Democrats Adopt League Plank and Ratification Scheme
San Francisco July 2 Democratic platform committee adopts the League of Nations plank and approves ratification with reservations. The panel rejects Irish independence and endorses tariff, budget, veterans, farm relief, suffrage timing, and nation-wide reforms. The document aligns with Virginia Democrats and President Wilson, while criticizing Republicans for obstruction and wartime policy.
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North Carolina
Virginia
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Heiress Leaves $2 Million to Philadelphia Charities
Harriet Blanchard of Philadelphia died about a year ago leaving bequests totaling over $2,000,000 to charitable and religious organizations. The will includes a $250,000 gift to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church.
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Polish Forces Evacuate Mozir and Kelenkowitz Front Shortening
Polish troops on the Bolshevik front evacuate Mozir and Kelenkowitz in Polesia to shorten the front. Soviet forces regroup in Bobruisk while Poles claim a victory near Kiszyn with four cannons and several machine guns captured. West of Zwalbie Budenny's cavalry breaches the line as Polish infantry fall back toward Korzec with rear-guard actions. Caucasus cavalry joins Szepietowka sector as Polish infantry repels a Soviet assault. London dispatches note mixed signals on Krassin talks with pro and anti Bolshevik papers split. Krassin heads to Moscow for consultations, asserting negotiations progress.
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Kiszyn
Zwalbie
Ceneral Budenny
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Szepietowka
London
Leonid Krassin
Krassin
Moscow
Rail Fund Distribution Proposed for $886 Million Equipment
Washington July 2 detailed recommendations for distributing a $886 million rail equipment fund from the transportation act outline allocations to rebuild 12 616 cars and locomotives and 45 000 freight cars. It lists sums for locomotives freight cars and additions and betterments with major recipients including New York Central and Chesapeake & Ohio. The commission plans reserves for smaller roads and notes roads have already arranged to finance 28,000 cars and 518 locomotives costing $144,157,400.
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Fruit Growers’ Express
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Resurgent anti-Japanese agitation shocks Japan
Tokyo reports a rising anti-Japanese movement in California. The national convention of chambers of commerce adopts a resolution warning that agitation has grown grave, jeopardizing years of Japanese labor in California. It urges public opinion to counter prejudice and seek a permanent solution.
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Misses MacGu gin and Forman Visit Ottumwa
Marguerite MacGu gin and Mary Forman traveled to Ottumwa this morning to spend the day.
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Mary Forman
Ottumwa
Four Nominees Added as Platform Fight Delays Nominating Session
San Francisco July 2 The Democratic national convention added four names to the on going nominations Senator Simmons of North Carolina Senator Glass of Virginia Ambassador Davis of West Virginia and Francis Harrison governor general of the Philippine islands as the platform fight between administration forces and William J Bryan delays any vote.
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McAdoo Maintains Silence on San Francisco Nomination
At his Huntington country home William G. McAdoo refused comment on the Democratic convention in San Francisco where his name was placed in nomination for the presidency. A maid delivered the reply that he has nothing whatever to say as reporters pressed for an interview.
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William G. McAdoo
San Francisco
Two Killed by Blast Near Beattyville Ky
In Beattyville Kentucky on July 2 Henry Alexander and George Hughes two teamsters were killed when 600 quarts of nitroglycerin they were hauling exploded nearby. Both men perished in the blast that ripped through the area.
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George Hughes
Platform Tion Morning Report Notes No Liquor Mention
A brief morning briefing notes that the platform discussion includes no reference to liquor. It emphasizes policy topics and community concerns without beverage terms or alcohol issues.
Sympathy for Irish League Plank Urges Prompt Ratification
The Democratic platform plank in the San Francisco convention supports immediate ratification of the League of Nations. It also says the party will not specify further American obligations to the league allies. The report was presented by Glass at 11:07 A.M. in Convention Hall.
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Democratic platform favors Ireland self government within international norms
A convention plank expresses sympathy for Ireland’s aspirations toward self government but requires activities to stay within international usage. The platform includes no reference to the liquor question.
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Suffrage Demonstration Opens with Female Louisiana Standard Bearer
Convention Hall on July 2 hosted a large suffrage demonstration. All state standards were paraded to the front. Louisiana's standard was carried by a woman, symbolizing women's leadership in the movement.
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Louisiana
Bryan Gets a Hand
Bryan rises to minority report and receives an ovation in a special Evening Journal dispatch.
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Four Negroes Lynched in Texas After Deputy Sheriff Slaying
In Wharton County Texas on Saturday night Deputy Sheriff S C McCormick was killed. Washington Giles and his brother were shot by unknown parties near Diamond Mound. Jodie Gordon and Elijah Anderson were found hanged six miles east of Wharton. Gordon and Anderson reportedly helped the Giles brothers escape.
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U S Marines Rout Bandits in Haitian Raid
Kingston Jamaica July 1 United States Marines restored order after bandits attacked Port au Prince Haiti killing leaders of the raid. Several buildings burned and a secret effort to overthrow the Haitian president is said to be directed from abroad. Revolutionary sympathizers fear American vigilance on the island.
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First exclusive watch and jewelry fair in Geneva
The article notes an exclusive watch and jewelry fair set to take place in Geneva Switzerland in July. It highlights the event as a first of its kind and previews showcasing brands and new timepieces.
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