Vermont Politics and the Clement Nomination Tale
Vermont political history is recounted with focus on the 1902 to 1918 era and the Clement nomination. The piece discusses Democratic influence in Republican primaries, McGettrick’s role in stopping Clement, and the broader pattern of party manipulation at the state convention level versus direct primaries.
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Ho. P
Fells
W. McGettrick
St. Albans
Vermont
McGettrick
Metettrick
Recae
Clement
Fletcher D. Proctor
McCullouh
McCullough
Clament
Ue Polly
Metiertrick
Col
Bmulley
Levdos
Meteltrick
Yes Party
Yim
Burlington Free Press
Debate Over Knox Resolution Sparks Senate Clash
Washington June 20 Senate debate on the Knox resolution tied to the league of nations and the peace treaty sparked a heated partisan clash. Senator Thomas Democrat Colorado argued it was unwise to bind the Senate now, while Senator Spencer Republican Missouri proposed a resolution on national determination and Monroe Doctrine limits. The dispute highlighted tensions over treaty making and committee control, with accusations of party stacking and objections to preempting Paris peace talks.
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Washington, D. C
League of Nations
Senate
Thomas
Colorado
Spencer
Missouri
United States
Knox
Paris
League & Party
League
Nepublican
Committee On Foreign Relations
League As Nations
Pomerene
Ohio
Willams
Mississippi
Marshall
Moses
New Hampshire
Sonmter Williams
Premisa
McCumber
North Dakota
MrCormick
Tllinois
Peiace
Williams
Knox Resolu
Thomas Well
Germany
Private John J. Manning Reported Killed in Action
Brattleboro announcers say Private John Joseph Manning of Co H 102d Infantry, once missing since September 18, is now officially reported killed in action. Born in Brattleboro, he worked at White River Chair and later for A Smith Manufacturing, enlisted after guarding duty at Bellows Falls and service at New Haven. He would have been 26 on Taft Memorial Day.
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Brattleboro
Thomas J. Manning
Elliot Street
John Joseph Manning
Manning
Co. H. 102d Infantry
Co. T Ning
Mooning
Bellows Falls
Itn
Inter
New Haven
Taft
White River Chair Company
The
A. Smith Manufacturing Company
Factory planned in St Albans to replace burned works
Local reports mention a proposed factory in St Albans to produce broom handles and other hard wood products. It would replace the recently burned mill largely owned by a Philadelphia capitalist and would employ about 36 workers, with potential for future growth.
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St. Albans
Dows
Phildelphia Capitatiste
Et tor detained again in New England labor troubles
Joseph Ettor an organizer of the Industrial Workers of the World was detained by police in Ansonia Connecticut. The American Brass Company strikers voted not to return to work under the terms secured by Mayor Mead. The mayor was not authorized to negotiate for the strikers. The company said it would reopen its mill today with adequate security promised by the mayor and Sheriff Reilly.
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Ansonia
Conn
Joseph Ettor
Industrial Workers of the World
New England
American Brass Company
Yuste
Mead
Autix
Ite Mille
Minyor Mead
Sheriff Reilly
Italy cabinet resigns after secret session demand
The Italian cabinet submitted its resignation after a 259 to result in the Chamber of Deputies to a motion for a secret session on foreign policy. Premier Orlando announced the resignation and said King Victor Emmanuel would decide acceptance. He defended Italy’s stance and called for unity with the allies.
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Tome
Chamber of Deputies
Orlando
Victor Emmanuel
Orlan
Traly
Germany
Avatria
Socialiste
Signor Orlando
Italy
Wilson
Adriatic
Pershing Praises Knights of Columbus War Work
Paris June 20 General Pershing commends the Knights of Columbus for aiding American Expeditionary Forces. He notes early 1918 activity in France, attached workers to combat divisions, and strong morale and health benefits from their recreation efforts. The organization funded soldier shows and equipment, boosting morale during the wait to return home.
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Paris
Knights of Columbus
Perehing
Lawrence C. Murray
Paward le Hearn
Perehiing
Columbas
France
War Work Commended For War Service In Europe
Dr Maitland Alexander lauds the YMCA war effort in France and Germany praising its vast reach. He cites baseball gear for leagues abroad and millions of film feet shown while noting centers, entertainment and education funded for soldiers and civilians alike.
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Mmalade
Wandmother
Whipple CO Natich
Turnbull Model
Winbull's
Turnbull
Turnbull CO
Orleans, VT
John J. Manning
Ettor
Ansonia, Conn
Aio
Helmar
Helmer
Pershing
Maitland Alexander
Pittsburg
Sreniy
Alexander
American Canton
Mente
Army of Occupation
Rinki
Dor
Franco
Himerican Ac
Beret Vented Oe Ag
Goodrich
Akron
Silvertown
Goodrich Tires
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