Republican Field Names For Nominating Fight No. 297
No. 297 S Whitman and Ogden L Mills lead the Republican side as contenders while Democrats back Robert Lansing or Franklin D Roosevelt depending who will run. Either Lansing or Roosevelt would likely defeat Wadsworth as women in the state mobilize to oppose a man seen as an obstacle to national suffrage.
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S. Whitman
Ogden L. Mills
Robert Lansing
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Lansing
Roosevelt
Wadsworth
Bryan
Society For the Suppression
David
Uriah
The Bryan Fight Shapes Democratic Platform Clash
In San Francisco the administration seeks control of the platform to preserve the League of Nations and delete prohibition. Bryan faces a protracted struggle, with two thirds rules shaping possible nominations and Wilson sometimes looming as a third term option. Political maneuvering warns against sidelining Bryan as opponents rally to keep him in view and press him to the front lines.
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San Francisco
League of Nations
Bryan
Wilson
Cox
Pacific Ocean
California
Milton
Bright Montana Lights at San Francisco Convention
The Montana delegation shines at the San Francisco convention with Senator Walsh celebrated as a top Democrat and potential permanent chairman. Rumors place Senator Glass as chairmanship, with Bruce Kremer opening the convention and Governor Stewart prominent as a vice presidential candidate.
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Chicago
Ontana
San Francisco
Senator Walsh
Senator Glass
Bruce Kremer
Stewart
Montana
Massachusetts
Bitter split in New York Old Guard over Wood column move
A New York Republican rift widens as Albany figure William Barnes, linked to Colonel Roosevelt, faces political crimes and de mhear, with Barnes guiding Senator Wadsworth’s fate. Wadsworth must win a primary nom to avoid a strong anti Barnes coalition and a tough general election. Charles
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Old Guard
New York State
Chicago
New York
William Barnes
Albany
Bill Barnes
Roosevelt
Barnes
United States
Wadsworth
Senate
Wash
Charles
The German landlord s revenge and other 1916 era bets
A magazine style roundup notes hotel foreigners in Berlin must pay in home currency or German money with a 300 percent surcharge. It also pokes at vice presidential rumors, party strategies, and election talk involving Hughes Harding Coolidge Bryan Debs Hillquit and Procter, set in a satirical, period voice.
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Europe
Union of
Berlin
Fragments of bold political quips and quotes
A collection of sharp remarks from major papers poking fun at the 1920s politics. Lines reference Coolidge Harding Pershing Wilson and Hoover with satirical takes on conventions, weather, and national mood. The quotes showcase press witticisms across several papers.
Humor Snippets From The Telegram And Scotsman
A collection of brief jokes and quips from the Youngstown Telegram Edinburg Scotsman and Briggins remarks on the League of Nations. Punchlines cover aquatic exhibitions pears and peaches help with ashes and stammering wit with a Pullman travel gag.
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Rankin
Phyle
Youngstown Telegram
Short
Jobby
Johnny
Edinburg Scotsman
Briggins
League of Nations
Color of Eyes and Office Efficiency
Winifred Black discusses office dynamics in a big city setting where staff debate whether eye color signals efficiency. She weighs blue versus black eyes, citing anecdotes about secretaries and personal observations, then argues how eye color may reflect traits like loyalty, independence, and judgment in relationships and work.
Don Bryan Confronts Hon Murphy in Mask Incident
A provocative remark suggests that if Mr. Bryan nears the Hon. Charles F. Murphy, he may tear off Murphy's mask revealing horns hooves and tail. The line implies a sensational feud and public clash between the two figures.
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Mr. Bryan
Charles F. Murphy
Drastic Measures and Prohibition Era Debates Across Montana
Montana papers report nationwide financial tightening with high interest, limited credit, and cautious outlooks. Editorials critique Governor Edwards and his anti-prohibition stance while praising cautious crop forecasts amid timely rains. Harding’s visit to Marion elicits band nostalgia and his evolving political stance noted by Great Falls papers.
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Edward I. Kedwards
New Jersey
Atlantic
Edwards
Missoula
Harding
Marion
Ohio
Great Falls
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TVIRN
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Butte
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Anaconda Office
Associated Press
Eastern Business Office
Prudden
King & Prudden
Fifth Ave
Steger Bridg
Globe Bldg
Boston
Discord
Senator Hughes
Committee of 48
Coolidge
Senator Harding
Colonel Procter
Nebraska
Morris Hillquit
Gene Debs
Birmingham Age-Herald
Columbus Dispatch
Warren G. Harding
Chi
Washington Post
Borah and Johnson _ Silent
Chicago Tribune
Chicago News
General Pershing
New York Telegraph
America
Louisville Courier-Journal
Hoover
Baltimore American
Winifred Black
Britain
Philip Sassoon
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Philip
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Montana Press
Lewistown
Democrat-News
Edward I. Edwards
Helena
Miles City Star
Grand
Red Cross
Rep
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