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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
1
San Francisco June 23 A volunteer corps builds anti Prohibition planks for the Democratic National Convention led by Chairman Cummings. The effort centers on Volstead Act enforcement and personal liberty themes with debate on approach and potential impact on the platform and party stance.
Great Falls Montana June 23 MWiliam Jo Bryan will not be a candidate of a third party for the Presidency he declared today commenting on a dispatch last Night from Lincoln Nebr talking of his endorsement for the Presidency by Nebraska members of the committee at 48 am too busy firing planks for the Democratic party to think of running for President he said am I T am doubtful of third party expediency Mr ryan reiterated his opposition to any candidate not in step with strict enforcement Prohibition statutes and said we had prepared a plank for submission to the Democratic nations convention indorsing prohibition laws and pledging their enforcement and another providing fall sentences for profiteers Bryan left today for San Francisco the prohibition amendment would be reflected on the platform language proposed a new source of discussion arose today regarding whether the platform should be adopted before or after the presidential nominee had been selected Campaign Managers Differ Chairman Cummings has discussed the question with managers of various Ganddales and views differ Some workers see strategic advantage in one course The national chairman did not share their views but will convene all managers on the eve of the convention to arrange a satisfactory program and expedite work Steps to limit nominating or seconding speeches are under consideration If many men are to be nominated delegates will get much of the oratory There were intimations that Cummings would report platform deferral until after balloting to permit nominations while the wrangle over platform issues proceeds In Democratic conventions this has been done before and is seen as time saving Headquarters of candidates voiced opinions Sen ator Owen Oklahoma first in the race issued a statement opposing naming the standard bearer before the platform is adopted The Democratic convention should enunciate party principles and the candidate should be ready to support them at headquarters for Attorney General Jaimer his forces were indifferent to the course to follow
The interstate commerce commission has allocated a large portion of the country’s coal output to New England, risking serious interference with export commerce. Shipping men warn bunker coal for foreign bound ships will be treated like export coal, curtailing movement of steamers as the emergency ruling prioritizes local needs.
Lewiston Maine June 23 Coolidge of Massachusetts Republican nominee for Vice President spoke at a Bates College alumni dinner stating the war costs must be met by boosting production He urged self sufficiency for America and urged capital to be developed by legitimate means He received a doctor of laws degree at Bates College commencement and returned to Boston that night.
Marion Ohio reports six local children named for Warren G Harding receive a $5 gold piece at Christmas. The tradition reflects national naming after the Republican presidential nominee and the question remains if future namesakes will receive the gift. In London, Prince Albert newly created Duke of York sat in the House of Lords with the Queen and Princess Mary present as crowded galleries watched.
In San Francisco, June 23, 1920, Democratic leaders plan to expand the national committee and include a woman member from every state to mobilize the woman vote. Mrs. Bass drives the effort, pushing planks on education, women workers, child labor, sanitation, and public health while courting Republican women to join.
Gov A R B Roberts announced a special session of the Tennessee Legislature to act on the Federal suffrage amendment so women may vote in November. President Wilson telegram urged action. The issue hinges on whether a state legislature elected after submission may act, a matter under legal review by Frank Thompson.
Mrs. Bass campaigns in two states to secure suffrage ratification. She charges the Republican party seeks to block it to limit the women vote. Analysts note 450 women will participate officially in the convention, with women represented on most state delegations and key committees. West sees Republican slumps. potential vice presidential chatter surrounds Victor Murdock.
Sixty switchmen at Potomac yards walked out at 9 15 PM causing a complete tie up of all freight movement. Officials said no wheels were turning and could not predict if the midnight shift would return. Over 100 carloads of perishable foods and about 500 carloads of other goods were stalled, with the yards serving as a key gateway between the North and South for several rail lines.
President Wilson telegrams Governor Roberts urging a Tennessee legislature special session to act on the Federal suffrage amendment. He cites the Ohio decision as basis and asks the call under Tennessee's election rule, noting legal authorities debate its validity.
In Chicago Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby denied any plan to push President Wilson’s dictums at the Democratic convention. He stressed the party will choose its own course on the Versailles treaty and the league of nations and said he has no vice presidential ambitions. A Virginians party urged Carter Glass’s nomination for president as they passed through Chicago toward San Francisco.
Daniel Hall, national commander of the G A R, arrived in Syracuse and was seized with gall stones. He has been seriously ill since this morning and is unable to attend any sessions of the ensampment. Little hope for recovery is entertained.
Senator Harding plans a detailed acceptance address after securing executive committee setup for the campaign. He leaves Washington on July 3 for Marion Ohio for a homecoming event on July 5 and will host a front porch campaign with visiting neighbors while hotel space is limited.
In Minnesota, tight gubernatorial and Seventh district races emerge after Mondays state primary. Rex O J Kate leads A J W Wolstead in the Seventh while Halvor Steenerson trails NE Thormodson by 425 votes with 24 percent of precincts reporting. Joe O. Preus and Yr Henrik Shirsteed vie for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Paris June 23 Louise Favier, noted French aviator, reached 6500 meters 21385 feet to claim the highest altitude ever for a woman. Co-pilot Bosseutrot previously set a record for continuous flight aboard the Goliath Mile.
Baltimore press reports state Attorney General Armstrong ruled Maryland officials are under no compulsion to aid the Federal government in enforcing the Volstead act. He notes Congress has not conferred authority on state officers to enforce it, and Maryland has no concurrent prohibition law. The assistant prohibition commissioner says cooperation depends on local conditions, and the federal effort will continue despite the ruling.
Londonderry endures a brutal night as machine gun fire kills five Sinn Feiners during protests on Barrack Street. Trenches rise, sandbags shield Barracks, and 40,000 residents face terror with streets lit by gunfire. Lloyd George and Irish officials confer as fighting rages through Bishop, Longlower, and Besnopsgate areas amid casualties and looted calm.
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