Goodrich in Limelight as Republican Boss Ambitions Rise
Evansville Courier reports Gov. Goodrich seeks a Republican state conference to decide on a special legislative session. He reportedly backs Gen Wood to counter Watson and Harding influence, aiming to repair last session damage with tax law amendments and highway commission measures. Indiana’s weight in the convention hinges on chieftains Sains control. Voters have no say in the nomination choice.
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Eptate
Goodrich
Fesler
Washington
Gen. Wood
Highway Commission
Watson
Harding
Indiana
Evansville
Ratify the Treaty and End the Senate Delay
The Boston Transcript urges immediate ratification of the peace treaty with Europe and joining the League of Nations. It argues the United States should not sign a separate, softened pact and warns of renewed war if the Senate blocks ratification.
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Germany
United States Senate
Senate
America
Europe
Washington
League of Nations
Senate paralysis prompts calls for constitutional change
The Springfield Republican laments the U S Senates decline in public respect and its failure in treaty making. It suggests an amendment to the treaty process may be needed to prevent the United States from losing influence in world affairs. The piece notes Republican papers claim the public will shape the party platform, with tension over wet and dry factions and temperance groups influencing nominees.
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Springfield
Mass
U. S. Senate
Senate of the
United States
Washington
Great Britain
France
Europe
Lincoln
Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Americans First Warned On Hyphenated Identities
Vice-President Marshall urged New Haven after a Chamber of Commerce speech for groups seeking government aid to present national welfare over private interests. He warned against hyphenated American labels and urged citizens to act as Americans first, not as manufacturers or labor leaders.
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New Haven
Conn
Marshall
Chamber of Commerce
New England
Life of Gresham as Biography Draws Indiana Interest
A two volume life of Walter Q. Gresham, prepared by his widow, is hailed as a significant historical work. The piece notes Gresham's Indiana leadership in the Republican party, his death in Grover Cleveland's cabinet, and revelations about cabinet/nomination dynamics involving Blaine, Harrison, Quay, and Platt. It laments the lack of a linked biography for Benjamin Harrison's career.
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Fort Wayne
Gresham
Blaine
Quay
Platt
Harrison
Clarrison
Johnl. Griffith
J L Obannon Enters Race For Congress
Jacob L O Bannon of New Albany seeks the Democratic nomination for Indiana Third District Congress. The veteran campaigner, born near Elizabeth in Harrison County, touts farming and labor ties, prior offices including Harrison County Legislature and Auditor, and a long history of Democratic service and spirited campaigning.
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Jeffersonville
Mr Bannon
Elizabeth
Harrison County
Rennie” O'Bannon
Farrison
O'Bannon
Congress
W. E. Cox
Care Paineer
O’bannon
Cox
Zenor
Obannon
Indiana
New Albany
Underproduction and the Call to Greater Output in 1919
The Evansville Courier argues high prices stem from underproduction despite demand. It cites 1919 declines in coal, steel ingots, cotton, wheat, corn, copper, gold, and silver, urging everyone to increase production to obtain desired goods.
The People versus U S Senate treaty debate
Abundant testimony in Baltimore tone argues public opinion favors ratification of the covenant treaty and that public conscience supports action. The article questions whether people will be governed by an oligarchy or by themselves.
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The
Baltimore American
Peace terms and party lines in Versailles and 1898 Spurs
The piece contrasts Wilson's peace commission choices with the 1898 Paris terms between the United States and Spain. It lists Day, Cushman Davis, Frye, Reid, and Gray as commissioners, noting Gray was the sole Democrat. It also features J Frank Hanly harshly criticizing Henry Cabot Lodge for humiliating the country in The National Enquirer.
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Wilson
Peace Commission
Versailles
Paris
Spain
William R. Day
Cushman K. Davis
William P. Frye
Whitelaw Reid
George Gray
Gray
Canelton Telephone
Lodge
J. Frank Hanly
The
National Enquirer
Henry Cabot Lodge
Washington's Presidency Mocked by Opponents in Early Congress
The Louisville Courier Journal recalls how Washington faced harsh attacks from opponents of the Federal Constitution, with critics labeling him a fool and questioning his achievements. It notes 1795-1796 sessions when the House debated responses to Washington and even skipped traditional birthday celebrations.
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Flally
Washington
Republic
George
Rome
McMaster
United States
France
England
Liberty
Louisville Courier-Journal
Franklin
Great Britain
New York
Caesar
Cromwell
Congress
House
Disown Lodge Leadership Urged After Tribune Critique
The Evening Post of Chicago commends the New York Tribune for criticizing Senator Lodge. It argues that if Lodge does not break with the irreconcilables, the Senate Republican majority must disown his leadership to save the party from blame for defeating the treaty.
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the Evening Post
Chicago
New York Tribune
Senator Lodge
Lodge
Senate
Editorial on Washington’s obstacles to reform in Courier-Journal
The Democrat reprints a February editorial criticizing obstructionists who hindered Washington’s American policies. Titled In famous Washington, the piece argues design and opposition undermine progress and urges readers to study how leaders faced resistance in their era.
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Wilson
Courier-Journal
Washington
The
Democrat
Rodent Extermination Kit Sold Without Tools
An advertisement offers a pre paired rodent elimination kit claimed to exterminate rats and mice from premises without guns traps or poison. Sold by Alton J Vought of Cullen Illinois with instructions priced at $1.00 and marked 25-2w wad.
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Alton J. Vought
Cullen
Illinois
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Corydon
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MEECH
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NEW Albany Bus
West
Corydon Station
Dwardsville
Lanesville
Breckenridge
Schooling
Luther
New Albany Station
Lush’s
Lloyd A. Meech
Nuglytt
Fordson Tractors
W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc
Corydon, Ind
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