts by Reds to overthrow the government amid two days of heavy fighting between anarchists and troops at Ancona and Piombino. About hundreds of Italians killed as artillery bombardment and street fighting continue. Rome dispatches warn of riots and mutinies across the country while Giolitti’s cabinet vows to maintain order.
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London
Ancona
Piombino
Rome
Froz
Italy
Campaign unity outlined for Republican ticket in Washington
In a Washington conference Senator Harding and Governor Coolidge discussed campaign strategy based on restoring party government as a constitutional substitute for personal rule. They stressed law observance and public self-control, with Hays noting the need for strong vice presidential involvement and coordination between executive and Senate. Alice Carlson of Ottumwa visits the John McKay home.
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Washington
Harding
Calvin Coolidge
National Chateman
Will H. Haya
Coolidge
Executive
Senate
Kays
Senator Harding
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hays
George M. Reynolds
Chicago
Capitol
James B. Reynolds
Frank Stearns
Boston
Vermont
Northampton
Mass
America
Council of Foreign Powers
Massachusetts
Daring Sinn Fein Plot Foiled by Private Detective
In Dublin on July 1 Viscount French narrowly escaped kidnapping by Sinn Féin. The plan shifted to seizing Brigadier General Lucas, but Halley, a private detective, uncovered the plot and fled with his charge. Authorities believe the motive was to disconcert government operations.
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Dublin
Viscount French
Lucas
Halley
French
County Roscommon
London
Sinn
Sebastopol
Wrangel
Antibolshevik
Crimea
Berdiansk
Sea of Azov
Convention to Adjourn After Nominating Speeches
Special to the Evening Journal. In San Francisco the convention opened at 11 a.m. The platform committee has not reported yet. Nominations are expected to be completed today and the convention will adjourn until 8 p.m.
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T S.c.terry
South Dakota
James W. Gerard
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Homer S. Cummings
Cummings
John 8. Crosby
Wilson
Crosby
Force Parker
San Francisco
Nomination Moves In Nominating Ballot at Convention
The text shows party leaders supporting McAdoo with seconding from New Mexico Oregon and Utah. Lieutenant Newlands names Governor Simmons of North Carolina. Virginia's delegation nominates Carter Ginss amid the presidential race.
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San Francisco
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
McAdoo
Newlands
Governor Simmons
North Carolina
Eine Ieee
Lowing
Virginia
Carter Ginss
Offer Reported For Leviathan And De Kalb Liners
Washington July 1 sealed bids for two ships show a $3,000,000 offer for the Leviathan and $800,000 for the De Kalb. The United States Mail Steamship Co bids Leviathan with a $6,000,000 loan to recondition and a free pier during work. The American Ship and Commerce Co bids De Kalb for passenger service between the United States and Germany. The Shipping Board reserved decisions.
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Washington
Leviathan
de Kalb
Shipping Board
United States Mail Steamship Company
American Ship and Commerce Company
United States
Germany
Riots Rock Belfast as Stores Suffer Attacks
Rioting in Belfast attacked thirteen grocery stores, injuring the head constable and several policemen. Police halted major damage. exact date not specified in the Daily Sketch. Train services in Dublin reported tied up.
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London
Belfast
Ireland
Daily Sketch
Dublin
Dublin Rail Stop Paralyzes Southern Line
Dublin reports a total rail stoppage as workers refuse to move trains held by police or soldiers. Citizens stockpile food despite authorities urging restraint while the south's transport is halted.
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Dublin
Crimea
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M’adoo
Susan W. Fitzgerald
Johnson
White House
Via
Simmons BY
NORTH
Carolina
Toelentine
Pesare
Ohimo
Dougherty Bros
Alice Carlson
Ottumwa
John McKay
Little Johnny Spendthrift, Jr
Sinn Fein
Vention
The
Evening Journal
Steamship Company
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