Committeemen Split Over Convention Plans
Republican National Committee members in Washington debate whether to call an extraordinary convention. Proponents argue for rapid convention to reform primary machinery. opponents fear diminished Southern power. Several plan variants discussed, with cities readying campaigns and funds to back their bids if a convention is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Guch Joemabers
Republican National Committee
Thac
Wil Propeanis
Ormady McHary
Ormedy
McHaig
Iprief
Patlonal
Chainpar Hillea
Sai
Tholds
Hi- Jos
National Committee
South
Republican Congressona Committes
Democratic Legislaterea
Jarre
Init
Philadelphia
Tadlunapolis
Cincinnati
St. Laudta
Denver
Dutiter
St. Lewis
Chyracta
Cramins
Charles Bo Warren
Michigan
Hue Taw, Ecommittes
Ccon
Startling figures on white slavery outlined at event
West Liverty Iowa December 16 Sperdal J I Shakespeare field secretary of the American Vigilance at ye association cited startling data on white slave traffic. He claimed about 590000 girls in the sex district, with five year stays and 100000 needed yearly to fill vacancies caused by death and disease. He said 80 percent came from rural areas and 13 percent were foreign born, with many victims from Iowa. He outlined recruitment methods and said Vigilance would place representatives in towns to report disappearances. Mr Shakespeare to speak tonight at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Liverty
Sperdal
Shakespeare
American Vigilance
Iowa
Pwtn
Vigilance Association
Half a Million to Marry for Love Story Unfolds in Chicago
A Detroit woman denies any relation to a rumored will leaving more than half a million dollars to a man’s grandniece if she marries within a year. The target heir, Charlaetta All, 19, works for a packing firm in Chicago and recently lived in Manton near Cadillac, Michigan. The report mentions a mine operator Joseph Snyder who died in San Francisco, stirring a tale of a wealthy heiress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mine Chatatta Hpi
Teday
Joe Snyder
Snyder
Caillac
Michigan
Joseph Snyder
San Francisco
Rvion
Charlaetta All
Manton
Cadillac
Miah
First Big Guns for Panama Sent South
The Cristóbal, a government steamer, left New York loaded with the first heavy mortars for Panama defenses. Fourteen large mortars with ready carriages will be mounted at Atlantic and Pacific canal entrances within two weeks, with a 16 inch rifle to follow at the Pacific entrance. Coastal artillery will guard the isthmus with fortifications along the canal shores and key posts at Culdtro Cut and Gatun Dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nev
Panama
Atlantic
Pacific
Coast Artillery
Pacific Entrance
Christoval
Canal
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Gatum' Dam
Government Must Refund 1.5 Million Tax Case
The Supreme Court today dismissed the government request for review of the Philadelphia circuit court ruling on mutual insurance companies profits. It held that the corporation tax on dividends or investments chosen by policyholders was not collectible, prompting a refund of about 1.5 million dollars already collected and a waiver of future such collections under the income tax law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Supreme ‘Court
Tataaed
Circuit Court
Philaddelphia
Pramiuma
Decline in U S Crop Output Amid Drought and War News
Government crop reports announce total value of major farm crops at about 9.0 billion dollars with corn oats hay and cotton among the largest. Severe drought and hot summer reduced yields in states like Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri while livestock and animal products add several billions in annual value. Washington dispatches describe diplomatic moves with Spain regarding Mexico and Villa, including envoy preparations and protective measures for Spaniards and other foreigners amid border tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wee
Crop Reporting Board
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Fariary
United States
David F. Howaton
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Jane
Madrid
Spa
Mexico
United
Eduardo Dato
Ila
Dli
George
Carrothers
Torreon
Ryan
Tayol
Foso
Chiimahue
State Department
Villa
Carrothere' Jong
Yesel
Leteher
Chilinitua
Biles
War. Department
Ariene
Chihuahua City
Letcher
Plan Stage Invasion of Central America
New York theater managers announce plans for an invasion of Central America next spring timed to celebrate the opening of the Panama Canal. They aim to stage an elaborate pageant at the site of old Panama seven miles from the city featuring living pictures of the country’s history from its discovery to the canal opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N.Y
Central America
Bere
Panama Canal
Panama
Turning On The Light To See Prices And Thrift
The ad urging readers to use their favorite paper for daily world price statements and honest competition contrasts shoddy deals. It touts open advertising, fair business, and the newspaper as a guide to value, urging shoppers to compare offers and pay when buying.
