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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
30
A fragmented 1970 newspaper page lists a Wednesday date and names many staff bylines and departments. It reads like a serialized editorial and advertising section with multiple items and truncated phrases.
Readers condemn the existing presidential primary and demand open nonbinding primaries. The Tribune argues for purging both Southern and Northern misrepresentation, cites New York delegates and Dr Nicholas Murray Butler, and analyzes Wood's candidacy versus Butler's role in the 1920 convention.
A political statement asserts the Republican party values majority sovereignty and criticizes old machinery that blocks free expression. It promises a future real presidential preference primary and a genuinely representative national convention.
An excerpt discusses Bernstorff’s claimed use of persuasion to deter the United States from entering open war with Germany after the sinking of the Lusitania. It notes the White House reaction and contrasts American notes with German attitudes, framing a debate on whether such efforts influenced policy. The piece references Mr. Root and Mr. Bryan in context.
The article notes Georg von Bernstorff mocking a warning to Americans not to travel the day Lusitania sank. It portrays him as impudent in defending his stance and hints at his influence with Colonel House, while mentioning ongoing disclosure of his Washington note writing and his capacity to persuade observers.
The essay compares life to a movie script, praising the Elwell case as a nearly perfect dramatic reel. It notes life’s habit of brief, striking moments and the Victim’s character revealing sensational potential, likening it to a rare gentleman gambler type suited to adventure.
The Shipping Act aligns with wartime goals by establishing a privately owned US merchant fleet to defend national defense and support foreign and domestic commerce. It ends government ownership while pledging credit and control through an expanded Shipping Board, with government roles guiding and subsidizing strategic capacity and competitiveness.
The article lauds duties favoring imports on American ships and rail differentials to ports, arguing for a strong merchant marine as a national concern. It critiques Congress for not shrinking the Shipping Board yet calls for greater energy and talent, noting subway safety questions alongside a lack of funds and door warnings on trains.
The article portrays Wood as perhaps the most gallant figure in defeat, noting his calm, self disciplined bearing at his headquarters and his loyalty from delegates. It argues his size and independence from the party line hindered nomination, despite admiration from many fellow citizens and his evident public service record.
A reader asks if a machine carrying passengers to the moon would be feasible and urges public demonstration to prove a point. The letter reflects early 20th century anxieties about technology and responsibility, noting presidential and court perspectives while railing against sensational claims.
A fragmented text blends mock dialogue with gossip and cultural allusions. References include Sam Hall, a farmer's daughter, Madame Mira, and astrological schemes. The piece interlaces satire on love, money, and publicity with stray notes on postal routes and newspaper quirks.
Frederic F. Van de Water reviews Clarence Day's This Simian World. The essay argues Day mocks human greed curiosity vanity and self deception noting dogs' loyalty while condemning humans for losing kinship with animals. The piece praises Day’s provocative style and provocative ideas, calling the book a recruiting pamphlet for the human race.
A 1920 note from The Dial criticizes The Tribune and Dr. Bhhray Whitey of National City for changing its character from a political journal to a platform for art and letters. The piece notes ownership changes, the shift away from The Dial Publishing Company, and The Mal’s dedication to art since its founding.
The item reports on recruitment for the 7th Regiment with mentions of camp activities, marches, and preparations. It notes gatherings abroad and the ongoing enlistment drive, highlighting expected events and unit camaraderie. The date shown is June 4, 1920, from New York.
A blurred newspaper fragment references backyard playgrounds and community efforts dating from June in New York. The text mentions a variety of people and places, with scattered notes about hosts, observers, and a ceremony or gathering tied to civic engagement and local culture. The passage contains many garbled names and phrases, but centers on communal activity and local networks forming around children and public spaces.
A fragmentary wartime notice states the War Department has been slow to release policy or actions, with recurring delays and internal debates cited as the reason for continued postponements and unclear guidance.
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