The Decline of Coolidge in Iowa Nomination Battle
Friday Morning June 11 1926 reports on Calvin Coolidge’s waning influence as Brookhart defeats the administration ally in Iowa. The piece argues Coolidge lacks leadership strength, faces a weakened party, and notes broader implications for the U S Senate control amid midwest unrest and Democratic gains chances.
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Coolidge
Brookhart
Iowa
White House
Hog
Mr. Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Congress
United Tes
Cummins
Smith W. Brook
Brookshart
Senate
Arizona
Nevada
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Missouri
Middle West
Brockhart
Coolidge fortunes mocked by Iowa primary fallout
The piece argues Coolidge faces heavy opposition in Wisconsin and Massachusetts, with Lenroot and Butler cited as targets of strong campaigns. It predicts Democratic gains in the Senate from midwestern upsets, notes Republican weakness and anticipated retreat to idle policy, and foresees more aggressive opposition in the fall.
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Lenroot
Wisconsin
la Follette
William Butler
Massachusetts
David Walsh
Middle West
Democratic Party
Senate
Iowa
Mr. Coolidge
Adirondacks
Lowden
Itsekf
Calvin Coolidge
Congress
Washington observers note fashion and flair in Congress
Observers in Washington say that there are more spats worn by members of the house than in the British house of commons and more neatly trimmed moustaches among our congressmen than in the French chamber. But Congressman Rankin, in his clash with Attorney Hogan, proved our representatives are not all cake-eaters.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Chamber of Deputies
Rankin
Attorney Hogan
Traffic and urban growth press for decisive action
A historical overview warns that street congestion will worsen as car ownership climbs. It projects registrations reaching 40 million and doubling over the next quarter century, stressing city planners must act. It also notes political jests about Hoover Hughes Gore and critiques on Coolidge era policy and politics.
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Vatreeta
Hoover
Hughes
Gore
Coolidge
H. O
John D Spreckels Farmers Are Tired of Political Rhetoric
A jumble of historical notices notes the death of John T Spreckel, his varied ventures in shipping, manufacturing, publishing, banking and real estate, and reflects on farmer discontent with railroad and market policies. It mentions political shifts, labor, and the era's social issues, including reform and public punishment anecdotes.
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John TD. Spreckiew
Jon
California
Geady
State House News On Dissolutions And Profiles Of Officials
State officials filed dissolution certificates for Flat Top Garment Company Bluefield West Virginia and Maryland Power Company and others while Notary commissions were renewed. Capital of Katawha Molding Company Charleston reduced from 500000 to 260000. Delegates and educators toured Morgantown Fairmont area for commencements and graduation exercises as state officials met in Wheeling and Charleston.
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Folly Flat Top Garment Company
Bluefield
Weat Virginia and
Maryland Power Company
Weat
Virginia Corporation
Weat Penn
Wood Street
Pittshutch
Pasoners Land Company
Pance |Springs
Summers County
Jee A and Company
Netit Grocery Company
Whealing
Notary
Sscrstary
Atate
Berry
Sprithdale
Fayette
Ohn Bima
Layland
Katawha Molding Company
Charleaton
Pica
Secretary of State
Ynterday
Perannal Wenion
George M. Ford
Fairont
Fairmont State Normal
Fairmont
Morgantown
West Virginia University
J. Frank Stash
Huntley
Dorsey
Parsons
My Favorite Stories By Irvin Cobb The Cuattoned Wrhat
A North Carolina mountain woman suffers illness and sudden family strain as her husband, newly pressed into labor, labors ten days tending a large brood and farm. He collapses at a roadside inn, lamenting the burden and wishing his wife would recover.
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North Carolina
Nures
Paris in June 10 American jazz and nightlife described
Paris society in early June is depicted as a mix of gaudy nightlife and Western influence. The piece notes American jazz bands, clubs like Zelli’s and Harry’s New York Bar, and a wave of American patrons shaping the mood, with references to local venues, figures, and the social scene alongside critiques of decadence and expatriate behavior.
