Democrats push for end of two thirds vote and unit rule
The Democratic campaign to eliminate the two thirds vote and the unit rule gains momentum across the South and West while Eastern Democrats back the move. About twenty National Committee members from various states approve the change and action is anticipated soon, aided by Governor Smith of New York. Ultimately delegates hold the deciding power, having blocked changes for over ninety years when a showdown approached.
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West
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Smith
New York
Democratic National Committee
New Castle News Details Ownership and Contacts
The New Castle News announces ownership by The News Company with Fred J. Rentz as president and manager, F Alter A. W. Treadwell as vice president, Lucy Treadwell Ray as secretary, Jacob F. Rentz as treasurer, and James T. Ray as assistant treasurer. Published every evening except Sunday from 29 North Mercer Street, with mail and street subscription rates listed and public-interest correspondence welcome.
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A. W. Treadwell
Lucy Treadwell Ray
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James T. Ray
George W. Conway
North Mercer St
Daly
Westminster College Expansion Creates Civic Interest in New Castle
A call goes out in New Castle to raise 160000 for a boys dormitory at Westminster College as the school integrates with city life. The piece notes rising local enrollment and urges public support to meet growing educational needs and future benefits for residents.
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New Castle
Westminster College
College Town
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Westminster
Nebraska man seeks divorce over family cow custody
A Nebraska husband files for divorce claiming custody of the family cow, leaving him with the pump. The odd dispute centers on ownership of livestock amid the breakup.
Anthracite Opened As Black Diamonds At Low Price
Record notes that anthracite coal was first called black diamonds when sold at a quarter of the current price. The remark highlights a shift in valuation and naming as prices rose.
Robbed in Switzerland Girl Could Have Been Stripped at Home
A report notes an American girl robbed of jewels in Switzerland raises the idea that similar thefts could occur domestically. It contrasts Swiss operations with domestic industries in efficiency.
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Switzerland
What Europe Needs Is a Cloud of Currency With a Silver Lining
An op-ed argues Europe should embrace a flexible euro policy to stabilize markets. It urges coordinated reforms and financial safeguards to weather inflation while fostering growth and resilience across member states.
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Europe
Talk That Isn’t Cheap Sets Stage for Championship Fight
A boastful lead boosts anticipation as two top contenders prepare for a high stakes showdown. Promoters hype skill and stamina while fans await a decisive clash to crown a regional champion.
Fender Stamping Concept Faces Lookalike Challenge
A designer muses on stamping a fender to mimic various fender styles, exploring feasibility, tooling, and potential outcomes. The idea focuses on surface features, shape, and branding implications for authentic appearance.
Inventor Eyes Million Dollar Dream With Leafy Marriage Records
An inventor envisions earning a million dollars someday by selling a loose leaf marriage certificate concept for movie stars. The idea centers on creating a simplified, public record system tied to celebrity unions as a novelty or business venture.
Reading the President Becomes a Daily Burden for Critics
A pithy remark notes how daily reading challenges surround the president amid new contenders who barely register in the public eye. The quote suggests annoyance at constant scrutiny and the rise of nonentities in political discourse.
Wish someone would explain the stubborn biases in society
A columnist muses on human folly and hypocrisy asking why men cling to hate driven religion and why some women adopt masculine tastes. They note why styles equate with beauty and question bank figures over personal finances while pondering envy and the ease of justifying personal actions.
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Esquimaux
Bible Thought For Today The Man Of Courage
A compact reflection contrasts Caleb's boldness in Numbers 13 30 with a modern jab at limited baseball bunting skill and a tongue in cheek note about farming policy and dieting. The tone blends biblical quotation with light political humor.
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Safety Sam Says Phrase Misquoted on Cautioning Driver
A humorous line about hesitation and road crossing circulated, noting a misquote attributed to a safety saying. The quip imagines a driver hesitating before crossing car tracks and the proverb about hesitation being risky.
Today Another U. S. Champion What a Wedding Gift
Arthur Brisbane discusses themes of success and celebration in a 1926 column. He notes American champions and mentions wedding gifts as symbols of achievement and prosperity. The piece reflects the era's mix of sport prominence and social customs.
American golfer Jesse Sweetser wins British amateur title
Jesse Sweetser, a young American and married man, wins the British amateur golf championship, the first native-born American to do so. His brother recalls Sweetser doubted leaving home and his bride, yet his victory demonstrates nerves and control valuable to success.
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Jesse Sweetser
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Davy
Roving Hints and Humorous Musings on War Rights and Roses
A collection of light editorial quips and social observations from a small town column. It jokes about prohibition politics, gender norms, wrist watches, and marriage, then shifts to local quirks like hair bobbing, slim finances, and a tomato worm saga. It closes with reflections on vacations and happiness.
