Harding and McKinley Flag Pole Highlight Normalcy Debate
Donahey argues veteran AF of L leader is right that Harding seeks a return to past conditions. The Marion flag pole symbol is cited as emblem of resuming Mark Hanna and Foraker era methods, high tariff, business government partnership, and retreat toward normalcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Harding
McKinley
Marion Lawn
Canton
Mark Hanna
Jim” Foraker
Democratic State Ticket Details From Hartford to Danbury
The Democratic slate lists U S Senator Augustine Lonergan of Hartford and Governor Rollin A Tyler of Haddam with Lieutenant Governor Ernest O Wagner of Salisbury. Secretary of the State Mrs Fannie Dixon Welch of Columbia War Treasurer Jamil Marzano of Hartford and Comptroller Alfred P W Danbury are named.
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U. S
Augustine Lonergan
Hartford
Rollin A. Tyler
Haddam
Ernest O. Wagner
Salisbury
Italy and League of Nations echoed in Wheeler's address
Judge Wheeler spoke to Italian supporters in Bridgeport linking Cavour's unification to Italy joining the League of Nations. He contrasted Italy's centuries of internal conflict with America’s path to unity, noting Italy’s wartime sacrifices and the shared goal of ending war through collective security.
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Judge Wheeler
Bridgeport
Cavour
Italy
Cavaliere of the Crown of Aly
Div Nm
Family of Nations
League of Nations
Commonwealths
America
Russia
Turkey
Mexico
Wheeler
Normalcy vs Progress in Gompers Analysis
The American Federationist compares Harding and Cox as leaders on public issues. It portrays Harding urging a backward return to prewar normalcy while Cox pledges forward progress. Gompers criticizes Republican limits on worker organization, while Democrats promise free collective bargaining and representation through chosen delegates.
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O Keener
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
Progres
Gompers Sa
Harding
Gox
Senator Harding
Cox
Gompers
Republican Party
Democratic Party
DC Statehood Proposal Highlights Voting Rights Disparity
An old issue revived by Maryland lawmakers seeks DC statehood to enfranchise 400,000 residents who cannot vote. The plan risks state federal rights conflicts, noting the current DC government is a three member board with party balance and Army engineer control. Women in DC would still face voting barriers unless residence changed.
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Maryland
District of Columbia
Engineer Corps
Army
White House
Minnie Foster Ends Nearly Twenty Year Librarian Service
Minnie E. Foster retires from Burroughs Library after nearly two decades of service. She began as a young woman and witnessed the library and town grow, leaving a lasting impact on the community and numerous patrons. Her health necessitates retirement, and many will wish her a speedy recovery.
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Burroughs Library
Minnie E. Foster
Jin
Harsh school and housing notes from Texas and New York
Editorial notes urge Texas to improve education as 2000 schools closed last year and 5000 children lacked facilities, with literacy ranking worrying and Bolshevist fears cited. New York eviction notices, rent crises, and a Mount Vernon suit for 350000 damages after a bomb blast are discussed, plus Harding's farmer remark and a Cecil quote on peace versus war.
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Texas
Russell Saze Fundation
Mount Vernon
New York
Harding
White Sox players linked to grand jury probe over gambling
The investigation aims to expose gamblers who allegedly funded players across major league teams. The White Sox remain using reserve strength in three games, with Ray Schalk and Eddie Collins among key starters. Buck Weaver’s replacement looms as a major question, while Comiskey receives broad support from baseball leaders and fans following the scandal. Cicotte and Jackson testified to the grand jury detailing how Risberg Gandil and McMahon discussed the plot and how several games were thrown to benefit the gamblers.
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White Sox
Ray Schalk
Birdling
Clyde Jonnard
Red’ Faber
Dick Kerr
Ray Wilkinson
Liebold
Eddie Murphy
Bibl Falk
Ted Jourdan
John Collins
Comiskey
Col
Jacob Ruppert
Col. T. L. Houston
New York Yankees
Yankee
Harry Frazee
Boston Red Sox
Eddie Cicotte
Detroit
Joe Jackson
Chicago
Risberg
Gandil
McMahen
Warner
Cicotte
Abe Attell
Chick
Cincinnati
Fies
Felsch
Connecticut Democrats Endorse Wilson Platform and Reforms
The Connecticut Democratic platform backs Wilsons administration and San Francisco principles, pledges support for labor advisory boards, health and social insurance, eight hour day for women and children, fair Workmen's compensation, anti profiteering measures, soldier bonuses, civil service reform, agriculture development, and expanded public education. It calls for election day holiday, absentee voting access, consolidation of overgrown offices, and faster, cheaper justice including Small Claims Courts and free legal aid.
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Democratic Party
Connecticut
Woodrow Wilson
San Francisco
Department of Labor
General Assembly
Connecticut Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Executive Department
Unraveling of 1919 World Series scandal expands
The 1919 World Series fixing case widens as key players confide and grand jury evidence grows. Abe Attell implicates money passing and hints at Rothstein involvement while denying responsibility for the Hotel Astor deal. Brooklyn fans prepare for the World Series at Ebbets Field amid high ticket demand. Chick Gandil remains abroad, moving from California to New Orleans with his wife.
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Gandil
White Sox
Los Angeles
New Orleans
New York
Eddie Cicotte
Joe Jackson
Chicago
Abe Attell
Attell
Hotel Astor
Astor
Arnald Rothstein
Rothstein
Brooklyn
Ebbets’ Field
Tuseday
Charles H. Ebbets
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Cleveland
Indians
Ivan Olson
Moonshine in Gutters and Off Duty Officer Encounter
Akron raiders drain moonshine from jail rafts into sewers as Prohibition Commissioner Mentzer destroys barrels. Sheriff Hutchinson directs the hose to speed the confiscated liquor away. An off duty officer in civilian clothes rests in a touring car by Chapel and Main, exchanging a match with another officer and a pedestrian nearby.
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Chapel Street
Main
Congress
Main Streets
Akron
Ohio
Mentzer
Hutchinson
Philippines independence views split among congressmen in letters
A letter from PRESS BUREAU correspondent J P Melencio argues that six leading congressmen oppose Randall on Philippine independence. They advocate honoring pledges, a stable government, and eventual autonomy for the islands, contrasting Randall’s prohibition-focused stance. The piece defends Taft and McKinley era aims and urges the U S to keep its solemn pledge to the Philippines.
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Times
Bridgeport
Conn
Randall
California
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Congressional
William Share
Philadelphia
Stephen G. Porter
Pillsburgh
Foreign Affairs Committee
James A Frear
Wisconsin
John KH. Small
North Carolina
William Harris
Georgia
Ware
Porter
Mr. Frear
America
Mr. Small
United States
Philippine Island
Harris
United States Supreme Court
Congress
McKinley
Taft
J. P. Melencio
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St. Anthony
Idaho
Bakersfield
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