New York Delegation Plans Fight Over Prohibition Act
Tammany delegates meet in San Francisco to name committee members and discuss amending the Velstead act to let states set beverage alcohol content within a 1 percent cap. New Yorkers back an Irish plank and weigh how 90 New York votes will align for presidential nominees, with Cox, Smith and others under consideration. Palmer leads as he arrives with Pennsylvanians to press historic Americanism and strict enforcement.
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San Francisco
New York
Nations
Mack
Th Cochran
Hr. Cochran
Smith
Cox
Ohio
Hoke Smith
Tom Watson
Georgia
Thomas W. Hardwick
Hardwick
National Committee
Smith-Watson
Painer
Clark Howell
Credentials
Palmer
Platform controversies and leading figures outlined
Leaders including W. J. Bryan and Senator Walsh of Montana were poised to shape the platform as the resolutions committee forms. A move to name Walsh as permanent chairman gained momentum, with Senator Glass previously slated for the post. A controversial Irish plank aligned with treaty fight positions and aims to reduce American influence at The League of Nations. Washington observers report on cloth conservation and skirt lengths, with Howard Figg weighing in on modest future styles that maximize wear and discourage frequent wardrobe changes.
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National Committee
Reed
Missouri
Senate
Cummings
Resolutions Committee
W. J. Bryan
Senator Walsh
Montana
Resolution Committee
Senator Glass
Virginia
Uncle Sam
Washington
Howard Pigg
Fige
Figg
Mr. Figg
Harding limits campaign contributions to small donors
Washington reports Senator Warren G Harding directs his presidential campaign be financed only by small contributions. National chairman William Boyce Thompson confirms a $1,000 limit fixed by Henry Hays will stand to avoid reliance on moneyed interests.
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Washington
Warren G. Harding
Harding
William Boyce Thompson
National Ways and Means Committee
Repubican
Thompson
Hays
Senate
Wood
Lewden
Another Red Plot Unearthed United Communist Party Formed
Washington June 26. Evidence shows the consolidation of the communist labor party and the communist party into a united party aimed at fomenting revolution. Officials say steps are being taken to stem propaganda and guard against spread. Mexican bolshevik activity centered in Mexico City is reported, with police arresting Soviet agents as Moscow propaganda reaches North and South America.
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Washington, D. C
United
Communist Party
Communist Labor Party
Department of Justice
5 Party
United Communist Party
Bolsheviks
Mexico
Third Internationale
Moscow
Mexico City
North
South America
Excelsior
State Department
United States
European
Bolshevik Conspiracy Alleged Ties Across Nations
The article reports a supposed strong organization with nationalities including Russians Toumanians Germans Hindus and Americans. It notes Americans fleeing the United States to dodge the draft and cites Excelsior naming a Russian leader Griesenberg and two others en route to Moscow to raise 18 million dollars to finance Bolsheviki activities in America.
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United States
Excelsior
Russia
Griesenberg
Moscow
Ameriens
Londonderry Battle Ends After Week of Civil War
June 26 reports describe a city in perfect peace now after a week of bloody civil strife that sent many to hospitals and left parts of Londonderry scarred. Gen. Carter Campbell commands 5,000 British troops enforcing armed neutrality with searches of pedestrians and threats of execution for resistance. A destroyer flotilla stood offshore ready to intervene if hostilities resumed.
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Londonderry
France
Carter Campbell
Portland Imperial Session Elects New Shrine Officers
Es ten A. Fletcher of Damascus Temple Rochester N Y was elected imperial outer guard and Bilis Lewis Garrettson Afifi Tacoma was chosen imperial potentate at the Shrine imperial session in Portland Oregon on June 25 Officers moved ahead one place in the line as succession proceeded Fort Dodge Iowa and Sid Laban are among cities applying for temple charters and a temple name was requested for designation
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Portland
Ore
Esten A. Fletcher
Damascus Temple
Rochester
N. Y
Bilis Lewis Garrettson
Afifi
Tacoma
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Sid Laban
Centenarian Takes First Flight Near Springfield
Josiah Sharick aged 103 rode a plane with a Springfield aviator on June 26 in Springfield Missouri. A crowd of about 2000 watched as the centenarian enjoyed the flight and said he would like to repeat the experience. Sharick was born May 13, 1817 near what is now Effingham Til.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyo
Springfield
Josiah Sharick
Sharick
Effingham, Til
Wage Boost For Rail Men Coming Soon
Chicago June 26 The railway labor board fixed a definite date for the wage award as Judge Berton announced the board is crafting a decision to take effect May 1 1920 and possibly be ready before July 2 1920. Union chiefs said they backed workers remaining at work to avoid a strike while seeking full gains.
