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« Grants Pass—Gateway to the Oregon Caves CHOICE RESULTS AFTER SMITH AND MADOO RELEASE DELEGATES < MONTANA SENATOR WILL PROBABLY BE NOMINATED OLYMPIC LEAD IS MAINTAINED BV AMERICANS MAN INJURED IN HEAD FOUND AND AGAIN LOST ♦ Oregon City, July 9.— (A.P.) -4 ♦ Madison Square Garden, New ♦ , ♦ —William Hitt. Olympia bus- ♦ ♦ York, July 9 —I A. P.)—Sen- ♦ ♦ In ess man who disappeared 10 ♦ ' ♦ utor Walsh, of Montana, would ♦ ♦ day ago after an injury to his ♦ ♦ have been nominated by accla- ♦ ♦ head in diving in a swimming ♦ I ♦ mutton for vice president had ♦ ( ♦ pool, turned up here this week ♦ ♦ he not. as convention < hairman. ♦ ♦ declared an adjournment un- ♦ ♦ and disappeared again yester- ♦ M'ADOO WILL HAIL ♦ til tonight to give time for a ♦ ♦ day. He is now being sought. ♦ TOMORROW FOR EUROPE ♦ consideration. There appeared ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ CONGRATl LATIONS ARE GIVEN ♦ little doubt that he would be ♦ MORE EVENTS ARE TAKEN BY DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE AF UNITED STATES AS GAMES WAGES FOR THRESHING New York. July 9.—(A. P.)— ♦ nominated tonight. ♦ TER ACTION PROCEED HANDS WILL BE LOWER McAdoo headquartars announced ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ that McAdoo had no comment on the - Eugene, Ore., July 9.—(A. P.)— nomination and that he would sail RADIO MUNIC IIKAItll ON TELEPHONE RECEIVER Wages for threshing hands in the for Europe, probably tomorrow, with Willamette valley will be lower this edith. Oregon split on the 101st. Mrs. McAdoo. year than for a number of year* past giving Davis 2, McAdoo 5, Under CHIN'EHK ARE UONHUMING Lewiston, Idaho, July 9.— (A. P.) according to machine owners. At a Would Make N'o Efforts to Get Posi- wood 1. Meredith 1, absent 1. Trapshooting Event nt Paris Gora to APPLES I ItoM IMMIH I — Musical concerts sent by radio are meeting of the Linn county thresh lion A h He Said Man Should Not The 101st ballot stood McAdoo 68; I nitevl State« With Hungary Hrc- Yakima. Wash., July 9. — I A. P.) heard regularly over the telephone ermen's association the wages were Go After the Office Kmltli 121; Davis 310; Underwood, —The Chinese are rapidly develop at the home of Mrs. William White ond—Finn Takes Ixmg Race fixed at 32.50 for common labor, 22» K; Glass 5»; Robinson 22 ft; ing a taste for the American and of Spalding, naar here. Mrs. White 34.50 for man and team, and 33.50 Ritchie K; Walsh »8; Owen 23; Canadian apples and importations asserts that one day last winter she for sack sewers. The price for Murphree 4; Berry 1; Meredith 130; are increasing at a fast rate, accord heard music over the telephone and The Olympic Stadium, Colombes, New York. July 9.—(A. P.)— Houston 1; Cummings 2; Baker 1; ing to A. H. Buschman, fruit impor that many times since she has taken France, July 9.—(A. P.)—The Unit threshing will be 22 cents per sack John William Davis, the democratic for wheat, 15 cents for oats and 18 Gerard 18; Daniela 1; Hull 2. ter of Shanghai, a visitor here. down the receiver during the even ed States won further victories today cents tor barley. Threshing by the nominee, after receiving the congrat Five years ago only 5000 boxes of ing and heard radio concerts and in the track and field championships, hour with six teams furnished is set ulations of the delegates, retired to Madison Square Garden, New apples were Imported annually at lectures from broadcasting stations bringing the point score to 132, com at 311, with eight teams furnished a secluded room to prepare a for pared with Finland's 56. the nearest 313. and with ten teams furnished. mal statement. The membership of York. July ».—William G. McAdoo the port of Shanghai from eastern all over the country. competitor. Kinsey, of the Univer 315. Washington, but last year 20,000 the West Virginia Delegation said During the summer months she early this morning released his dele that Davis had made absolutely no gates In a formal communication to boxes of apples were Imported from has been unable to hear the radio sity of Illinois, won the 110 meter attempt to win the nomination. They the democratic national convention. Washington anil an additional 10.