History-Making Labour Convention Opens at Scarborough
The British Labour party convention at Scarborough faces decisions on a possible general strike and the prospect of a labor government. debates cover nationalization of rail yards land and housing plus radical and socialist pressures amid wartime legacies and a looming shift in political alignments.
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lJabor
Scarboroush
Lloyd George
England
Carl Ackermann
Labor
Lzkor
Dati Nnten
Rudieris
Associated Organization of
Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
The Quisincement of Mr McAdoo and Political Fallout
The article discusses Mr McAdoo possibly withdrawing from the presidential scramble and the mixed reactions among politicians and supporters. It notes his campaign strength, wealth, and family obligations, with speculation on how his withdrawal could affect other candidates, including Governor Cox and President Wilson.
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McAdoo
Hume
Presidene Wilson
Narion
Middle West
Garremor
Work of Conciliation Spurs Mixed Republican Rhetoric
A partisan critique traces how newspapers from Indianapolis to Boston shift toward praising Harding while condemnations of Roosevelt persist. It argues Indiana favors Wood and Coolidge, claims bosses forced Harding, and mocks the rhetoric of conciliation and political logic.
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Chicago
Indianapolis Star
Harding
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Benedict Arnold
Aaron Burr
San Juan Hill
Noringe
Hosees
Boston
Coolidge
Indiana
General Wood
Wood
Transcript
Massachusetts
Logie
Law and Order
Baker
Wilson
Gary
Washington
Penrose
Watson
Pluchocracy
Theodore Roosevelt
Uncertain Nomination Hangs on Convention Rules
The text reflects political maneuvering around party unity and the two thirds rule. It suggests a risk that no candidate can secure the nomination with certainty at the convention and notes Democrats admire a certain democratic approach while opponents seek to restraint entrants.
North’s Mob Debauch and Race Riots Debate
Opinion piece condemns northern race riots and defends colored men against mob violence. It argues back to Africa leagues and white anarchists wrongly reflect on all blacks, urges press fairness, calls out racial hatred, and compares North and South attitudes, urging self examination.
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Chicago
Africa
Polish Republic Bond Drive Seeks 50000 Subscription
The Polish Republic conducts a bond drive in Port Wayne aiming to raise 50 000 with United States aid cited at 26 000 being prepared for subscription locally. Polish residents show strong support yet report insufficient local subscriptions as 12000 already came from Poles, risking further outside help.
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Juan
United States
Port Wayne
Poland Faces Hard Times Yet Hopes For Strong Republic
The Polish people endure severe hardships while seeking a stable republic. American minister Hush Gibson cites massive problems from uncertain frontiers to finance but notes Poles’ industrious resilience and leadership by Pilsudaki and Pade ski. Fort Worth residents can contact the First and Hanlian National Bank for information.
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Poland
Gibson
Warsac
Russia
Lescourze
Gimson
Pilsudaki
Padeski
Fort Warlie
Haanlian National Bank
In Australia a campaign slogan sparks a political clash
A confusing report alleges a dangerous propaganda incident involving Reverend Daniel Mannix and supporters in Melbourne. The account claims a refusal to play a patriotic tune sparked accusations, while witnesses describe a tense exchange aboard a vessel at Honglita harbor.
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Pissengera
Arcamen Ventura
Daniel
Mannix
Cathelbargh
Hishor
Métbas
Australia
Honglita Harbor
The Theatre Under the Bolsheviki in Moscow
A Paris correspondent reviews Moscow theatres amid Bolshevik rule. He recalls crowded audiences at the opera and ballet, the crowd crush and moldy conditions, and notes the apparent political favoritism shown to famous performers. He also critiques Irish archbishop remarks and mentions Henry Cabot Lodge in a separate column.
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Paris
Bolshevist
Charles Petit
le Petits Parisien
Moscow
Petits
Tegba
I Luscrious
Haliapine
Mephistopheles
Chuliapins
Force Versus Ideas by Dr James I Yanes
A defense of free thought argues you cannot jail or punish ideas though you can jail the thinker. It urges ideas be countered with better ideas, not force, and warns a society that crushes thinking risks collapse.
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James I. Yanes
Jai
Chaios Aopi
Luu Tay
Forre
Pani
Rejane Shines Amid Glitz and Squalor at Grand Theatre
The observer recalls an imperial spectacle at the Grand theatre with six tiers of boxes while noting stark contrasts: tattered attire among guests, the spy’s watchful gaze, and the grimmer realities behind a night of ballet and operatic fare. Rejane, premiering on stage, is described as a supreme comedienne whose expressive eyes and mouth convey modern womanhood, surpassing Bernhardt and Duse in this role.
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Exar
Evers
Yalice
Covsair
la Balaglana
London
Reisen
Alexandre Schelephie
Thendorowa
Malekerskaya
Siatain
Acty
Rejane
Monsieur Filet
Arciss
Paris
William Archer
Rosané
Bernhardt
Dusse
Duse
Ag Bernhardt
Racine
Mollere
Seven Seas
Mme. Sans-Gene
Reiane
Zaza
Moth
Pattd Uni
Noa
Chicago
Harding
Lodge
Adams Brothers
Enstead
Senate
Bellseether
Henry Cabot Lodge Seated Arbiter at Chicago Convention
C L Mencken reports on Henry Cabot Lodge’s conduct at the Republican national convention in Chicago describing his aloof, calculating stance. Lodge presided with calm authority, delivering sharp rebukes and a satirical, self assured performance as delegates clashed.
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Hinnery
Férson
Nabant
Menekna
Lodge
Jwet
Boston Transcript
Hol. Manekem
Baltimore
United States
New England
Mencken
Ana
Stu Mon
Henry Cabbot Lodze
Mr Lodge
C. L. Mencken
Daltimore
Henry Cabot Lodge
Harvard
Oco
Rejane Advice Framed by French Provincials
A Boston Transcript item notes a remark about Rejane the comedian. A Frenchman calls on Parisians and provincials to heed his thoughts on Parisian manners and tastes, delivered in a single line to pique curiosity about the boulevards and city life.
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Boston Transcript
Paris
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Hess
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Relane
Brussels
St Petersburg
Loder
Lodre
Sue Berior
Ms Sues
White House
Henry Cabot
Stepa
Hejane the
Comedienne
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