Summoned to the Bar in Dry War over Prohibition
The piece notes the prohibition party’s rise as kingmaker and the pressure on presidential hopefuls to vow support or oppose prohibition. It cites Dr Nicholas Murray Butler admitting opposition to prohibition while calling the eighteenth amendment a closed issue for the executive, signaling a stalled nomination path amid mixed party reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Warwick
Nicholas Murray Butler
Congress
Executive Department
Butler
Presidential meekness and a 1789 senate visit
A discussion debunks the idea that early presidents were meek before the senate. It cites August 2, 1789, when Washington entered the senate chamber with a Cherokee treaty, had John Adams surrender the chair, and asked Adams to read and vote on ratification.
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Wilson
Senate
Roosevelt
Washington
Maclay
John Adams
Adams
London to Control World Diamond Supply via London Syndicate
Publicized by the South African Mines Minister in Johannesburg the plan would allocate diamond production from South Africa through a London syndicate. De Beers 51 percent Premier 18 Jagersfontein 10 and South West Protectorate 21 percent would receive shares based on three months sales with basic price fixed quarterly. profits show De Beers 1919 net £4,710,208 and dividends up to 40s with reserves totaling £2,147,135.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
London
South West Africa
de Beers
Premier
Jagersfontein
South West Protectorate
General Reserve Fund
Washington Note About Postponed Senate Discussion
Senator Maclay moved to postpone consideration of the subject. The President allegedly cried that the move defeated his purpose for coming. John Quincy Adams cited Washington as saying he would be damned if he ever returned to the Senate, and he reportedly never did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maclay
Senator Maclay
United States
John Quincy Adams
William H. Crawford
Georgia
Washington
Senate
Daylight cine matograph screen vows clear daylight pictures
British inventors have produced the Q E D daylight cinematograph screen, sold by Moving Picture Exhibition of British Industries. Projected from behind onto a translucent screen, it shows daylight images as clearly as in a dark theater, with demonstrations reported completely successful and suitable for schools and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily News
Moving Picture Exhibition of British Industries (Ltd
Verity
Argentina Cracks Whip Behind Deported Enemies
Argentina escalates action against anarchists and communists marked for deportation as governments press to restore order and push perceived foes from the country.
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Argentina
Farmers Seek Presidential Candidate Beyond Congress
Farmers complain the current Congress serves business interests and cry for a president who represents agricultural concerns rather than party factions. The note suggests dissatisfaction with lawmakers and a call for leadership focused on farming priorities.
Cardinal Begin Turns 80 In Quebec Birthday Observance
Cardinal Begin archbishop of Quebec celebrates his eightieth birthday today. The article notes other national events including Pershing's Kansas City Fort Leavenworth visit and Utah Central railroad anniversary celebrations in Salt Lake City.
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Cardinal Begin
Quebec
General Pershing
Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth
Utah Central Railroad
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Ogden
New York Republican State Committee
New York City
William Howard Taft
Albany
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Denver
Cuba American Jockey Club Winter Meeting Opens in Havana
Racing at Havana hosts the Winter meeting of the Cuba American Jockey Club. Golf sees the Winter League of Advertising Interests opening at Pinehurst. Telegraphic bowling tourney under Pacific Coast Bowling Association. Auto shows begin in Philadelphia and Worcester. New York amateur boxing championships staged in New York City with Harvey Thorpe facing George Cheney over six rounds in Philadelphia.
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Jockey Club
Havana
League of Advertising Interests
Pinehurst
N. C
Pacific Coast Bowling Association
Philadelphia
Worcester
Mass
New York City
Harvey Thorpe
George Cheney
Sir Oliver Lodge to visit US and Canada
The renowned British scientist Sir Oliver Lodge plans an early visit to the United States and Canada. He is noted for his belief in the persistence of personality beyond death and has held prominent academic and professional positions in the UK. He was born in Staffordshire in 1854 and educated mainly at University College London.
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Oliver Lodge
United States
Canada
Savant
Staffordshire
University College, London
Tniversity College
Liverpool
University of Birmingham
British Association
Physical Society of London
Royal Exchange
London
James Jay Mapes
New York City
John Roach
Ireland
University of Missouri
Columbia
Dawson City
Klondike
Stouse of Lords
Today’s Birthdays Highlight Notables Across Nations
Today marks birthdays of prominent figures including His Eminence Cardinal Begin in Quebec born Levis Quebec 80 years ago, Jacob H Schiff Germany 73, Maj. Gen. Edwin F Glenn Grenesboro North Carolina 63, Reed Smoot Salt Lake City 58, and Derrill B Pratt Valhalla South Carolina 32, celebrated as notable anniversaries of their births.
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Begin
Quebec
Levis Quebec
Jacob H. Schiff
Germany
Edwin F. Glenn
U.S. A
Camp Sherman
Grenesboro
N. C
Reed Smoot
United States
Utah
Salt Lake City
Derrill B. Pratt
New York American League Baseball
Valhalla
S. C
Postal Office to Move One Door East in Cheyenne
Plans long in place call for the Postal Telegraph office in Cheyenne to relocate one door east to the room occupied by the Ohenstein Brokerage company. The First National Bank will extend its quartzs to include the space vacated by the telegraph office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph Company
Cheyenne
Ohenstein
First National Bank
Telegraph Company
Foey Kidney Pills Backed By Satisfaction Claim
Rheumatic pains backache pains in sides sore muscles stiff joints and a tired feeling are said to be signs of kidney trouble. W W Wells of Toquin Michigan reports renewed vigor after using Foey Kidney Pills and recommends them to customers. Sold prompts to relieve kidney and bladder ailments.
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W. W. Wells
Toquin, Mich
Treaty Split Deepens After Jackson Day Speech
Foes threaten no agreement as Lodge backs treating the issue politically. Democratic senators debate reservations and possible compromise while Cabinet members avoid discussing the split. The White House seeks to limit fallout ahead of conventions and November elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Hitchcock
White House
Bryan
McCormick
Illinois
Mr. Wilson
Man Charged in Death Case Drives 50 Miles to Surrender
Evidence shows Harry New drove from Topanga Canon to central police with Miss Lesser's body, claiming insanity defense. Prosecution argues New betrayed Leser and accused her of promiscuity. Jury illness adjourned to Monday.
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New
Topanga Canon
Miss Lesser Occurree
Central Police Station
Keyés
Harry New
Miss Lesser
Miss Leser
Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Cure In Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims quick relief for lame back urinary issues and offers a sample bottle for ten cents plus a mail booklet with testimonials.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Binghamton, N
Cheyenne
Advertising Copy Service Offered by The Cheyenne State Leader
The Cheyenne State Leader offers to advise and assist merchants in preparing advertising copy with no obligation or cost for using the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
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