Democrats Plan Old-Time Political Fight
A special Senate committee, dominated by the old Democratic-Insurgent alliance, will probe expenditures and contributions by any organization to aid election of a senator. The probe spans Dry and Wet interests, with mentions of the Anti-Saloon League and Pepper backers. The panel, likely chaired by Reed, aims to expose large sums spent in primaries and general campaigns, signaling a hard political showdown ahead.
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Senate
Anti-Saloon League of America
Ciry
House
Drys
James A Reed
Missouri
Rpublicans
Peper
Reed
Dawes
Newberry
Pepper
Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Butler
Massachusetts
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
Deneen
Illinois
LaFollette
Republcan
Wisconsin
Bayard
Delaware
James A. Reed
Jim” Reed
McKinley
Minois
Popular co ed Grace Bryant dead by her own hand
Grace Bryant a Chicago senior at the University of Illinois was found dead by suicide near Lake Crystal after two notes to Dean Thomas Arkle Clark and Dean Maria Leonard were discovered in her room. She was an Alpha Phi member and honor student, recently engaged to Max Stanley of Iowa City.
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Urbana
May Lane
University of Illinois
Grace Bryant
Chicago
Lake Crystal
University
Thomas Arkle Clark
Maria Leonard
Bryant
Alpha Phi Sorority
Max Stanley
Iowa City
Goethe on National Hatred Reflections on Culture
A brief quotation attributed to Goethe discusses national hatred as a persistent, toxic force. It notes hatred thrives in the least cultured contexts and remains a powerful social stain across societies. The fragment presents a stark view of xenophobia and cultural decline.
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Goethe
Four Injured in Auto Crash After Heavy Rain
Four people were injured when a sedan skidded on slippery pavement, struck a post at a highway mouth fence, and went onto the sidewalk. Witnesses helped extricate occupants, doctors treated them, and Mrs. Jones was taken to Braddock Hospital while others went home. The car was towed away. Jones is president of the Ridgeview Park board. Michael Stonich, about 40, was killed at Brenizer mines of Westmoreland Mining Co after a slate fall. he had worked three weeks and was found dead. his widow survives.
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Este
Jones
Braddock
Ridgeview Park
Michael Stonich
Brenizer
Westmoreland Mining Company
Breutzer
Whittemore Case Highlights Self Defense Claim
In a Chicago trial, testimony from John Bowie, a jailhouse witness, says Whittemore felled Holtman with an iron pipe as he unlocked the jail yard door, countering Whittemore’s self defense claim. A verdict timeline suggests completion in a few days.
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Whittemore
John Bowie
Negro Trusty
Bowie
Holtman
Oreillettes a la Provencale French Fritters Recipe
Paris notes describe Oreillettes a la Provencale frayed ear shaped fritters. Mix four cups flour with three spoons baking powder. Add yolks of four eggs, grated lemon rind, powdered sugar, orange extract, then water to form paste. Rest half hour, roll, cut, fry until brown and dust with sugar.
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Paris
Adlevika Promises Gas Relief and Appetite Return
An advertising snippet features Mrs. A. Howard claiming relief from stomach trouble after taking Adlevika. It asserts one spoonful removes gas, eases bloating, clears old waste from intestines, and aids obstinate constipation, with Daugherty's Drug Store in Omer City by Homer City Pharmacy selling it.
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A. Howard
Daugherty's Drug Store
Omer City
Homer City Pharmacy
Disorder Roils New Philadelphia and Canton Ohio May 20
In New Philadelphia a mob of about 1500 attacked bootleggers led by Mayor Weaver’s raiders. Seven police kept the crowd in check while Rowe Ankester and others were captured. one raider beaten, Rowe injured, suspects jailed. In Canton, striking carmen clashed with police as interurban service resumed. bricks and wrecked cars followed, a motorman injured, several arrests.
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New
Philadelphia
Ohio
INS
W. K. Weaver
Mineral City
Poties
Rowe
George Ankester
Twoy
Weaver
Star Raiders
Jess Barnes
Roweé
Befoic
Canton
West End
Northern
Ohio Power and Light Company
Akron
Rocks Near North Pole Defied By Norge Flight
NOME Alaska May 20 TNS Members of the Norge expedition deny reports of rocks near the North Pole. Lincoln Ellsworth, a backer of the transpolar flight, calls the claims ridiculous. Lieut Oskar Omdahl says only water and blue ice were seen north of 82 degrees. The Norge crew details note hot food used early and no other warmers. Ellsworth marked his 46th birthday as the pole flight occurred, and he plans a Cape Horn vacation by dogmobile with Leonard Seppala.
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Nome
Alaska
TNS
Norge
United States
North Pole
Lincoln Ellshworth
Oskar Omdahl
Roald Amundsen
Leutenants
Omdahl de
Ellsworth
Cape Horn
Leonard Seppala
Coolidge To Pray In Washingtons Pew
President Coolidge, the thirtieth U S leader, will worship on Independence Day at Christ Church in Philadelphia, the same site where George Washington prayed in 1776. He will fill Washingtons pew and address the congregation, broadcast nationwide. A commemorative tablet will mark signers of the Declaration buried in the church graveyard while the 900 seats will be reserved for patriotic and historic groups.
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Philadelphia
Coolidge
United States
Washington
Old Christ, Church
Kendrick
Sons of the Revolution
Daughters of the Revolution
Sons of the Colonial Wars
Colonial Dames
Last Love Lafeat Florentine Romance Note
A cheeky Florence Herald line argues that while a man’s first love may seem romantic some women prefer being his last.