Federal Victors at Tampico Claim Victory
The battle for Tampico forts ended with federal forces reported to have about 7,000 troops on December 11. Rebels retreated as cannonade ceased, some heading toward Victoria and others toward Tolet and Boca de Tomatlán, with dispatch stating rebels were demoralized and low on ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
War Office
Tampico
Sod
Victoria
Tole
Bicotancatl
Tamau
Vera Cruz
Taapico
Frank F. Fletcher
Gulf of Mexico
Aged Man fatally struck near Iowa Junction
An elderly farmer from Kalona, 74, was killed at Iowa Junction near Riverside while attempting to transfer from Muscatine to Town City trains. His body was found by a freight crew after the incident. The coroner was summoned from Washington and the body taken to Jew City. He left Kalona that morning to go to Jew City. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juiverside
Dée
Ham/Kem
Katona
Iowa’ Junction
Muscatine
Belf
Washington
Hamilton
Kalona
Jows City
Impanel Petit Jury in Commission Case Today
In Plovence district court the commission case proceeds with the impaneling of twelve jurors to hear testimony. The suit seeks $600 claimed as commission for land dealings, while a divorce petition by Florence Hahn against Ollie Hahn alleges cruelty and inhuman treatment with multiple instances of alleged abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Impanel
Wilson
Florence
Senator Burton Seeks Currency Bill Amendments in Congress
Debates stalled as Senator Burton introduces amendments to the currency bill. Senator Perkins proposes an $3,000,000 naval dry dock for San Francisco Bay and Senator Harrison of Mississippi calls for an international conference to abolish gambling and related topics in agriculture policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metj
Senator Burton
Perkins
Hill
Naval Dry
San Francisco “Bay
Harrison
Attempt to alter currency bill defeats in senate vote
Washington December 7 1935 the senate rejected a major bid to change the administration currency plan by 49 to 39 voting against four regional banks and public ownership. Debate between Senators Hitchcock and Owen centered on record insertions and alleged misrepresentation. Burton offered six amendments while South Carolina Senator Smith voiced support and Mississippi bankers protested centralized control of regional banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
Owen
Bitchcock
Steed
Senate
Burton
Federal Reserve Board
Smith
South Carolina
Verdaman
Mississippi
Hunger strike tactics by Sylvia Pankhurst noted in London
London reports that suffragette leader Miss Sylvia Pankhurst escalates her protest by a prolonged hunger and thirst strike to pressure prison authorities for release. Police intend to keep Pankhurst and her mother jailed while militant acts continue. A separate incident saw Zoe Emerson charged with disturbing the peace after an attack on a police banner pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Devonport
Sylvia Pankhurst
Suftrapeste
Misa Pankhurst
Women's Social and Political’ Union
Vilitante
Bristol
Richmond
Mies Zoe Emerson
Bow
Sorleonet
Mise Enerson
E Syelmet
Reekon
Batt
Promage
Keokuk Woman Dies by Own Action
Keokuk report notes a woman’s death by self harm in what police describe as a nervous breakdown affecting a young person. Neighbors and local figures recall distress linked to recent events at a Keokuk location.
Wilson orders inquiry into satirical banquet amid Philippine policy ire
Washington December 1 President Wilson ordered an inquiry by the war and navy departments into a satirical banquet of the Order of Carabao officers who served in the islands. The satire, including the song Damn, Damn, Damn, the Insurrectos, prompted reprimands for Rear Admiral Howard and others, with Daniels and Garrison seeking explanations. The incident sparked concerns that the satire breached discipline and could be misinterpreted abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wison
War and Davy Departments
Carashao
Islands
Wilson
Garrison
Daniela
Thos
Daniels
Howard
Alesiire
Dlanen
Daniele
Yioward
Agen
Din
Yue
Bryan
S.pazzle
Filpino -Goloust
Carszao Society
Phoippine
Ajswer
Ro Wn
Daniels Coray
Yung
Hawa
Davide
Army
Navy
Igliett
Souza
Owith
Redfield
Burleson
Vandevanter
McKenna
United States Supreme “Court
Wood
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
Drouth
Chihuahua
Gove
Dixpatchi
Ezra Hamilton
Muscaling
Jowa
River
Junction
Plovence- Haln- Institutes ‘Action
Goroo
Calvl
Eda Invendent
Congress
SENAT
Alter Bill
Wiltehoock
Tite
Sylviay Pankhurst
Keokuk
Wyeter Store
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!