Fight Over Rules at Democratic Convention Seen Likely
Factions in the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco are poised to clash over two major rules governing the gathering. The unit rule and the two thirds nomination requirement spark debate as wets press for individual voting and liberals seek a freer plank on alcohol. The outcome will gauge wet versus dry strength and could signal a larger party split.
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San Francisco
New York State
Johnson
Chicago
Foreign Trade and U S World Market Position
The United States has not reached ideal merchant marine size but is better equipped than ever to supply global needs. Germany seeks new carriers, while the war gave America lasting foreign trade advantages. Democrats critique Republican planks as rotten, noting the need to dominate world markets by merit.
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Germany
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
America
Toledo Blade
Earth
Infant mortality speakers at American Institute of Homeopathy meet
At the Cleveland convention Dr. Margaret Hassler of Reading Pennsylvania warns infant deaths in the United States are among the world’s highest. She cites 265000 babies dying within four weeks yearly and urges renewed focus on early care and prevention.
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American Institute of Homeopathy
Cleveland
United States
Spain
Margaret Hassler
Reading
Pennsylvania
America
Hassler
Third Parties in American Campaigns Examined
The article discusses the rise of third party movements led by figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst. It notes their historical impact on elections, their limited force beyond disgruntled voters, and the American right to organize. It also mentions Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler apologizing to General Wood over pre convention remarks.
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William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Committee of Forty-Eight
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Chicago
Roosevelt
Labor Party
Prohibition Party
Old
John Barleycorn
Third Party
Colonel Roosevelt
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
General Wood
Oil Stock Fraud Indictments Spark Major Prosecutorial Action
A New York grand jury indicted fourteen concerns and fifty individuals on charges of fraud tied to oil stock promotions. The piece notes the ongoing risk of speculative schemes, the attraction of large block trades, and the impact on legitimate securities including railroad bonds. It discusses tax policy, political dynamics, and weather forecasts affecting the San Francisco convention.
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United States Grand Jury
New York City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Just Stub Ends and Witty Observations
A collection of epigrammatic quips on thinking late, honesty, vanity, post election forecasts, undertakers and doctors, conviction, fashion in farming, Cupia not in divorce work, friendships, and manners. The piece reads as a set of short humorous observations reflecting social norms and personal traits.
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Cupia
Oan Childran
Courage and kindness shared by many everyday heroes
A collage of poems and anecdotes extols courage in daily life. It lauds mothers facing danger with smiles, workers keeping faith and helping others, and ordinary people performing steadfast deeds despite hardship.
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Edgar A. Guest
Dr John Dill Robertson Leads Humorous Health Push in Chicago
Chicago health commissioner Dr John Dill Robertson drives an anti fat campaign that blends fun with public welfare He stages fat reduction classes for women prints progress daily and uses newspaper coverage to educate on personal hygiene He touts water quality pasteurization and nurse training while highlighting broader health goals through engaging publicity
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Chicago
Public Health Service
John Dill ‘Robertson
Robertson
Avoirdupois
Health Department
Dr. Robertson
School of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Side Talks on Profiteering and Bargaining
Ruth Cameron argues that buying without asking price fuels profiteering and recounts a crate mispricing example. She contrasts male and female bargaining habits, noting men seek money and status while women bargain to maximize value.
Hitchcock A Leading Nebraska Senator In Democratic Race
Gilbert M. Hitchcock, backed by Nebraska’s delegation, is a U S senator and Omaha native. A lawyer and journalist by choice, he entered Congress in 1908 and the Senate in 1911. During World War I he chaired Foreign Relations and held key vice chair positions.
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Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
United States Senate
Mr. Hitchcock
Omaha
Washington
Choices
Baden
Germany
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Foreign Relations
Banking and Currency Committee
Hitchcock
Kwiz Questions From Historical Test Bank
A compilation of trivia noting definitions and facts about plants ostriches tree trunks equipment and geography. It includes questions on tulip trees sextants maladministration magsons trowels rasher Louisiana Baton Rouge and common kitchen terms.
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Arizona
Standard steel buildings boost factory efficiency and scope
The article notes a system of modular steel buildings built in sections for fast assembly and low cost. Fireproof, long lasting, and daylight bright they suit factories warehouses and shops and can be enlarged or reconfigured without loss. Also mentions horse veil devices protecting nose insects and a Louisiana planters' $50 million yield from a pasteuring plan.
A Thoroughbred Neighbour Faces Wedding Controversy
Madge Graham narrates tensions in a New York household as Rita Brown is pulled into Leila Durkee and Dicky’s wedding plans. Mrs Durkee protests sharing a dressing room while scheming over seating and reservations, insisting Rita attend elsewhere and questioning Leila’s influence on Dicky.
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Durkee
Poig
Band
Dicky
Madge
Rita Brown
Leila
Alfred
Madge Graham
Forso
Rita
Edith
New York
Rita Brom
Lelia
East Side
Anniversaries and Birthdays Highlight 19th Century Figures
A chronology lists anniversaries from 1868 to 1917 featuring Rear Admiral Foote, Adelaide Ristori, the Earl of Clarendon, the Gallaudet Memorial, Woodrow Wilson, and others. It also marks today’s notable birthdays including Sir Robert Borden, Hempel, Brig. Gen. Baldwin, and Aaron Kreider with ages.
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Andrew Hull Foote
New York City
New Haven
Cott
Adelaide Ristori
New York
Earl of Clarendon
London
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Wellesley College
Women's International Congress
Lady Aberdeen
Edward VII of
Great Britain
Washington
Robert L. Borden
Domsion of
Canada
Grand Pre
Poe Hempel
Germany
Frank D. Baldwin
U. S
Manchester
Mich
Aaron 8. Kreider
Pennsylvania
Lebanon County
The Hope of China Girls School Story Twenty Years On
Twenty years ago a foreign school for girls opened near the Yangtze, built on hilltop graves after mediating with local clans. The first class began with five girls purchased from a slave market by the American head teacher, facing social barriers and distant prospects as a new venture.
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Yangtze
China
Onpe
Mayow
C. Lek Tm Tha Trrhe Gerthnan Pre Cand
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