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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1920
Page
2
Colonel Roosevelt denounces the Nonpartisan league leaders as seditionists seeking power by appealing to base passions and class hatred. He claims they imitate Lenin and Trotzky tactics used in Russia and warns of dangers to democracy during a September 1918 event in Billings, Montana.
Editorial argues the Democratic Party should produce a brief, lucid platform in San Francisco that clearly states definite American ideals. It criticizes the Republican platform as vague and warns campaigns will hinge on personalities, not ideas, urging leaders to present strong convictions to voters.
The piece cautions that idle vacation time harms a boy's mind, urging a structured schedule. A proposed timetable assigns 7am wake, chores, garden work, four hours reading, four hours play, and evening family time to instill discipline and prevent aimless leisure.
Draft, not a genuine pension law, the old post office retirement act is criticized as inadequately named. Critics say it is a superannuating plan misunderstood as universal for all federal workers at age 70, with provisions allowing retention if deemed advantageous to public service.
A fragment discusses federal employee tenure, arguing against forced layoffs at age 60. It cites workers John Smith and Mary Brown as capable, urges retaining experienced staff to preserve public economy and welfare, and notes the need for sensible grade reductions. The text references biblical aging and contrasts with political figures to illustrate usefulness beyond age.
The text presents a long, contested quotation attributed to Calvin Coolidge arguing that the church thrived in poverty and could survive without wealth. It contrasts ancient Christian martyrs and early worship without property with modern shifts toward wealth, questioning material support for faith and citing Christ’s command to the rich young man and the observation that earthly possessions hinder entry to heaven.
Editorial condemns a Great Falls gathering that backed Wheeler for U S attorney and Arnold for lieutenant governor. It argues party leaders seek to graft nonpartisan ideals into the Republican fold, denying voters true choice and condemning convention over primary power. It cites Montanans’ right to select officials without party manipulation and warns against party factions steering candidates.
George Mat reflects on searchlights as a metaphor for insight and vigilance. The essay urges readers to continually search, review, and illuminate their life events, using personal awareness to guide cautious choices and protect others from missteps.
The report outlines internal party strife at a convention with factions backing administration-friendly leaders. It notes attempts to push Senator Robinson and opposition to McArley, plus a dry prohibition plank dubbed the Mojave Desert Plan. The piece compares tactics to the rival Republican event and highlights the presence of rival camps and strategizing amid unsettled delegates.
Private Philadelphia June 27 night darkness forced the Lassen amplise and Jeff Onnaghis movements for New York to call at Mine Valley 13 miles east of its city but the record for a nonstop flight was shattered. Joh M Larsen cites the passengers as confirming the long distance. The aviators made NOM stop far from Omaha. Larsen says this distance is the longest nonstop flight in America. The men were in the air a few minutes.
Report describes a troubled trip from Omaha involving misdirections and dense fog. Mechanical success cited, but adverse weather caused delays and nearly prevented reaching the goal. Organizers indicate hearings completed late, with plans to resume the fight in New York tomorrow.
The McAdoo faction pursues an unofficial plan to nominate him without a formal presentation, aiming for a first ballot casting by King and other delegations. Supporters, including Belamy and Love friends, push the idea while McAdoo’s self whether he would accept a nomination remains disputed amid growing calls for his entry. Texas expected to cast 40 votes for McAdoo. The plan features informal committees and a push to avoid a public naming at the convention.
Delegates and press crowded Governor Stewarts Montana headquarters as western and Pacific Coast delegates shape a party platform. Planks urge reclamation measures, liberal land laws, easier credits, and Japanese exclusion. Senator Walsh leads Western coalition. Stewart favored for second place. McAdoo rumored to be drafted.
A fragmented report from page reads that a bid to make Senator Walsh permanent chairman of the convention appears failed. William J. Bryan said no candidate for chair. The presiding slate favored Walsh, with likely support for Senator Glass if a roll call occurred. Advocates argued the fight was not partisan and would honor personal qualifications without altering the administration.
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