- concerts at times. Mrs. White has hurdles, Karl Anderson, of Illinois said he declared the presidency too After repeated conferences with his 000 from Canada. Mr. Buschmun asked radio experts to explain why A. C., was fifth, and George Guthrie, big a job for any man to seek. lieutenants Mr. McAdoo decided to said. The Hood River district in she is able to hear messages over of Ohio State, was sixth. The time Davis came into national prom throw his strength In the convention Oregon also ships a limited amount the telephone but she has not yet re was 15 seconds. ceived an unswer. Jackson V. Scholx, of New York A. Drain of Gold Into U. H. D och Not inence during Wilson's administra to E. T. Meredith of Iowa, ex-secre of fruit to China, he declared. Virtually all of the apples receiv C., won the 200 meter dash, his time tion as solicitor general of the United tary of agricultura In President Wil React Ha.va Hoover ed at Shanghai are consumed in the being 21 3-5 seconds. Charles W. States and as American ambassador son's cabinet. He succeeded Paddock, of the United States, was Mr. McAdoo's supporters declared city, very tew l>oxes being forward Washington. July 9.—(I. N. S.I — to Great Britain. ed to other parts. The fruit is a Walter Hines Pages two months be second. George Hull, of the Univer hla action bad no connection with The continuous assertions of econo sity of Pennsylvania, fourth and mists that a drain of world’s gold in fore the armistice. He represented the proposal by Governor Smith that luxury in China, only foreign resi Bayes Norton, of Yale, fifth. both withdraw, but that It was ex dents and wealthy Chinese being to the United States is itoosting the United States at the court of St. Willie Rltola. of Finland, won the prices are not borne out by the facta, James far ttarea yars. portad Governor's conditional offer able to afford it, declared Mr. Busch Campaign Will R- l<aunch<-d l>y Residents Along River 3,000 meter steeplechase, bringing in the opinion of Secretary of Com of withdrawal would be carried out. man. Bright red Wineaups arfc the greatest in demand. New York. July 9.—(A. P Ju- Finland's score to 73. The United merce Hoover. While democratic convention still John W. Davis, in a statement late States score has reached 135. was wrestling with Its deadlock early With gold rushing into this coun today, declared. "There can be no Pocatello. Ore., July 9.— (A. P.) this morning a doten of the McAdoo try at the rati of more than one mil —A campaign to rename the Snake Paris, July 9—(A. P.)—The lion dollars a day, a condition that compromise with reaction. Liberal managers were summoned to Mr. Mc river has been launched here by .Col United States won the Olympic trap has existed practically since the war, policies must and will prevail. This Adoo's headquarters In a hotel near Local ItiisincsH Men la-avc Today for onel J. M. Ingersol and many othet is the mandate of the hour and I Crescent City shooting events which ended today, the convention hall. The conference residents of towns along the river in with a score of 15, Hungary was sec prices are little different from two shall obey it.” discussed the possibility of the can or three years ago. Hoover pointed — The ond with 10. A delegation of local business men both Idaho and Washington. didate's |>osaible withdrawal and out. SECOND PATROL PLANE first step in the cumpalgn will be to left this morning for Crescent City how It might be done. Commerce and treasury depart HAN ARRIVED IN EUGENE Mr. MoAdoo prepared a communi where they will meet with a caravan take the matter before the state leg ment reports indicate that the in islature. cation to the convention which It was of Roosevelt highway boosters from coming gold may decrease New York Eugene, July 9 — Sergeant Rol>ert The suggestion of renaming the explained by some of those about Eureka. A special invitation was interest rates until the world will Fowler, piloting the plane of Lieut. river was made by Colonel Ingersol Theodore Jackson Seeks gl'?.,<M12 As come to this country to borrow its him could not be described as a with sent over by Crescent City with an Lloyd Barnett, has arrived In Eu Result of Accident drawal because Mr. McAdoo felt he urgent request for representation by at a meeting of the chamber of com billions. gene. Sgt. Robert Servas, a mem merce here. Some opposition is ex Grants Pass. Those going from here should not be in a position of with Secretary of the Treasury Mellon ber of the forest patrol staff, came Suit has been started against the pnd other governmental financiers drawing from the race. It was des are H. E. Gale. E. W Miller and pected l»ut, according to Colonel In with Sgt. Fowler. cribed. however, as a document Bert Stephenson. O. S. Blanchard gersol proponents of the idea wel school district of Grants Pass for look with favor upon the transfer of Sgt. Fowler will remain here dur which would indicate to hie support is already in the coast city and will come a broad discussion on both 312.062 by the attorney for Theo the world's borrowing market from ing the summer, to aid in the forest sides of the question. Join the local delegation tonight at dore Jackson. 