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Paris
Iy Farlea
Enight
Dante
Mil
Zellis
Jon Holivar
Platform
Neb
Joe Pontcards
Zelli'e
Zallith
Thore
Lew Halens
Clro's
New York
Ciro
Uarry
Paria
Timea Square
Mabodony Slat With the Brass Full and Tanfiar Bar Filer Who Bars and Buss
Vinita Paris
Harry's
West Virginia News Roundup From Parkersburg to Huntington
A long dispatch covers power rate cuts by Point Pleasant Water and Light, peach production estimates for Berkeley County, local hospital injuries from a storm accident, and a halt on street penny weighers in Parkersburg. It notes Alderson Watts Jr’s return, hydropower hopes, a large mortgage filing, a broken leg near Alderson, and the state convention of jewelers in Parkersburg. Also mentions Miss Katherine McNeer’s leg fracture, Yarkerabure Normal’s enrollment, and Huntington preparations for a national beauty contest. Governor Howard plans a Fairmont engagement to welcome Miss Marion Talley, with Huntington invited to attend. Plans for Huntington’s debut in Atlantic City’s national beauty contest and a Cabell County portrait presentation are included. Budget estimates for Cabell County elections are released.
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
A poem lamenting earthly struggles and yearning for a kinder, heavenly peace. The speaker contemplates cruelty and fear, hoping for relief through Heaven and God and imagining a gentler world beyond the current turmoil.
Caterpillars and a young butterfly teased by Redwing
In a woodland tale Nedwing the Blackbird explains to Peter Heburt that a moth or butterfly larva is a caterpillar in disguise, a young winged insect. They note aphids and predation, the caterpillar’s life cycle, and the joy of discovering unknown nature as Redwing leans toward more discoveries about a butterfly’s perfume. The story ends with a prompt about a future adventure, “ruler's hunt for Perfume.”
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Argent
McNeagne Hymieate, Inc
Nedwing
Peter Heburt
Redwing
Pater
Peter
Swadtoum
Pater Rebbit
Feter
T. WW. Burwren
Paris Editor Shot Leaving Court Shocks City
June 10 Paris editor Viesepelli of the New Georgia was seriously wounded by four men near the court as he attended the final hearing of a trial about a Latin Quarter skirmish. The blast follows a public conflict involving political figures and local merchants amid a day of ceremonies and civic events across the region.
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Paris
Viesepelli
New Georgia
Arpnandil
Viesepetli
Triat
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Animal Kingdom
John D. Spreckes
Mellon
Republican Party
Bronkhart
Interatate Coninerea
Alon
Emmin Wilson
Helen Keahly
Vermont
Nra
Lene C. Roast
Reformatory
Ee York
Shanghai
Thamaelves
State House News
Alt
France
Aig
Washington. D
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Les
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By Irvin Cobb
Che Stornkeeper
Anne
Rome
Central Presa Association
Coppright
MeNeustt
McIntine
High Myers
Tdteca
Parin
Jove Comer
America
Gibraltar
Bla
Eustope
Alshat
Bes
Lincoln
Engley
E Curtle
Droue
West Virginia
Point Pleasant” Water and Light Company
Hee
Enngliners
Ineman
James
G. Marple
Frule
Rowar
Shipper
Berkeley Cqunty
T County
Frank &. Borger
Buckeye Union Butual Insurance Company
Jackson
Dr. Riddall
Jackson County Medical Society
Isolact Hospital
Jeckeon
Alderson Watts, Jr
Lynn
Hinton
Theft Town
Rene
Bumimera County
Appalachian Electric Tower Company
Gawker’s
Truat Company
B. W. Jan
Katherine McNeer
Alderson
Yarkerabure
Depairmont State Normal
Nummar Sension Jone 7
Parkersburg
T. D. Gray
Ghta
Huntington
Cloompatl
Hex
Goyaenor Donshey
Wednesda
Myrtle McGraw
Misetraw
D. W. Taldera Huntington
Ninth Avenue
Firth Street
Ferende
Wadmraday Etter
Howard
Plana
Atlantic
Frank Witcher McCullough
Cabell County
Frank Panton
Cullough
Clark Duuthat
Edgar A Guest
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Renee
Omar
Jornton
Boraks
Dewe
HE Aes
Jonn MM
Carr
Ritchie-Doddrides County
Greanwood
Weat Union
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Clarksburg Water Board
American’ Water Works
Prim~ion
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Bulla
N.Y
Tenthwell
New Freeport
Greene County
Monndeville
Sorgantomh
Retell Marchanta
Tuemay
Ttrade
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