The Greeneville Daily Sun from Greeneville, Tennessee • 1

f1 REENEYflimE LY VOLUME 3 NUMBER 5. THE CREENEV1LLE DAILY SUNFRIDAY.UUNE II, 120. FIFTEEN CENTS A WEEK Convention Mages Most Dramatic Business Session Since Opening of Big Show BIG BATTLE PREDICTED FOR TODAY i 4 STENOGRAPHERS ONION OF 2,000,000 MEMBERS PLANNED BY WHITE COLLAR WORKERS MONTREAL, June 11. (By United Press.) A drive to unionize two million stenographers and office workers is to be- gin soon in all the big cities of the United States under authority, of the annual convention of the American Federation of Laboy session here. The executive council is to be in direct charge of the drive, which represents the effort to bring the ranks of pr-ganized labor to the white collar element.

The drive is intended t6 fettfoirboth male and female office workers in an international union with complete autonomy in labor movement to be charged as so nas the total membership reaches ten thousand, the convention ordered. Highways CHICAGO, June 1 1 (Baillie.) The Republican national rJQ DtirnS convention today plunged into the dramatic business of nomi-n ng a candidate for President The first called was Wood. the roll call of states was called, Alamaba passed and Ari-zora yielded to Kansas. Governor Allen then began a speech in behalf of Wood. For WASHINGTON, Jane The Coliseum was packed to the roof as fight which lasted until 11.

After the dosing Alkn, in a strong voice audible to the topmost gallery, ought a vetbal fight for Woods candidacy. 1 As'he read Roosevelts praise of Wood cheering broke jut and cri tinued until he motioned fair siienctT PresperatiorTstream-td from Allen's face as he becajne more enthusiastic. He defended Woods 'uniform, pointing to Washington and others down to Roosevelt. As he told how he relieved his command on his command oft the eve of sailing for France he was greeted with a gust of cheers. As he conclude, a mighty yell went up and showers of Wood feathers fluttered from the girders.

Lodge was unable to restore order after several attempts. Delegates from Arizona, New Mexico, Tennessee and New Eri'SroUnl land, remained chanting "Wood, Wood, Wood," which lasted xh chief ot engine, h. exprem. day of the past session. Congress passed the rivers and harbors bill with appropriations amounting to twelve million dollars, The bill was signed by the President during the closing hours of Saturday's session, which adjourned at 4 p.

m. The chief item of' Interest to the people of the Tennessee Valley is the provision carried by the bill author Izing the chief engineers to make a complete survey of the Tennessee riv. 'er and tributaries in the states of and CHICAGO, Juno 11 At midnight last night, the camps of the three leading candidates were putting on last minute touches for tho big fight Managers of Johnson, Wood and lowden all claimed steady accessions delegates and declaied confidence in their success. (Cjovemor Lowden forces, showing burst of activity and-confidence, predicted that the governor would win) "on one of early ballots.1 Chajlei Dswse took active charge of the Lowden. forces yesterday and time in conferences with delegates the eastern states Predictions of delegations turning to Lowden after preliminary ballots were made, Johnson leaders Expressing confidence In Victory, and admittedly basing much hope on tho developments in thc campaign expenditures lnvectiga tioi, issued no figures on their claims bui said they were sure of steady growth of strength as the balloting Wood headquarters declaied Frank H.

Hitchcock, the general's field mar shal, was well satisfied with the siun tion, and that Wood would get his minimum on the first ballots fi if Greeneville Loses To Morristown Arrival of U. S. Physicians and Nurses Marks First of Combat Against Plague VERA CRUZ, June 11. (By United Press.) The arrival of the United States destroyer Harding, with physicians and nurses and medical supplies, signed the inauguration of the first effective measues of the city authorities to combat the spread of the bubonic plague which has been claiming many victimfi. Newsboys and bootblacks have organized to kill rats.

Military forces are guarding all roads to prevent anyone leaving the city. i for thirty-eight minutes. ed his interest in the investigation, Cyril Tolley, Oxford Sutdent, Defeats American In Golf Championship MURFIELD, Scotland, June 11. (By United Press.) Cyril Tolley, Oxford student, defeated Robert Gardner, of Chicago, for the Britsh ameteur championship today upo forty-seven, holes. 4.

Delegate' Knox seconded Woods nomination. Mrs. Corinne wijich he regards as an important step Roosevelt Robinson, of New York, a sister of Teddy also sec- in the development of the natural re- onded. Representative Rodenberf, of Illinois, then presented Low-den. At the conclusion of Rodenbergs speech the delegate sections were suddenly filled with huge posters with Bowdens picture.

