Dawes Family Portrait and Public Service Career
The article traces Dawess move to Wisconsin in 1894 and ascent to president of the La Crooke Gas Light Company, his Illinois shift, and 1890s backing of McKinley. It covers his Comptroller of the Currency tenure, 1902 chairing the General Purchasing Board, and his European economic efforts. It notes his Army service and rise to Brigadier General, his 1922 directorship of the Budget, the Dawes Committee, and his humanitarian efforts including Rufus F. Dawes Hotel for Destitute Men in Chicago. It ends with Dawes and Coolidge in the White House shaping tax policy and public trust ahead of November elections.
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McKinley
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Dawes Seen as Forceful Not Profane in News Probe
Arvin June 20. Charles G. Dawes, running mate with Calvin Coolidge, is described as forceful, not profane, after he shouted Hell and Maria before a congressional committee probing wartime expenditures. The phrase drew media attention and helped Dawes emphasize stopping government waste, highlighting his steady career from Ohio to Lincoln and a key friendship with General John J. Pershing formed during early years.
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Arvin
Bris-Gon
Charles G. Dawes
Calvin Coolidge
Hell
Maria
Dawes
Congressional Investigating Committee
Andria
Tfl
Tien
Tie
Ohio
Tati
Don Cameron
John J. Pershing
West Point
Nebraska State University
Rev Zumbrannen To Take Church At Farmington
Rev Zumbrannen and family left at noon for Farmington where he will assume duties at the Farmington Methodist church until conference. He recently graduated from a Theological Seminary in Jersey City and had been visiting friends in Grafton. He formerly led St Pauls Methodist Episcopal and spoke at the Knights of Pythias memorial services.
Wife of Senator Curtis Is Dead
Mrs Anna Naird Curtis wife of Senator Curtis of Kansas died early today at her home in Washington She was a native of Altoona Pennsylvania and had been unable to travel during long recesses of Congress Hope for her recovery had been abandoned for months Also mentions B Nestor of St George visiting Grafton on business today
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Washington, Juneau
Anna Naird Curtis
Senator Curtis
Kansas
Curtis
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Washin
Congress
Nose will have it as women meet to name leader
New York June 21. Describes a fanciful image of women’s influence at the Democratic convention. Portraits the hall as a space where women gain visibility with mirrors, chairs, and amenities, while men face lineups and limited access. Mentions Th e Seventeenth Amendment and women’s political equality.
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New York
McAdoo
Smith
Ibn
Ike Achintz
Madison Square Garden
County Court Explains Shaw Lot Purchase For Jail
The County Court outlines a plan to buy Shaw lot for 20000 with a 3 story jail on Main street fronting 75 000 building costs and 90000 frontage with options including tunneling under Main street. They report 29000 in the bank from prior levies and note privacy concerns preferring Main street location.
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Shaw
Heronimus
Goodwin
Heronnimus
Sentinel
Ohaw
Boyd Street
Main Street
Te Shaw
Boyd Grovet
Superintendent of Schools
County Health Department
Corps of Assistants
Sunnel
Main
County Court House
Toblag
Thia
Nat
Way Street
Latrobe
Man Streets
Helionimus
Watkin
Watkins
Hetromraid
Wendel
Baltimore and Ohio to Play Rowlesburg Tomorrow
The Baltimore and Ohio baseball team meets Rowlesburg Moose at Rowlesburg tomorrow afternoon. Expected pitchers Hickman or Thomas will start as both teams aim for an early season win.
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Baltimore
Ohio
Rowlesburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Rowlesburg Moose
Hickman
Thomas Wilt
County Court Urged to Save the Road Fund
A county million dollar road bond may fall short by 40 000 to 69 000 hindering completion of key projects linking Taylor with neighboring counties. Officials urge preserving the county road fund to assure contractors payment while noting purchases of two tractors and two trailers for about 5900 and extensive bridge work on Wickwire road.
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Astor
Wendel
Flemington
Wickwire
County Road Fund
Iton
Watkins
Night on Bank Follows Fall of Montgomery
T C Montgomery of Tunnelton spent the night near an embankment on Frayer street after a misstep near the MAKE OF THE MAR, suffering rheumatism and a broken leg as he fell over the bank while en route to Charleston. He cried for help all night before assistance.
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Range Town
T. C. Montgomery
Tunnelton
Grafton
Charleston
Frayer Street
Mar
Curg
Calyred
Montgomery
Iowa Boy 11 Lands Des Moines Page at Democratic Convention
John J. Hughes Jr., 11, of Des Moines Jr., receives an official appointment and engraved card amid Democratic convention coverage. The seventh grade student also works as a carrier for the Des Moines News after school, and his father serves as a sergeant-at-arms at the convention. His photo accompanies the news as proof of his credential and participation.
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New York
John J. Hughes, Jr
Des Moines Jr
John
Des Moines News
Jagar Pjjonce -Tsphsi
Red Flannels and Overcoats Take Back Seats In Heat
A summer heat wave reshapes daily life as overcoats and red flannel wearers retreat. Neighbors report a beene injury and fracture at night with hospital care provided at city hospital. The piece notes lighter dress, swimming, ice cream, and dancing dwindling social activities amid record heat.
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Grafton
Tygartr’ Valley
Asa Candler seeks divorce from second wife May Candler
Atlanta reports Asa Candler, 72, founder of Coca Cola, has filed for divorce from his wife May Little Candler alleging cruel treatment. The case follows his prior suit for breach of promise by ex wife May L. Ragin and a publicized police raid involving Mrs. Candler. Candler built his fortune around Coca Cola and has five children from a previous marriage.
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Atlanta
Asa Candler
Candler
Onezima de Boucher
New Orleans
Beauty and Society
Ragin
J. L. Beavers
South
Coca Cola
Navy to discharge 7330 workers in retrenchment plan
The Navy department announced it will discharge 7,330 workers from its arsenal in the next month as part of retrenchment. About half will be absorbed by private shipbuilders while others are urged toward emigration to South America.
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Tokio
Navy Department
South America
Yale Harv rowing match ends with Yale victory on Thames
Yale Junior varsity and freshmen crews powered the western stroke to defeat Harvard on a two mile Thames course in New London Connecticut during the Day event. The Yale crews showed speed and stamina as they crossed ahead in the sprint to the finish line.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Cours
Thames
Communists denounce British Labour Govt in Salford meeting
At a Salford gathering on June 20 the Communist party of Britain denounced the Labour government as antagonistic to workers. A resolution cited treachery of the crown and Labour leaders while criticizing bourgeois influence. speakers labeled Labour officials reactionary and warned of embrace of capitalist interests. Also noted: Mrs Frances Clark and Betty Lee with Mrs F C Jackson and son departed for Fairmont to visit relatives.
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Salford
England
Communist Party of Britain
Labor 1
Reso
T. Dell
Glasgow
Toyal
Is Majesty
George
Mr. Bell
Frances Clark
Betty Lee
F.C. Jackson
Fairmont
George Kinsey
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