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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
3
Editorials from San Francisco Chronicle Minneapolis Tribune and others praise Harding as the path to national confidence with Republicans returning to power. They claim labor fairness and prompt candidate naming by Wilson, while noting Congress plans higher bean tariffs and Secretary Daniels may push navy cuts.
A statement identifies Senator Harding as American and born in Ohio. It notes Ohio sits roughly midway between the Atlantic and Pacific to satisfy regional requirements, framing the political geography without additional details.
The St Louis Times quotes Theodore Roosevelt saying Harding never makes mistakes and lauds his fitness for the Presidency as named by the Republican Party.
The President approves reservations that will not impair the integrity of the U S Constitution, a view echoed by supporters like the Detroit Free Press who argue the treaty should preserve constitutional integrity.
The Chicago convention nominated a splendid ticket and adopted a comprehensive platform designed to appeal to voters. The Clarkburg Telegram notes the combination is constructive and inspiring, aiming to win broad public support.
Scranton Republican notes that in Washington the President will dominate the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, arguing no rival can be nominated without backing his League of Nations Covenant views.
The final outcome confirms the department’s assurance to Louisiana sugar producers that charging 11 or 18 cents for their product would not lead to prosecution, marking the last unresolved point in the case as reported by the Durango Herald.
The Canton Ohio Register hails the Republican slate as a splendid, strong ticket that will sweep the nation and restore trusted Republican governance after eight years of Democratic misrule. The Philadelphia Public Ledger blames the president for high sugar prices and argues he should have acted to bring sugar to ten cents per pound.
The Louisiana House, mostly Democratic, rejects the suffrage amendment by 67 to 44. Democratic women plan to blame Republicans for the ratification delay, noting that most Republican states approved the amendment while most Democratic states did not.
The Concord Evening Monitor notes the Chicago Convention's principles reflect a sane nationalism and intelligent domestic policy. It emphasizes that candidates must embody these ideas to persuade the public and translate them into action.
Detroit Free Press argues Mr. Burleson cannot satisfy the public as cabinet officer and administrator. The paper concludes the American people will not be impressed and will hold a negative view of his conduct.
A Lafayette Indiana journal cites the convention atmosphere as dominated by Americanism and a push to ground the nation in practical matters rather than ideological fantasies. It notes that vice presidential contests have proven historically pivotal, citing Coolidge's nomination alongside Harding as an example of selecting a leader with strong executive capability.
Pennsylvania representative George W. Edmonds protests foreign control of executive roles on American merchant ships. He urges preference for Americans with licenses, noting war era emergency licenses to foreigners persist due to President Wilson vetoing repeal.
The Lexington Leader predicts a 1920 race between radicals favoring Wilsonian world leadership and socialist-tinged reforms and a Republican ticket running on conservative, America first platform. The conservatives would address global issues while preserving U S freedom of action.
The Republican ticket stands as proof that common people can lead. Both candidates hail from everyday life, echoing Abraham Lincoln’s idea that God favors the many who work as craftsman and farmer, illustrating the American democratic ideal.
Brownsville Telegraph highlights two men whose records show devoted patriotism through service to all people. It lauds courage, knowledge, and wisdom as the basis for elevating leaders who prioritize the general welfare over class interests.
The Senate blocks the Armenian mandate and the covenant endorsement. Only twelve Democrats back the Armenian mandate, with twenty-three opposed. Foreign diplomats foresee Democratic losses in elections. Only twelve Republicans face re election, hindering a two thirds treaty ratification. Senator Walsh predicts a net gain of five Senate seats in the next election.
The author argues Wilson acts as if he is the state, negotiating peace with Germany and tying it to the League of Nations without Senate consent. The piece accuses him of ignoring the Constitution and Senate, risking international discredit by forcing ratification of a merged covenant and treaty.
A critical look at the Mooney case alleges the Wilson administration has shown sympathy for the I W W leader convicted of bombing a 1916 San Francisco parade. It questions the fairness of the mediation commission and cites alleged bias by Secretary of Labor Wilson's envoy, and impropriety in surveilling the district attorney's office.
The passage charges a party elected on a platform opposing federal intrusion with sending a spy to target California officers. It accuses Densmore of derogatory reporting and cites President Wilson’s telegrams urging clemency for Mooney, warning of diplomatic harm. It ends by asserting that Mooney’s supporters must back the Democratic administration in 1920.
Calvin Coolidge born July 4 1872 in Plymouth Vermont. A New Englander, his ancestors came to New England in 1630. He grew up on a farm and graduated Amherst College 1895. He married Grace Goodhue in 1905 and began law and politics in Massachusetts. He served Northampton council 1899, city attorney 1900, and entered state politics rising to Senate president in 1914.
The text details Calvin Coolidge's rise from lieutenant governor to governor after the 1918 election, his decisive 1919 response to the Boston police strike with 4000 state troops, disbanding striking officers, and his law and order platform leading to another governor’s term. It notes his Lincoln-inspired public documents, family life, and reserved speaking style.
A speech collection on public occasions includes remarks on the Boston police strike and national issues. The subject received honorary doctor of laws degrees from Amherst Tufts and Williams Colleges in 1919.
Mrs Max Stock and family and Miss Mary Distal of New Alsace spent Sunday with Max Stock. Rhine Huber of Cincinnati visits relatives here. Mrs R F Reister was a Batesville caller Monday. Jake Sieg stayed in Cincinnati last week. Harry Bramlage and wife of Lawrenceburg visited Charles Bramlage and Johnnie Zillebuehler in Cincinnati. Mrs John Walsman visited Cincinnati Wednesday. George Davenport spent weekend at Greensburg. Miss Gladys Winkler visited Greensburg with her aunt Mrs Clara Rogers. Morris ball team beat Manchester 9 to 7 Sunday. Miss Sylvia Walters was a Batesville caller Saturday.
Native washers and placer miners in Colombia's Tigui region earn between 25 cents and 13 dollars per day. Wages vary with whether the ground is worked before or after floods that create riffles in stream bars.
Robert declines going to his uncle's dinner saying he has nothing to play with but girls and their relatives. He frames the reason as a personal hardship and avoids the family gathering.
A humorous note clarifies that the sole knocker attached to a surface was a door accessory. No other mounted knockers are mentioned, highlighting a local curiosity about hardware on entryways.
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