League Issue Splits Convention Wide Open
Chicago June 9 Republican differences over the league of nations culminated in an open threat by irreconcilables to quit the party if it endorses any form of ratification. Borah McCormick and Crane led the demand for a reservations plank while Watson sought a middle course. The dispute threatens to upend the convention’s timetable as leaders clash over platform wording and future nominating strategies.
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Credentials Committee Clears Mostly for Wood and Lowden
The credentials committee finished the Republican national convention roll at 4:30 a m after 103 appeals. It seated two Lowden delegates from Georgia and Tennessee and two Wood delegates, while Missouri Kansas City district case left ten seated with one faction bolting. The Texas delegation split among Wood Lowden Johnson and Harding, and Virginia delegates led by C B Slemp acted.
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March Loses Rank of General on Army Sweep
Peyton C March, then full general, is reduced to major general by a sweeping War Department order affecting thousands of officers held from the emergency. The move, effective June 30, 1929, discharges those still holding emergency commissions. Gen March remains chief of staff in major general rank, with Liggett and Bullard also affected.
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Blast Kills 50 on Biraku Maru in Kobe
An explosion on the steamer Biraku Maru in Kobe, Japan, killed about 50 sailors and left many missing. The blast damaged shipping, set gas-laden junks ablaze, and caused ships like Siberia Maru and Teny¢ to struggle to safety as crews cried for help.
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Differences in Party to Be Aired Publicly in Chicago
Washington Post dispatch from Chicago notes a looming split within the Republican Party over the League of Nations. Reservationists led by Crane push for Lodge-style terms, while Wood and Harding back the league with reservations, influencing candidate support and platform wording amid ongoing resolutions debates.
Lodge Named Permanent Chairman as GOP Convention Opens
The Republican National Convention on its second day quickly moved through routine business. Senator Lodge was made permanent chairman, with Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter of Kansas becoming the first woman to address the convention. The rules and credentials reports were adopted, and the expanded Republican national committee to include more women was announced. Depew spoke warmly on Washington and foreign policy, while Mrs. McCarter urged sustained loyalty to Republican ideals and the United States. The session adjourned to resume at 11 o'clock tomorrow.
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Babler’s Election Upheld By Missouri Delegation
The Missouri delegation met in caucus and voted 24 to 11 to rescind Jacob L. Babler’s election as national committeeman after testimony that he handled Lowden campaign funds. Nathaniel Goldstein and Robert Moore testified they received 2500 dollars each through Babler to boost Lowden. An executive session was defeated 38 to 1. Senator Spencer abstained due to Senate committee duties.
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Indiana Delegation Scrambles On First Ballot
The Indiana delegation met in Chicago to pick their first ballot slate but, per Senator New, made no progress. Indications favored Wood with 22 votes and Johnson with 3 on the flat ballot, yet no clear tally was announced amid confusion and calls for a coalition.
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Board AAA Votes to Oust Thurston in School Panel
The Board of Education voted to remove Superintendent Thurston despite a committee's recommendation to retain him. Dr. Abram Simon led the investigating panel that urged dismissal, while Fountain Peyton and others opposed the move. A successor committee was formed with Dr. Simon as chair, and the decision was described as final by the board.
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