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Chicago
United States Railway Labor Board
H. P. Daugherty
Brotherhood of Engineers
Timothy Shea
Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
L. B. Sheperd
The
Order of Conductors
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Trainmen
BE. N. Heberling
Switchmen's Union
Railroad Labor Board
R. M. Berton
Brotherhoods
Rail unions threaten walkouts over slow wage ruling
William G. Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, accused the railway board of delaying for nearly a year after demands were presented. He said the delays cripple transportation and warned that workers are impatient, with walkouts possible if no decision by July 1. Lee denied plans for a general strike to force a quick award.
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Brotherhoods
Timoihy Shea
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Lee
Wilson
William G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Judge Barton
Orders Probe of Capture In Ottoman City
The state department has instructed the American commissioner at Constantinople to investigate a report that Mrs. Paul Nilsen, an American missionary, has been captured by Turkish nationalists at Tarsus. Information came in a telegram from her father, H. A. Fisher, of Wheaton College, Illinois.
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Washington, Tunne
State Department
Constantinople
Paul Nilsen
Tarsus
Nilsen
H. A. Fisher
Wheaton College
Hainois
Democratic Meet to Be Under One Roof in San Francisco
Exposition Memorial Auditorium will host the Democratic national convention events from June 26, offering the main hall with a 12500 capacity, two auxilliary halls seating 900 and 750, and 19 smaller rooms for sub committee meetings and campaigns. A surrounding fence and controlled entrances will manage crowds and ensure orderly access for delegates officials news writers and ticket holders.
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San Francisco
Exposition Memorial Auditorum
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte
Mont
Kremer
Rational Party
Soviet Debt Recognition Hint From Krassin Visit
London June 26 Leonid Krassin bolshevik minister of trade and commerce told a visiting trade delegation that if the Russian soviet government is recognized by European governments there is no doubt Russia would recognize the external debt contracted by Russia under the lup ial regime.
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London
Leonid Krassin
Russia
Big Turkish forces taken in battle in Asia Minor
London reports Greek legation says Turks surrounded a Turkish army corps near Smyrna capturing 8000 prisoners and booty. Greek commander says campaign advances northward in Asia Minor. Sathili reportedly fell to Greek forces as cavalry push forward. Rev. S K Coats returns from Ottumwa after unanimous re-election as G A R Iowa chaplain.
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London
Smyrna
Philadelphia
Ala-Shebr
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Asia Minor
Sathili
Lumber Prices Edge Down Amid Market Stabilization
A Chicago lumber company reports prices have eased from a peak earlier in the season, with declines around fifty percent in the slump. The firm notes dealers pushed to stabilize the market and boost building, and forecasts current levels will hold through the year for builders.
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Chicago
Religious studies conference at State University Iowa City
A ten day religious conference for ministers and social and church workers will be held at the University of Iowa from July 8 to 18. Lectures and addresses will be delivered by C W Votan A E Henry Theodore Soares E D Starbuck Clarence Case George F Kay and G E Klingaman. Visiting students may live at the Quadrangle dormitory with meals at the Quadrangle cafeteria.
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Iowa City
University of Iown
C. W. Votan
Chicago
A. E. Henry
Liberal
Kan
Theodore Soares
E. D. Starbuck
Clarence Case
George F. Kay
G. E. Klingaman
University
New Hampshire Wins National Legion Drive Honor
New Hampshire claimed first prize in the American Legion nationwide membership push held May 17 to 22. South Dakota took second. Prizes include silk colors for first and woolen colors for second, to be awarded by national commander Franklin D Olier at the regional convention in Cleveland next September.
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Indianapolis
New Hampshire
American Legion
Nati
South Dakota
Franklin D'Olier
Cleveland
Asleep Since Last March Doctor Believes Recovery Likely
Fort Smith Ark June 26 The condition of Herbert Wright former service man is a cataleptic stupor or sleeping sickness since March. The attending physician reports no return of consciousness but notes he has gained strength in hospital and believes recovery will occur. The patient shows no limb reflexes to tests, with no febrile symptoms observed.
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Arkansas
Fort Smith
Ark
Herbert Wright
Thomas
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