15-year-old high school ers and the convention that he would London to New York. Heavy in patrol work. Both patrol planes were Early French trappers In the dis boy who lost a part of his finger be satisfied If the convention accept the meeting at Mill creek where a vestments of American cash abroad out on scouting trips today. trict called the river “Portneuf” in the manual training department barbecue is to be held. ed Mr. Meredith. would stimulate vastly our foreign meaning “Newport.” The trappers of the high school last spring. The Roy Klein, state highway engi- commerce and bring about an out SPECIAL RATES WILL After the conference with delega exercised a free hand In the naming 312,000 is asked for damages while BE MADE TO ASHLAND let for surplus production, both of tion leaders and others, Mr. Mc need. and Judge William Duby. of of the river, says Colonel Ingersol. the 3G2 is asked to cover the doc manufactured goods and agricultural Baker, a member of the Btate high Adoo's statement was perfected and Ashland. Ore.. July 9.—Effective He asserts the Lewis and Clark ex tor's bills and incidental expenses. products. finally he talked It over with his way commission, left this morning pedition called it the* I^ewis river in July 18 the Southern Pacific compa It is alleged in the complaint that for Crescent City. They are stopping The United States at present con ny will make special round-trip ratea wife. Meanwhile word went around honor of the commanding officer of the school district is maintaining at the Oregon Caves to go through the convention that some statement the exploration party sent out by dangerous machinery and that it is sumes more than 90 per cent of its between Portland and Ashland. A. S. products but, with increasing popu-1 might he expected from Mr. McAdoo the caverns on their way. They also President Jefferson. not protected so that the danger is , lation, increasing production brought I Rosenbaum, district freight and pas soon. While awaiting developments propose to inspect the Oregon part of senger agent, announced today. Pre Other truppers called the river the removed. In hurting his finger, the the Redwood highway while en i about through simplified practices viously, Medford and Grants Pass, Snake and the name has stuck., des (Continued on Page Two.) boy will not be able to play his vio route. After the meeting tonight at and greater efficiency in industry, being gateways to Crater Lake and Crescent City the caravan and others pite early opposition, it is declared. lin the complaint sets forth as one of more intensive farming and other the Oregon Caves, were granted rates No definite name for the river is be the reasons why the damages should will continue to Coos Bay where fur factors, this country must have a ■ and Ashland is now on a pariety with ing urged. be allowed. ther meetings will be held. foreign market in order to maintain I the other cities as regards excursion Orosperity. rates. 103 Ballots Taken**- Walsh May be Offered Secondary Position—Recess Taken Until 830—Demonstration is Staged — Vote by Acclamation Madison Hquaro Garden, New York. July ».— (A. P.)—John W. Davin, of Wont Virginia. was nomi nated for president today by the democratl«* national convention after the 103rd ballot. The opposition of William Jennings Bryan, nnd the at tempt of MrAdoo to deliver bin strength to Meredith failed to atop Davis. A majority was reached by Davin on the 103rd ballot. During the calling of the roll. New York und Illinois gave notice that at the end of the roll call they would change to Davin. Other slates also switched nnd the nomination was effected. The convention recessed to 8:30 p. tn. The general talk la that the vice presidency wilt be offered to Senator Walsh, of Montana Beenes of disorder swept the floor In the nomination windup as every body clamored for a chance to join the winning forces. When the fur ore was at Its height, Thomas Tag gart mounted a chair and moved for the nomination of Davie by acclama tion. The motion carried The tired and worn convention then went Into a demonstration. PRESIDENCY HELD TOO BIG FINLAND STILL IS SECOND PRICES IRE NOT BOOSTED WANT SNAKE RIVER RENAMED DELEGATION ATTENDS MEETING Madison Square Garden. New York, July 9.— (A. P.) - The offlclal 103d ballot, as It stood when the Davis nomination was made by ac clamation. shows: l>avla 838 Un derwood 108; Robinson 20; McAdoo lift; Smith 7H; Walsh 58; Mere dith 15 H; Glass 83; Daniela 1; Hull 1; Gerard 8. Madison Squaro Garden, New York. July ».