Chicago Republicans and Democrats Clash at Convention
A fragmented account recalls the 1920s party clash in Chicago with mentions of Calvin Coolidge appeal, Texas delegation led by Arrgan, and social commentary on public figures. The mix includes references to Capone era links, Mencken and France, and a sense of political theater in the Windy City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Duro
Aman Garr
Hindy Ouka
Texas
Atelle Frapps
Coolidge
Grace
France
Jour Geng Nate
Red Somebody
Capone
Mencken
Basel
Banelor France
Roosevelt Delegates Fight Back in Rambling Political Patch
In a vivid, sprawling dispatch the writer portrays Roosevelt forces rallying around key figures like Mencken and Shouse as they aim to influence delegates at a party convention. The piece salutes the dynamic, comic energy of campaign chatter, notes the many local supporters and hosts, and hints at looming confrontations among candidates, delegates, and potential shifts after face to face encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mencken
Fess
Vele
Sucker Mencken
Jewett Shouse
Roosevelt
Tim
Sone
Ritehte
Maryland
Nate
Adamiun
Smith
Lone
Amon Carter
Jack Garner
Farragut Sports Night and Community Events Mixed Summary
The Farragut News reports a local baseball effort featuring teams including Go-Devil Dark Horses and Gardnals with Archie Perkins Herschel Waitemill and Gery Tuerken among players. It notes a winning ten to be rewarded at the expense of losing clubs and mentions Mill Teplogel’s ties to Russia and a Congregational church girls’ event with Miss Elizabeth Colenr among guests.
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Tom Cal Leagan
Lena
Pollowingy
Tryilinger
Cateners
Living + ston
Eis Warner
Mantrone
Ob Coy
Chortstop
F. Sno9k
G. Banderson
T. Glurk
Lacnat
A Perkins
V. Swit
Qu Tavi
C. Stephens
Extoner
H. Whitehill
Pieher
G. Matthews
W. Ward
G. Dowell
1. Green
Gudsel Barton
Phillips
J. Mascher
J. Cura
Dzleers
Dark Horses
W. Kendall
G. CG. Buerkers
Pheher
1. Bangy
Te. Milton
Jt. Burdick
A. Saltrank
J. Blough
W. Darland
D. Walkes
Hicko
W. Ren
Cardittait
Mac Lightfoot
Bob Long
Don Monrose
Orlan Lewis
Gen. Hersickson
Ahort
Europe
Teplogehos
Abstfather
Abe Replogel
Ifirt
Farragut
Tay Water Power
Latey Building & Moe
Mir
Russia
Marie Cutler
Wilt Myer
K. T. Hastian Gasthiint
Misx Grell Matthews
Ordr
Jesse Herriman
Edna Whister
Orogen
C. J. Blew
Jack Stafferd
Otway Cutter
Mary Cutter
Bupl
C. Buerkens
Nichii
Randolph
Y Aighté
Spene J
Ev. J
Blough
Weekend Guests Predominate Local Notes in Percival
The Percival News reports weekend visitors from Omaha, Nebraska City, Glenwood, and Tabor including Mrs. Burt Wade Janis and Ming Opal Bracke visiting the Lee McAlexander and Ray Winsht homes. Other entries mention Ed Boyd Segan on a new-home project, Lorraine Johnston’s return, and various family visits with scattered notes on local affairs and a fire-damaged old home nearby.
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Randolph Boyseuls
Isaac Walton Beach
Nebraska City
Rev. Blough
Mamie Andersohn
Oak Park Sc
Chicana
John Anderzohn
Tang 9
Varee Werks
Pear
Misual
Ariz
Barnes McDonsid
Zon
Bobby
Jefferson, Ta
Clayton Roberts
Dewitt
Nome
Peter Jacobs
Stewart Martin
Shenandoah
Ralph Cox
Farragu
Fern
Irwin
Caln
Ed Aind Baby
Ranklolph
Glenn Thomas
Randolah
Edna Miller
Bamburg
Amelie
D. Comstock
Bhenandual
Rose Millard
Chicaroi
Tecumsen
Gra Warner
Near
Slones
Warren Foster
JLH
Cutler
Coin
Charing Prail
Otata
Mir
Mra
Myr
MrAllister
Arnold Spear
Clint Mart
Betty Widney
Yorktown
Marjorie Reid
Murjocle
Misc Filzabeth
Vaurlin
Hersmyrins
Mewes
Viola Beth
Marfore MeaTeler
The
Mist Society of the
M. B. Ehuret
Will Eck
Mackay
Hosleas Worehiy
Bam Pierce
Press
Chas, Luces and Daughter
Omaha
Lee Mmcalexander
Rudolph Wolfe
Alter
Burt Wade Janis
Sen
Ming Opal Bracke
Glenwood
Claude Bicknell and
Tabor
A.C. Rogers
Ray Winsht
Wadharas Ani
Coring
Ed Boyd Segan
Wheadie Bite
Lorraine Johnston
St. Dow
Mia Ellen Waters
Iambure
Rhesdon
Mike Maxing Lord
In—ifanolt
Oss
Evelyn King
Nebraska
Floyd Keyser
Zola
Oscar Keyser
Cheyenne Wells
Calo
John House
Helen
Gatland
Giah
Raph Hunter
Soton
Relsieyes
Cooper Hunt
Parson
John Brockie
George Boyd
Syracuse
Harry Davis
Parragy
Wilfred Simons
Dex Mathes
Amos McElroy
Thomas Obbtia
Mac Goss
Epraska City
James G. He Percival
Murray
Nebr
Perelvih
Town Social Scene Faces Odd Encounters and Visits
Local notes recount visitors from Nebraska and Kansas including Evelyn King, Floyd Keyser, and John House calling on relatives. A tense incident with a wandering man spurred police pursuit and hospitalization, while ball plans and community gatherings unfold amid minor mischief and routine visits.
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Rogers
Brasto Cos
Paul Brust
Jimmie
Newaaska City
Chas
Simpson
Hil Grett
Hamadairy
A. A Prall
Daly
Misa Helen Bright
Giles Bright
C. C. Buerkens
Bermie
Won. Quist
Essex
Robert Henstorl
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Francis Maight
Falls City
Milsons Gladys
Fya Kimmy
More Shaw
Verna
Bedford
Barket
Methodist Church
Ting Wisnom
Hi. J. Hamann
Una Belle Whister
Lucile Cole
Boone
Eva Gudgel
Missionary Society of the Minster Relief
Sprah Marlin
the Farragut News
Mib
Conkey
Square Deal Produce Co
the Percival News
Wilkinson Implement Co
D Street
Loyal
Ansfield
Hamburg
R. W. Mansfield
Wm. Chamberlin
Clell Saunders
Emrmed
Mac Kent Howe
F & SU
Sherrif Christopher
Nan
Anderson
Stat
Ellwood’s Wearcraft Store
Lown
Chr
Udit
Hesven
Omer Werquoor
Phont
Sherwin-Williams
Folkes Sue
Dewn
Phane
Dourinal
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