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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1920
Page
1
The Democratic National Convention nears the twenty third ballot with little progress toward breaking the deadlock among McAdoo Palmer and Cox. Bryan urges outside candidates while noting Wilson’s influence and the fear of a prolonged struggle.
San Francisco July 4 The convention adjourned near midnight after ballots showed Cox leading with 47 almer and 166 lyis on the twenty second tally while McAdoo trailed with 144 and 54 for Davis. Owen, Cummings, Clark, and Palmer received scattered votes as Walter Palmer tally reached 36.
New York July 4 Joseph D Can nony of New York City organizer of the Metal Workers Union was nominated by acclamation for governor at the Socialists informal State Convention here today Jessie Wallace Hughan a New York school teacher was nominated for lieutenant governor Joseph Panken of New York a municipal court judge was nominated for United States senator after O Neal had been nominated and declined to run The state ticket included Philip Randolph for comptroller The platform submission sparked a split with a minority led by Henry Fruchter and Benjamin Glassberg The majority endorsed the national platform calling for peace with central powers recognition of the Irish republic and open relations with Soviet Russia The platform also warned the 1920 legislature will live with an evil name and urged workers distrust of both major parties.
Three organizers of the United Mine Workers of America were killed in a clash with mine guards at Roderfield in McDowell County today. The telegram to district president F. Keenay confirms the fatalities as the strike period continues.
The San Francisco convention scene shows Cox McAdoo and Palmer as the three leading contenders with deadlock possible beyond tomorrow. Palmer cleans up via strategic shifts while McAdoo gains support and Palmer’s backers pivot to prevent a Cox victory. Dark horse prospects Marshall Colby Davis or Cummings loom if Cox falls, as delegates jockey for influence and second choice pledges amid party divisions over wet and dry issues.
Marion Ohio prepares for Senator Harding arrival with flags bunting and a neighborly, informal welcome led by civic leaders including Dr R Crissinger. A large expected turnout, up to 25 000 outsiders, signals strong support as the campaign unfolds toward July 22 notification.
National Committeeman K E Moore of Obito laid $540 against $1,000 that Cox would be nominated by tomorrow an hour and a half after the first roll call. Assistant Attorney General T H Spellacy of Connecticut, a Palmer backer, took the long end. Wager ends after Canal Zone votes. winnings go to the Democratic national committee fund.
San Francisco dispatch notes that about a dozen men discuss the Democratic vice presidency. Prospects include Robert Owen, Edwin Merrith, James Hamilton Lewis, and others. Mrs George Bass brushes aside as unsuitable. Mrs Annette Adams praised as possible complementary ballot.
Charles W. Rashore, held after being brought from Des Moines, confessed to the murder of Manuel Gabin a wealthy New York restaurateur known as the king of the Spaniards. Police say revenge and robbery motivated the crime. Rashore allegedly shot Gabin while he slept, then dressed, bought new clothes, and traveled with a Minneapolis-bound dancer. Jewels worth 10000 plus 1140 in cash were stolen.
Allied and German leaders face a deadlock as reparations asks loom over the Paris peace process. Fehrenbach and other German officials signal willingness to refuse terms beyond Germany’s means, while Allied ministers push for a workable settlement. Talks continue as delegates isolate themselves and prepare for a possible second conference.
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