No Hoover campaign machine yet none required
The piece argues that Hoover’s support is grassroots and unorganized yet sizable, driven by voter revolt against party politics. It contends sentiment will shape the campaign even without a formal apparatus, money, or endorsements, and could split political policies in ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
United States
Mr. Hoover
Congress
Republican National Committee
United
N. Y
Centenary of Henry Howard Brownell Birth Noted
Today marks the birth centenary of Henry Howard Brownell the New England poet whose Civil War verses were popular with Union soldiers. From Wyoming to Michigan New York and Georgia officials convene today on health public policy state conventions national delegates and food market coordination.
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Henry Howard Brownell
New England
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wyoming Public Health Asociaon
Republican State Central Committee of
Michigan
Lansing
Georgia
Atlanta
New York
New York City
New York Floods and Blizzard Hit Northeast Coast
Snow drifts as high as 48 feet close routes from Buffalo to New York and floods strand commuters. Hudson ferry houses flood and tunnels leak at Jersey City. New England battles a historic blizzard with 72 mph winds crippling rail and ferry service. Atlantic City area endures heavy storm damage to boardwalks as Cape May coast suffers high tides.
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New York Harbor
Hudson
Harlem
New York
Buffalo
New Jersey
Erie Terminal
Hudson Tubes
Jersey City
Seabright
Rockaway Beach
Coney Island
New England
Boston
Weather Bureau
N. Y
Boston & Albany
Boston & Maine
Fall River
Maine
Cape
Plymouth
Rhode Island General Assembly
Jersey Atlantic
Gity
N. J
Delaware Capes
Longport
New Sea Wall
Fort Ventnor City
Margate
Billy Whiskers and the Goats Cause Hide-and-Seek Clothes Mischief
Billy and Nanny discover goats eating from pockets and tearing clothes as mischievous antics unfold. The pair chase goats through rough ground, lose shirts and trousers, and improvise a coat-trousers hybrid to cover the trousersless boy, provoking much laughter. Tomorrow the adventures continue with new friends.
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Billy Whiskers
Nanny
Billy
Soolfield Publishing Go
Akron
Keeping Apples and the Art of Storage
A dispatch from an orchard region stresses careful packing of apples to prevent spoilage. Pick before ripe, handle gently to avoid bruising, and pack with newspaper to exclude air. Temperature matters most. a winter-framed fruit cellar at 24 to 30 below zero is ideal, else the coolest available place away from warmth or freezing.
Enforced Labor in Russia Prompts Debate on Freedom
The Bolshevist regime orders a 12 hour, six day work week for laborers, reversing a four hour day. Critics note compulsory labor clashes with American ideals, while supporters argue longer hours are necessary for sustenance and national aims.
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Russia
Tropics
Lane
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Lenine
Trotzky
Bolshevik Russia
Housing shortage drives rent up after World War I
In 1916 to 1918 housing kept pace with demand but the return of 2,000,000 veterans in 1919 created an unmet need for two to three years of supply. With demand high and supply short, rents rose as the law of supply and demand dictated price. The only remedy is increased construction to lower rents.
Desert diamond find spurs rush to Bechuanaland claims
A rich diamond field in Bechuanaland deserts draws crowds from South Africa to stake claims. The piece notes the folly of chasing wealth while global needs for bread and clothing remain, and includes a citizen letter asking for the Katechism of the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechuanaland
South Africa
Capper calls for imprisonment of profiteers
Senator Capper proposes jailing profiteers to curb shortages amid wartime strain. He argues existing jails would be overwhelmed and the army cantonments would need use to house offenders.
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Capper
Immigrants at ports show low persecution claims
Of 237000 arrivals last year only two reported leaving the old country due to religious persecution. The piece notes reduced religious intolerance yet highlights ongoing political push factors in immigration trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Country
British Antarctic Expedition Aims To Find Mineral Wealth
A British expedition plans to depart in June to search the south polar snows for mineral and other deposits of economic value. If wealth is found the participants will have a right to it, continuing a precedent long available to other nations seeking riches in polar regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
Multisport Winter Meets and Boxing Cards Announced
Cuba American Jockey Club hosts Havana racing and Winter meeting in New Orleans. Lennis presides United States National Lawn Tennis Association annual meeting in New York. International Bowling Association opens 12th tournament in St Paul. Boxing card features Bartley Madden vs Harry Greb in Kalamazoo and multiple 10 round bouts across Portland Savannah Johnstown Hoboken and Brockton with several matchups listed.
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Cuba- American Jockey Club
Havana
Business Men’s Racing Association
New Orleans
Lennis
New York
International Bowling Association
St. Paul
Bartley Madden
Harry Greb
Kalamazoo
Mich
Joe Genjan
Freddie Anderson
Portland Ore
Mel Coogan
al Murphy
Savannah
Joe Daly
Young Ahern
Johnstown
N. Y
Benny Coster
Johnny Daly
West Hoboken
N. J
Silent Martin
Tommy Murphy
Johnson Cuy
Battling Reddy
Harry Brown
Philadelphia
K. O. Muggsy
Mike Doherty
Brockton
Mass
Dr. Charles G. Abbot Advances Solar Research
Dr. Charles G Abbot director of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory since 1907 and a 25 year veteran of the observatory. He helped advance solar radiation knowledge and received the Rumford Medal from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1916. He studied at MIT and is linked to Langley’s founding era of the observatory.
