Treaty Plank Divides Republicans at Chicago Convention
The convention debates over ratification of the Versailles treaty split Republicans between Lodge reservations supporters and opponents. It urged freedom for senators as free agents, avoiding firm league covenant commitment while backing some form of international cooperation. President Wilson’s stance framed the contest as a test of party unity and strategy.
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Senate
Resolutions Committee
League of Nations
Knox
Penrose
Johnson
Borah
Trandexee
McCormick
Chicago
United States
Association of Nations
Elihu Root
Itone
Law and Order in Labor Dispute Domination and Justice Fawcett’s Ruling
In a sweeping ruling Justice Fawcett blocks a trucking unions boycott of open shop lumber and restrains both labor unions and steamship lines from transporting such goods. He argues unions must subserve public welfare when operating near common carriers and calls for return to strict law and order amid labor violence. The piece notes census discussions citing 1917 city population at 5,462,277 and contrasts state and federal counts with the New York draft census.
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Openshop
Comany
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Chance to Serve Volunteers Sought by United Neighborhood Houses
United Neighborhood Houses seeks volunteers to staff sixty camps across New York and nearby states offering two week vacations for thousands of city children. Roles include play leaders and teachers. training optional but enthusiasm and patience essential. opportunities also at settlement houses and lunchrooms.
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United Neighborhood Houses
New York
Government admiration for New York City during 1917 census
The piece notes that federal authorities fixed New York City's craft population at about 6.5 million in June 1917 despite the 1915 state census showing 6,066,222. It highlights the government’s favorable view of NYC, citing draft registration gains and contrasting population changes in Kentucky and Mississippi to illustrate broader trends.
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New York City
Stewart Browne
New York
War Department
Fedral
Kentucky
Mississippi
Cummins Victory Highlights Granger Reform Support
Senator Cummins scores an easy Iowa primary win signaling a shift in the Granger era toward stricter regulation of railways and government reform. He led a state and national debate on restoring private rail operation while including an anti strike clause, earning endorsement from Republican veterans and urging candor in politics.
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Cummine
Cummins
Iowa
Granger
Tnterstate Commerce Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Gompers
Railroad Brotherhood
Vetera
Suffrage Crisis Sparks Partisan Blame Game
The text criticizes suffrage pickets from the National Woman's Party for blaming Republicans for delays in ratifying the amendment, contrasting claims with Congressional history and state legislature control. It notes party power in ratification and defeat across thirty-five states, highlighting Republican dominance in ratifying states and Democratic control in defeated ones.
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Republican Party
Congress
Woman's Party
Wilson
Senate
National Party
Delaware
March Hare and partisan wires spark political banter
A satirical note claims five states ratified, six rejected, four not yet meeting, joking that the Democratic party did its duty while Republicans failed. It mocks experts from the National Woman's party and toys with a supposed secret wire linking Senator Penrose’s Philadelphia sickroom to Chicago and even the White House to Senator Lodge.
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National Woman’s Party
Chicago
Senator Penrose
Philadelphia
Penrose
White House
Senator
Lodge
Strike as War to the Editor of Tha Tribune
G H of Newark N J writes that industrial strife resembles war and urges public moral force to press for peaceful settlement. He argues both capital and labor should submit grievances to a court of law, cites Governor Allen’s industrial court, and praises The Tribune’s balanced stance while urging consideration of both sides.
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Gompera
Allen
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England
France
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Tribune
New York
G. H. Newark
N. J
Every Man's Dictator Letter to The Tribune
George C Bartlett of Tolland Connecticut argues in a June 9 1940 letter that humans consist of two selves the conscious and unconscious and that behavior is dictated by a universal dictator of nature he suggests imprisoning the dictator if necessary and views all actions as determined by fate rather than personal choice.
