The Democratic Party Lives On In Opinion Of Pack
William H. Pack, once governor of Luzon and now at Isle of Pines, declares the Democratic party is gone and replaced by a Wilson party. He predicts Republican victory over the Wilson faction, a view echoed by opponents of Jackson and Cleveland eras. The piece notes the party’s 90 years of endurance despite crises and forecasts its persistence.
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William H. Pack
Luzon
Philippines
Isle of Pines
Mr. Pack
Wilson Party
Andrew Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Why Not Privatize Federal Work Says Harding Speech
The speech claims federal departments should be streamlined and many employees who duplicate work or are nonessential should be removed. Despite a Senate and House majority since 1919, no such reforms have passed, and funding continues to keep all workers in place.
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Harding
Congress
House
Germans favor Harding peace plan and avoid war liabilities
The piece argues that pro-German factions and German media back Harding’s congressional peace as it would let Germany escape harsh Versailles terms and resume trade with the United States without conditions, mirroring steps by England France and Italy.
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Harding
America
Staatszeitung
New York
England
France
Italy
Germany
Teutons
United States
Canada Challenges Deepens Yacht Race Interest
A Canadian telegram challenges the Resolute in the famed competition as Sir Thomas Lipton plans a potential next-year effort. The New York Yacht Club awaits a formal written reply before responding, widening the scope of interest in the historic contest.
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Thomas Lipton
Canada
New York Yacht Club
America Yacht Victory and Call for Open Cup Course
The article recalls the America yacht triumph over a fleet of competitors and argues the course should be open to all qualified sailors under proper authority. It notes Canada’s interest and past events, including 1876 when the Countess of Dufferin was out sailed by Madeleine and the old America still led the course.
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America
Canada
Countess of Dufferin
Madeleine
Taft’s Gallant Struggle With League of Nations Clash
A historical column analyzes William Howard Taft’s loyalty to the Republican Party and the League of Nations. It contrasts Taft’s criticism of Harding’s acceptance speech with his own cautious stance and hints at the differing judgments of Taft and Senator Johnson on ratification prospects.
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William H. Taft
Republican Organization
Mr. Taft
League of Nations
Mr. Harding
Taft
Public Ledger
Harding
Lodge
League
Johnson
America
Friends of the League
Hiram
William
Eastern college students harvest work in North Dakota fields
Reports from North Dakota indicate Eastern college students travel there to harvest, many arriving by automobile and camping in suburbs. Farmers welcome the labor, noting ample work and good pay. The source questions how students reach the farms but says the arrangement benefits both sides.
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North Dakota
Eastern College
Constitutional Ammendment Sought On Campaign Funds
Senator Pomerene of Ohio argues a constitutional amendment is needed to curb campaign spending in state primaries and presidential elections. He notes electors are chosen by states, not directly by people, limiting federal control. existing law already requires public disclosure of receipts and expenditures.
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Pomerene
Ohio
Senate
Government demands transparency in presidential spending
The text argues the federal government cannot control expenditures but can require full public disclosure of presidential spending, believing this transparency would yield substantial benefits. It emphasizes accountability and the potential positive impact of detailed financial reporting on governance.
Rate increase settles on firm public rail contract
The Commerce Commission authorizes a $1.5 billion added cost of service with a fixed return for railroads, trading a guaranteed profit for improved service. The public now expects better efficiency and accountability as both labor and capital receive fair treatment and the industry faces heightened scrutiny.
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Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission
Notable Birthdays and Global Notes From Social Headlines
Chinese ship Mandarin christened in Shanghai with Mrs Crane officiating. John Wanamaker celebrates 82nd birthday at Rodman Wanamaker cottage, praising friendship as years pass. Prince of Wales responds cheerfully to weight question in Auckland. Welsh church reestablished. Dr Alfred Edwards enthroned archbishop. Edith Gould Wainwright manages home after marriage to Carroll L. Wainwright. Immigrant Doukhobors in British Columbia led by Peter Berigin, described as an empire-building type organizer.
