Democrats Face Wet Plank Fight At National Convention
San Francisco June 2 A Democratic national convention opening week stirs as state leaders and national officials discuss platform battles over prohibition enforcement and states rights while leaders push for unity and a departure from autocratic leadership. McCombs criticizes Wilson's authority and predicts regional backing shifts and a possible Pacific West vice president nominee.
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Reed Contest Affects Missouri Delegates at Democratic Convention
Missouri factions clash over Reed's status as a delegate with the state convention accused of deferring Reed's renewal to a district body. Opponents argue the state vote should govern and a substitute named by the district approved by the state should be seated. Credentials from the Canal Zone add a new wrinkle to convention representation. Thirty girl and 100 male ushers from UC and Stanford will guide delegates to seats.
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Los Angeles Hit by Earthquake Shakes City
An earthquake struck Los Angeles at 6.47 pm causing minor building damage and a pedestrian injury from falling bricks at Sixth Street and Grand Avenue. Shaking reached Long Beach and Santa Monica, with no serious damage reported by fire and public works officials.
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California governor urges bar on Japanese settlement
Gov. William D. Stephens writes to Secretary Colby urging immediate negotiations with Japan and possible state land exclusions over a rising Japanese population in California. He cites 87,279 residents, warns of looming conflict, and defends antialien land laws while opposing settlement.
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Democratic Leaders Seek Harmonious San Francisco Convention
Democratic leaders arriving in San Francisco report a plan for a harmonious convention and a progressive ticket. They suggest William J. Bryan will be appeased, while Senator Walsh may yield to Bryan on the league issue, with McAdoo’s withdrawal noted and Westward sentiment toward Harding and Coolidge viewed as lukewarm.
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Wilsons Ill Health Bars Third Term Says Shouse
Jouett Shouse, Third Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, says President Wilson cannot be nominated for a third term due to ill health. He notes no conflict between Wilsons Friday morning statement and McAdoos Friday withdrawal. Shouse travels to the Democratic national convention in San Francisco.
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Insurgent Union Chiefs Deny Link to The Big Union Plan
Chicago officers from the Yardmen's and Enginemen's associations deny any connection to the one big union movement. William Bond says no ties exist between insurgents John Grunaue and Harold Reedling and the unions. Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen labels the plan a red movement and accuses seceding rail unions of joining radical labor forces.
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Rail Strike Near End in Baltimore Area
The Pennsylvania Railroad strike in the Baltimore area shows signs of breaking as 127 workers return after an ultimatum from George M. Smith. Baltimore and Ohio officials say more will come back with unions pressing for a broader return in Washington and Philadelphia despite rival claims of a total shutdown.
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One Big Union Rally Call Reported For June 29
Government agents warn of a Chicago convention date set for June 29 to form a nationwide railroad workers one big union. The call appears in the Butte Daily Bulletin and urges delegates to attend, with a warning against compromisers and references the labor board in Chicago.
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Daugherty to Be Executive Committee Member in Harding Campaign
The Republican national committee in Chicago announced dates for presidential nominee Warren G Harding and Vice Presidential pick Calvin Coolidge. The executive committee will expand to fifteen members and include women. Daugherty to join without formal status.
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Rotary convention opens with pageant in Atlantic City
The eleventh annual International Association of Rotary Clubs convention opened in Atlantic City with about 4000 delegates. A nations pageant featured international officers and overseas guests escorted in native dress by Rotary women. Albert Adams of Atlanta, international president, led the opening and will give his address tomorrow. The past year saw club enrollment rise from 450 to 600. Fifth district Rotarians opened a hospitality hut on the start pier to welcome East and West delegates.
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U S Navy Plans Canal Zone Special Service Squadron
A special service squadron of cruisers and gunboats will be based in the Canal Zone and ready for duty in Mexico and Central America. It will operate on either coast, commanded by a flag officer, with ships including Dolphin Cleveland Denver Galveston Tacoma Des Moines Asheville Sacramento and the Niagara. The formation targets October 1 and aims to relieve Atlantic and Pacific fleet commanders from diversions.
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Germans Must Disarm Now Before June 26 Deadline
Allied premiers press Germany to execute Versailles disarmament clauses with a 200000 man limit. Hythe talks approve plans by Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Wilson for Turkish matters, Greek and Balkan duties, and a revised reparations sum set near 3.969 trillion marks.
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