Many women in the line gave shrill cheers, mingled with deeper shouts by the men. As the parade of the hall started the same young lady of the Wood demonstration appeared in the Oklahoma section borne on the shoulders of her father and Jake allrmon, presidential aspirant. During the demonstration it was learned of the intention' tolkeep the convention in session until a nominee be chosen, Murray Crane, old guard member, predicted there would be few ballots. The Lowden demonstra-, tion'ended at 12 :23, lasting for 42 minutes. Charles Pickett, of Iowft, seconded.

a From reliable sources at Poindexter headquarters it was learn that the senator would support Wood first, then Harding. -Crs; Fletcher Dobbins, of Illiiois, also seconded, With a speech lasting less than two nunutesCovemor Morrow, of Kentucky, seconded, i 1 Charles Wheeler, of California, then place in nomination the name of Hiram Johnson. He drew mild applause when he referred to the Wilson dynasty, and'seattered approval on prediction of Johnsons nomination to assure victory. Hisses greeted references to Johnsons great victorys without big financial backing, the first evidence of open displeasure at the mentio nof afy candidates name. cources of the drainage area of the Tennessee The proposed investigation will include studies of the improvement of the lliwassee, Nolachuckey, Pigeon, French Broad, Ilolston, Clinch, Powell and Emory rivers, together with the smaller tributaries.

No Investigation undertaken by engineers in the past has been more thorough than will be the survey now to be started. The engineers will have thu close co-operation of the Geological the Foreign Service, the Department of Public Roadi, the Bureau of Drainage Investigation and the Weather Bureau, and the cooperative studies will include the possibilities of joint navigation and pow cr development, the regulation of flow and of floods by means of storage Jams forestry and" other means, with the (drainage of low-lying bottom lands etc. A feature of especial interest to number of localities is the plan for co-ordinating river improvements with highway work, and it is expected to design the dams so that they may be used for highway bridges. Rough preliminary investigations The Burley Cubs lost to Morristown yesterday by the score of 5 te 9. The game was played before large and enthusiastic crowd and was much more Interesting than the score would indicate.

Morristown got- a big lead early in the game, and si though the Burley Cubs made a game rally, that had the fane on edge, they were unable to quite put it over Morristown played a good game never letting up on' account of theii ead "Little King, for the Cuba, hit home run. Meade and Dobson got three hits each. 4 Watch us Saturday! GreeaevilU, AB.R. H.P.O. A.

Chauncey Depew Narowly Escapes Senous Injury in Fall I I nil I IWIIi III I COLISEUM, CHICAGO, June 111 (By United Press.) Chauncey-Depew narrowly escapad-aarious injury todajc he fell from the starts to the hall. He was caught by a policeman and was not seriously hurt. a have shown that this survey will disclose the need for a series of locks and low dams in the main streams, supplemented by higher dams in the tributaries, which will serve the needs of both navigation and flood control as well as contributing importantly to the power development. The total power possibilities with storage are epected to exceed a half million horsepower. 'I' i 1 i I 'h "-I 4 1 6 i Indictments against American Woolen Companies Squashed NEW YORK, June 11.

(By United Press.) Indictments against the American Woolen Companies and William Wood, president, charging violation of the Lever act for alleged profW teering, was squashed by Federal Judge Mack today. 1 1 Seven Killed, Thirteen Injured In Electrical Storm Detroit Yesterday DETROIT, June 11. (By United Press.) Seven persons were killed and thirteen injured in electrical storm which swept Detroit and vicinity late yesterday. Gompers Condemns Labor Plank Adopted By Republican Convention, CHICAGO, June 11. (By United Press.) Secretary Gom-, pera, of the American Confederation of Labor, in a statement tiday, condemned the labor plank atfopte by the Republican, convention.

It is directly contrary to what labor asked said. Ile ye erred especially to that plank indorsing the settlement of flukes by public utilities board, similar to that of the Esch- Cummins act, 1 MANUFACTURERS TO UNLOAD SUITS AT THE CHAUTAUQUA Holston Valley Boy Is Held For Murder PLfeA MADE FOR NEGRO ON ARM First Court NEW YORK, June -11. Approxl mately 150,000 suits of men's clothing hung on 9,800 feet jft pie es- Donald II. McGibeny, who wah heard on the Modern Unrest yesterday afternoon, was thoroughly fa miliar with every phase of his lecture Mr. McGibeny served nineteen months as an officer in the U.

S. in-, Since World War I TUSKEGEE, AUr, Jon. tPta. up in HdIron BRISTOL, June U-Wtiile sitting at an esrlv supper alone Tus- years old, son of Wiley Denton of carried him into the smoky the hearts of the French i Garden, will be offered to the consumer direct by 23 manufacturers desiring (because of economic conditions) to liquidate their stock, it was announced here last night by a cloth ing merchant under Whose auspices fet increasing the earning powers residents of the rural districts and making country life more attractive and predictions of more effective work In future among the negroes on southern farms, were made during the week of instruction of negro the sale will be coraucted for two teacher trainers held under'the plcr Of the United States depart A corps of 1,000 employes has been LONDON, June 11. Many members of the American diplomatic elf clcs attended the first court since the beginning of the war at Buckingham Palace last night.

The function was the sc'nn'si most brilliant social event, and a reford number of debu-tfpps couriered to majesties. The affair Inaugurated a new era in court fashions, gowns of satins and brocades, with tightly prayed bodices, narrow skirts anA snake-like trains replacing the more elaborate lone trained and befeathered costumes of previous years. The innovation wal decreed by Queen In the interest of economy, but no marked cur recruited to handle the clothing, in which has been utilized 450,000 yards of cloth and 4,800,000 buttons. About 75,000 yards of wrapping paper has been provided. NEW YORK, June 11.

