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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
1
Political observers say six of Wilsons cabinet are en route to San Francisco and the President may seek a third term. Reports claim a national committee machine will back Wilson and push his platform despite Bryan opposition, with plans to distribute photographs showing his recovery and readiness to be standard bearer.
San Francisco June 20 A contest over seating Sen James A Reed of Missouri as a delegate and changes to party law to define the status of women in the party will come before the Democratic national committee next Friday. Palmer and Carter Glass expected in San Francisco. Gov Edwards due. Reed was restored as a delegate after his name was initially rejected by a Missouri state convention. The 36 Missouri delegates factor in a likely jurisdiction dispute between state and district bodies. The contest also affects Clark Howell's future as national committee member. Howell supports Palmer. The Smith Watson faction backs W C Verena on the committee. Continued on third page.
In San Francisco rumors of a third term for President Wilson drew no real response. Democratic leaders expect no renomination, while Hearst third party plans attract limited interest. Chicago factions view McAdoo withdrawal as simplifying future moves. Palmer gains attention as a potential administration successor. Congress and delegates prepare for convention dynamics.
Senator King of Utah declared yesterday his enthusiastic support for Champ Clark’s presidential nomination at San Francisco. He cited Clark’s strong position to rally delegates in a deadlock, his potential to carry Missouri, and his appeal to progressive and old-line Democrats as a safe upholder of Jeffersonian doctrines.
New York June 20 After nine days of police inquiry into the slaying of turfman and whist expert Joseph Bowne Elwell, detectives say Elwell was alive at 2 30 the morning of the murder and entered by someone. A rumor linked a jealous woman known as the woman in gray to the crime, but authorities have no confirmation and no material witness is yet identified.
Governor Coolidge and Army representatives participated in placing Col Ephraim Williams remains in a vault under the Williams College chapel. Generals Pershing and Sims were unable to attend. Budapest government denies leaders of the Kapp rebellion are in Budapest. Col Bauer stayed brief.
A Prague union of railroad workers has issued an ultimatum to meet their demands by June 23 or face a strike. The notice from the Czech railway workers comes as tensions rise in Czecho Slovakia, with reportage credited to a Washington Post special cable from June 20, 1920.
Draft of speech of acceptance started by the nominee. Railroad men to receive special mention in it. New committee not to be more than 15 in number with Hays as chairman. Daugherty not on it. Campaign launch at 10 this morning with Harding and Hays in the Capitol. Committee named at Chicago includes Hilles Hert Weeks Williams and Hamer.
Malta June 20 A battalion of the Essex regiment is under orders to embark forthwith on the cruiser Cardiff for Constantinople. All available destroyers and the cruiser Blenheim are ordered to the east. The entire Mediterranean fleet including the first battle squadron concentrates in the near and middle east. The American destroyer Dupont bound for Malta from the Black Sea is detained in eastern waters.
Baltimore and Philadelphia rail lines report an ongoing yardmen strike with an embargo on all freight east of Cumberland except for perishables coal and utilities. About 700 yardmen out in Baltimore area and Philadelphia embargoes affect local yards though passenger service remains normal. Officials cite precautionary measures and no immediate widespread disruption to passengers.
London Times Dublin correspondent reports Irish tension rising as army lorries and armored cars pour into Dublin from Kingstown. Executives fear an almost impossible outlook with a general railway strike possible and railwaymen prepared to strike, with suspected republican funding and widespread public support.
Hythe conference opens as French and British premiers discuss German reparations and Turkish affairs. Venizelos meets Lloyd George and Millerand to defend Greek gains in Thrace and Smyrna while pressing for defensive actions against Kemal Pasha. Boulogne summit will decide on armaments, reparations, and Turkish questions.
Chicago police halted a South Side riot after a flag burning and desecration incident. Two white men, R. L. Rose and Joseph Hayt, were killed and several Black residents including a Black officer were wounded as crowds gathered near Thirty-fifth Street and Indiana Avenue. Police estimate wound counts varied. attackers dispersed while others sought safety in nearby pool rooms and cigar stores.
A Moscow radio wire report received in London claims Serbia and Bulgaria secretly formed an alliance to oppose Greece. The message notes heightened tensions in the region and suggests coordinated actions may follow from Belgrade and Sofia.
In Jundonderry on June 26 a nationalist and unionist confrontation escalated into street volleys, killing five and wounding ten plus several with serious injuries. An armored car attempted to separate factions as rioters burned a large store and terror spread through Longtower and surrounding streets.
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