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Lafeat
Florence Herald
End-O-Corn: Aured Unconventional Corn Remedy Claims Vascular Cure
An advertisement touts End-O-Corn as superior to standard corn cures, claiming it dissolves vascular corns without burning or causing tenderness. It promises a money back guarantee via bank cashing and lists Chicago’s End-O-Corn Laboratories as the source, inviting mail correspondence for delivery.
New Train Safety Control Being Tested
In Council Bluffs Iowa a new automatic train safety system from the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad is installed between Council Bluffs and Boone. It uses alternating current in rails to light a warning in the engineer’s cab and blow a whistle if another train is near or a rail is broken or a switch is open. If the engineer ignores the warning the brakes are set automatically.
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Council Bluffs
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Boone
Cracked Furniture Repair Method For Cracks
If any furniture cracks while moving soften beeswax until putty like and press into cracks with a thin steel knife. Sand and dust to match wood color, then varnish to hide the repair.
Courtroom Wit and a Goat Damages Dilemma
A comic exchange opens with a lawyer calling a judge to scold a “child of genius” defendant. The judge jokes about weaning a “big lum mox” for thirty days. In a side tale, Dr Brown asks how to make a man pay damages for a goat. The lawyer suggests settling, then bills the doctor for legal advice.
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Titwood
Brown
Watch-Fob Motors In Baby Autos Feature 1926 Indianapolis Races
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway tiny toylike cars race in the 14th annual 600 mile event on May 38. Foreign entrants from France and England join American drivers in a field of 39 cars with a 109000 purse. The 91 1-2 cubic inch engines promise speed, as veteran and new stars prepare for trials a week before the main race.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Paul Revere
Pete DePaolo
Ralph de Palma
W. Douglas Hawkes
Ralph de Palin
de Mulford
Ar Cooper
Cliff Durant
Dave Lewis
de Paolo
Bob McDonagh
Tommy Milton
Wiaimer
Discretion And Affection Warned By Jeremy Collier
A quote attributed to Jeremy Collier cautions that lack of discretion leads to excessive affection and overwhelming nourishment, warning against emotional overload and unwise indulgence. The remark frames restraint as a virtue in social conduct and personal balance.
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Jeremy Collier
Would Soon Improve Dad and Dot’s Protective Talk
A father scolds Dorothy over boys lingering with Dot and warns that they are merely youths. He emphasizes concern for Dot’s reputation and urges caution until the suitors mature. The exchange shows parental guarding of a young woman’s company and prospects.
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Dad
Dorothy
Instructions for Washing Oilcloth and Starch Additive
The guide states oilcloth should be washed with warm water to which a little starch made with boiling water has been added. Soap must not be used under any circumstances.
Stock Market Snapshot Aimed at Historic Industrial Names
A dense, fragmented OCR list of stock quotes and percentages for major U S industries and firms. Companies include Am Tel and Tel Anaconda Bethlehem Steel Baldwin Con Oil and Gas M T Nor Pac Rock Island Sinclair Studebaker US Steel Westinghouse Phillips Pet Packard Spicer and others, with varied price movement indicators.
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Ark
Veseieseene Am
Tel
Tel Anaconda Cssseens
Ajax Ruby Wseesees
Beth Steel
E.ss
Baldwin
Cuba
Pac Wsyes Leo Cc. M. St. P
Crucible
Amn
Col
Motors
Goodrich
Ye Boh
Kans
Kelly Spring
Pac
Pere Mar
Sinclair
Studsbaker
Stand O
South Rails
St Paul Ous
Eccneeees
Weecseeem
Union Pace Yiseeseees
Gweneceereees Tbl US
Cpseesensawee Gig US Steel Ois
Westinghouse
Willys Overland Eveves
Agri
Pid O.essee Bs
Mecereren
Davison Chem
Sceee
St Land S W
Peeceren
Toand Prr
Cwmessee
Famous Beretsewer Oo
Am Steel Fdy Sesecesn
Ray Consol W.scemenee
Con Gas Severesaereey
Severesssen
Cscusece
Barnsdall Aesmneveeen
Cseens
Veensecomem
Fisher Body
Savercenee
Eng
Reverewee
Sesceere
Phillips Pet
Csweneee
Packard Motor Wescers
Pierce Arrow
Tim R Bear
Ay West Air Brake
Lena
Special Saturday Offers From Pittsburgh Shops
Reported by A. E. Masten & Co. DuBois heavy denim work shirts and fast color Chambhoy shirts go on sale. One lot of overalls worth W140 sold at extra special price. Boys Nainsook underwear and leather faced items offered. Scout tents breeches air wool pants and more at Slick's and Hirk's Army Store locations.
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DuBo
Hirk
Army
Slick’s
Teachers for Burrell Twp and Ford Motor contract award
Burrell township school notices list elected teachers by school: Blacklick with principals and room assignments, South Josephine, Enterprise, South Burrell, Maxwell Risinger, and Strangford districts, naming principals and teachers. Ford Motor Company awards a $300,000 contract for an 18 foot pier for a new plant.
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Burrell Township
Blacklick
Russell Hayes
Miss Ruth Pounta
Margaret Donaldson
Nellie Caulfield
Josephine
Sarah Porter
Minnie Heiner
Mary Linter
Elizabeth Clawson
Ruth Anderson
O. C. Williamson
South Josephine
Mary J
Chester
Ford Motor Company
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Chester Asylum
Joseph Maurer
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Maurer
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Sone One
Polar Flight
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Charles Wheeler
Danville
John Brown
Bela
Hughes
Mexico
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A. E. Masten & Co
Pittsburgh, Pa
Burrell Twp
Silvertown
Goodrich Silverytown
Jack Walker
Carpenter Ave
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