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China
Shanghai
Charles R. Crane
John Wanamaker
Rodman Wanamaker
Chelsea
Philadelphia
Wanamaker
Wales
Canterbury
Alfred George Edwards
St. Asaph
British Columbia
Russia
Peter Berigin
Brilliant
Newt Newkirk Responds To Fish Photo Feud
Newton Newkirk vents at critics over a photograph of him with two large fish from New Brunswick. He claims editors doctored the image to show him bald and asserts he caught more fish than reported, naming David Ogilvy of Ogilvy Bros. and the Tohique river trip as verification.
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Boston
Ed. Bloc. Il. Go
Brookline
David Ogilvy
Ogilvy Bros
Oxbow
N. B
City Room
Fred
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H. C. Bunner a Noted American Writer and Editor
H. C. Bunner born Oswego New York in 1865 died Nutley New Jersey at age 41. He spent most of his life in or near New York and worked briefly in an office before turning to writing. He joined a New York newspaper and rose to edit Puck, a post he held until his death.
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H. c. Bunner
Oswego
N. Y
Nutley
N. J
New York
Columbia
Puck
Songs of Sunshine By the Bentztown Bard
Poem from 1926 collection describes stars and birds, offering calm amid tumult and urging peaceful daily service. Names author Bentztown Bard and Southern Press Syndicate appear in publication line.
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The
Bentztown Bard
Southern Press Syndicate
Boston Weather Records Note Warmth and Rain Gaps
The report cites Boston's warmest August 3 days since 1872 and 1879 with figures, notes a coldest 65 in Wisconsin, and records no rain in Boston on this date in the last decade except 1912 1914 and 1915.
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Boston
Wis
The Evolution of Automobiles in Sport and Society
The piece traces early auto laws in Britain before 1896 and contrasts then with Massachusetts growth toward 200000 cars. It notes racing origins on public roads, later tracks, iconic events like Indianapolis, and the shift from racing danger to widespread pleasure driving across civilized nations.
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Great Britain
Massachusetts
France
Paris
Bordeaux
Observant Citizen Notes In Boston New England Life
A column packs local color from Boston and New England. It covers fashion trends, including hats and driving by women, aging and youth tests, media snippets from Dayton Daily News, shopping prices like potatoes and cabbage, traffic squad memories, elderly sailors, and the Nevins Vacation Farm for horses with names like Daisy and Dick.
The Changeful Sea by Walt Mason
A poetic meditation on the sea shifting from blue to somber to joyful, its moods inspiring the speaker to write and act. Neptune, Old Nep tune, and a mighty harp of ocean emotions are invoked as the sea mirrors every passion.
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Neptune
Walt Mason
George Matthew Adams
Last Summer of Freedom for Farm Horses
A local society will cover two extra weeks of board for a horse traveling to and from the farm from its vacation fund. An old, faithful horse will spend his final summer in quiet leisure after years in service, with owners granting him rest and enjoyment. Honey-bow ties are described as tiny bow ties hardly visible.
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Nevins
Methuen
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Daisy
Fritzie
Spunk
Prince
Charlie
Lawrence
Salem Bridge Standoff Delays Leslie's Cannon Quest
recounts the 1775 siege near Salem when Colonel Leslie sought brass cannon hidden from Salem patriots. Salemites blocked a drawbridge at North Bridge prompting a parley. troops crossed briefly and returned to Marblehead without the artillery, noted by Ezra Stiles as inglorious.
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Boston Evening Post
Thomas
John Fleet
Crown Cornhill
Salem
Leslie
Gage
Castle William
Marblehead
Church
Pickering
Haverhill
Danvers
Ezra Stiles
Yale
Kings
The Little God of Washington Square Story Preview
Walter Prichard Eaton writes a short story titled The Little God of Washington Square to be printed in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine, signaling a literary feature in the upcoming issue.
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Walter Prichard Eaton
Little God of
Washington Square
Boston Sunday Post
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