Harding Wins GOP Nomination Amid Ballot Struggle in Chicago
Warren G. Harding of Ohio and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts were named standard bearers after a lengthy convention contest. The first four ballots saw Wood leading early, with Harding gaining steadily and finally securing the nomination on the tenth ballot amid shifts by Lowden, Johnson, and others. The convention adjourned amid cheers as Harding appeared chosen to break the deadlock and lead the Republican ticket.
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Coolidge Named on First Ballot at Ohio Convention
The Ohio senator led after the tenth ballot as factions rallied, and amid loud cheering Coolidge was named running mate. Delegates shouted and scrambled to join the bandwagon as the convention adjourned after the decisive roll call and a chaotic closing scramble.
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Warren G Harding born in Blooming Grove Ohio
Warren G Harding, born November 2, 1865 in Blooming Grove Ohio, built a Marion newspaper career since 1884 as Harding Publishing Company president. He married Florence King July 8, 1891 and served in Ohio legislatures as senator from the Thirteenth District. He was lieutenant governor in 1904 and 1905 and elected U S senator November 8 1914 for a term ending March 8 2021.
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United States Senate
Millions in Salmon Earned by Columbia River Fishery
The Columbia River salmon industry began in 1870 with pioneer fishermen and has yielded 180 million dollars from 90 000 acres of fishing territory spanning Cascade Jocks to Stamouth Brooklyn Eagle. A fragment notes an ill family scene, a patient in hospital, and a wartime transport joke by sailors on a crowded ship bound for France.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Thinkers of Old and Their Mathematical Pursuits
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the greatest thinkers of the world devoted themselves to mathematical and physical research. A brief survey highlights the era's emphasis on science, discovery, and method.
Platform highlights abroad and labor policy stance
The platform endorses the League of Nations with or without reservations and pledges to ratify peace, renews Washington, Jefferson and Monroe foreign policies, supports international dispute settlement without surrendering sovereignty, condemns Wilson over Armenia, criticizes his Mexican policy, backs arbitration for public utility strikes, endorses collective bargaining, commits to enforcing all laws, and approves congressional actions aiding soldiers while avoiding the bonus issue.
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Wood Protector: Japanese Lacquer Shields Wood and Metal
A coat of Japanese lacquer on wood or metal proves resistant to alcohol and boiling water and stands up to nearly all known agencies, offering durable protection and longevity for treated surfaces.
What Owe to My Parente Proverb Tribute to Mothers
A brief meditation on the value of a mother’s influence as reflected in tributes from successful men. The piece asserts one good mother surpasses many schoolmasters and extols maternal impact across generations.
Battle tale of Polish forces on Beresina and Dnieper fronts
Polish official communique reports a 25 day battle along the Beresina began May 14 and ended with a major Polish victory June 12 capturing 600 prisoners and many machine guns. Polish detachments near Gorval destroyed 50 boats for a crossing, while pursuing Bolsheviks toward Polotsk and upper Duna.
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Switzerland
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Dnieper
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Credit Extended to Germany for Food Purchases
Washington June 12 An added credit of 45 million dollars is extended to the German government for meats and other foodstuffs by large American packing firms. The credit, 10 million more than last year, covers deliveries for the next twenty two months. Foodstuffs plus Argentine corn deliveries are expected to ease Germanys food shortage.
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Department of Commerce
Berlin
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Germany
Anid
Russians Push British 30 Miles in Persia
Paris reports the Russian Bolsheviks are extending operations in Persia. Teheran faces possible fall in two to three days if attacked. The Persian government is organizing resistance. British forces have withdrawn to Manju, about 30 miles south of Rash, under Bolshevist pressure.
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Manju
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Enzell
Negroes Win Their Fight at AFL Convention
Montreal June 11 The fight of Negro delegates for recognition and equality in unions dominated the day. After opposition from the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks the convention voted to direct the federation’s executive council to urge admitting colored workers on equal terms.
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Leviathan Sale Bids Set for June 30 Opening
Washington June 12 Bids for the sale of the Leviathan, the largest ship in the American merchant marine, will be opened June 30 by the shipping board.
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Palmer Rules Against the Pocket Veto
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer says the pocket veto is invalid and the president has ten days from receipt to sign legislation. An informal opinion will be followed by a formal one later. The water power bill and related wartime repeal measures may be affected. Senator Jones of Washington seeks timely action before June 15.
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Eight German Tankers Allotted to United States
Paris June 24 eight light oil tankers owned by a German subsidiary of Standard Oil have been allotted to the United States for petrol transport to Europe. The move ends a long controversy since January 1919 involving France Italy and Great Britain with ownership questions to be settled later by an arbitration tribunal.
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Europe
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Italy
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Cummins Renominated in Iowa Republican Primary
Des Moines reports United States Senator Albert B. Cummins was renominated on the Republican ticket with 107,848 votes to S. W. Brookhart's 86,440 across 2,218 of 2,247 precincts. Official returns show the remaining precincts would not alter the result.
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Es Moines
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Albert B. Cummings
Iowa
Cummins
S. W. Brookhart
Berlin Election Shrinks Opposition in New Reichstag
Reports from Berlin on June 10 indicate the majority socialist, centrist and democratic bloc will be in the minority in the new Reichstag. Indications show the coalition holding about 202 seats while other parties total 238.
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Sugar Rationing Set to Begin June 21
New York June 11 The nation will be under war time sugar restrictions starting June 21. Special Assistant Attorney General Arnim W. Riley announced the drastic conservation measure wean from an acute sugar shortage.
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New York
Arnim W. Riley
Riley
Freezone promises quick corn relief for a few cents
An advertisement extols Freezone as a Cincinnati genius discovery that stops corn pain instantly. A tiny bottle bought from a druggist costs only a few cents and promises painless removal of hard or soft corns and calluses between the toes.
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Sun Rays Cured Skin Diseases by Rotating Lens Cabin
A British doctor M. J. de Thezac claims sun rays can cure many skin diseases and benefit healthy individuals. His device uses a revolving cabin with a large lens to concentrate rays on a patient, tested recently near Quimper, France, per Popular Science Monthly.
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M. J. de Thezac
Quimper
France
Popular Science Monthly
Swamp Root ad targets women with kidney issues
Advertisement urges thousands of women to consider kidney and bladder trouble symptoms. Claims back pain, headaches, and nervousness signal kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. Encourages buying a bottle or sending ten cents for a sample from Dr Kilmer & Co.
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Dr. ‘Ilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
England bricks not used in colonial houses claim
A Baltimore Sun letter by George Alfred Townsend argues that apart from rare isolated cargoes, no colonial house from fifty analyzed included English bricks in its construction, challenging the claim of widespread import.
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England
George Alfred Townsend
Baltimore Sun
Bayer Aspirin Safe and Affordable Says Ad Copy
An old advertisement extols Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for over twenty years, with unbroken Bayer packages and proper directions for headache, toothache, earache, neuralgia, rheumatism, colds and pain. It notes small boxes of 12 tablets cost a few cents and mentions larger packages sold by druggists. Also references historic Babylon tablets bearing dates back to 2000 years before Christ found during excavations.
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Bayer Manufacture
Babylon
Hidden Gift Speaks To Strength Of Each Person
Quoted Ruskin line notes that every individual holds a unique gift no matter how small. When used with worth, such gifts benefit the person and the broader human race, echoing a timeless belief in intrinsic value and potential.
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