Editorial Urges End to Democratic Two-Thirds Rule
The Monroe Watchman argues Democrats should abandon the two-thirds rule in conventions and primaries. It says this minority veto harms governance and urges majority rule, noting primaries use simpler majorities and calling for reform before party losses deepen. The piece links debt settlement talks and postwar policies to democratic reforms.
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National Committee
United States Senate
Democratic National Convention
Wall Street
The Price of Progress in Ancient and Modern Empires
An essay argues that civilizations fall when rulers overestimate themselves and ignore collective wisdom. From Cyrus via Napoleon to monarchic powers, it traces how arrogance led to strategic blunders and demise, warning that nations rest on the minds of many, not a few rulers.
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Hohenzollerns
Pnivdern Kamuel Pepys
Carie
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Manta Tallerin
Menieu
Monsen Tabb
Basing
Rey Tacin
Our Forefathers, Money, and Minds in Critical Times
A reflective critique contrasts past ignorance with present wealth and power. It argues that society tolerates money hoarding and political leaders who deter independent thought, urging readers to question customs and encourage rational thinking before inevitable crisis interrupts progress.
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Virginia
Socrates
Gallileo
Wilson
Marshall on Penrose Memoir Reveals Acknowledged Differences
The memoirs of late vice president Thomas R. Marshall reveal his broad understanding and humanity. He recalls Senator Boies Penrose with frank admiration for his consistency, noting no shared principles yet no personal gain, and cites Penrose’s wit about tariff details with goat hair. Also hints that no political issue or crisis could compel Mr. Coolidge to speak.
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Thomas R. Marshall
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Boies Penrose
Marshall Sars
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Bankers Seek Amendments to Federal Reserve Law in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City the Bankers Association debates the federal reserve law amid suspicion of bankers opposed to it. They warn of calamities but now push amendments. They claim administration makes the law a Wall Street tool to shape currency and credit. The piece notes bankers aim to control the system, while stressing money as country’s life-blood. General Mitchell meets grand jury criteria with a prima facie case.
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Bankers’ Association
Allantic City
Wall Street
East
Detroit Sees Jobs Boom Amid Broad Economic Shifts
Amid irregular market signals and labor surges, Detroit reports record job gains for four weeks and thousands employed by Henry Ford outside the city. Analysts note no bright retail outlook yet and warn investors to avoid hasty selling as broader national trends loom.
Fragmented West Virginia Editorial Noise and Political Debate
A garbled OCR style column discusses party rules and nominations, referencing Andrew Jackson, Calhoun, and convention debates. It includes stray phrases about democracy, self government, and national conventions, with disjointed remarks on tempering factional aims. The text mentions medical imagery and economic concerns amid chaotic wording.
New York Day by Day Controversy on Democratic Rules
A fragmented 1925 New York City column recalls a chaotic party scene, moralizing about the two thirds rule and calls for repealing the rule to empower Democratic primaries. It notes tensions at the New York convention, the push for liberal reform, and predictions for future party unity under improved organization. The piece mentions John W Davis as a compromise nominee and urges voters to influence the two thirds rule repeal.
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Nore
Manrae Watehman
Fragmented OCR Style Incoherent Report On Events
A garbled set of phrases describes offices hours a medical venue and bartending duties amid disjointed references to diaries patients and a public figure. The text mentions a sober lecture and a failed reception, with unclear ties among the scattered names and places.
Sincerity and Wit in Just Folks by B A Guest
A 1926 piece by B A Guest presents a humorous contrast between two characters both clever in different ways. The verse explores themes of perception, sincerity, and the value of wit over mere cleverness, amid editorials about creative honesty and the power of honest laughter.
Lewisburg Misses Gather for Weekend Visits and Travel
Local social page notes Katherine Buers Katherine Saith Betty Smith and others visiting from Charleston and nearby towns. Guests include Mrs Platt Brightwell Mrs Altizer Mrs J Dana C Berry and Gen Charles with several staying at the Pippins and visiting at the Spinning Wheel.
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Adinde Dany
Charioston
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Pippins
G. Matthews
Danville
Mra
Tanmlina
Monmond
Smith
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Aine
Rainell
Donal Hoover
Break O Day Stories: The Sad Glad Time in Autumn
Thornton Burgess narrates a fall scene in the Green Forest where leaves turn red and gold as animals prepare for winter. Peter Rabbit loves the season, birds migrate south, and creatures like Squirrels and Beavers gather provisions while many friends say goodbye to summer.
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Germanys Auto Future Painted Berlin
A forecast of a brighter German auto industry emerges after the German automobile tariff was accepted. Dr Gustav Tum, Frankfurt industrial authority, notes truck business remains strong while private car sales shrink due to the money market and seasonal buying, predicting overall recovery. Pierre Wertheimer, owner of Epinard, is named a Knight of the Order of Honor by the Agriculture Minister for promoting aviation records and horse breeding in France. Coal production in Britain dips as miners face deeper cuts and lower surface access.
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