Suffrage and League Plank Debate Roils Democratic Convention
San Francisco July 1 delegates clash over the league of nations and suffrage amendments as Bryan and Bryan allies press prohibition and voting rights while the platform committee works into the night delaying balloting for the presidential nomination. The convention hears final nominating speeches and adopts a league of nations plank with reservations favored by some leaders.
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San Francisco
Democratic Ntional
League of Nations
Wilson
League Plank
Glass
Virginia
William J. Bryan
Walsh
Massachusetts
Montana
Pomerene
Ohio
Marshall
San. Francisco
Platform
Massachuusetts
Red Cross Urges Ex-Servicemen to File Pension Claims Now
The Red Cross appeals to Winchester and Frederick County veterans to file pension applications promptly for war wound or disability compensation. Many letters sent months ago have not been returned, risking late claims beyond the eighteen month window after leaving service. Volunteers will follow up at homes or businesses, stressing timely action and clarifying that no letters go to government offices.
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Red Cross
Winchester
Frederi County
New York
Arkansas
California
Ihmisresol Re
Tess
Ellary
Frederick County
Anna J.haines
Home Service
A. R.C
City Hall
Houts
Labor and prohible planks shape committee actions
The committee adopted labor and other planks including opposition to compulsory arbitration and plans to settle disputes. A minority report for convention appeal is under consideration. Prohibition discusses wet and dry proposals led by W J Bryan and party unity. The Irish plank supports Wilsonian ideas and League of Nations cooperation.
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Shelygyn Glass
Membre
Teco
W.J. Bryan
Mwe Drys
Ih Kence
Wilson
League of Nations
Asallots
Flood to Nominate Glass as Democrats Open Convention
Special to The Star from San Francisco July 1 reports Representative Flood of Appomattox Va will nominate Senator Glass when the Democratic national convention opens at 11 o clock. Bryan accuses Glass of improper methods as platform committee reports and balloting begins with McAdoo Palmer and Glass figures shaping a lively session. A AP dispatch later confirms Glass placed in nomination for the presidency.
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San Francisco
Motioh
Appomattox
Flood
Glass
Bryan
Platform Committee
McAdoo
Feld Palmer
Associated Press
the Star
Senator Glass
Harrisonburg minister’s sworn affidavit on Leedy remark
Rev S L Baugher testifies Leedy denied saying he would drive the damn dry fanatics and hypocritical preachers to hell on Harrisonburg streets. Baugher asserts the barber shop setting was misdated and that Leedy’s statements were made, supported by affidavits from witnesses not present. The affidavit sworn June 20 1920 before Notary HaLTC Heson details the street incident and the oath.
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Leedy
Harrisonsburg
A. P. Hiler
Oscar J.tankins
W. E. Hawkins
Harry L. Tankins
Mr. Leedy
Aters
Solidate
Congress
S.kl. Baugher
Baugher
J. ¢. Hutcheson
Virginia
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg
Robert Leedy
Will
Lucky numbers and notices from Ramsburg and Middletown
The page lists lucky numbers for a local contest Tire 15023 Tube 20573 Oil 26174 with small ad lines. It also notes Creamery closed Monday for a holiday and a Woodmen Park yard party in Middletown Virginia dated July 3 with a mortgage-securing offer of 6000.00 for three years.
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Ramsburg Auto Supply CO
Woodmen Park
Middletown
Jury discharged as key witness contracts mumps in Maryland case
In Frederick county Circuit Court a damage suit by Julian Venable against William Keith was postponed after principal defense witness Kilmer Pingley contracted mumps. Judge Gray Williams discharged the jury and reset for July 16, with Venable alleging Keith’s auto struck his car on the Valley Pike causing serious injuries. Attorneys Harry R. Kern Ward Larrick for Venable and Gray Williams for Keith.
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Frederick County
Julian Venable
William Keith
Keith
Dean Gray Williams
Dr. H., . Hopewell
Middletown
Hoo County
Kilmer Pingley
Pingley
Rome
W. Va
Harrisburg
Venable
Valley Pike
Augy Tiff
Derry
Harry R. Kern
Ward
Larrick
R.gray— Williams
3 Per Cent Stock on Land and Equipment
Fragmentary note appears to reference a 3 percent stock on land and equipment and an endorsement by the Ford Owners' Lab of New York, with scattered phrases like Gastine and Belam Ed. The legible text suggests a financial or stock endorsement context, but specifics are unclear.
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FORD
New - York Ceeys Pit
City Honors Priest With Flowers And Testimonial
A venerable priest receives public honors at his ordination anniversary. He is presented with flowers and gifts from attendees, with eloquent speeches from local figures including Mr. Lynch and Mr. McVerry. The event closes with a reception and applause for his years of service.
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Utes
John
Lynehe
McVerry
Hugh Duffey
Lynch
Political row over organized opposition in district backs
Fragmentary text describes a clash between Colonel Leedy and opponents within a district faction. The passage hints at accusations of an organized machine, leadership claims, and potential electoral pressure. Limited readable names suggest a political contest with regional implications.
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Didaey
Leedy
Harrison
Re Ional
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Tennessee
Florida
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Cornwell
West Virginia
John W. Davis
Great Britain
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
I. BE. Byrd
S. L. Baugher
Haltc Heson
Ls. Haldeman
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Coor & Baker & CO Co
Elmer Pingley
HanSbrough & Carter
Ramsburg
NEW Ter Auto Sales CO
Bolt
Mt. Williams
Boyce
Wardensville
Winchester Seed
Co. Bell
Harn
J. Foster Gray
Tendeta Father McVerry
Empire Theater
Gok
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