Republican Tradition and the Chicago Republican Convention
The piece argues for the value and role of parties in American government, insisting the two party system prevents tyranny and fosters coordinated action. It traces Republican principles to Federalist, Whig, humanitarian, and democratic ideals, urging delegates in Chicago to rise to the historic standard set by Lincoln.
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Washington
America
Chicago
Abraham
Lincoln
Justice to Postal Workers Congress Relief Bill Passes
Congress has moved to conference a bill adding 23 million dollars to the postal payroll to ease demoralization and resignations among postal workers. The piece notes workers’ loyalty amid wage suppression and living cost pressures while criticizing superfluous wartime civilian employment and government expenditure.
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Congress
Post
Public respect for postal workers and wage hopes
In a discussion on public benefits, postal workers are described as engaged in necessary service, suffering along with other fixed salary earners from wartime economic disruption. The public recognizes their faithful labor, desires higher wages, and seeks improved working conditions while noting they have done their duty without complaint.
No Private Platform in Chicago Platform Debate
The piece criticizes Senator Watson for taking a draft Republican platform to Chicago, arguing the final platform should be built by the resolutions committee and a public figure aligned with progressive ideas. It warns a Watson draft would alienate progressives and undermine the advisory committee’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Republican Party
Pleions
Burn the Schoolbooks and the Pacifist Dream
A fragmentary critique argues that radical reformers shift goals to future generations, urging burning schoolbooks and teaching peace to children. It claims wartime and Bolshevik critiques failed, predicting a millennium only after youth embrace a utopian pacifist creed, with Britain clinging to possessions.
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Sue Hillgard-Villard
Evening Post
Wilson
League of Nations
Tenine
Trotzks
Education and War Attitudes Across Generations
A reflective piece argues pacifism alone won’t curb violence in youths. It notes a student’s restless longing for danger, peers’ bravado, and parental influence as culture shapes warlike instincts. The author asserts the will to fight grows with adolescence, not from schooling alone, citing examples from youth and family.
Delegates Convention Urges Democratic Breckman Policy
A Republican paper urges a free unbossed delegates convention at Chicago. It supports Senator Lodge as temporary chair and highlights need for new blood and fair play, praising Governor Allen and Governor Morrow as influential figures. The piece argues for broad participation and representative leadership to avoid clique control.
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Breckman
Rhode Island
Lodge
Senate
Congress
Council
Chicagro
Allen
Kansas
Morrow
Fonticky
Tom Roilers
Star Cham
Chicago
A Fine Achievement The House Resolves Budget Power
The House this week restored complete control over appropriation measures to the Appropriations Committee. The shift ends the split of budget duties across multiple panels and echoes the era when Ways and Means originated tax and appropriation bills. The change aims to curb waste and concentrate fiscal reporting and economy within a single panel.
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House of Representatives
Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Ways and Means
House Ways and Means Committee
House
Hayborn
Appropriations Committee
Budget reform hailed as major congressional achievement
The text praises Congress for adopting a budget system and returning to first principles. It notes the budget bill and amended rules as a landmark reform, calling it the most remarkable advance in legislative practice in half a century. Mondell is cited, emphasizing enduring public benefits.
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Fross
Eno Nous
Mondell
House of Representatives
Proud of His Cause 1 Worker for General Wood
Letter from Murray W. Congestiall in New York dated June 8 1920 defends fundraising for General Leonard Wood. He notes volunteers face higher costs in political organizing and praises Wood’s achievements while urging sincerity and broad citizen support over large sums from few donors.
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Woad
The
Tribune
Sky Whe
Campayen
United States
Bel
Leen
Leonard Wood
General Wood
Tani
Murray
Congestiall
New York
The Immortal Fact To the Editor of The Tribune
A collection of letters and snippets from The Tribune letters page, including critiques of Coolidge and Hughes, calls for rectifying past wrongs, and remarks on transportation and wealth, with signatures from New York contributors and dated May and June 1919 era.
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Triburn
Republian
Jonson
Wrome
Rghton
Folingen
Charles E. Hu
T C Meaga
Hughes
Wilson
Hughes Alliance
New York
Song of the Yom-Tom echoes from Chinatown tune
A fragmented voice riffs on the song of the tom tom drum with lines about Chinatown, a rainbow of sound, and nostalgia. It blends odd poem stanzas with scattered notes on public figures like Mr. Broun and Senator Johnson, ending with musings on reading habits and a yacht race aside.
