Democratic National Committee To Meet In Washington
Washington December 7 Chairman William F McCombs and members of the Democratic national committee met to prepare for the presidential campaign. They will choose the convention city and elect new officers including secretary Thomas Lee and treasurer Rolla Wells successor Joseph Davies. The group aims to endorse the Wilson administration while not committing to a presidential candidate. Debate over Bryan’s possible candidacy and Wilson's renomination remains as delegates seek influence and cash inducements from Chicago St Louis Dallas and San Francisco for the convention site.
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Willam F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
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San Francisco
Congress
Rolla F. Wells
Joseph E. Davies
Wisconsin
Thomas J.ee
McCombs
Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Peter
Bryan
Peay
Texas
Dallas
White House
Lindsley
Cato Sells
Ferguson
Backache Cure Ad and 1916 Democratic Talks Paragraphs
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a kidney strengthening remedy. The article then shifts to a 1916 political discussion about William Jennings Bryan and the Democratic Party, noting committee concerns, potential candidates, and Texas delegates seeking support for a continued Wilson presidency amid Mexican tensions.
Swamp Root testimonial and Ford peace mission note
An old testimonial lauds Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble written by mh Summers of Kansas City with a notary, followed by a London note about Sir Edwin Cornwall’s request to inform Henry Ford and William Jennings Bryan that their peace mission would be unwelcome, with Lord Robert Cecil replying on neutrality and visas.
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Grand View Drag Co
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London
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Green
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William Jennings Dryan
Robert Cecil
Jalwin
Robert Coe
Crooks
Erailer
Woolwich
Business picking up shows growth in post office revenue
Washington December 7 postmaster general announces November receipts of the fifty largest U S post offices rose about 2 033 135 or 17 96 percent from a year earlier total takings reached 13 349 450 New York led with 2 836 761 up 525 601 from November 1914 Chicago second at 2 407 618 up 43 812 Providence saw the smallest gain while Mayton posted the highest percentage increase at 32 25 percent
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Ueleson
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Mayton
Providence
Record Hog Shipments
Chicago tec 7 Arrivals of nearly 80 200 live hogs yesterday at Chicago said to be an unprecedented number for one day's shipment to one market caused notable declines in prices for provisions as well as hate. The packing houses here have using immense numbers of bags and broad avenues of outlet for the manufactured door did a good deal to cause the food of reselpta. Corn hot in Iowa South Dakota Minneapolis and Wisconsin also was said yesterday to have been a material influence toward enlarging shipments to an unusual degree.
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Iowa
South Dakota
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Row Over News Papers in Italian Parliament
Rome reports a parliamentary row as Socialists protest during a confidence vote. Salandra defends wartime suppression of press outlets like the London Globe and asserts the government will act in support of the Allies, while dodging full disclosure of military and diplomatic steps.
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Salandra
London Globe
Kingland
No Rehearing on Anthracite Rates
Washington Del year petition by Wyoming parties requests modification of order to permit carriers to adjust coal rates toward the Atlantic coast. Commission to study arguments presented. no rehearing granted on the anthracite rate issue.
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Enol Sparstane
Wyoming
Pegies
Comanteaion
Wilson Aims a Larger Army and Peace Mission
President outlines plans for a stronger standing army and naval power, insisting the move serves national defense and global cooperation. He warns against domestic disloyalty, calls for revenue steps including taxes on gasoline and automobiles, and urges rapid mobilization and private capital in merchant marine expansion.
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Lee
Wilson
Congress
Ornment
British Ship Ablaze Returns to Halifax Harbor
The steamship Carleton from New York to Queenstown put in at Halifax with a blaze in her No 2 hold. An inquiry into the fire’s origin began at once. The vessel, sugar laden, of 41343 tons net and 546 gross, is associated with the Society of Friends of Eastern Ohio. Passages show moments of solemn ceremony as discussions on national fate unfold.
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States of America
Carleton
New York
Queenstown
Society of Friends of
Eastern
Ohio
Henderson
Pray Before Wilson Two Society Delegates Urge Peace
In Washington on December 7 delegates from the Society of Friends urged President Wilson to pursue peace. The scene focused on public reaction as citizens queued to greet the president, highlighting a mood of caution and hope for diplomatic restraint amid ongoing global tensions.
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Wishington
Wilson Verte
James Henderson
Jam G
Volunteers Pledge to Aid Fight on Saloons in Chicago
In Chicago on December 7 volunteers pledged to help the temperance effort. The federation announced plans to push a petition to place the saloon question on the April election ballot. About 60,000 workers promised to sign, aiming for 67,000 signatures to qualify the measure.
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