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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
1
The Washington Post reports the Democratic machine advances toward a Wilson aligned convention. President’s veto power looms, as the White House seeks a nominee who can receive full Woodrow Wilson support and acceptance, shaping a decisive, party unified choice.
The rules committee adopted a motion to end the unit rule in states where district elections of delegates are required by law, risking a split in New York’s delegation. The panel also set limits on nominating speeches and debated the path to the Democratic nomination with McAdoo as a leading figure, amid platform and nomination timing discussions in San Francisco.
San Francisco dispatch reports Ohio claims McAdoo’s drive faltered in early battle lines and that Cox forces remain confident. Critics target Edmond H Moore’s staff while Cox delegates show splits and hope gains. National Chairman Homer S Cummings faces fresh scrutiny as Cox strategists weigh a potential second choice if McAdoo endures.
AP reports in San Francisco that William Gibbs McAdoo former Treasury secretary will be formally nominated at the convention at the earliest opportunity Burris A Jenkins will present McAdoo's name Amidon Kansas committeeman says McAdoo backers yield to mass letters telegrams and calls and the force will be bunched for votes all sides expect McAdoo to receive support from thousands of advocatesinference of a party nomination move
In San Francisco the 1920 Democratic convention moves toward adopting a Wilson platform as Gompers Bryan and Barrett press for labor gains. The administration seeks to curb opposition with a dry plank on prohibition and Ireland left to the league. Bryan and Walsh clash on the league with Burleson largely absent and Glass and Colby guiding the core.
Yesterday's convention session opened at 1 30 with prayer by Bishop L W Leonard of the Methodist Episcopal Church San Francisco and the Star Spangled Banner. Credentials reported seating Palmer delegates Georgia and unseating Senator Reed Missouri. Robinson Arkansas named permanent chairman. Rules limited speeches to twenty and ten minutes. Resolutions adopted include representation in the next convention doubling the national committee and seats for women, plus a message to Mrs Wilson. Adjourned to 11 o'clock today.
Rome June 29 A general strike was proclaimed tonight effective today except railways tram service suspended and many factories and workshops closed The feast of St Peters celebration contributed to the closures A dispatch from Termi Perugia reports clashes with workers leaving several wounded Executives of the socialist party and general federation of labor met and opposed a general strike urging discipline and readiness to strike if the government fails to keep promises
A San Francisco dispatch reports anti McAdoo forces seeking 93 more delegates to block his nomination. Tammany and Palmer Cox and Bryan factions clash as they fear a convention dictated by Wilson and the administration.
Wide betting in New York's financial district favored a wet plank in the Democratic platform, with Wilson’s odds improving to 2 to 1 in places. McAdoo remained a strong, but not decisive, contender and Bryan’s opposition to McAdoo lingered alongside tensions over reservations to the Versailles treaty and Wilson’s influence in the process.
Buffalo July 29 three men were killed and three injured when the four story Sunderland Hotel on Lower Main Street collapsed. Andrew Barns a clerk is missing and 18 believed buried. The dead include John Hennessey John Carroll and Astrick Eagen laborers. Fire chief and underwriters suspect a gas explosion caused the ruin.
A candidate urges America First policy emphasizing U. S. freedom to serve and strong law and order. The discussion includes a talk with Meary on reclamation and notes S. H. Howe of New York visiting, as Coolidge speaks in a recorded address.
The speech frames Americanism as nationalism that keeps the United States free to fulfill duties without yielding sovereignty to the league of nations. It argues against foreign surrender, while rejecting isolation, and asserts America should put its own house in order before world stabilization. The piece notes the recording will be released July 4 with Coolidge remarks.
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