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the Tribune
George C. Bartlett
Tolland, Conn
An Eccentric Trip and Notes from The Conning Tower
Irwin the European Correspondent for The Conning Tower heads a sixteen month voyage to Europe. The piece includes reflections on poetry quality, a Sweden or Turk abroad sentiment, and humorous bites from a convention, with sketches about army discipline and a Dutch-Norwegian quip. It mentions Mor Rie and a Conning Tower contributor network.
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Irwin Eman
Gaide
Europe
Horace
Mr. Hyde
Caen
Chartres
Morningside
Irwin
The Complete Letter Writer to a Employer in the United States
A clipped missive from a Chinews atenographer abroad to his former employer in the United States. He inquires about a voyage across the continent, mentions rough seas and a knock to Mrs X, notes mail closes at 8:30 am, and promises to write again. Beat regards to the family.
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Chinews Atenographer
United States
Mr. X
Lincoln Nomination at First Republican Convention
A letter to the Tribune disputes a June 8 article claiming Abraham Lincoln was nominated at the first Republican National Convention. The writer notes the correct event occurred in 1856 with General John C Fremont as the Republican candidate for president.
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the Tribune
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
John C Fremont
David Stuart
New York
Abolish the United States Senate, Letter to the Editor
Walter D. Smith urges movement to abolish the Senate, arguing it is founded iniquitous opposition to democracy. He claims the 120 years show constrictive work and destruction, urging a unicameral, proportionately representative legislative body.
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Tribune
United States Senate
Ed Howe mocks Treasure Island and Old Ed’s taste
Ed Howe disparages Treasure Island saying he seeks genius or new insight in books. B L T notes his lack of literary taste. The Caruso jewels are insured for 1,000,000, and Signor Caruso’s wife is mentioned. A club lists new members Smith Mighty Nanny Will Maud Ambere Greta Woods. Looks like one of the Four Dark Horsemen.
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Cima
Old Ed
Caruso
Douglas Tendran True Club
Tab
Smith
A. Mighty
Nanny Will
Maud I
Ambere
Greta Woods
Four
Dark Horsemen
Richard Kurt by Stephen Hudson reviewed in times Western
The column savages Richard Kurt a bounder and saphead while praising Virginia Peraldi as a ferocious vivid creation. It notes the novel is character driven with weak plot and strong prose and mocks Dr. Straton’s sermons and typing habits.
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Richard Kurt
Stephen Hudson
Knopf
Hudson
Biarritz
Switzerland
Brussels
Paris
Mr. Hudson
Virginia Peraldi
Ibdjiez
Virginia
Péraldi
S. Savage
Flirt
Hoyden
Richard
John Roach Straton
Bold Labor Plank to the Editor of The Tribune
Letter from John Seymour Woop objects to not addressing labor issues. He urges Senator Lodge to support compulsory arbitration on all public utilities between capital and labor. He argues politicians underestimate labor influence and warns labor will yield to the public welfare eventually. New York June 8, 1920.
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Lodge
John Seymour Woop
New York
Faithful to the End in War of Clothes and Food
The Chronicle depicts a chaotic battle of supply lines with General Food urging a forward push as General Clothes falters. Troops of Victaats press the banner of H. C. L deeper into the enemy, while reforming forces rally in the rear.
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San Francisco Chronicle
General Food
Clothes
Army of Apparel
Victaats
Horses Are High Letter to the Editor
Wayne Dinsmore of the Horse Association of America defends horse value knowledge after Edward 8 Field’s Run of Horse Prices. He argues experienced buyers know horses differ in value, noting good horses and mules remain in strong demand and power for short hauls. Chicago June 8, 1920.
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Edward
Wayne Dinsmore
Horse Association of America
Chicago
Solid South policy urged by Hicks on Republican Race aim
Lucius Sumner Hicks of Boston argues against Lily Whiteism and for a national, humane Republican policy addressing Southern grievances. He urges a broader, forward looking approach with a bipartisan committee to assess Republican organizations in the South. He stresses unity, equal civil status for Black Americans, and patriotism over sectional politics.
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Tribune
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Republican Party
South
Europe
Lucius Sumner Hicks
Boston
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