Connecticut Women Lead Summer Suffrage Drive in New Haven
A Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association campaign in New Haven argues for enfranchisement as a national duty linked to wartime unity and female contributions in Red Cross, factories, and public life. The piece questions party pledges and urges acceptance of states' rights to extend suffrage, framing the issue as inevitable since the Civil War.
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Connecticut Woman Suffrage Associan
New Haven
America
Republican’ Party
Democratic Party
Bhbmvd
Democratic National Platform
Republican National Platform
Atic
Red Cross
Connecticut
Reinstatement of Osborn Sparks Vindication Debate
The text defends the reinstatement of Thomas Mott Osborne, condemns charges as vile and conspiratorial to remove prison reform, and calls for an open trial to vindicate justice. It urges Governor Whitman to expose public figures aiding false accusations and questions the prosecuting authority's discretion in New York.
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Thomas Mott Osborne
New York State
Farmer
Osborne
New State
Whitman
New York
First Stage of Somme Battle Reaches End
The first stage of the Somme campaign concludes as Allied forces pause to consolidate gains. They prepare for renewed offensives with artillery, supplies, and troop redeployments. The outcome hinges on the success of the next movement and the cost already paid.
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Somme
the Somme
Military stalemate shifts as counteroffensive looms
The report notes the attack yielding limited gains and retreat, with lines shattered and defense hard to reassemble. The enemy retains prepared works and stronger position, while the Allies enjoy a moral edge from evidence that the foe is not impregnable.
Political currents and 1916 party forecasts across regions
A collection of editorials and letters from multiple papers discusses rural credits, Wilson vs Hughes, and the 1916 campaign. It cites Reed Smoot leading Republicans, predicts Wilson’s strength in California, and notes wage gains and industrial expansion despite anti-Wilson rhetoric. The items reflect cross-country views on preparedness, neutrality, and party strategy ahead of November 1916.
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Reed Smoot
United States
Jonah Will
Hughes
Root
Burton
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Jeffersonian
Wilson
California
Golden State
Cal
Sackcloth and Ashes in Progressive-Republican Clash
The New York World argues that William R. Wilcox misreads Progressives as wearing sackcloth while Republicans show no real repentance. It portrays Taft, Penrose, Crane, and others as aligning with Progressive aims, urging a Republican triumph to fulfill 1912 principles and warning against errant Republicans seeking favor.
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William R. Wilcox
Wilcox
Republican National Committee
Taft
Penrose
Morgan
Standard Oil
United States
Murray Crane
Joe Cannon
Willcox
Lincoln
Confederate States
New York World
Vision of Harmony in a Missouri Campaign Assembly
The piece imagines a Kansas City rally featuring Hughes Taft and Roosevelt on one platform with Crane Penrose Smoot as loyal speakers and ushers. It envisions a grand Progressive coalition and mocks party factions while referencing Victor Murdock and a martial hymn mood.
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Hughes
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
The
Kansas City Journal
Mr. Hughes
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Harmony
Mr. Crane
Mr. Penrose
Mr. Smoot
Hiram Johnson
William Flinn
George W. Perkins
Ascension
Victor Murdock
China
A Stubborn Progressive Assails robers and Second-Story Men
The New Haven Journal-Courier critiques Francis J. Heney and his view of the Roosevelt wing as crooks and robbers. It questions Roosevelt's loyalty to the party and speculates on future political loyalties, comparing past battles to upcoming contests and criticizing the shift in alliances.
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Francis J. Heney
Heney
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Taft
Wilson
Hughes
New Haven Journal-Courtier
Voters split lines as war themes rise in letters and comments
A Johns town resident pledges a Republican past but supports Wilson with a letter urging the president to be backed. Other excerpts note German Empire leadership opposing native politics, calls for Progressives’ return, Wilson’s new world age remark, Oregon bank gains, and Martin Glynn’s persuasive rhetoric.
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Woodrow Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Rmsper Journal of Commerce
Ini
Wilson
Edmund K. Keeser
Johnstown
Washington
Press opinions rile up wartime politics across party lines
The column collects editorials from major papers criticizing Wilson and Hughes as the 1916 campaign heats amid war talk. It notes German news cards and mixed domestic sentiment, highlighting Republican and Democratic stances and quips about leadership and policy.
Bicycle Tires and Repairs Offer Wide Selection
Large stock of bicycles from Goodyear and Goodrich in United States styles. Prices range from $1.50 to $3.50 with cementing no extra charge. New and used bicycles shown from $22.50 to $25.00. Bicycle repair service offered including cleaning old wheels. Baby carriage tires available in all sizes from 35c.
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United States
Goodyear
Goodrich
Seaside Fashion Appears with Satin and Knit Bathing Suits
The salt water apparel section promises a lively seashore as satin and knit bathing suits in green, rosé, sea blue and other water colors arrive. Prices range from $1.00 to $10.50 with assortments for women, men, and children plus bath caps, rubber accessories, and mohair fabrics for quick tailoring on the second floor.
Silk and cotton goods promotion in Phoenix store
Phoenix store markets silk hosiery and Sea Island cotton tops and toes with gray piping rock tuxedo tan Arizona silver shades. The three major sale items opened Wednesday remain active with abundant stock. wash silks in stripes priced 59 and 85 cents and wash cottons in assorted weaves at 19 29 and 39 cents.
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Phoenix
Sea’ Island
Arizona
Inventors and firearms notes across 19th century era
The text discusses John H. Hall and early breech loaders noting interchangeable parts and drop hammer stamping. It mentions breech loading carbines in the Mexican War and Civil War era, then describes the modern military rifle with small bore bolt action designs and varied calibers. It ends with political endorsement and a stock exchange sale of 965000.
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John H. Hall
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