Harding and Coolidge Are the Republican Nominees
The 1920 Republican National Convention in Chicago nominated Warren G. Harding of Ohio for president and Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts for vice president on the tenth ballot. The process featured intense behind the scenes talks, shifts in pledged delegates, and strong opposition to the League of Nations plank, with notable role by Elihu Root and extensive involvement of women across campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Chicago
Harding
Wood
Lowden
Johnson
Republican Party
League of Nations
Senate
Nicholas Murray Butler
New York
League
Lodge
Elihu Root
Europe
Root
Mexico
Ireland
Irish “Republic
Convention Incidents and Active Leadership At Open
At the convention the opening proclaimed an on ossed gathering but leaders soon directed the work. Senators Lodge Smoot Watson Knox former Senator Murray Crane and National Committeeman king among others directed the proceedings and guided roughly 100 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge
Smoot
Watson
Knox
Murray Crane
King
Convention Notes Reflect Muted Political Oratory
The article remarks on unusual restraint at a national political gathering with limited speeches. Chauncey Depew entertained briefly before inadvertently mentioning the League of Nations, sparking calls for Senator Johnson. Uncle Joe Cannon spoke, recalling early Republican history, while references to Lincoln Gaunt and Roosevelt appeared in the sparse oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates
Sare
Chauncey Depew
League of Nations
Senator Johnson
Joe Cannon
Lincoln
Gaunt
Roosevelt
First Baltimore City Directory Issued in 1786
A note recalls the 1786 Baltimore directory and mentions the Saco municipal court case of intoxication on April 26 with a $1 fine. It also touches on daylight motion picture projection, widespread paper pulp logging, and repurposing worn films for distribution abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Saco Municipal Court
Lo Young Man
China
India
Gas Lifts Balloons Using Hydrogen Despite Coal Gas Drawbacks
Hydrogen, the common lifting gas for balloons, needs about 1,250 cubic feet to raise a 200 pound balloon. Coal gas, cheaper but heavier, is sometimes used yet remains less satisfactory.
Old servants home in Stockholm provides care in last days
In Stockholm a peculiar institution houses aging domestics who can no longer work. The facility offers shelter and end of life care, reflecting historic practices for retired service staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Allies Delay Aid to Persia in Shared Negotiations
Belgium and Japan join Britain in talks with Krassin as the League of Nations signals postponement of a final decision on Persian intervention. Batoum evacuation by British forces to be completed within a month, with Britain the sole foreign力量 remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Japan
Britain
Kraasin
Alles
Batoum
London
Council of the
League of Nations
Persia
Caspian Sea
Russia
Firouz Mirza
M. Tehitehertn
Tersia
New York
Trans-Caucasia
Baku
Trans-Catucasia
AFL Calls to End Japanese Immigration Exclusion
In Montreal on June 18 the American Federation of Labor urged Congress to cancel the gentlemen's agreement with Japan and to exclude Japanese and other Asiatic emigrants. The federation also demanded barring picture brides and instructed departments and international unions to cooperate and push the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
American Federation of Labor
Congress of the United States
Japan
Vice President Marshall Names Sympathies to Coolidge
Boston June 18 The Vice President of the United States sent condolences to Gov Calvin Coolidge the Republican nominee. He wrote Please accept my sincere sympathy signaling a cautious tone toward the party's possible successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Marshall
Calvin Coolidge
Mexican official ousted by rebels in Colima riots
El Paso June 18 report says provisional Colima governor Jose Chavira was driven from power by rebel soldiers in that state. The action is reported by La Republica, a Mexican newspaper, and ties to Provisional President de la Huerta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Colima
Jose Chavira
Adolfo de la Vuerta
la Republica
Can dido Aguilar Leaves Vera Cruz by Steamer Yuma
Gen Can dido Aguilar former Vera Cruz governor and son in law of the late President Carranza boards the steamer Yuma at Vera Cruz to depart Mexico City June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Mexico City
Candido Aguilar
Vera Cruz
Yuma
Mexico
Kansas seeks 50,000 harvest hands as wheat grows
Topeka reports that with the Kansas wheat crop started, J. C. Mohler, secretary of the state board of agriculture, announces a need for 50,000 harvest hands to support the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Kansas