—(A. P.) — Starting with the 101 ballot, the Democratic convention today attempted to reas semble the pieces from last night's explosion, when McAdoo released his delegates. John W. Davis, E. T. Mer edith. of Iowa, former secretary of agriculture In Wilson's cabinet, and Oscar W. Underwood were gaining. The McAdoo forces are delivering their support to Meredith. Smith's leaders decided to split their vote, delivering most of It to Underwood. The Smith camp Is determined that no llth '.tour movement of the McAdoo forces should nominate Mer SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SUED AWARDS AGGREGATING MORE THAN $14,500,000 IN FAVOR OF U. S. FIRMS MADE AGAINST GERMAN Washington, July 9.— (A. P.)—A nels. Of the more than 12,000 pend recapitulation of the work accomp ing claims, 2,044 have been con lished by the German-American sidered by the American and Ger Mixed Claims Commission since Its man agencies of the commission and organisation up to the present time, are ready for final action. Wilhelm Klesselbach, German shows that 439 awards aggregating more than 314,500,000 have been 'commissioner, recently went to Ger made in favor of American firms and many for the summer and will re Individuals on claims against Ger turn to Washington early In the fall many for losses sustained in the when the commission contemplates world war through death or proper resuming Its sessions. Robert W. ty damage. In addition to the prin Bonynge, American agent on the cipal. Germany will be required to commission and Agent von Lewlnski pay five per cent Interest on each of Germany, accompanied by attor claim allowed front the date of the neys and assistants, will sail on sep nward to the tlmo of payment. No áralo steamers July 9 for Germany payments will be ntnde by Germany, where evidence necessary to adjudi however, until the commission con cate American claims not obtainable cludes its labors und a funding meth In this country will be investigated. od is determined upon. While Germany Is obligated to pay When the commission adjourned the amounts agreed upon by the recently for the summer ft had pend mixed claims commission, it remains ing before it 12,416 claims amount to be decided where she will get the ing to approximately 3500,000,000, funds for such payments. including one by the United States Once the question of how the government for 3255,644,810, rep claims are to be met Is determined, resenting the coat of the A merles u Germany will pay the American gov army of occupation. This claim, ernment, which, In turn, will remit however, Is expected to be settlod the amount of the respective awards through other than commission chan- to the Individual claimants. PORTLAND IS CHOSEN FOR NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF ELKS BY DELEGATES Al BOSTON CONVENTION The Democratic National Convention in action st Madison Square Garden, N. Y , and in the midst of one of the hottest Convention fights since the days at Baltimore when Woodrow Wilson was first nominated. Boston, Mass.. July 9.— (A. P.)—i flag day observance in conjunction Portland, Oregon, was chosen for with prize essay contests in public the next annual convention of the1 schools, support and encouragement of the Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Big Benevolent and Protective Order of Brother movements; war veterans Elks. ’John G. Price, of Columbus, relief; Thanksgiving and Christmas Ohio, was chosen grand exalted charities; hospital work, medical aid ruler. to the poor, summer recreation The extent and scope of the social camps, parks, playgrounds and and community welfare work, being swimming pools, outings for poor done by the Order of Elks through mothers and children and athletics. out the United States by the 1,500 Approximately 33,000.000 was spent subordinate lodges, is set forth In In the last year by the Elks in char the report made today to the nation itable work alone. al convention of Elks, in session in The report stresses the need of an this city by the grand lodge commit intensive campaign In Americaniza tee on social and community wel tion and devotes special sections to fare. The report shows that the Or education and the conservatloff of der of Elks has entered every social | mother life and baby life. and community activity and that the The report calls upon the nation subordinate lodges are the civic cen al Order of Elks to make an ''Inten ters of their communities. sive. constant and militant campaign The activities engaged in by the on Americanism to awaken the peo local lodges, according to the report ple to the real dangers that con are: Americanisation, education, front the country.”