Only a heart beat separates vice presidency from presidency
The Independent comments on choosing vice presidential candidates and warns voters to avoid geographical favoritism and apathy. It praises Colonel Frank Knox as a capable, energetic choice who could rise to the presidency, noting the slim margin between vice and top office and urging prudent selection by delegates.
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United States
Cleveland
Frank Knox
Knox
Landon
Throttlebottom
Hearst
Victor Lawson
Chicago Daily News
Theodore Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Republican Party
Regular Guy Neath recalls Sultan of Sun life and legend
A fragmented reminiscence outlines Hadj Mohammed Jamalul Karim, a miliquely real sultan figure in Sulu. The piece notes his hunger for power over purity, and his life of ease amid theaterlike fame. It mentions George Ade visiting Jug Island and writing a musical comedy that amplified the sultan’s legend while exposing doubts from Chicago and Indianapolis press figures.
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Sun
Tokio
Sulu
Hadj Mohammed Jamalul Karim
Riley
George Ade
Jug Island
Jolo
Ade
Chicago
Sultan
Panama
Occidental News-Hawks
Indianapolis
The Great Contradiction in Borah’s Cleveland stance
The article labels Senator William F Borah as The Great Contradiction for reversing his 1936 campaign stance at the Cleveland convention. It notes Borah shifting from backing party platform to praising the nominee as the decisive factor, and claims he aligned with the Old Guard in Cleveland per Emporia Gazette reporting by William Allen White.
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Bens
Idaho
William F. Borah
Cleveland
Old Guard
Wiliam Allen White
Emporia Gazette
Borah Challenges GOP On Constitution And States Rights
In a charged exchange over a proposal to amend the constitution to strengthen states rights Borah denounced the idea, surprising allies and provoking questions about his motives. The scene shows the era’s political maneuvering as camp followers push for or against the measure.
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Borah
Hay
London
GOP
Landon
Horah
Hoover
William Allen White
White
Tno
Dignified gathering ends with unclear remarks on year
Fragmentary note recalls a gathering where a chairperson or aide referenced a calendar to determine the year. Details are muddy and names or places are unreadable. The entry hints at a misdated or forgotten year without firm context.
Science calms fears of dust storms and earthquakes
Scientific voices urge calm over dust storms and quake fears in the Midwest. Dr. J. W. Humphrey of the Weather Bureau says widespread climate upheavals are unlikely for millennia, noting only gradual warming and melting of the North should not trigger drastic changes. He urges officials and farmers to focus on erosion and related issues rather than sensational prophecies.
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Montana
North Dakota
Kansas
J. W. Humphrey
U. S. Weather Bureau
America
North African
Sahara
Midwest
Europe
Humphrey
Editorial On Court versus Congress In the Nation
A critical editorial argues public trust hinges on judicial independence, accusing Congress of influencing the Supreme Court through political pressure. It mocks party vendettas and laments perceived erosion of the court’s impartial authority, urging restraint and respect for the judiciary.
Global farm relief measures shaped by fascist and communist regimes
The piece surveys farm policy shifts around 1930s regimes, detailing German import controls and price supports, Franco Spain agricultural reforms, Danish and Hungarian protections, Polish and Soviet collectivization trends, and broader aims for self sufficiency, export controls, and credit systems affecting farmers, workers, and traders.
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Washington, D CO
Hitler
Germany
Ira Tagon
Fra Wort Marine Staryorg
Thorn
AL & Wighor
Recaukon
Daas
China
Te Houlevarda
Paria
Prange Tx
Peanant
Campagna
Jong Stending
Holland
Hungary
Danuba Basin
Poland
Furnter
Spain
Amet Farma
Soviet
Russia
Go to the Ant Thou Slugger See What I Saw
An observer notes a stubborn phrase about the ant and wine, remarking on watching a scene for hours without clear insight. The odd language suggests a parable or humorous aside rather than a concrete event or named individuals. No further identifiable people or places are present.
Whaling Regulator Edward Barton Creates Explosive from Corn
A Tacoma Ledger report notes Professor Edward Barton claims to have developed an explosive superior to Bitra gly cerin from corn. The piece implies a sensational link to Native American tribes and presidential protection threats, presenting a controversial, unverified claim.
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Edward Barton Nag
Boure Bon
Tacoma Ledger
Taxes Rise and Tax Hounds Lurk in 1884 Verse
Walt Mason laments taxation and political folly in a dated verse. He rails at rising taxes, careless statesmen, and the fate of future generations, imagining a grim future where tax collectors prey on widows and orphans as politicians push new levies. The piece reflects 19th century satirical humor about public finance.
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Corlidge
Pete
Heck
Mike
Jim
George Matthes Adams
Merotea
Answers to Questions from the Helena Bureau Revealed
A compiled Q and A set shows inquiries on campaign costs the prince of waste and philosophy origins. It notes convention spending around 400000 and a 1993 broadcast total of about 1.8 billion. It also explains the Hartford Convention of 1814 as a protest by Democratic Republicans seeking constitutional amendments to curb Congress control over war powers.
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Prince of
Stoke School of Philosophy
Zeno
Pravé Party
New Ireland
Ealand
Baby Exercise Myths and a 1934 Political Nod
A fragmented piece combines baby exercise guidance with political commentary from the era. It describes simple baby movements to strengthen limbs and torso, then abruptly shifts to a report about Republican delegates in Cleveland nominating a future president candidate, noting Frank Knox and a conservative tone in the Chicago Tribune.
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