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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

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Harding 10 Retain His Seat in Senate as Nominee Spends Day

Republican nominee Warren G Harding spends the day receiving congratulations after clinching the nomination. He plans a quiet vacation at a resort and will not resign his Senate seat to avoid risking GOP control. He will possibly announce policy later and may address the nation in mid month.

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Harding chosen to lead McKinley style campaign

Chicago June 14 1920 Senator Warren G Harding named as the Republican nominee for President. The piece discusses Senate anger at presidential disregard for Congress and describes plans to appoint a president who will recognize Congress as a coequal branch and emulate McKinley in approach.

Washington, Post Chicago Warren G .Harding Senate White House Congress United States Wilson Col Roosevelt Taft House of Representatives Washington Leonard Wood Cal Roosevelt Lowden

Frantic Attempts To Assassinate Japan Premier

An unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Premier Hara of Japan occurred Sunday night. Tokyo cable dispatches via Nippu Jiji report the assailant, described as a Japanese fanatic, was arrested.

Japan Associated Press Honolulu T. H Hara Tokyo Nippu Jiji

Five Million Lithographs of Harding Being Printed

The Republican campaign for Senator Warren G Harding opens at national committee headquarters. Chairman Will H Hays, Victor Hentz, and other leaders reorganize to prepare for the drive. First 5,000,000 lithographs to be distributed this week using Harding images and autographs.

Senator Harding Fettle Chevy Chase Club Senator Sutherland West Virgia Jonathan Bourne B H Warner Jr Washington Harding Leslie M Shaw Secretary of the Treasury Lodge Massachusetta Smoot Utah Warren G Harding National Committee Will H Hays Victor Hentz Hays

Senator King Endorses Meredith for Vice Presidency

Senator King of Utah announced support for E. T. Meredith as Democratic vice president nominee and refused to name a preferred ticket head. He predicted the final ticket would be one of McAdoo, Palmer, Cox, or Davis, signaling strategic positioning ahead of the national convention.

Harding France Leonard Wood William Cooper Procter Cincinnati Wood E. T Meredith King Utah Idash McAdoo Palmer Cox Davis

Harding Will Win Will Head Ticket Says GOP Leaders

GOP leaders in Washington express complete confidence that Harding will win and that the ticket headed by Harding and Coolidge is strongest. Democratic leaders acknowledge the Republicans selected the best possible candidates and anticipate a straight party victory, with Senate splits over Wilson's proposals amplifying the battle lines.

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Front Porch Campaign Shapes Republican Strategy

Party leaders set definite conclusions months ago to avoid a wide touring campaign for the GOP nominee. They favor a front porch approach for Senator Harding, minimizing indiscriminate speeches and limiting travel while relying on moving pictures to reach voters nationwide.

Judge Hughes California United States Harding McKinley Marion Senator Harding

Harding A Puzzle To London Press

London editorials debate Harding's chances and possible impact on American foreign policy. The Globe and Westminster Gazette suggest a Democratic candidate could still win, while also noting British neutrality and interest if the U S shifts toward international involvement. Some papers forecast a Democratic victory remains unlikely. Cardinal Gibbons and Catholic actions referenced. prayers manual noted.

Associated Press Gondon London Evening Paper Senator Gazette United States Wilson Democratic Party League of Nations

Line Up for Fight at San Francisco

San Francisco opens preconvention headquarters for Democratic figures Colby and Glass as potential leaders. Colby May Be Chairman while Carter Glass is discussed for the resolutions post. Weather expectations warn of cool, heavy coats for delegates, with Davis boosters heading to San Francisco to push John W. Davis for the nomination.

