Fort Wayne Journal Gazette 1320 June 12 press details
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette issue details from 1920 with masthead and pricing. Publication notes include home delivery rates, dates, and circulation specifics. Names or events not clearly readable.
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Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Associated Press
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The Ass and His Master's Crib
A political column critiques Bryan and the Republican stance on profiteering. It notes the brevity of the platform and accuses the party of failing to curb middleman plunder. The piece laments profiteering’s impact on producers and consumers and questions if relief will come.
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Bryan
Chuck
Republican Party
Anne of
Democratic
Republican Congress
America
Qosster
Reintroducing Mr. Watson and Brean’s Tribute
The piece praises neighborly Brean for his insight into national affairs and leaders, highlighting Senator Watson as chairman of the platform committee. It cites Bryan approving Bir Watson selection, notes Watson as a long standing standpat, and critiques the current Republican party as a flawed, “vel party” led by current organizers.
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Brean
Bryan
Senator Watson
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Watson
Diway
Brilant
en@tesmen
Whidl
Republican Party
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Toady Sims Wins in Chicago Convention
A fragmented political statement in a Chicago convention report highlights criticism of the Democratic administration and wartime conduct. It argues that mismanagement, unpreparedness, and neglect increased tax burdens and costs, urging readers to consider the Seattle Platform and past leadership.
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Toady Sims
Chicago
Bath
Seattle
Betora Woodrow Sori Herarné
Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson Drives Republicans Against the League of Nations
The Chicago convention saw Hiram Johnson Borah and Hearst allied factions win a clear victory plan to reject any league of nations and deny ratification of the Paris treaty with Lodge reservations. Johnson’s stance forces party honesty and opposes compromise on the league principle.
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League of Nations
Johnson
Borah
Hearst
Chicago
League
Lodge
Republican Party
Republican Senate
Hiram Johnson
Senator Borah
William Randolph Hearst
Paris
Taft
Philadelphia Ledger
Murray Crane
Indianapolis Star
Woodrow Wilson
Elihu Root
Hiram
Ledge
Hell Roarer
McCormick
Political Commentary on Taft Wilson and War Preparedness
The piece argues Taft allowed a return to third place among nations. It credits Wilson with initiating preparedness, cites a continental tour, and accuses Toady Sims of slander. It claims U S aid in 1917 saved allies and predicts election outcomes amid partisan distrust. It views Sims as vindicated by one party while despised by many Americans.
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N Neekly
Mr. Taft
Wilson
Toady Sims
America
London
Republican Party
Toudy Sims
No Convictions at All Amid League Controversy
Fragmented report notes confusion over convictions and league support within the Republican base. Mentions Hitip and Johnson as figures, describes a convention avoiding endorsement, and references Lod reservations and a hostile reception to foreign language discussion.
Our Boastful Neighbor in Indiana Politics
The piece notes Our Boastful Neighbor criticizes Senator Watson in 1518 as a factor that strains the party’s defense and its top leaders. It targets McCray, Kealing, and the gubernatorial nominee as the campaign unfolds, while Dr. Gross loses to a Republican council after party bosses and their organ had backed Cook’s rival.
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Watson
Indiana
McCray
Kealing
Dr. Gross
Cook
Senatorial Degeneracy and Falsehoods in Lodge's Grade
The piece accuses Lodge of two false claims against the Senate budget system and Article X of the Covenant, notes past dismissals of Wilson's Lusitania note, and laments a shift in the Senate’s reputation amid Henry Cabot Lodge’s leadership.
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Lodge
Republican Congress
Senate
Witson
Lusitania
Hinnery Cabriidge
Irish Snubbed After Speaker’s Move Sparks Debate
A garbled Irish response follows a political session where a proposed resolution faced misgivings. The scene references Speaker Gillett's stance on representation and reactions from the audience, including Pat Donnell, highlighting tension and astonishment among ardent supporters.
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Gillett
Pat Donnell
Well aint we just passed a resolution of sympathy
A garbled Brew of references to Giret and Boss Penrose features polemical lines dating to 1912 and 1914. The Philadelphia Ledger notes constant contact with Penrose at his house and lists many Chicago leaders who were telephoning him on a Wednesday in a well organized system. The piece implies a perfected network managed by the boss via phone communications.