J. C. Mohler
State Board of Agriculture
Free Convicts Urged in Wide Labor Protest
The International Tactics Garment Workers union presses a federation resolution to free political prisoners and repeal espionage acts. It cites 15 291 imprisoned since 1917 and seeks amnesty and press freedom as part of restoring constitutional sovereignty against capitalism. The AFL condemns allied labor bodies for aiding a recent railroad strike, a resolution moved by R C Cashem of Cleveland for the International Switchmen's union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Que
International Tacties’ Garment Workers’ Union
Poitionl
United States
Indbor
New York
American Federation of Labor
R. C. Cashem
Cleveland
International Switchmen’s Union
U S Refuses Trade With Bolshevik Russia Over Recognition
The United States would deny licensed trade with the Soviet Union until Moscow gains political recognition. A telegram read at the American Federation of Labor convention urged recognition, signed by Secretary of State Winslow Colby and sent to Samuel Gompers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quo
United States
Russia
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Wininbridge Colby
Massacre Fear Spreads Through Cilicia Amid Armistice
In Cilicia Asia Minor the 20 day armistice between French forces and Turkish nationalists lacking Armenian protection sparks alarm among Christians. Confusion grows as armistice violations increase. American workers in Fladjin surrendered compounds to Turks in May and live under nationalist rule with restricted outside contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adana
Asia Minor
Cilicia
Fladjin
Eonth Cold
Cleveland
Alice Clark
Forest Avenue
Evanston
Mary Super
Narbeth
Hadjin
Caesarea
Kassarieh
Constantinople
Eports
Miss Celd
Davis Named to Polk's Post at State Department
Norman H. Davis of Tennessee has been appointed by President Wilson as under secretary of state. He will assume duties immediately, replacing Frank L. Polk who resigned due to ill health. Davis had just resigned as assistant secretary of the treasury to accept the new post and served as adviser to the American peace delegation in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Harding
Generl
Johnson
Wood
Winds
Lowden
Pennsylvania
Sproul
New York
Harding
Wisconsin
la Vollette
Imate
Coolidge
Lenroot
Grenna
North Dakota
Allen
Kansas
Anderson
Richmond
General Wood
Herbert Hoover
Miller
Syracuse
Hoover
Washington
Norman H. Davis
Tennessee
Wilson
Frank L. Polk
Davis
the Treasury
State Department
Paris
Two Die In Santa Fe Wreck Near Reno
Two persons are reported killed and 50 injured when Santa Fe train No. 4 the California Limited wrecked near Reno Colorado. The dead include A O Swanson of Chicago and Dr W F Harper of Mount Vernon. A separate Pensacola drive to end plague begins after two deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Junta
Colo
Reno
Santa Fe
A. O. Swanson
Chicago
W. F. Harper
Mount Vernon
Pensacola
Fila
Ex-ruler of Albania shot in Paris front of Continental Hotel
Former Albanian president Gen Essad Insha was shot in front of the Continental hotel in Paris by an Albanian student who was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Essed Pasha
Continental Hotel
Paris
Essed Insha
Southern Chinese troops seize Changsha capital in province
Pekin reports June 1 that Changsha, capital of Tsiunan province on the Siangkiang river, has been occupied by southern Chinese republic forces. Northern troops retreat toward Yochow, about fifty miles north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
China
Changsha
Tsiunan
Siangkiang River
Southern
Yochow
Mitchell divorce grant sets $70,000 alimony in Missouri
Kansas City Missouri June 18 Mrs Lutie Belle Mitchell obtained a divorce decree from Thorns GC Mitchell. The Circuit Court awarded alimony of seventy thousand dollars in connection with the divorce. Mitchell was described as reputedly not a missionary land owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Lutie Belle Mitchell
Thorns GC. Mitchell
Outlaws Bind Victim With Barbed Wire In Mo Robbery
George Underwood of Carrollton was forced into a motorcar in Excelsior Springs by two men. He was robbed of 70 and left bound to railway rails where a passing train severed his left foot and hand. He had just sold two cars in Kansas City and was believed to carry the sale money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
George Underwood
Carrollton
Underwood
Kansas City
Wabash
Aliens Gathered for Deportation From West to Ellis Island
Eighty five people described as aliens arrived at Ellis Island for deportation. They were collected from Portland Oregon Chicago and intermediate points by a special train under T M Kline a special agent of the Bureau of Immigration. Some came from federal prisons where offenses during the war were committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
