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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
1
Palmer men clash with McAdoo supporters as voting ends the convention amid demands for a roll call on the adjournment motion. A second poll of delegates shows gains for the leaders despite efforts to end the session.
At Auditorium San Francisco July 2 two ballots showed McAdoo Palmer and Cox atop the list, but far from a nomination. McAdoo led in many states with Texas and Utah backing him, while Palmer gained overall, Cox rallied Nebraska and Missouri, and votes scattered among favorite sons as the roll calls continued.
San Francisco July 2 The coalition against William G McAdoo lacks a unifying candidate as the fifth ballot nears. McAdoo backers expect a nomination, while anti McAdoo factions press for accessions, yet admit they have found no figure capable of uniting all forces.
A party in ambush between Cashel and Ballinore killed Sergt Tobin and wounded Constable Brady as four policemen were attacked. The assailants escaped.
In a tight contest Bone Dry and Wet Planks edged out YFolal with a final score that reflected sharp play and clutch defense. Key players for the winning squad included standout performances from Bone Dry and Wet Planks as the team secured the victory.
The article reports President Wilson retired for the night before ballot news from the Democratic convention. White House aides Tumulty and Rear Admiral Grayson followed bulletins as the convention prepared to adopt the platform. Bryan’s speech drew interest but no White House comment was offered.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Will H. Hays met for about a half hour at the Republican national headquarters sparked rumors of active support for Harding. A campaign executive said Wood would do all in his power as an Army officer to aid Harding and plan a visit to Harding in Marion, Ohio. Wood denied political aims, saying he was in New York only as an escort for his daughter Louise O. Wood bound for France.
Gen Wood stated she will undertake French war reconstruction duties. Mr Hays said Gov Clement of Vermont met at Republican HQ en route to Washington to confer with Senator Harding about a possible special Vermont legislature session to consider ratifying the Anthony suffrage amendment.
Mexico City July 2 Gen Francisco Gonzales former Tamaulipas governor captured at Santa Engracia by Gen Arnulfo Gomez has been ordered executed by Gen P Elias Calles secretary of war. Gomez reported defeating insurgent leader Osuna and Gonzales capture as Osuna fled wounded. Rebels suffered 32 killed government 14 killed 14 wounded. A planned revolt between July 5 and 10 was accelerated, while President de la Huerta vowed harsh punishment for rebels. Juan A Delgado Villa general killed near Torreon Eugenio Martinez named to lead operations in Coahuila Durango and Nuevo Leon Guadalupe Sanchez to join campaign against Francisco Villa in western Chihuahua.
In San Francisco on July 2 1900 Representative A J Sabath of Wisconsin interrupted Richmond Fearson Hobson as he charged a conspiracy against the Constitution. Hisses and applause followed. The speaker urged that those who do not uphold the Constitution should leave the country.
In San Francisco on July 2 1922 the Democratic platform supporting the peace treaty sympathy for Ireland and no prohibition stance passed after a furious floor battle. W J Bryan led dry plank opposition but was overwhelmed as Cockran Cochran and others failed to win adoption of their amendments. The Irish recognition plank was also rejected.
Miss Viola Kraus testified for three hours to assistant district attorneys denying any threats or quarrel with Joseph Bowne Elwell. She said she knew Elwell eight years and had no controversy with any other woman, while living with her brother-in-law Walter Lewisohn in New York. The probe followed claims by former housekeeper Miss Anne Kane that a woman known as Miss Wilson threatened Elwell, with Elwell's murder scene cited in the inquiry.
The Frisco convention opened at 10:35 with Chairman Robinson. Delegates debated platform planks including suffrage and prohibition, with Bryan, Hobson, and others speaking. A dry plank failed after a full roll call, the platform was adopted, ballots begun at 7:25 p m and adjourned after the second ballot at 7 145 a m today.
The district attorney said Miss Kraus could not be subpoenaed to New York for examination but she volunteered her testimony. She said she knew Elwell for eight years and denied threats or controversy with any other woman over him. She previously divorced Vic tor Von Schlegell with the divorce effective the day before Elwell’s murder.
Marion Ohio authorities anticipate 25 600 visitors for the Harding homecoming and 106 080 for the notification ceremonies. The Marion Civic Association reports all available structures will be used for sleeping rooms with churches schools and public spaces by the plans. Rates are set at 1 50 to 2 per day and no profiteering will occur.
Senator Warren G Harding leaves Washington for Marion Ohio to set up summer headquarters and receive formal nomination on July 22. He has harmonized Republican factions, opposed Wilsonian internationalism, backed party government, and pressed for Vermont Governor Clement to call a special session for ratification of the suffrage amendment. He plans to outline broad policy first, then address issues, emphasizing American sovereignty and a cooperative but independent stance. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE.
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