Republican Strategy and the San Francisco Nomination Scene
The Tribune analyzes Senator Harding's stance on the league of nations, recalls his Senate votes, and contrasts Chicago leadership with the San Francisco Democratic setup. It notes primaries' fading influence, Wilson and McAdoo as potential nominees, and discusses Howland's proportional representation plan to empower rank and file voters.
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Chicago
San F Francisco
San Francisco
National Committee
White House
Palmer
Wilson
McAdoo
Harding Allies Back Lodge Reservations Ratification
The World notes most peace advocates and leaders favor ratification with Lodge reservations, despite support for Hoover and opposition from the White House. President Taft, Harvard President Lowell, and Mr. Hoover face the same verdict in this view.
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Taft
Lowell
Harvard
Hoover
Villa
White
House
Harding
Scandal Ends as Convention Adopts Rule Change in Representa
At the Chicago convention a regulation changing the basis of representation in Republican national conventions was adopted amid a rushed vote led by ex Representative Paul Howland. The Rules Committee allowed unfinished business after nominations, shaping future convention practice and ending a long running controversy over Southern influence and district costs.
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Chicago
Paul Howland
Ohio
Harding
Burke
Pennsylvania
No Master Mind Senator Predicts Better Harding Cabinet
Indiana politician says Harding will surround himself with capable advisers and listen to well informed voices. He rejects the idea of a master mind leader and hopes a shift away from pompous egotism may benefit the country, praising cross party enthusiasm in Congress and likening it to students released from school.
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Now
Indiana
Harding
McKinley
Owija Hoard
Congress
Procter Gift Defends Motive Behind Wood Campaign
The article argues Colonel William C. Procter gave $500,000 in support of General Wood out of sincere public spirit. It defends his motives as non selfish and contrasts biblical lessons on charity with the political pressure and rumors surrounding campaign funding and the Wood defeat.
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William C. Procter
Cincinnati
Wood
General Wood
Magdalen
Procter
Proctor
Wood Committee
Vague Hope in Funds Barely Shields Political System
The passage argues that political funds stem from the primary system and cautions that public reaction is muted. It suggests funds can be large if donors are disclosed and expenditures tracked, while noting human weakness can drive scapegoating.
Aura of Mystery and the Role of Womanhood in Society
A columnist criticizes President Hibben for linking civilization to a mysterious aura around women. The piece argues that genuine chivalry comes from inherent differences and mutual understanding between sexes, not artificial secrecy, and cites Kipling’s view of Western coeducation. The column also notes Republicans blocked General Wood from the White House.
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Hibben
Princeton
Dr. Hibben
Chicago
Johnson
America
Middle Western
Mr. Kipling
Middle West
The Conning Tower and a Harsh Warning to a Hat Check Boy
A satirical piece contrasts a pirate persona scolding a restaurant hat check boy with a sharp aside on inflation and a joke about tennis ball costs. It notes rising wool cloth, doubled labor costs, and a 10 percent war tax on tennis balls, claiming liberty bonds remain cheaper than 1917 levels. It ends by mentioning a club nomination interrupted by Henrietta and new characters.
Diary notes mix office routine and political buzz
An extract blends Samuel Pepys style journal entries with early 20th century press commentary. It records daily tasks, social outings, money worries, and reflections on the Republican nomination, including Harding and party maneuvers, with stray literary and cultural allusions.
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Samuel Pepys
Susan Lenox
May
Mr. Glass
McIntyre
Minnie
Col. L. Ayren
Hadson River
Mr. Harding
John Zimmerman
Kaufman
Chicago and After To the Editor of The Tribune
Two Tribune editorials praised the Chicago nominations and General Leonard Wood while warning that party loyalty alone should not dictate votes. The writers urge preserving American ideals over autocratic nationalism and criticize backroom convention decisions favoring a candidate to block a Democratic admin.
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Tribune
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Henry GO. Buckhout
Brooklyn
Voter critique questions Harding in 1920 election
A letter to the Tribune from Catherine B. Ely criticizes the Republican choice for president. Shestown notes past GOP defeats in 1912 and 1918 and questions why candidates like Wood or Hoover were passed over for Harding. The letter reflects early 20th century party tension.
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Harding
Wood
Hoover
Catherine B. Ely
New York
Editorial Letter Favors Leonard Wood for President
A reader condemns party bosses and supports Leonard Wood for president, criticizing New York delegates for opposing him despite majority Republican support. The writer urges women voters to oppose Wadsworth and backs a campaign slogan to defeat him.
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the Tribune
Leonard Wood
Howses
Hosses
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Wood
Sloan
Sam
Bolshevik Slur Questioned Over Kiev Aqueduct Incident
George Palmer Putnam of New York contests a Bolshevik claim that Poles blew up Kiev’s aqueduct, citing May 1 Journal de Pologne and May 18 AP reports. He argues the Bolsheviks damaged waterworks and urges publication of a corrective letter to defend Poland and its allies.
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Tnerrimine
London
Kiev
Robert Vaucher
Journal de Pologne
Warsaw
Dnieper
Associated Press
Neta
Poland
Republic
George Palmer Putnam
New York
Democrats Name Hoover Sir In 1920 Election Letter
A 1920 reader urges Democrats to nominate Hoover, criticizing Republicans and praising a Democratic platform. He predicts GOP failure and pledges to vote Republican only if Hoover is not chosen, naming E.R. in New York and voicing strong party loyalties.
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Tribune
Harding
New York
Hoover
Congo
Lodge
E.R
Sceme
Old Guards
Old Guard
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Jaok
Democ Party
Harry Hubbard Coover
Boston
Maay
The Tip Compulsory To the Editor of The Tribune
Hilda Brainos of New York writes about a Danish pastry shop in Gotham where a milk and pastry order included a five cent extra charged as a tip. She laments tipping culture, resisting the practice yet paying, and recalls arguing with the waiter over the extra charge and tossing a quarter at the cashier.
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the Tribune
Gotham
Han
Memorial Day in Aix les Bains Pays Respect to American Dead
A French town Aix les Bains honors American soldiers buried there with a Memorial Day parade. French officials clergy and local families share stories of missing and dead GIs as flags flowers and wreaths mark graves. The event includes Scouts military groups and a cross memorial with brief patriotic addresses and music reflecting gratitude across nations.
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Aix-les-Bains
the Tribune
Toyay
Boy Scout
Flac
Daisy
Monsignor le Sa Ameriga
United States
France
Lazarette
Rochambeau
America
Republic
Petit
Hains
Pers
Eapipe Foo Cambery
Aix-les-Baine
Must a Chemist Bear To the Killer of The 7 3
A New York letter from June 6 191% discusses chemists underpaid despite long schooling. It questions career viability and urges organization to form a union amid widespread reluctance among professionals to unionize. The writer notes many colleagues quit and seek other work as pay and respect lag behind expectations.
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Tina
Hemist
New York
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