Westward shift ends old guard grip on Republican party
The piece argues West and Northwest states grew independent of East driven by tariff costs. It notes a rising, kinship-free generation challenging Lodge era control and shaking the balance for Republicans. It cites Reed Blaine Aldrich Hale as symbols of past firm grip.
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West
Northwest
East
Senator Lodge
Republican Party
Old Guard
Tom Reed
New England
James G. Blaine
Aldrich and
Hale
Campaign rhetoric and political maneuvering in 1924 described
In a critical appraisal Pat Harrison denounces Republican charges of conspiracy between the Davis and La Follette camps to shift the 1924 election. He recalls 1892 when Democrats aided Populists to defeat Harrison, notes cabinet censorship, praises Wilbur’s rare candor, and condemns political scapegoating amid taxes and calls for peace.
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Davis
la Follette
Congress
Harrison
Weaver
Coolidge
Dawes
Wilbur
Washington
Pat Harrison
Political fears and personal scandal mix in 1920s commentary
The piece links Republican anxieties over Maryland Congressman Mudd’s death to power shifts if a Democrat fills the seat. It also condemns a so called perfect lover scenario as nauseating while noting public judgments change with familiarity. An exchange notes chaos from defeated candidates may fade as they seek work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Mudd
Maryland
Mudd
la Follette
Time for Uncle Sam to Clean House
An opinion piece argues that foreigners undermine American government and calls for deportation of anarchists Bolshevists and other non citizens who advocate change. It contends native born citizens who aid subversion should be tried for treason and, if guilty, hanged. The piece also criticizes Republicans for claiming sole prosperity and questions GOP economic leadership amid bank failures.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Allen
Kansas
United States
Sam
Cotton prospects and political notes from Ada and beyond
Ada cotton buyers estimate Pontotoc county crop at 20 000 to 21 500 bales with the 1920 harvest the benchmark but surpassed by price and optimism. Missouri Democratic women push to mobilize votes while George Wilson vows to stay in the senatorial race amid broader political chatter.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
Cotton Ginning Totals Near 15 000 Bales in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County gins reported near 15 000 bales for the season with Ada at 5006 and Francis 293 bales by 4 pm Saturday plus earlier counts from Roff Allen Vaness Stonewall Frisco Bebee Maxwell and Fitzhugh. John Ward noted 5162 bales receipts and 446 association bales. market held steady with most sales from 22 to 22.25 per bale.
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Pontotoc
Ada
Francis
Roff
Allen
Vaness
Stonewall
Frisco
Bebee
Maxwell
Fitzhugh
John Ward
Transvaal Gold Fields Ramp Up Production In July
London reports a sharp rise in Transvaal gold output with July production at 829,437 fine ounces, the highest ever and only the second time over 800,000 ounces. Whitehall engineers are being sent to South Africa as companies explore inland districts for new reserves, with six month value reaching £22,500,000.
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London
Transvaal
South Africa
Buy it rent it sell it find it with a NEWS
A compact classified item prompts readers to explore buying renting or selling options via NEWS listings. The notice signals local opportunities across households and businesses seeking quick, clear placement for ads and notices.
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Lys
Rts
England
Egypt
America
Dearborn Independent
Henry Ford
Kansas City Journal
Missouri
George Wilson
Earth
Wilson
Tranovaal
Hingling Barnum Bros
EARTY
Iggo
Performing Horses
IQO Clowas
Hensler and Smith’s Drug Store
West Main
Hoosier
Mdern
M. Levin
Ada, Oklahoma
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