Press Fragments and Society Notes From An Evening Issue
The fragmentary text discusses magazine subscriptions prices for US and Canada, brief remarks on Russia and American conditions, a comment on banking trends and a pointed quip about preventing insurrection attempts by addressing capitalists and mentions a bizarre case involving Mr Dunn as parable for alienists studying Leopold and Loeb.
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Russia
America
Legion of
Messrs
Leopold and
Loeb
Mr. Dunn
Burgess Bedtime Tales About Porcupines And Independence
A fragmented story recalls Burgess bedtime tales with porcupines seeking independence. A narrator mentions Peter, Jimmy and a boyish quest to rid the world of fear as porcupines move along a path toward liberty and safety, amid family concern and neighborly tension.
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Fendt
Beara
Karina
Fant
Peter
Amor
Jimmy Bamis
Hlatky
Sian
Isa
Sakan
Walsh Outdoes Solomon and Job as Democratic Chair
Monday morning July 7 1924 reports praise for Thomas J Walsh of Montana as permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention. The New York Sun lauds his calm firm leadership, calling him a great presiding officer and likening his manner to a judge guiding the assembly with order and patience.
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Walsh
Solomon
Job
The
New York Sun
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Moscow Meditations by Mr Dunn Highlight Red Scenarios
William Dunn travels from Butte to Moscow to warn of dim communist prospects in America. He claims no US revolutionary mass party exists and urges inflaming AFL control and activating 12,000,000 Black Americans for upheaval. Dunn, forced out of the AFL, foresees limited influence on policy and ridicules American red sentiment.
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Butte
William Dunn
Moscow
Berlin
Dunn
Third International
America
United States
St. Paul
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Gompers
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Mr. Dunn
Russia
Tunnel under Channel would profit France and England
The article argues modern tech makes the Channel tunnel less of a menace and more of a commercial boon. It notes the MacDonald ministry supports revival, cites a $145 million estimate, and suggests American capital could fund the project.
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France
England
Douglas Jerrold
English Channel
Red Sea
Channel Tunnel
MacDonald
United States
The Sage of Esopus Urges Civic Duty and Party Involvement
Judge Alton B Parker now 72 writes a Civic Federation letter defending party government and urging citizens and institutions to mobilize eligible voters. He notes 1920 turnout of about 50 percent as a reproach and says good government requires effort and active participation in party organizations.
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Alton B. Parker
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Judge Parker
Civic Federation
Parker
La Follette Aims for Nomination Sparks Democratic Debate
The piece notes curiosity over Bob La Follette's presidential nomination and asserts the democracy will endure punishment but resist being controlled. It critiques Bryan's dry stance not hindering his influence, denies a third party for Hiram Johnson, and suggests a Republican incumbent seeks President Coolidge's endorsement for political advantage.
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Bob la Follette
Skunk outsmarts Porcupine on Lone Little Path
A young Skunk forces a Porcupine aside on the Lone Little Path. The Porcupine is struck in the face, nearly blinded, and overwhelmed by a dreadful odor as the Skunk calmly continues on. A Blacky the Crow shrieks nearby as the scene unfolds, in a 1924 Burgess tale segment.
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Skunk
Porcupine
Jimmy Skunk
President's son gravely ill as septic infection spreads
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge stay by 16 year old Calvin Coolidge at Walter Reed hospital as doctors describe his condition as very low due to septic poisoning. Globe notes multiple operations, the boy’s inability to take nourishment, and ongoing informal White House updates while medical staff fight to halt the infection.
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Walter Reed Army Hospital
Utica
Presigen
Calvin
Emia
Jolson
Not A Bad Record by Florence Davies
Florence Davies notes women at a convention have often spoken clearly and effectively while male politicos rambled. Some women erred in interpretation, but overall the women have made a pretty good record in presidential nomination debates.
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Florence Davies
Ohio
Turned Down by Other Aspirants Debate Continues
Fragmentary OCR shows a political dispute where delegates from each state may cast pro rata votes for absent delegates. McAdoo proposed a letter to Chairman Hull and Senator Walsh outlining an agreement justified by the convention. The text is cut mid-sentence, limiting full context.
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Additon
Ssning
McAdoo
Hull
Democratic National Committee
Walsh
Montana
Party Week at Gregson Hot Springs Start Tonight
The manager designates a plunge party at Gregson Hot Springs for those who have not yet experienced the fun. These parties have been popular on the coast and continue throughout the week.
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Gregson Hot Springs
Doctor Dolittle Seeks Harmattan Rocks Home of Sea Birds
The Doctor and Dab-Dab voyage by canoe to Harmattan rocks guided by sea birds. They explore a bird rich coast, observe many species, and plan pearl fishing while noting the birds' protection of their island home. The scene blends adventure with natural history during a morning voyage.
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Fte
Nyam-Nyam
Harmattan Rocks
Beyang
John Dolittle
Jip
Dab
Gug-Gub
Oast
Huv
Alo
Rome
Reaven
Broadway Producer Brings Three Wise Fools to City Stage
A Broadway producer presents Three Wise Fools along with other works in a lively show blending fun and pathos. The article notes the long-running run and a special cast for the vagabond role. Also mentions a sale of seals opening in Bexomen on Wednesday, July 2.
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Rune
Bex Omen
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MATL
Canada
Alt General Business
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
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Globe
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Chicago
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San Francisco
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Los Angeles
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Pendent
the Sage OF
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