Far West
Portland
Ore
Chicago
T. M. Kline
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Labor
Avenge Murder Sparks Mob Violence Across Europe
Dispatches from Belgrade report a widespread movement to avenge the murder of Essad Pasha. In Tirana thousands organized mobs massacred 300 Italian prisoners and shot 24 others drawn from a train at Kracher, illustrating cross border unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Essad Pasha
Italy
Albania
Belgrade
Tirania
Kracher
Housing shortage calls for 160000 more apartments
A report by Edward P. Doyle secretary of Mayor Hylan's housing conference committee states that at least 160000 additional apartments must be erected in New York to overcome the present housing shortage, involving an investment of 560000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward P. Doyle
Hylan
Drive on coal profiteers ordered by Palmer
Washington June 19 Attorney General Palmer ordered a drive on profiteers in bituminous coal. All federal district attorneys were instructed to give special attention to charges of profiteering and to seek indictments where investigations warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Rickenbacker Named to Ohio Aviation Commission
Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker, famed American ace, was named to Ohio's aviation commission by Governor Cox. The panel is described as the first of its kind in the United States. Also reported, Bolshevik forces advance on the Polish front with Soviet successes on other sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward V. Rickenbacker
Ohio
Cox
Columbus
America
State Aviation Commission
United States
London
Moscow
Steel Worker Killed by Wife After Restaurant Capture
Westey Sellers, a steel worker, tracked his wife to her restaurant and fired two shots at her. She wrestled the gun away and killed him. She was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tad
Bolshevik Push Continues After Kiev Capture
Moscow reports Bolshivek forces in the Kiev river region press back Polish troops after the city fell to Soviet forces. The official statement confirms continued advances and strategic momentum in the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kiev River
Moscow
Turkish nationalists attack Ismid front in June clash
Constantinople reports Turkish nationalist troops attacked a British Indian company on the Ismid front. The British troops withdrew under an agreement as 80 were wounded and a British officer was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Officials Ready for Strike Uprising
Officials in Oklahoma City prepare to take drastic measures to prevent disorder as a strike of wine drivers employed by two ice companies looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaklahotan Ciay
Jame 16
Erc
Wien
Ice
Grocers Re-Elect President Davies at Conference
Oklahoma City reports Arsay Davies of Easton Pennsylvania was re elected president of the National Wholesale Grocers Association for a third term at the convention's final meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grocers
Davies
Oklahoma City
Oki
Arsay Davies
Easton
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Duel Ends in Death on East Fifteenth Street
New York report says barber Cnmfrejo Carnac colo faced Louis Viscopo a longshoreman in a duel on East Fifteenth Street. Viscopo was killed. Carnac colo reportedly used a pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Child Welfare Writer Cin Eaten Kellogg Dies in Battle Creek
Mrs Cin Eaten Kellogg a Battle Creek writer on child welfare and domestic science died after a long illness. She was the wife of Dr John Romelow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Cin Eaten Kellogg
Hersufter
John Ro Mellow
Posse Hunts Wild Man Near Red Oak
A posse of more than 500 men searched a large timber area near Red Oak for a robber who has terrorized farmers wives. Despite extensive hunting they did not find him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Boxe
Ran
Third Party Convention Set for July 10 in Chicago
The committee of forty cedetit announces a national convention to choose candidates to lead a third party, scheduled to meet at the Auditorium hotel on July 10 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Cheshire Battalion Deploys to Ireland and Wales
The Star reports the Cheshire regiment battalion leaving for military service in Ireland. It is understood Welsh troops are under orders to proceed to Tregnid boon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cheshire Regiment
Tregnid Boon
Jusserand to Return as Ambassador to Resume Duties
Paris reports confirm Ambassador Jusserand will return to Washington to resume his duties despite earlier reports. The foreign office issued the statement clarifying his post and ongoing official functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foreign Office
