Education bloc talk at National Education Association meeting
A Columbia University professor urged teachers to break from the two major parties and form an educational bloc. The speech drew cheers amid debates on the role of educators in public policy and tax-funded schooling, with comments on socialism and party leadership.
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National Educational Association
Washington
Columbia University
Agalin
Uberal
Columbia
Behin
Fragmentary note on savelalists and cousins to Soviets
A garbled passage mentions savelalists described as first cousins to the Soviets and references a promise of radical support. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable names or events.
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Savelalists
Sidaye Th
Bryan’s barbs shape split 1920 Democratic path
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan attacking John W. Davis at the Democratic convention, labeling Davis as Wall Street and Money Power aligned, while praising Calvin Coolidge as a counterpoint. It notes Bryan’s belief in Westward weakness for Davis and contrasts Davis with Coolidge in virtue and leadership.
Klan speech sparks debate on religion and politics
The New York Times notes delegates mock Bryan for mixed signals on religion in politics. It argues his past advocacy against religious teaching in public schools clashes with his current stance and frames the core issue as a political one about American constitutional rights.
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Cox
Bryan
Airgiene Cariata
Missouri
New York Times
United States
Klan
Davis and Bryan Secured Democratic Ticket in 1924 Convention
John W. Davis of West Virginia won the Democratic presidential nomination on the 103rd ballot and Charles W. Bryan governor of Nebraska secured the vice presidential nod after a long deadlock with McAdoo and Al Smith. Bryan is William Jennings Bryan’s brother and Nebraska’s governor.
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John W. Davis
West Virginia
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
Democracy
Mr. Davis
Great Britain
Bryan
William G. McAdoo
al Smith
Thomas J
Davis
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Smith
William McAdoo
Triad
Steve Oates
Peees
League of Nations Abandonment Marks New York Convention
National Republican notes President Wilson's party rejected committing to the league at the New York convention. Newton D. Baker argues the majority plank would "put the league of nations into the street." The piece accuses party leadership of fearing electoral backlash and says defeat is preferable to sacrificing principle on the league issue.
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Newton D. Baker
Wilson
New York
League of Nations
League
Woodrow Wilson
John William Davis Life and Public Service
John William Davis rose to prominence after President Wilson appointed him ambassador to Great Britain in 1918. Born April 13 1873 in Clarksburg West Virginia he attended Washington and Lee University and served as West Virginia state delegate, U S representative, solicitor general and later a partner in the New York law firm. He married twice first to Julia McDonald who died in 1896 leaving a daughter. his second wife was Ellen G Bassel.
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John William Davis
Wilson
Walter Hines Page
United States
Great Britain
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Washington and Lee University
House of Delegates
St. Louis
Congress
Julia McDonald Davis
Davis
Ellen G. Bassel
Mr. Davis
Sunrise prayer meeting within Davenport party resolves to confront shortcomings
The Davenport Times notes a rare sunrise prayer gathering of the resolutions committee amid urgent Democratic concerns. The piece reflects on how the party faced its own limits with unusual humility, a historic moment for the party.
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Davenport
Resolutions Committee
Ita
Asa
Ford Motor Company stockholders list and fortunes
A Shaft piece analyzes original Ford Motor Company stock holdings and fortunes. It notes Henry Ford invested little cash while others like Alexander Malcolmson and the Dodge brothers contributed substantial amounts, with later sales and profits transforming early stakes into massive gains. The piece highlights cases such as Miss R V Couzens and James Couzens, and mentions valuations that would have reached hundreds of millions today.
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Henry Ford
Ford Motor Company
Alexander Y. Malcolmson
John
Gray
John F. Dodge
Horace B. Dodge
Horace H. Rackham
Albert Strelow
John W. Anderson Co
H. Bennett
V. CG. Frey
James Couzens
C. J. Woodhall
R. V. Gouzer
Ford
Malcolmson
Dodges
Strelow
Conzens
British Columbia
Bennett
Woodhall
Frey
Ford and
Couzens
R. V. Couzens
Gray Estate
Rackham and
Anderson
Atbarnegg
Dodge Moshiene
Man Slaughter Conviction Tied to Fatal Auto Crash
James R Hodges of Montgomery county was found guilty of man slaughter after a advanced plea in district court. The car collision near Stanton killed Mrs Arend Anderson and her husband due to a gas tank explosion. Hodges faces an eight year sentence but a higher court ruling may alter term.
