St Louis Named for 1916 Democratic Convention
Washington December 3 The Democratic National Committee merged to hold the Democratic National Convention in St Louis on June 14 1916. The committee praised President Wilson and urged renomination and re election. St Louis offered 200000 to the committee amid competition from Chicago and Dallas. The article recalls the 1904 convention in St Louis and notes party unity and procedural details as preparations proceed.
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Holiday Piano Sale Offer for Christmas Gift Buyers
For the benefit of holiday piano buyers the article promotes a real saving and cooperative profit sharing sale. It targets those who regret missing Fox's co operative sale last October and urges readers to act now to secure a great gift for their families with reduced prices.
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Holiday Piano Revival Promises Great Savings
Sales push promotes a major holiday piano revival in Connecticut. Advertisers urge quick action for the best instrument to please the entire household at Christmas and for years ahead.
Amazing Profit Sharing Piano Event Offers Savings
A promotional piano sale advertises profit sharing with reduced prices on piano and player pianos. Prospective buyers pay small initial amounts and receive credits toward the purchase, with options to shorten the repayment period for extra inducements. The line highlights deep discounts, a 40 month balance plan, and credits tied to upfront payments.
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Committeemen Plan Contributions for Convention Seating
A prefensive plan was outlined to solicit contributions from officeholders as citizens, not fixed assessments. Rollo Wells of Missouri will remain treasurer, with a possible resignation at today’s meeting. The Standing Committee on Arrangements will control newspaper seating at the convention, to be named by Chairman McCombs.
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Physicians Disagree Over Mooney Injury Claim
Conductor James Mooney seeks compensation for an injury claimed while lifting a trolley car running board at Pickett's switch Fairfield. Doctors dispute diagnosis with Dr Hippolitus saying strain requiring operation, Dr Osborn offering a different view. Hearing adjourned to Monday afternoon for further testimony. Patrick Mooney testified his conductor complained of pain that night and next day. Mooney fixed injury date to late August or early July.
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Dr Stevens Slated for Re election to Health Board President
Dr Stevens is slated for re election as president of the health board for 1916. The text lists official appointments including Frank W Stevens Dr David Monahan health board members and Chas G Sanford Hamilton Shelton sinking fund commissioners Jacob A Courtade public works and Charles H Bots building inspector.
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Red Cross Christmas Seals Aid Tuberculosis Fight
The American Red Cross urges buying Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis work. The post office provides directions for seal use, with headquarters in Washington and the President as honorary head. Images depict homes linked to TB, a recovering patient, and exercise scenes for children.
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Wise And Otherwise On Community Taste And Rightful Citizenship
A ponderous column notes boys’ interest in church decor during the Solsale period, mocks long ministerial messages, and argues battles do not settle rights. It compares Jack Johnson’s prowess to civic virtue, warns about clergymen and teachers, and suggests buying Christmas gifts for men. Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word.
McAdoo outlines plan to lower income tax exemption
Secretary McAdoo argues for a sound revenue policy using taxation not bonds, proposing to extend the surtax threshold to 10,000 dollars and to raise additional funds through taxes on gasoline oils auto horsepower and other items. He estimates 1916 receipts at 580.2 million with ordinary disbursements around 82.9 million, and says emergency and sugar tax extensions could cut the projected excess to about 50 million. He praises the country's financial strength, cites gold reserves and the Federal Reserve system, and notes proposed public works and Coast Guard needs while criticizing omnibus public building legislation.
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