Sound Reasoning On Campaign Spending Across Parties
An editorial argues presidential campaigns require substantial spending to reach voters across vast territories. It rebuts critics of expenses, cites costs for rail, mail, printers, and staff, and defends candidates like Johnson while criticizing Senator Borah for denouncing spending. It notes payments come from supporters and warns against buying votes or newspaper subsidies.
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Borah
Senator Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Senator Borah and Johnson Clash in Chicago Remarks
Senator Borah and Hiram Johnson tangled over statements in Chicago with Borah appearing overbearing as Johnson challenged the talkativeness and urged reserve. The exchange drew attention to the campaign mood in the city and the rivals’ contrasting styles.
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Senator Borah
Hiram Johnson
Chicago
Lodge stance clouds Wilson nominating for GOP ticket
From Chicago reports indicate Senator Lodge's posture may block President Wilson's nomination to lead the Republican ticket. The development suggests intra party friction and signals possible opposition to any Wilson backed standard bearer.
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Chicago
Senator Lodge
President Wilson
Washington Grange rejects political affiliations vote
The Washington state grange voted not to affiliate with the Non-Partisan League, the Triple Alliance, or the Committee of Forty-Eight, preferring to stay out of political activity.
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Washington State Grange
Triple Alliance
Committee of Forty-Eight
Sugar Theft Sparks Rhetoric On Trade Journals
A sharp editorial accuses sugar price inflation as a wider scheme and lauds a garden hose spray theft as a display of honesty. The writer mocks trade journals for justifying high sugar costs and contrasts it with a petty theft incident.
Speed Fiends and Booze Fighters Under Scarcity Critique
The piece likens gasoline shortages to liquor supply cuts, arguing both groups are dangerous. It states little sympathy for either the crazy drunk or the speed fiend and condemns public menace from both sides.
Supreme Court upholds Prohibition and 18th Amendment
The Supreme Court declares the 18th Amendment and enforcement act constitutional, closing avenues for court challenges to nationwide prohibition. The paper supports sane handling to allow beer and light wines and whiskey when needed while not favoring a return to saloons, urging united citizen action.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Rainmaker Hatfield Credited With Causing Big Bend Rain
The Ephrata district notes rain spread from a general rain event across the Big Bend after Hatfield of Moses Lake promised rain. The Ephrata Commercial Club visited his plant and saw rain begin that evening. Locals joke he cannot stop the rain once begun, but for now they remain unfazed.
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Hatfield
Ephrata
Big Ben
Big Bend
State socialism is foundation of League
Fargo North Dakota story traces the Nonpartisan League to socialist roots led by A C Townley and Walter Mills, detailing state control through cooperative grain ventures and a $26 million industrial commission. It covers 1912 socialist influence, major bills pushed by Mills, and Townley’s political reach into nearby states ahead of June 30 elections.
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Jay Thomas
Fargo
North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
A. C. Townley
Walter Thomas Mills
Socialist Party
Townley
Lynn J. Frazier
Frazier
Socialist National Party
Bank of North Dakota
Bismarck
Department of State
National
Socialist National Organ
Appeal To Reason
Girard
Kansas
Beach
N. C
N. D
Nonpartisan League “Committee
Appeal
William Lemke
Stat
Mills
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Montana
Nonpartisan League Employment Bureau
St. Paul
Minn
League
Wenatchee Narrowly Defeats Cashmere In Tight Swing
Wenatchee edges Cashmere 3 to 2 in a late Valley game watched by many fans. Pitchers Hill and Titchner dominated, combining for 12 strikeouts as Wenatchee rallied with timely hits and a late innings spark to secure the win.
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Wenatchee
Cashmere
Down Stream
Ploof
Ames
Titchner
Goldman
Peterson
Grinsbere
Hill
Williams
Coen
van Way
Alexander
Donovan
Grindle
Leonard
Duffy
Grinsberg
Lester
Leavers
Winerton
Berry
Starks
Notice to Coal Dealers Seeks Steam Coal Bids
Leavenworth School District No 49 Chelan County invites bids for delivery of three car loads of steam coal within sixty days after acceptance. Bids must state coal quality and price per ton F O B Leavenworth. Bid opening Tuesday June 29. Lowest bid not necessarily accepted. By order of the board M Rumoh, Clerk. June 10 1920.
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School Board of
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