Roosevelt backs liberal Republicans over conservatives in party rift
In a Sept. 44 Swattle column, President Roosevelt champions the national good over party loyalty, backing liberal Republicans to carry the New Deal spirit. The piece critiques conservative Democrats and Tammanylike machines, urging progressive Republicans in Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho and beyond to advance liberal candidates and counter party betrayals.
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John D. M. Hamilton
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Logan
America
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Tammany
Idaho
Rorah
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Midwestern
Bennett Clark
Missouri
A Burke
Nebraska
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Burke
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Minnesota
la Follette
Farmer-Labor Party
Lberal
Ryan
Roostveld
Tom M. Sirdler
Republic Steel
Harding
Hoover
Jimmy
mistrials cost the racketeering case against Hines
Readers following the James J. Hines racketeering trial, once led by Dilteh Schnk2, are wary after Justice Ferdinand Pecora granted a mistrial. The error, blamed on Dewey and district attorney Thomas Lewsey, stemmed from a question allegedly linking Hines to the poultry racket, which was inappropriate as the defendant faced no such charge. Defense counsel protested to strike the question. critics say Pecora overstepped and taxpayers bear the cost. The piece also mentions prison tragedy in Philadelphia and broader anti em pire themes.
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James J. Hines
Dilteh Schnk2
Ferdinand Pecora
Thomas & Lewsey
New York
Dewey
Hines
Smia
Pscora
Two Masters in Public Life and a Queen's Fortieth Year
A columnist rebukes Judge Arthur H. James as playing two masters in politics, mocking his prophesied burn of Democratic acts while promising public aid. It notes Wilhelmina of the Netherlands marking forty years on the throne, praising her steady leadership and urging Americans to face facts and act with energy. The piece laments mixed signals in U.S. policy and references Monroe Doctrine era ideas.
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Charley McCarthy
Arthur H. James
Republcan
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
iQizen Wilhelmina
Netherlanda
Behind the Scenes in Washington on Wage-Hour Act
Rodney Washington reports the Wage-Hour Act faces many unanswered questions as Administrator Eimer P. Andrews and Deputy Paul F. Sifton seek definitions of coverage and production areas. Issues include what industries and workers fall under interstate commerce, the meaning of first processing in food and seasonal labor, and how to value board and lodging as wages.
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Rodney Washington
Eimer FP
Andrews
Paul F. Sifton
Congress
Whelay
Whit
Andrews Swere
Kaw
Commerce Department
Fis
OACT
Andrewe
Nyect
Paris Styles and Winter Fashion Displays Around Town
Paris Sept 14 fashion notes describe winter trends with Lace, velvet and beaded embroidery. Hats show Glencayys and Tam o Shanter styles inspired by England. Also mentioned are new hospital machine requisitions and a radium mine claim near Ragium City, Canada.
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Paris
Yniene
Iyer
Maaghers
England
Wilgafrelh
Wrihe
Coxvy Sity
Streju
Billie Smalier
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files September 14 1918
Wayne Decker writes home from the front in finance jet the itata recently whs on home time days and s W considerable notion ming that period with several i ied. A display in the window of CW Lyons North Center street is a fragting considerable interval. 1b cons tains 2 German helmet penetrated by an American bullet. 'Twikem Was sent from fence by Lieut. Ralph McCord.
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Itata
Lyons
North
Center Street
Ralph McCord
Grand Old Party Fails to Draw Crowds in Pittsburgh Rally
In a suburban Pittsburgh park a Republican gathering drew few attendees. Senator James J. Davis and judge Arthur M. H. James stood with party nominees for governor, while the sparse crowd and unwashed, hungry Democrats sparked grim jokes about turnout and support. The scene recalled past iron trades and coupon savings amid party fatigue.
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Cleveland Press
Pittsburgh
Neckars
James J. Davis
Arthur MH
James
Jim Datis
Spinney reverses return of items after mistaken charges
A local case concerns Spinney returning items to owners after a billing dispute. The report notes confusion over charges described as a dollar on the large sum and seven cents on the smaller, with emphasis on honesty in handling the misapplied fees.
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Faonny
Ox and beer bring crowds to public meeting clash
A chaotic scene at a public gathering drew an enormous crowd under the banner free beer and wine as two candidates sought support. Reportedly thousands pressed forward for a turn, while a judge once tied to coal mine work faced questions about shifting loyalties amid a rising wave of interest from a broad electorate. The event highlighted tensions between old industrial ties and new corporate influences shaping voter appetites.
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Judge Tames
Corporation
Benes
Waiting for food in lines sparks political satire
An editorial ribbing on GPO red tape describes a staged scene in which a crowd storms a dining hall, overturning tables and grabbing massive hunks of corn, meat, buns, and olives as olives and other foods spill. The piece notes the sparse difference between the major parties.
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Erelen Volera
Zebra and Lions Dominate Camouflage in Africa Stamp Scene
Nature notes describe zebra camouflage aiding feeding after dusk, with Lions preying on zebras that travel in herds. It details mountain zebras in Cape Colony and Angola, their height, colors, and distinctive markings, plus Abyssinia and Somaliland zebras. A 193 stamp from Portuguese East Africa Mozambiqué depicts the animal.
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Cape Colony
Angola
Abyssinia
Somaliland
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
In appendectomy the appendix is removed and a laryngectomy is taken out. A gastrectomy removes part of the stomach for severe ulcers. Many ulcers heal medically, but some need surgery. Removal of stomach part is risky yet sometimes necessary. after 100 gastrectomies, 4 patients were well. Death rate remains high, but gastrectomies prove worthwhile.
Park Visitors Hit July Record at Great Smoky Mountains
Thousands visited Gatlinburg Tennessee as July totals show 87 711 people and 8 805 vehicles touring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most visitors hailed from Tennessee with Ohio a close second, marking a tourism uptick over last year.
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Gatlinburg
Tenn
Ehicles
Tennessee
Ohio
Hollywood Dog Von Earns Fame and Fortune on Screen
In Hollywood the Great Dane named Von, owned by Henry East of North Hollywood, has earned over 5000 dollars in four years from film work. Hired for Universal Crime Club’s The Last Express, Von averages 25 dollars daily, learned to be friendly to actor Ken Taylor, and helps track down a murderer while trainers adapt to writers’ directions.
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Von
Mug
Henry East
North Hollywood
AS & Plip Tk
Eayple
Ust
Tasts
Universal Crime Club
Ken
Taylor
Fragmentary London-Berkeley crime and war era notes
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a Berkeley burglary suspect aiming at goldfish bowls, hidden Ocean cable work, and a Secretary Wallace reference. It also alludes to Paris swindlers, weapon protection, Italy building hospitals in Addis Ababa, and a proverb about better to tote than caves, all in disjoint phrases without clear cohesive events.
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Paris
Sintitiilers
Italy
Addi
Ababa
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