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Giret
Penrose
Rooosevelt
America
Boss Penrose
Philadelphia
Philadelpha Ledger
Chicago
Forgetting the Soldiers Bonus in the World War policy debate
The Chicago platform omits pledges to soldiers of the world war. Republicans stalled, adjourning to seek reelection, while Democrats proposed funding a bonus by taxing profiteer profits, sparking a clash over who loves soldiers versus profiteers.
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Chicago
Dana
Compress
League and Convention Debate Over League of Nations
The piece notes Arthur Brisbane’s view on a minority report by Wisconsin’s Mr. Gross, who argues against the league concept and its stance in the Republican convention. It questions loyalty to the league, condemns failure to embrace it, and ends with a provocative call to consider humanity and peace teachings.
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Arthur Brisbane
Bob Lafollette
Gross
Wisconsin
Republican Convention
League of Nations
Prince of Peace
League
Christ of Peace
Just a Love Pat Provokes School Board Protest
A neighbor defends a pat on Mr. Cook of the school board amid protests that it signaled attack on his reelection. The letter urges readers to consult the News issue of Wednesday for a courteous explanation and suggests there was no aggression, only a Joye pat.
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Cook
Penrose Named Amid Roaring Delegation Welcome
The scene centers on Boies Penrose being named amid a tumult of applause as delegations rise to applaud. The event is described with strong Rooseveltin tones and a sense of formal convention beginning amid lively support.
Hiram Johnson Dominates Convention Fallout
The piece criticizes Hiram Johnson amid Wood and Lowden supporters, noting the convention's surrender and his refusal of an independent nomination. It predicts Johnson will be okay moving forward, as he remains opposed to an independent norm. The crowd even contemplated Beveridge briefly.
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Hiram Johnson
Wood
Lowden
Hiram
Beveridge
A Good Sport a True Christian by Dr James S ance
A funeral sermon extols a man who combined Christian faith with sport. The speaker argues a good sport can be a true Christian, praising clean play, generosity, humility, and resilience in adversity as essential Christian traits.
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James S ¥Ance
Inter-Church World Movement
Feneral Council of Churches of America
Pinehurst
Ion
Jends
The Lyric Quality of Robert Hillyer Reviewed
A Boston Transcript critique praises Robert Hillyer for lifting verse with a dignified yet swift imagination. It lauds his themes of beauty and spiritual quest, noting poems like The Maker Rests and Montmartre, and commends the sonnet sequence The Five Books of Youth for crafted grace.
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Mr. Hillyer
An Optimist on Prohibition and a Volstead Amendment
An optimist believes the Supreme Court ruling ends the fight and that only a constitutional amendment to the Volstead act can change course. He notes the amendment is effectively nailed down and Congress must act to undo Prohibition.
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Supreme Court
Enterprise News Beneath Chicago Convention Flight Feature
The article hails the New York Times morning edition reaching Chicago by air the same day as a standout achievement. It notes the rapid reduction of distance and mocks the prevailing isolationist mood, calling the air delivery a remarkable development amid a drab convention.
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New York Times
Chicago
Words and Plain Speaking Echoed by Harwinton Politicians
A fragment quotes Alexander Harwinton praising concise speech to reach Poogie and notes the Republican platform being verbose. It suggests politicians neglect public understanding and fears readers skip long texts unless clearly read.
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Alexander Harwinton
Watsons Pledge Letter Sparks Platform Debate
William Allen Winte writes to the Kansayiy Stier alleging Senator Watson has pledged to insert an anti xalaon Seagie plank into the party platform unless he prays to De. The letter claims the pledge would push a dry plank into the platform and anticipates political maneuvering surrounding the proposal.
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William Allen Winte
Kansayiy Stier
Watson
Republican Platform Points To Two Cent Stamp Postwar
A newspaper note argues the postwar 2 cent stamp policy proves the Republican platform demonstrates constructive statesmanship, contrasting it with the Democratic federal act as inadequate. The piece highlights political rhetoric and partisan comparison without sensational detail.
The Birches Poem Scene in Spring
A poem depicts birch trees on a hillside as pale priestesses of spring. The lines describe slender white trunks, hazy crowns, and a coming summer scene where sun and breeze awaken the full foliage in a ceremonious, ecstatic mood.
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