Charles E. Hughes, as the choice of the Republican convention, jumped into favor in Wall 'street circles Wednesday afternoon, of wagers are said to have been made on him et odds of 2to 1. A week ago his pric was fr to one. Late odds, according to representative of James W. Bill A were: Johnson, 2H to 1, Lowden Wood end Herding, 8 to Sproul, Coolidge and Allen, 9 to 1, and Hoover, 7 to 1.

Johnson backers declare they are holding their money awaiting better odds. n)Cnt of agriculture The eupply of teachers of agriculture will be increased, it was stated through bettlr service of negro teacher trainers who have been taking courses authorized by the Smith-Ilughes act, conducted here by H. C. Sargent, of Washington, federal agent for agricultural education. Holston Valley, was approached from behind by hfs younger brother, Cal met, 23, and struck several times on head with a hammer, sustaining Injuries which resulted in hi death Wednesaaf morning.

The two boy ar ssid to have been working in the cornfield when some disagreement arose Slid words passed between them. Tow, who hd an engagement for the night, went into the house earlier than usual In order that might finish his supper In plenty of time to keep the appointment. While was eating, Calrnef is said to havp slipped In behind him and with ham tnef struck him several blow on the head which knocked him to tho floor4 fracturing hi skull and lesvlng hl head in a very mutilated condition. MINISTER WILL PLACE McADD IN NOMINATION PRISON SERVES FOOD AT 28 CENTS A DAY this work interior of peasants as well as the grand chateaux of France. Mr.

McGibeny has given much tim to the Investigation of bolshevism in America as well ss overseas und some of tha most important events in present day history were revealed by hlr experience in tracking down the na tional society of snsrehists in Washington. Mr. McGibeny said he came wsrn ing the people of America agalns bolshevism and anarchism, which hi discussed at length, touching only briefly on the smaller organization! of similar nature. He eulogized the work of the American Legion composed of those brave boys whe, courageously faced death that America might be msde safe for democr cy. He urged the men to vote and vate right, to consider the man and not the party, and to have in iflind their children and their children's children, when easting their ballot -Nothing But the Truth," played to a packed tent last was of tho most enjoyable programs tv-x put on here by the Rednatn Chautauqua.

Th plot wai fflil of Wmanyf amuring complications and sui irises that it was a laugh from first to last. Robert Bennett, who mAes a fger tfl tell nothing but Uh truth far twenty four hours, goes through three excentrsting funny acts before it winning the wager for hi fiance's pet charity, tho he he at Ament of the traditional splendors Numbers of federal and state leaders the toilette was fioted, and there in agriculture gave Instruction and quit ft general substitution of delivered addresses. nionU and Jewels for feather head i and other accustomed adorn-, DESERTER CAUGHT AT DEMOCRATS TO STAND ON TREATY, SAYS CUMMINGS HOME NEAR BRISTOL i. i ns. Tie American ambassador, -John is, was attended by thirteen of the American diplomatic SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, A declaration of ratification of the treaty of Versailles will be tha main plank in the Democratic platform according to Homer S.

Cummings, chairman of the'Domocratic National Committee, who hes arrived here tq prepare for the national convention. What other big construction planks will bs built Into the platform is not for me to say at thu time, he t-" NEW YORlC June 9 Warden Lawes, of Sirtg Sing, is able to feed hundreds of prisoners with good appetites for 28 cents a day per head. The menus change from day to day. They always have plenty of potatoes and bread. The men get beef veal.

Iamb, or pork. Sometimes fish is Kf eyed. Soup is common, and coffee hr a daily beverage. They also have pastry at some meals, especially on holiday. The prison bnys most of its food in wholesale lots.

It raises some vegetable on the prison farm, slaughters pigs occasionally, and keeps cows to produce milk and hens is supply eggs. Every prisoner gets as large ration as he tan esL i i -s. June 11. Constable George Boy left yesterday morning train No. 41 for Charleston hti company with Private Joe McCracken charged with deser-tlon.

McCraken is alleged have deserted his Com. at Charleston during last December and has ben staying at the home of his father, Sam A 1 STON, June It. Stevenson 'company a frorerv concern, of Hunt- KANSAS CITY Juno Jenkins will make the nomi-, nating speech for Wiilism G. McAdee the San Francisco Democratic na-lonal convention. This information was contained in a letter from Jen-kin received by the Kansas City Post of which hi is editor and put tot day was fined 185,000 eotnntrbq of profiteering in su-! McCrnhcn, 9 bout three miles from hero.

Judge thil'city on the Weaver pike, where i said he Was the I he was taken Into custody' by Oen-i f.n the Lever law permitted. stabU Toy FOR KENT Upstairs furnished iroom with light and bath. Gentleman preferred. Address Rooms, Daily tin 5-2 1, chg, It hs been estimated that in Eng- Usher, j- (end the war work for wotWrt drew He had agreed to make the speech 1 466,000 recruits from domestic work the urgent request of McAdooS aM dressmaking, frUtd. tho Utter sad, i r.

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