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Charles G. Abbot
Earth
Mars
Venus
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Samuel P. Langley
Abbot
Observatory
Rumford
American Academy of Arts of
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Notable historical births and events list fragment
A fragmented OCR list outlines births and events from 1785 to 1918 including Elizabeth Patterson known as the Maryland Belle, John Connolly the New York bishop, Grant Foote Fort Henry capture, Henry Morton Stanley Zanzibar expedition, John Hogan Irish immigrant, Cleveland Brazil boundary dispute, US Senate ratification of peace with Spain, and federal printing of male German residents start in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Patterson
Jerome Bonaparte
Baltimore
John Connolly
New York
New York City
Ireland
General Grant
Commodore Foote
Fort Henry
Tenn
Henry M. Stanley
Zanzibar
Emin Rey
John Hogan
Webster Clay
Lincoln
St. Louis
County Cork
Cleveland
Brazil
Argentine Republic
United States Senate
Spain
Finser
United States
Polish Election and Madgeburg Clash Reported in War News
War reports mention Premier Paderewski amid Polish election tensions. Also a clash is described between Spartacans and government troops at Madgeburg. Compulsory arbitration is noted as eliminated from the League of Nations constitution.
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Paderewski
Madgeburg
League of Nations
Notable Births Mark Anniversaries Across Regions
Sir Malachy Daly former Nova Scotia governor born Marche mont Quebec 84 years ago. Duke of Orleans Bourbus pretender to French throne born 61 years ago. George J Gould capitalist and railroad magnate born New York City 56 years ago. George H Hodges former Kansas governor born Orion Wisconsin 54 years ago. Sherman B Burroughs congressman from New Hampshire born Dunbarton New Hampshire 50 years ago. Roads out of Cheyenne noted with mood and river reference.
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Sir Malachy Daly
Nova Scotia
Marchemont
Quec
Duke of Orleans, Bourbus
France
George J. Gould
New York City
George H. Hodges
Kansas
Orion
Wis
Sherman B. Burroughs
Congress
New Hampshire
Dunbarton
N. H
Arbitration Possible as War-Time Wage Dispute Proceeds
The article notes continued talks on wage disputes with no arbitration accepted by the railroad brothers. It says negotiations may run into the next period pending a definite government action from the White House or Director General Hines. Presidents Wilson and other officials could be drawn in only as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Hines
Brotherhood
Wilson
Price Contention on Louisiana Sugar Under Lever Act
Washington reports the Department of Justice says prosecutions over 47 cent sugar prices in Louisiana would be ineffective under the Lever act. Telegraphic exchanges between District Attorney Moody and Attorney General Palmer outline reasons for concessions. Louisiana crop at 40 percent of normal explains market shortages.
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Washington
Louisiana
Department of Justice
House
Moody
New Orleans
Palmer
Immigrant Classes Linked to Army Delinquency Risks
Dr Bailey notes past records suggest 50 000 delinquents might join the American army but only 44 000 did. He cites that functional nervous disorders make people avoid stress and feign illness. Another group shows no clear disorders yet instability prevents military duty and can be swayed by sedition.
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New York
Bailey
Berger Should Be Serving In Pen Says Coyne
In a circuit court of appeals filing Charles F. Coyne urged immediate imprisonment forVictor L. Berger, convict socialist, arguing Berger might fraudulently undermine the court. He cited Berger's alleged campaign to sway socialists against conscription while on bail and pending appeal from Judge Landis's 20 year Federal sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Circuit Court of Appeals
Victor L. Berger
Charles F. Coyne
Berger
Leavenworth
Landis
Navy and League Clash Echo Wilson’s Vision
The speaker warned that America faces a stark choice between joining a league of nations with a mobile sea police or pursuing a navy that is incomparably the world’s strongest. He cited President Wilson’s 1918 aim and urged unity to prevent delays in shipbuilding.
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America
Wilson
League of Nations
University in Khaki showcased at Cheyenne bank exhibit
Lieutenant Herbert E. Watkins leads a national recruiting display at the American National bank lobby in Cheyenne. The exhibit features captured enemy equipment and the latest American inventions, promoting the United States Army as a “university in khaki” open to young Americans seeking service and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Watkins
United States Army
American National Bank
Cheyenne
Watkins
United States
Wyoming Allots Units to State Enlistees
The state is set to recruit entirely from Wyoming for several units. The Eighth Engineers Coast Artillery Fifty-fifth Infantry Twenty-first Infantry and Fourth Field Artillery are designated for Wyoming enlistees who will join other Wyoming personnel. Vocational training and general education are offered to all enlistees, with promise of education and trade skills for post service life plus solid pay during service. Lieutenant Watkins emphasizes these benefits.
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Wyoming
Eighth Engineers
Coast Artillery
Twenty-first Infantry
Fourth Field Artillery
Watkins
Substitutes for gasoline touted amid fuel fears
The Maibohm Motor Company article cites several historic substitutes for gasoline from straw, tree liquids, fish oil, and mustard oil used by various nations. It notes benzol as a potential fuel, while asserting American oil wells remain far from depletion and highlighting vast untapped sources in Canada, Alaska, Siberia, the Cauasus, Tampico, and shale deposits in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
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Maibohm Motor Company
Sweden
America
Gannada
Alaska
Siberia
Tampico
Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Mafbolim Company
Sandusky
Giant mound nests of Australian birds described
The mound shaped nests of Australian jungle fowls hatch eggs by heat from decomposing vegetation. They reach up to fifty feet high and one hundred fifty feet in circumference, and are believed to be the largest nests made by any creature.
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Australia
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Ralstons
Florsheim
Shriner & Urner
Shepherd & Klett
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Kenyon
Folks In News
PEN
Coyne
War Department
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