Republicans Split Over League Of Nations Debate In Senate
The piece argues that Republican leaders including Johnson and Borah resist Lodge reservations on the League of Nations while supporting the concept, inflaming party divisions. It notes fears of repudiation at elections and accuses some leaders of personal spleen harming the party’s stance on the covenant.
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League of Nations
Senatoria
Wilson
Cies
Johnson and Borah
McCormick
Brandegee
Versailles
Republican Party
League Debate Sparks Union of Diverse Voices
The Tribune urges delegates to listen to reason on the league but notes deep divisions. It cites Crane and Lodge, flags Monroe doctrine support, warns against Armenian mandate, and claims Wilson’s covenant avoids foreign control without Congress consent. Political infighting and party splits loom large as the public eye on the league sharpens.
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Chicago Tribune
Ti Wes Brough
Paris
Wison
Murray Crane
Tribune
America
San Francisco
Wilson
Root
American Congress
Congress
League
The
Woodrow Wilson
Johnson
Borah
Bolt
Arthur Brisbane
Hinnery Cabin Lodge
Political Maneuvering and Primary Ballot Signals Across States
The piece describes Hitchcock using masterful manipulation as momentum builds for Word. Senator Penrose demands all his men from Loren if danger arises for Taud or Johnson Wincing. Indiana holds a meeting and says delegates won’t be bound after the third ballot. Veer shows independence while a fire fight unfolds with aid to the loser.
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Hitchcock
Penrose
Lowren
Taud
Johnson
Indiana
Veer
Significance of the German Elections
A historical note stresses Germany's elections showing minimal extreme reactionary support and weak communist gains, suggesting a move toward stability and order. It discusses party splits within the socialist movement and predicts the likely political trajectory and world implications of the vote.
Gold Roaming Convention Corridors Report
A fragmentary account from a New York Times correspondent describes a jubilant crowd around a convention corridor. The piece mentions figures named Lawden and Weed in a tense political atmosphere with white weeds and a large wave of supporters, but the text is garbled and the central event remains unclear.
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New York Times
Ronterty
Lawden Gates
Sénate
Taft Attacks Lodge Speech Over Party Policy Split
Former president Taft denounces Senator Lodge for hedging on which Republican policy will guide the party if in power. He argues Lodge aims to satisfy both wings while the 14 and 35 faction split remains unresolved. Taft contends the convention must take a clear stand on joining the league and reservations.
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William Howard Taft
Senator Lodge
Senate
Lodze
League
Lodge
Tefc
Mr. Taft
Mr. Wilson
AL Lodge
Watson
Taft
Uncomfortable Situation For League Supporters In Republican Rift
A Republican leader warns that backing the Lodge reservations on the treaty would split the party. He notes that Sinn "Penners, Bret Germins, and Mr Johnson supporters may oppose such a move, arguing the convention must take responsibility. The leader predicts the conflict will not end soon and urges decisive action.
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Friends of the League
Republican Party
Treay
Lodge
Sinn “Penners
Bret Germins
Mr. Johnson
Dey
Pershing's Request for Retirement After War Leadership
The piece notes General Pershing seeking to be relieved from active duty and placed on reserve if needed, acknowledging his long service and age. It argues he has reached the peak of his fame as a soldier, praising his leadership in France and the President and War Department's choice. It contends his retirement would still honor his service while preserving his ability to act if required.
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Pershing
War Department
France
America
Wood
General Scott
Ware
Penrose on the Job Amid Rumors of Ill Health
The press notes describe Penrose as active at work despite rumors of illness. A Chicago Tribune Philadelphia dispatch says he is up early, handling telegrams, taking calls, and dining late, while rumors of his demise circulate.
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Penrose
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia
Penrosy
Generosity of Wood Prompts Loyal Delegates
General Wood urges a square deal for Johnson and insists Oregon and Elzen delegates remain Johnson men as instructed by voters who chose him on the first ballot. He may prefer they not even consider a second ballot, signaling he wants them to follow people’s instructions, amid rumors of attractions at the gold room.
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Wood
Johnson
Oregon
Elzen
Norman
Death Valley
Denton
ouSis
Young
Wenton
War Stamp Worth $10,000 in Postwar Finds
The Manchester Guardian notes rare war time stamps from former German colonies seized by Allied forces. Troops invaded Togoland on August 7, 1914, prompting German officials to hide stamps in wells. Stamps were recovered and surcharged to reflect Togoland Anglo French occupation, with values around 5 marks to 20 dollars. Limited quantities of high value stamps exist, fetchingly catalogued at high prices.
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Manchester Guardian
Amon
Togolland
Preach
Gemiark Shemp
Ovcupalion Franco-Anglaise
Catholic Mission
Lome
Togoland
Samoa
New Zealand
Schose
Rabaul
German New Guinea
Tission
Maude
Measuring money in faith and sacrifice at an altar
Dr James J Vaner founder of Inter Church World Movement recounts a church canvass where an elderly inmate, despite lacking means, contributed two crumpled five dollar bills. The tale contrasts monetary value with motive noting the two mites gift, urging churches to measure giving by sacrifice and love, not amount.
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James J. Vaner
Inter-Church World Movement
Federal Council of Churches of América
Redgemer
Andy
Rarest War Stamps and Death Valley Tales Unearthed
The article details rare overprinted stamps from German colonies post 1914, including values in British currency and overprints G R L. It notes valued stamps from Baghdad and Samoa seizure, with high prices for single, two, and three mark issues. It then shifts to Death Valley heat, recounting extreme conditions, fatalities, and traveler ordeals during summer heat.
Annie Laurie Love Story From Maxwelton Braes
A long portrait of Annie Laurie, famed from William Douglas’s verses, unfolds from Maxwelton House in Dumfriesshire through her imagined life and the lore of her courtship. The tale traces the Laurys of Maxwelton, Fingland and Craigdarrach, noting poets and ballad collectors who preserved and transformed her legend into the famous song.
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Ad Sraswelroy House
Calt
Dussfrigeshire
Annie Laurie
Annie Lacing
John Douglas
Jovesick
William Douglas
Allele Ann Spottswoade
John Douglas Scott
Anne
Maxwelton Hoss
Wiliam
Wiliam Aikman
Bonnie Braes
Maxwelton Laurie
Stephen Lanti
Dumfries
Annie
Ilass
Dovelas
Fingland
Maxwelton
Alexander Ferguson
Crdighartoch
William
Dee
Petty Clark
Glenborg
Galloway
the Ferguson
Craigdarrach
Laurie
Charles Kirkpatrick- Shirpe
Margaret Laurie
Aticia Ann Spottiswoode
Ausii
Death Valley tale of Denton the desert rancher
The narrative follows Zane the novelist’s trip through Death Valley where a Denton rancher, related to a hunter guide, endures a lonely brutal life. The account recalls desert wanderers and prospectors facing death by heat thirst and isolation amid alfalfa and tamarack near the borax trade region.
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Oseth
Harper's Magazine
Zane
Ther Geath
Denton
California
Penton
Joy-Mon Th Or and the Brown Thrush Song
A lyrical ode by David Atwood Wasson celebrates nature's joy and beauty. The speaker invokes the brown thrush, golden buttercup, and blooming earth to express a ecstatic, joy filled reverence for sky, fields, and all living beings. The verse bursts with praise, song, and gratitude.
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