Republican Platform Demands Calm, Constitutional Government
The Republican national platform in Chicago denounces Democratic unpreparedness for war and peace, pledges a return to constitutional government, reduced federal power, peace through law, and greater economy. It endorses tariffs, private railways, a strong merchant marine, and readiness on Mexico, Armenia, and international justice.
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American Journalist Traverses War Torn Mexico
Sidney M. Sutherland files from Monterey describing cross-border travel during the revolution era. He details burned bridges on the Laredo to Monterey route, improvised crossings, guard stances, and a wary shift in local sentiment toward Americans while noting chaotic streets and makeshift infrastructure under pressure from fighting factions.
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Ike Palmer
Mexico City
Mexteana
Favortta
BBC
Goutami
Tanya
Randolph Robertson
Neuvo Laretto
Long jaunt ends at rail irebels and a safer pass
A war correspondent recounts a perilous journey with a rebel safe conduct through Texas and Mexico. He describes raids derailments, rebel escorts, and scarce provisions as he travels toward Montery with American support and a hopeful mixed mood among locals while noting widespread devastation and weary citizens awaiting peace.
Bright Summer Styles Dazzle Republican Convention Guests
Women delegates and visitors at the Republican convention showcased light weight suits and organza gowns with blue veils and turbans. Notable attendees included Mrs Nicholas Murray Butler in blue, Mrs Warren G Harding in chiffon, and Mrs Sid ney Cloman among others amid a kaleidoscope of colors.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Nicholas Murray Butler
Sarah Butler
Warren G. Harding
Lowden
Sidney Cloman
San Francisco
Mrs. Lowden
WORKED LONG FOR HARMONY IN LEAGUE TALKS
Report outlines a compromise on a league of nations plank as Senators Mills Smoot and Borah work to unite factions. Elihu Root’s ongoing influence is noted along with Crane’s mild reservation proposal. A late attempted consensus aims to avert a major party crisis similar to 1912. A fashion note mentions Moreau era coat nicks as a covert sign.
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League of Nations
Mexico
Crane
League
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Senator Borah
Idusho
Massachusetts
Full Resolutions Committee
Borah
Moreau
Napoleon
Hin
Life battle with wildcat near Cascade brook
Wilfred S Morrill a seventeen year old guide in Bridgewater N J fought a large wildcat trapped by a steel trap. He approached the spring near Cascade trout brook and the cat attacked him when he examined the trap. Morrill used the butt of his rifle to subdue the enraged animal after a sustained struggle.
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N. J
Wilfred S$. Morrill
Young Morrill
Cascade Trout Brook
Morrill
Iir Morrill Wis
Ancient note ties Danville judge to 1784 land deal
Perryville judge W G Prewitt is linked as the descendant of David Trewitt through an old 1784 note written on sheepskin. The document settled a land tract in Lincoln County Virginia.
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Danville
W. G. Prewitt
Perryville
David Trewitt
Lincoln County
Virginia
Prohibition Era Ventures Failures and Japan Ginseng Experiments
In Louisville Wyoming an old model license saloon plan by T M Gilmore collapses after fourteen years as the firm winds up. Meanwhile reports from Japan describe experiments with ginseng to accelerate maturation from six years to a shorter period.
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Model License Langue
T. M. Gilmore
Japan
New Orleans Starts Second High Cost of Living Drive
Acting Mayor Hicks proclaims Old Clothes Day to spark the Weaver and Patchem clubs campaign at Tulane University. Hundreds of businessmen wear worn garments to offices to push down clothing costs as part of the city drive.
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New Orleans
Hicks
Tulane University
Ink Bottle Feeds Drawings via Pressed Bulb Spout
Inventors unveil a compact ink bottle that releases a single drop into a drawing pen when a bulb on the side is pressed. The device sources its liquid through a short spout enabling controlled, precise ink flow for drafting.
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