Curfew Sought to End All Night Park Parking
Voters call for stopping all night parking on Washington street as a measure to curb noise and disturbance from late night street activity and vehicles. The comment condemns loud late night behavior by individuals on the street.
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Washington Street
Senator Comments on Pennsylvanians Voters
A U.S. senator said many Pennsylvanians voted like dunder heads and spoke the truth. The result remains unclear as the report notes the quote without further context or outcome.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Judge Porter’s Campaign Spending Questioned in Pennsylvania Race
Judge Porter spent $179 in his gubernatorial bid on the Democratic ticket. The report suggests he did not seem in earnest or care about securing the nomination.
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Prohibition
Ware
Gumption Over Luck Drives Great Achievements
A poem emphasizes plain effort over luck, praising gumption and readiness as the path to success. It cites Columbus, Washington, Lincoln, and Cyrus Field, asserting perseverance and duty shape history while luck often fails. The verse closes with light asides about film cleanliness and a Wall Street boot black named Bolonga.
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Washington
How It Didn't Work Out In French Class Night Tales
A correspondent recalls a social misstep in a ballroom as a man mispronounces a French phrase to a dowager. The tale shifts to a salary slip joke about confidentiality and a summer trend of young men. The piece ends noting preparations for a June rose show.
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Hank
Ford Eyes Rubber From Michigan To Cut Tire Costs
The piece suggests Henry Ford could lower tire prices by cultivating rubber in Michigan. It also notes that when criminals receive fair trials the public may end up with an unfair outcome.
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Henry Ford
Michigan
Debating Women's Ride to the Presidency and Streetcar
The piece questions whether a woman's path to the presidency justifies giving up a streetcar seat. It notes many women own cars, making streetcar riding seemingly unnecessary or undesirable to them.
Williams case fades as petty quibbles surface
The Williams case in the Marine matter weakens as critics argue about drunken conduct by a military officer. The court martial punished Williams, while mentions of lies by Earl Carroll and Buckner surface. Supreme Court ruling on bootlegger lists sparks new commentary, alongside assorted cultural notes and polar flight photos.
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Butler
Retirement of Dr. William T. Hornaday at New York Zoo
After 30 years as director, Dr. William T. Hornaday retires, leaving the New York Zoological Park praised for its development into a premier world institution. He led advocacy for state and federal wildlife protection and game preserves.
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William T. Hornaday
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Life of a naturalist Hornaday in New York task
The text notes Hornaday’s travels as a world explorer and museum collector before he settled in New York for a construction and administrative role, aiming to save species from extinction under sportsmen and commercial interests.
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Hidden humor in theatre and tax debates underscores public life
The speaker muses that smoking bans, theater and funeral settings show people endure without pipes or cigars. They quip on rhubarb and higher taxes as certainties, highlighting everyday resilience amid rising costs and social norms.
Today’s Anniversaries
The entry lists notable historical events and births from 1775 to 1924. It notes the ship Juliana leaving Savannah with rice and specie for Massachusetts patriots, North Carolina ceding western land to the U S, Maine’s Dow law replacing the first prohibitory law, Mormon leaders accepting amnesty, a polar expedition sailing from England, Garibaldi’s death, and Premier Hickman’s government defeat in Newfoundland.
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United States
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Maine
Buchanan
Allen Young
England
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Caprera
Nice
Hickman
Newfoundland
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Stockholders Meet as a Family Reunion
A long established corporation, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company, holds its annual stockholders meeting with many familiar faces and generations in attendance. The event blends governance with social gathering as officers are elected and discussions about coal properties and labor disputes continue into luncheon.
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Delaware & Huds
Stick Exchange
Allegheny Mountains
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Change and Time in Edgar Guest's Poem
A meditation on time and mood, describing how joy and sorrow rise and fall. The speaker notes life’s cycles from blooming June to dreary overcast days, asserting that pain and doubt fade with time while calm periods reappear between fears and memories.
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Chicago Officer Wounded in Gun Battle with Bandit
Chicago June 2 Police officer Patrick J Murphy was near death after a gun battle with a bandit. Motorist Henry Schwartz was slightly wounded as the bandit fled in Schwartz’s automobile, dropping $700 and jewelry discarded by a robbed woman when a dog attacked the robber.
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Chicago
Patrick J Murphy
Henry Schwartz
Schwartz
Texas Republicans Split As Vindication Yet Unknown
One year ago the Republican party in Texas faced a factional split with no clear advantage for either side. The article notes the early stage of party realignment and the uncertain path to vindication for the groups involved.
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Texas
Poetic Lines On Friendship And Lovers
A fragmentary verse recalls companionship and affection with images of golden friends and maidens and youths. The tone is nostalgic and lyrical, reflecting on bonds and memory through symbolic roses and lightfoot figures.
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