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Chinatown
Fair Play for Major General Leonard Wood in San Juan Battle
George Bronson Rea of New York writes to defend General Leonard Wood's leadership at San Juan Hill. He recalls Wood’s visible presence, absence of insignia, and decisive role amid Rough Riders. Rea argues press portrayals muted Wood’s credit and urges fair treatment by New York politicians and correspondents.
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the Tribune
Geneval Wood
San Ji
Stephen Crana
Sylvestar Scovel
Nichols
San Juan
Scovel
Tl Pozo
General Wood
FL Pozo
Jay
Wood
San Juan Hill
1St Voluntese Cavalry
Roosevelt
Tle
Ampa
Roose Des
Dieset
Santiago
Mic
Goonel Wood
Credity
Hopovelt
Simon
New York City
Leonard Wood
George Bronson Rea
New York
The Flippant Critic and the Contempt for Plot
A letter from Lambert A. Siteats in New York contrasts Oscar Wilde like wit with modern novelists. He criticizes contemporary habit of reducing plots to clever phrases while praising Thomas Taine and Goethe for deeper insight into works such as Faust describing actions beyond mere surface events.
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the Tribune
Liz
de Perez
Julian Ifinekley
Eto Win
Mr. Uinekley
Byron
Fred
Goethe
Faust
Julia Faust
Guselle
Tams
Hesiders
Lambert A. Siteats
New York
Mr Hill criticized for humorless drawings in latest issue
Letter to the editor from Worcester Massachusetts dated June 3 1909 argues Mr Hill’s latest Sunday page lacks humor and mocks his earlier high standard. The correspondent questions the artist's restraint and suggests a balance between pathos and satire in his work.
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Crue
Hill
W. 1
TEL
Fili
Crugh
Briggs
Mr. Hi
Naias Worcester
Mass
Innocent Sufferer Aid Sparks Moral Debate
A fragmentary defense argues German and Austrian women aiding relief for starving children, condemning brutal militarism. The piece notes propaganda targets Reds and sugar speculators, urging support for humanitarian efforts amid wartime tensions.
Armenian Record praises Armenians for faith and courage
Ex-American soldier from Boston praises Armenian resilience and devotion to Christianity in a letter, arguing Armenians helped preserve European civilization against Moslem conquest and earned lasting American admiration for their faith and sacrifice.
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the Tribune
Robert W. Leonard
Allenby
Civitention
Europe
Hamiltons Country Home Estate Bought for Preservation
The Tribune notes the historic Hamilton estate in Irvington New York linked to Alexander Hamilton. Former Ambassador James and heirs discuss preserving the Grange near Comvent Avenue as a potential national monument to the patriot’s legacy.
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Hamilton
the Tribune
Alesander Istamilton
Irvington
N. Yu
Ambneredor James
Alexander Hamilton
Imr
Sehuyl Mo
Philip Stherler
Countes Howe
Alexander Henstom
Lalesman
Lalesman, 1St Secretary of the Tressurtender
Gramer
Vn Weivath
Aisne
Grange
Hamiltons Et Grange
Scotland
Comvent Avenue
Iles Stree
Pt Lakes
Ieconal
Moaxander Hainlten
SMS
Inauguration Hopes for Calm After Campaign Turmoil
Long suffering garments bear the strains of a hard fought race as supporters and rivals alike aim for a peaceful inauguration. The hopeful candidate seeks unity after a period of intense public scrutiny and shifting allegiances.
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Ger Hs
Amer Many
Russ Jeans
Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Amerean Wen
Gavildge
Winttaker Chambers
Edithr
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Janet
Ida
Adil
China
Dave
Agrora Interspeet
Plese
Akin Bona
Tom
Adda Bong
Allie Babg
Adda
Adda Borg
Tulila
Adele
Tom Tom
Adie Bond
Heywood Broun
Conrad
Mr. Broun
Lord Jim
Peking
Dees Willings
West Vorty-fourth Street
Mr. Brown
Tyowin Nmsett
Enator Joheson
Senator Johnson
Mr. McAdon
Prank Craven
Tsai
Cry Tall Park
Lis Nair
Etrawish
Tito
Jericho
New York Tribune
Staevinie
Germany
Austria
Cire Staneus
Ea Cnn Bey
Dune
York
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