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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
26
The Plumb plan campaign targets railroad securities owners with a pitch to swap shares for government bonds. It argues this shifts value from individuals to the state and urges citizens to study the plan’s effects. An alliance between railway owners and workers could emerge, draining funds from the broader public.
The piece critiques President Harding and Senator Harding for appealing to specific groups on wage questions and the Irish issue. It condemns using private sympathies for political gain, urges universal appeal to all citizens, and warns against meddling in international or Irish civil strife for political capital.
The piece criticizes the Plumb plan for railway control urging government ownership funded by taxes and a fifteen member employee committee. It argues this scheme would enable monopolistic rule, not democratic control, and cites Frederic C. Howe’s remark against political government. It notes growing railroad worker interest and public concern over the issue.
The Nonpartisan League failed to capture Minnesota Republicans in primaries, a blow to Townley who runs a covert political operation. Despite a strong local base among foreign-born communities and miners in Minneapolis, the loss weakens his camouflage strategy and raises cautious optimism for conservative factions in Minnesota.
The article contrasts the Coolidge and Harding homes in Marion Ohio and Northampton Massachusetts. It notes the Coolidge house with New England dignity and the Harding home with a prosperous American porch style. It discusses porch culture and the idea of homes as symbols of American life, with portraits of public figures reflected in domestic spaces.
Fragmentary line from a larger piece frames the presidential selection as a great American rite and ties it to the home, suggesting a civic ceremony ideal or editorial stance on national voting rituals.
The piece discusses federal supremacy over state constitutions in suffrage matters. It notes Supreme Court framing on federal amendments and Tennessee’s rule on timing for ratification. It cites Vermont Governor Clement’s stance and argues for calling a special session to push ratification.
The column contrasts Colonel House and Secretary Colby with President Wilson, arguing House embodies subtle presidential influence while Colby appears more blunt. It critiques the notion of dictating party policy, noting past Democratic shifts on terms and the Panama Canal, and questions Colby’s handling of foreign affairs like Fiume.
Philadelphia tops 1,800,000, rising steadily with gains of 25.6, 18.1, and 17.7 percent across decades. New York shows irregular growth, Detroit rockets to fourth, Baltimore and Boston shift ranks, while Washington's surge stems from rapid development.
The article notes Baltimore and St Louis lead in expansion with 34 and 12.5 percent increases, while Pittsburgh and Cincinnati trail at about 10 percent. It criticizes 1920 census estimates as unreliable and wasteful, urging reliance on actual counts over mathematical projections.
A Tribune letter from Rupert Hughes debates why telepathy and spirit communication facts are not better explained. The writer cites experiments and prominent figures like James Lodge and Wallace, arguing for focus on seen effects rather than gaps in occurrence.
An extract from a letter from Molton, England discusses American attitudes toward postwar problems, urging unity and urging completion of peace treaties and a strong League of Nations, while noting hunger and suffering in Europe and the need for action beyond party politics. The piece also touches on press commentary and public sentiment in Troy and Annestown.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Scotland, Kentucky, Spaldingers Golf Guide, and a Choaty Journal with unclear references. The text is incomplete and contains nonsensical phrases, preventing a clear motion or event from being determined. No verifiable names or concrete facts emerge for a fuller summary.
A garbled column fragment mixes literary references with chatter on journalism. It mentions Wordsworth, Nick Altrock, Rosenthal, Elwell, Pepys diary, and Alfred Noyes. The piece blends diary-like notes, random quotes, and reflections on public notices and media.
A fragmented text fragment presents a surreal line about perfection and peaceful stillness, mentioning Norah and Hirai. The piece reads like a cryptic reflection on inner calm and opposing forces, with stray terms suggesting misprints and scrambled wording.
Mr Gompees faces a political clash as he orders the Democratic convention to obey. If not, he gears to push Mr Pinehovy toward a party switch. The piece hints at stirring maneuvering amid party realignments and leadership tensions.
A critical notice praising the novel Wine of the Winds by Keene Abbott for its vivid landscape painting when action lags. The reviewer notes lavish adjectives and a strong prairie setting, while criticizing overlong description and the absence of engaging action, yet still regards the work superior to many contemporaries.
Henry Auld of New London Conn writes to The Tribune criticizing Army post conditions at Fort Wright New York detailing issues with enlisted men and medical vessels at the garrison. He urges Secretary Baker to address the matter to aid soldiers and mentions Fisher’s residents and rear area concerns.
The Butchery Peprest von Chiemzo voices frustration over census tallies. He laments that a dark horse contender might have altered counts if included.
Cornelia A Gibbs of the Maryland Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage writes to the editor arguing that granting women the vote would raise costs and threaten sovereignty. She cites Chicago election expenses and higher taxes as grounds to oppose suffrage. She warns of lobby influence and warns that enfranchisement could be costly and unequal. The letter dates from June 1, 1920.
Gertrude E. of Port Washington writes to The Trivate editor in January 1929 praising St Mark’s Church in the Bouwerie for mixing worship with community singing and folk songs. She argues religious services should entertain and inspire daily life rather than resemble sensational entertainment.
A letter questions a candidate who spent over 400000 of his own money for the presidency and, after eight ballots, released pledges to swing delegates. The writer suggests a “dark horse” scenario amid the Republican nomination battle. June 22, New York.
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