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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
56
The bill, nonpartisan in tone, would demobilize civilian war agencies and suspend wartime powers after the war. Democrats supported it but President Wilson refused to sign, keeping the nation at war domestically and delaying peace adjustments. He criticized Congress for peace readjustments while acting as chief obstruction.
A fragmented analysis argues the Chicago political scene favors General Wood, noting the campaign’s broad support and the involvement of diverse factions. It highlights concerns of corruption, delegates, and party divisions while urging unity and a clear Wood alignment amid a contested convention atmosphere.
The Chief Executive sent Congress five veto messages on the federal budget and used pocket vetoes to halt two other measures. He discounted water power and a tariff bill, while claiming rebellion against progress from Congress. He argued these acts harmed executive powers and warned of partisan tactics.
The court declares the Eightsanth Amendment essential to national policy, rejects challenges to its form and ratification, and asserts Congress holds coextensive power to enforce prohibition. It upholds the Volstead Act, rejects state nullification, and emphasizes a nationalist view of constitutional supremacy and federal enforcement.
The exchange centers on whether strikes that disrupt production or distribution threaten public peace and health. Gompers argues that most strikes do not imperil the public, while Governor Allen contends some disputes do affect public welfare. The debate follows ten days of prep and a lengthy reply from Gompers.
The passage argues about striking and public rights amid threats to peace and health. It contrasts laborer rights with authority, noting Governor Allen’s stance that public welfare supersedes individual labor rights in certain coal mining disputes.
Report notes Hiram Johnson votes aye for ratification with reservations while in the Senate he had a different stance. Chicago headquarters feature a sensational document titled What the BIG BUSINESS MEN OF CALIFORNIA THINK OF HIRAM W. JOHNSON. It quotes financiers and a sensational figure nicknamed Pussyfoot Johnson, suggesting a reconsideration of Johnson's political stance.
As May 15 plebiscite date slips to July 12, the Techen Teschen dispute pits Poles and Czechs over ethnographic claims, historic rights, and economic needs. Proposals stress self determination, Polish majority in most areas, Czech control in Oderberg, coal district Karvin, with French and British support urged to prevent further clashes.
Letter to the editor and assorted clippings reflect a 1980 political debate. AL Topeit of New York argues independence and voting rights while railing against party favoritism. The copy includes editorial snippets and commentary on Wood and Rooseval, plus stray notes on Chicago politics and public opinion.
Frank Avery Skilton of Auburn New York writes to the editor urging General Wood as the Republican presidential nominee. He accuses party bosses and police of manipulating voters, says voters are emancipated from partisan politics, and insists Central New York deserves a fair and righteous chance for Wood. He frames a call for teachers, voters, and officials to heed the public’s will in November.
A letter from Enfield New Hampshire editor F Keene discusses reconstruction era ideals and a demand for a president unbound by prejudice. Another note from Peter J Vandernoot thanks The Tribune editor for help in securing adequate pay for postal clerks and carriers, with gratitude from multiple postal unions.
The article examines Nitti in Italy as he seeks to influence cabinets in France and Britain. It notes divisions within Italian and German parliaments, contrasting British and French gains by moderates with threats from conservatives. It highlights Nitti’s moderation, his stance on Russia, and tensions with anti Italian factions over Epirus and Adriatic issues.
Postwar Italy seeks peaceful settlement on Adriatic questions while facing immense external debt to the United States Britain and France. The piece weighs Italy’s alliances, Trieste and Trent, and the risk of political upheaval under Nitti as Germany and Austria-Hungary’s collapse reshapes Europe.
A 1920 message calls for absolute neutrality and loyalty to all nations while seeking to help where possible. It notes the United States should join with power and diplomacy as a plenipotentiary and extraordinary envoy, urging wisdom and sufficient resources. The letter is signed by Williams, Praraon, from New York dated June 4, 1020.
The letter argues Coolidge is not a reactionary and questions Senator Johnson's positions. It cites Governor Coolidge and remarks on unity, order, and “republican progress” while criticizing demagoguery and the need for steady administration. Dateline New York March 7, 1920.
A reader laments heavy traffic on Fifth Avenue near the west sidewalk causing delays and near misses for pedestrians. The writer urges stricter enforcement and harsher penalties for unsafe driving after an afternoon incident. Dated New York June 2, 1920.
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