San Francisco Associated Press Cali Jumé United States Robertl. Gwen Oklahoma A. Mitchell Palmer James M Cox Ohio E H Moore Colby Cainbridge Colby District of Columbia Carter Glass Virginia J Bruce Kremer Hemer Cummings E G Hoffman National Committee Wilber W. Marsh Palm Beaches Clarksburg W. Va Thea

Chilean Candidate Fired In Assassination Attempt

In Santiago on Sunday June 13 Arturo Alesendri the Ing Thuga presidential candidate escaped unharmed after shots were fired from a balcony during a speech. His son lunged at the attacker disrupting the shot, and life guarantees were sought from the supreme court by the executive committees of the alliance.

Santiago Chile Arturo Alesendri Ing Thuga Éfifr Supreme Court Alliance

Elwell Glews Wife Linked to Slaying The Whist Wizard

New York police weigh jealousy over a woman or a card room loss as the motive in the Friday murder of Joseph B. Elwell a wealthy turfman and famed whist expert. Evidence includes a woman's undergarment found in his bedroom and a government automatic pistol bullet. Investigations focus on a society woman and her ex‑army husband while a gambler’s threat and Elwell’s high stakes games at finance hubs are explored. Richard Elwell the 15 year old son arrived for the Ridgewood funeral and the will of Joseph B. Elwell was opened showing his estate to his parents.

Will New York Joseph B. Elwell Clews Marie Larzon Elwell Auc Hiweil Wilbur C Whitehead E N. Beeitung & Co Whitehead Ridgewood Richard Elwell Andover Academy Joseph S. Elwell Surrogate’s Court State Comptroler Elwella

Last of Gen. Lee’s Staff Dies in New York Hospital

The Rev. W. W. Page, the last living member of General Robert E. Lee’s staff and rector of Bruli’s Church in Cornwall, New York, died in a New York hospital last night at the age of 0. He previously served as a religious editor for the New York Herald.

New York W. W. Page Robert B. Lee Brul's Church Cornwall N. Y New York Heraldie

Irish Strike Continues Over Levy on Farmers and Merchants

Dublin June 14 The railwaymen refuse to abandon their strike despite advice from the national Union of Railwaymen The strike stems from the refusal to handle munition trains Sinn Fein and labor groups plan meetings across Ireland next Sunday to aid strikers Collections will be taken outside parish churches A levy of 10 percent on farmers and shopkeepers is understood to have been suggested to finance the movement.

Dublin National Union of Railwaymen Sinn Fein Ireland

Oil Fire Kills Two Girls in Arkansas Wells

Two girls Mildred Martin of Gallon Arkansas and Muss Gom of Camden Arkansas died after an oil well fire at the Constantine well near Union Arkansas. The blaze started when a sightseer struck a match near the well yesterday, with the deaths reported after they were brought to Eldorado Arkansas Hospital.

Coolidge Decides to Finish His Job

Governor Calvin Coolidge receives praise from Massachusetts Republicans at a statehouse reception in Boston and signals he will finish his duties before aiding Harding's campaign. A public parade and reception in Northampton honor Coolidge are planned as he returns from Amherst.

Coolidge Northampton Boston Massachusetts Statehouse Ineut Channing H Cox Frank B Hall Republican State Committee Chicago Oregon Harding Henry F Leong Mass Calvin Coolidgen Amherst

Family feud in Esserville leaves two dead and four hurt

A feud between the Fee and Berry families in Esserville Virginia left two men dead and four injured on Sunday afternoon. Among the dead are Robert Fee and George Polly, with Dewitt Fee and a baby among the wounded. Two Berry men, Tom and George, were lightly wounded as the fight erupted after a deputy sheriff was reportedly held at gunpoint two days earlier.

Bristol Fee Berry Esserville Wnortonia Robert Fee George Polly Dewitt Fee Tom George Berry Fee Brothers Berrys Fees George Tom Berry Bog Owobert

Flag Day at Capitol Honors Nation’s Emblem

Thousands join 143rd anniversary flag observances as Secretary Daniels and Col J M Elroy address the crowd. The East Plaza lights blaze above a grand pageant with more than 700 Community Chorus performers under Marie Moore Forrest and C Wengerd. Daniels urges resilience and idealism to defend democracy and world peace.

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