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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
1
G O P nominee Harding demands Cox reveal treaty stance and attacks proposals for unlimited campaign gifts, accusing him of blunting the issue. He faults campaign finance reform as being flouted, citing Democratic repudiation of donor caps and backing to persist Wilken's foreign policies. Front porch address launches a series opening today.
Senator Harding launches a vigorous attack on Democrat leaders over the treaty and league with no essential modifications and Article X. He accuses Democrats of avoiding clear answers given at the White House conference and vows the Republican line against the Democratic accord. The front porch campaign prompts Mansfield and Shelby county Republicans to attend with trains, autos, and even airplanes planned for the inauguration event.
A newspaper excerpt presents quotes from G O P figures critiquing Article X and the Wilson administration. It contrasts Senator Walsh and Gov. Cox positions with President Wilson, notes Democrats diverting attention from campaign pledges, and labels attempts to align with the administration as unpopular and progressive.
The complete text of Senator Harding's statement is released amid Democratic frustration over the White House visit and the pledge to support Wilson’s treaty. Questions about Cox, Plutar, and Greek affairs surface as Walsh and Cox aides clash. White says progressivism and the league will dominate the campaign as Democrats seek to dodge foreign policy questions.
The piece analyzes Democratic and Republican campaigns, accusing Democrats of pushing a league covenant without key changes and favoring unlimited funds while Republicans pursue small-donor reform. It notes Walsh and Cox disagreements, White’s comments on progressivism, and international interests funding the Democrats, framing the contest as a test of campaign finance ethics and policy alignment.
London July 30. The Irish Vigilance Society chair says Archbishop Mannix of Australia will travel to the British Isles from the United States with a distinguished compatriot. The plan aims to astonish the enemy and provoke gossip among Irish leaders and British officials. The report cites a prominent Irish figure as the expected companion.
Former United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis was drafted at a statewide Democratic caucus in Springfield to be their candidate for governor. His name heads a complete state ticket chosen by the conference and was greeted with prolonged applause.
Atlanta July 30 Senator Hoke Smith responded to a challenge from Thomas E Watson to debate in Tennille yesterday He said he is ready to meet Watson to defend the Democratic party record Both men were candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination in the Georgia primary
The United States pursues a new Americanism doctrine, challenging mandates as spheres of influence. President Wilson engages Britain on Anglo French oil terms and resists partitioning Russia, asserting independent action and stronger US leverage in global affairs. Teschen dispute settles with a commission to define boundaries and allocate coal outputs between Poland and Czechoslovakia.
New York July 30 The Farmer-Labor party nominee Parley Christensen denounces the League of Nations as an international bankers Soviet and supports Irish independence He vows to mobilize in New York City to expose Wall Street influence and return government to the people while criticizing Woodrow Wilson’s control by financiers The party’s leaders say they will form a national campaign plan during a multi day uptown hotel conference
New York July 30 The International Harvester Company announced an 18 percent stock dividend on common stock payable in common stock on September 15.
Dayton July 30 Governor Cox, newly nominated by the Democratic Party, expressed belief he would win the presidency after a homecoming parade with 8 000 to 12 000 marchers. Crowds mobbed the reviewing stand, sought a brief address, and bombarded Cox with shouted greetings as he pledged to take good care of the White House if elected.
Springfield reports a two days coal supply with no immediate relief in sight. Wabash Railroad and Chicago and Alton officials warn of far reaching service curtailment unless coal from other states arrives. St Louis notes industries fear exhaustion within 24 hours due to the miners strike and calls for relief.
Crowds surged as cries from women and children echoed, forcing the governor to abandon his car and reach the county jail building amid a police escort. He joked it was the first time he had ever been taken to jail before workers resumed the final draft of his speech. Fireworks and city celebrations continued tonight with lights and concerts in his honor.
Premier Millerand wins chamber backing for the Spa coal arrangement to supply 50 percent of France’s needs at a lower price, with up to 6 million tons monthly supply tied to Ruhr deliveries and fears of coal shortages before winter. The measure faces opposition and warnings of responsibility for shortages.
Federal agents seized the steam tanker Dubing connected to the American Refining Co in New Orleans amid discovery of 48 dozen quart bottles of whisky scattered aboard. Captain L T Powell and steward J L Jensen were each held on ten thousand dollar bonds. The libel, filed by the U S District Attorney, marks a first under the Volstead Act using a vessel to violate prohibition laws. The Dubing had arrived from Cuba days earlier with bulk molasses and no owner claimed responsibility.
President Wilson telegraphed the United Mine Workers of America urging Illinois and Indiana miners to return to work after violations of the coal commission award. He warned that ongoing strikes threaten industrial harmony and set dangerous precedent, potentially undermining future wage agreements and trust in labor contracts. Chicago July 3. Coal operators telegraphed John L. Lewis confirmation of readiness to meet.
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