Jusserand
Washington
Harding to Stay Home for Front Porch Campaign
Senator Warren G. Harding plans a front porch campaign from Washington to avoid travel, mirroring a strategy used by former President Mel Winley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Washington
Dome
Sensntor
Warren G. Harding
Pelon
Mel Winley
Chile Seeks Rolling Stock From United States
June 15 report that the Chilean government seeks to buy eight million dollars worth of railroad rolling stock from the United States for use on government owned railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Washington
United States
Nevada recommends ending corporal punishment at state orphanage
Carson City officials report that a committee appointed by Governor Emmett Boyle recommends abortion of corporal punishment in the state orphanage. The inquiry aimed to improve discipline and care within the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Nev
Emmett. Boyle
Orphany
League of Nations delays action on Persia bolshevik threat
Sharp criticism arises in London over the League of Nations council postponing defense action for Persia against bolshevik incursions. The debate highlights frustration with the international body and the perceived delay in protecting regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Council of the
League of Nations
Persia
War Department Allocates Over 6000 Vehicles to National Guard
Washington reports the War Department issued orders to set aside more than 6000 motor vehicles for the National Guard. Distribution will be supervised by the motor transport corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
National Guard
Motor Transport Corps
Train Collision Kills One Injures Another
Albert Russell van Dussen of Wilton died instantly when the car he rode in was struck by a train near Mascatine Ohio. Fred Burktman a Moscow farmer suffered serious injuries in the same crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mascntine
Albert Russell van Dussen
Wilton
Fred Burktman
Moscow
French War Casualties Reach 1,362,872
Paris reports final ministry of war figures for World War I deaths, totaling 1,362,872 French soldiers killed. The fate of 61,854 remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ministry of War
Bayer Aspirin Bold Claims and South America's Resources
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin tablets with genuineness and decades of use, urging customers to accept only official Bayer packages. It notes inexpensive 12 tablet tins and larger drugstore packs. It also extols South America's vast undeveloped resources including fertile soil and untapped gold, silver, and coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
South America
Triner's Bitter Wine Ad Warms Customer Confidence
A Hazleton drug store scene shows a customer preferring Triner's Bitter Wine over substitutes and urging insistence on the genuine Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine. The ad cites 30 years of results and promotes various Triner's products from Joseph Triner Company Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Triner
Joseph ‘Riner Company
Ashland Ave
Chicago
War Lady Seeks Passage Machine to Trim Waist
Quick Work scene unfolds as a talking exchange questions whether a passage machine can reduce waist size and where EF can obtain one while a doctor jokes about a steam roller rolling down the street.
Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It promises purity with a sworn statement on each bottle and offers sample orders by mail from Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Sad Experience Do You Believe in Love at First Sight
A brief dialogue in a with a wry remark on love at first sight. The exchange hints at instant attraction and skepticism, wrapped in a light humorous tone.
Political Idealism vs. Personal Cost in Public Life
The piece argues that voters support ideological aims when the fiscal burden remains manageable. It notes a tension between lofty political goals and the financial impact on individuals or households, highlighting how money concerns shape support for reform.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harding and Coolidge
Wright A. Patterson
Tee
Senator Watson
Indiana
Cardinal Gibbons
Arizona
Radenberg
Judge Wheeler
California
Tie
Ile
Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt
Scot
Lowden Andohnson
al Ae
Council of League
Tokio
Champion
San Francisco Chronicle
Garment Workers
A. F. of L
RUSS
Polk
Colorado
Manistiedto
New York City
Reds
Cheshire Battalion
U. S
London Press
Asfairs League
Bellans
Peterson
A. C. Gilbrath
Reed &J
Eric, Pa
Peterson Ointment Co
Buffalo
Hunt
Richards Co
Sherman
Texas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!