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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
4
The article discusses Plumb plan efforts reaching rail road securities owners and distressed investors, urging government bonds over shares. It warns of possible alliances between railway owners and employees to drain funds from the public, noting renewed activity despite a rebuff in Congress and urging citizens to study the plan’s implications.
The article criticizes President Harding and Senator Harding for appealing to specific groups in wage and Irish matters. It argues politics should address all citizens, not vociferous minorities, and urges public officials to avoid stirring unrest or signaling partiality. It condemns any private sympathies without universal denunciation of the Walshes’ stance.
A railway autocracy view within the Plumb Plan is debated, arguing government purchase of main railways and a fifteen member worker committee would yield monopolistic control. Critics label such plans as undemocratic and Leninist, warning of minority rule and outside consultation limits.
The Nonpartisan League failed to win Minnesota Republican primaries, a setback for Townley's political organization. Observers note Minnesota's open primary suits his tactics, with his base among foreign-born voters and socialists in the mining region. The defeat weakens camouflage and offers conservatives fresh hope against his campaign strategy.
In Marion Ohio and Northampton Mass two contrasting homes are noted under the Front Porch of America theme. The Coolidge house projects New England dignity with unique two family design and a Vice Presidential link, while the Harding residence presents a broader American porch ideal, perched off the ground and reflecting comfortable prosperity.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cultural scene around the American home and the presidential election ritual. The text references national symbolism and the fittingness of the home as a stage for choosing a President, reflecting civic traditions and public sentiment.
The piece argues US constitutional supremacy over state provisions on federal amendment ratification. It notes Ohio prohibition and suffrage rulings and Tennessee’s clause removal as barriers to a special session. Vermont’s governor cites voter input as a reason to delay, while Clement is urged to call a postal session to advance ratification.
The piece critiques Colonel House as a subtle influence on the Democratic Party and compares him with Secretary Colby. It questions the President's inclination to dictate policy and suggests Colby may avoid overt intrusion, noting the self determination idea and references to Fiume as indicative of differing approaches.
Philadelphia's population exceeds 1,800,000 as growth over the past three decades averages near 19.8 percent, with steady gains contrasting New York's uneven rise. Detroit surges to fourth, while Los Angeles and Cleveland post notable, varied gains among major cities and Atlantic ports.
The piece notes Baltimore leads urban expansion while St Louis, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati trail with modest increases. It comments that the 1920 census irregularities expose flaws in Census Bureau estimates used for local planning and tax calculations, questioning the value of the labor and paper spent on them.
A reader letter to The Tribune questions why spirits are not reporting on scientific inquiry into psychical phenomena. It argues early telephony showed distant contact as proof of communication and notes many reported incidents defy simple fraud. Eminent figures are cited, and the piece discusses mediumship and public interest in parapsychology.
A letter from Molton, England, criticizes American attitudes toward postwar issues. It notes hunger abroad, calls for League of Nations strength, and discusses press and public reaction, urging unity beyond party lines to address humanitarian and global peace concerns.
A fragmented notice reports scorn for predictions while noting Scotland and Kentucky references. It mentions Spaldingers Golf Guide, union suits for athletes, and a Kiwell case stem in a garbled passage from the Bally News.
The fragmentary diary style prose blends literary references and newspaper chatter. It mentions Wordsworth, a Rosenthal murder, Elwell case, Nick Altrock, and Selden telephone calls while weaving in reviews of Winesburg Ohio and poems by Alfred Noyes.
A cryptic note captures a still moment as a sense of peace emerges amid fragmented phrases and odd spellings. The text hints at hidden meaning or code related to a person named Hirai and Norah, with no clear events or dates.
If Mr Gompees finds the Democratic convention will not obey his orders he will drive Mr Pinehovy into the party to turn to.
The piece critiques Wine of the Winds by Keene Abbott, noting lavish scenery and action when present, but criticizing overlong descriptive passages. It compares Abbott to Eleanor Hallowell Abbott, laments the lack of humor, and sizing up the novel as superior to its weaker moments, while praising certain vivid prairie imagery and the book’s atmospheric force. It also mentions other contemporary works and authors as notable recommendations.
Henry Auld from New London Conn writes to The Tribune editor criticizing the Army post Fort Wright New York for poor enlisted men conditions. He mentions nine vessels or craft at the post that occasionally cause trouble near Fisher’s area and rear plinth, urging Secretary Baker to assist soldiers and addressing broader welfare concerns.
The piece humorously complains about census figures and the unseen dark horse. It notes frustration that a key figure remains uncounted, implying satire on data collection and visibility in public metrics.
A reader named CORNELIA A. GIBBS of the Maryland Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage argues against granting women the vote. She cites costs and federal state impact, warning suffrage would threaten sovereignty and tax burdens. The letter, dated June 1, 1920, questions election expenditures and the effect on local franchise control.
Gertrude E. of Port Washington, in January 1929, critiques sensational preaching and urges churches to entertain and uplift rather than merely boast. She recalls a visit to St Mark’s in Bouwerie, where a service mix of tasteful sermon, community singing, and folk songs inspired happiness and practical faith for daily living.
In a letter to the Tribune a reader questions the odds of a candidate who claimed over 400000 of his own money aiding the party’s nomination on the eighth ballot. The note cites pledges released and delegates swung to favor a potential dark horse, amid a June 22, 120 New York context. The piece also laments a paper shortage affecting presses.
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