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James R. Hodges
Montgomery County
Lucille McMichael
Stanton
Arend Anderson
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Hodges
Taner Court
Joy Riders
Charles Sweet
Marion
Shaw
Anamosa
Waterloo Construction C Co
James Dolenty
Ryan
Iowa fruit production seen below last year overall
WW IB Nichols extension associate at Iowa State College reports that most fruits in Iowa will be below last year’s totals. Winter apples expect 60 percent of last year, summer and fall apples 70 percent, grapes 65 percent, plums 50 percent, and peaches near zero. Strawberries rise to 120 percent. Bush fruits remain near last year.
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Iowa
IB. Nichols
Iowa State College
Nichols
Towa
Prof. Nichols
Gaston Means Committed to Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
The Dubuque Times Journal reports Gaston Means has been committed to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. It criticizes the Wheeler-Brookhart inquiry, accusing it of public expense and smearing officials, with Means portrayed as a star witness in a theatrical proceeding.
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Dubuque
Gaston Means
Star Witness
Gaston
Russia
Local News Notes From Iowa Towns And Counties
Obituary items include D D McGillivary of London died at 60. Numerous accidents and incidents blanketed the region from June 4 to July 4, with deaths of Mervin Brown in Belle Plaine and James Dolenty near Ryan. A hail storm damaged Linn county crops, while Dr Beyer farm dairy cattle sale in Lansing showed prices from 69 to 82. Other notes report R W Cassady death, O Meara and Marshall arrests, and Lydia Field death at Oxford Mills Cedar Rapids relatives and Oxford Junction survivors listed.
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London
Dr. Beyer
Lansing
F. Morgan ‘Taylor
Paris
Grinnell College
Town
James Ralston
Maquokela
R. W. Cassady
State of
Iowa
L. H. Halverson
Wapsipinicon
Dunkerton
John O'Meara
Bernard
Zephyrinus Marshall
Dubuque
Dubuqué
O'Meara
Roland Snodgrass
Marion Community Club
Cedar Rapids
L. P. Carstens
Davenport
Yellowstone Park
Mervin Brown
Marengo
Belle Plaine
Brown
Bert Chase
Fillmore
Chase
Linn County
Prairieburg
M. R. Holub
Monticello
Lydia M. Tyrell Field
Oxford Mills
Austin
Lydia M.tyrell
Bradford County
Pennsylvania
George Field
Mia
Charles
William Field
Oxford Junction
Clifford Field
Brink
Boyden
James Dubouls
Stella Myera
Oklahomai
Oklahoma
P. Tyrell
Gedar Rapids
W. C. Tyrell
Beaumont
Texas
Pyreil
Belmond
Chautauqua Delights Monticello With Entertainments
The Travers Chautauqua opened in Monticello with Austin Strong’s Three Wise Fools. Conservatory Girls, Prof Agnes McDonough, and R O Bowman featured, followed by lectures by Dr Doreen on immigration and national unity. The Faubel Entertainers, Misner’s Merry Minstrels, and Charles H Craig impressed youngsters with magic and songs.
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Travers Chautauqua
Monticello
Austin Strong
Ives
Opera
Hmit
Conservatory
Agnes McDonough
Des Moines
Dorothy Hatch
Helen Colling
Virginia Flicks
Mary Hicks
Naomi Gibson
Miss Hicks
R. O. Bowman
New York City
School of Expression
Wisconsin University
Bowman
Dian
Abraham Lincoln
James Whitcomb
America
Prue
Dor‘een
Young America
Chautauqua
Faubel
Charles H. Craig
Craig
Milton W. Shreve
Suh
Pennsylvania
Shreve
Self Binder Troubles Solved by Yankee Neighbor
In a Cedar Rapids field a self binder balks at tying and throwing bundles. A nearby Yankee farmer steps over the fence, fixes two loose wires, and the machine then runs perfectly, "as smooth as a bishop at a baptism," during the rest of harvest.
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Cedar Rapids
Coolidge
Des Moines Capital Brevity on Taxation After War
Editorial notes that Democrats avoid discussing taxation as an aftereffect of the war. It argues taxation issues followed a war fought under Democratic administration and implies political accountability.
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Des Moines
Tragedy at Prairie Creek Drowning Near Cedar Rapids
Frank Weston aged 24 drowned in Prairie creek near Cedar Rapids last Monday. Albert Stedman who was with him was rescued after going under twice.
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Frank Weston
Prairie Creek
Cedar Rapids
Albert Stedman
Weston
Surplus Turns to Deficit Looms for Nation
Seven days before the fiscal year ends the government reports a 411 million dollar surplus but cautions that after tax reductions and congressional spending we face the dangers of potential deficits. The treasury could exceed 4 billion dollars, yet every cent aims to cut the national debt.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Treasury
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