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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1920

Page

1

Gompers Attacks High Cost of Living in Campaign Row

The piece argues that labor leader Gompers cites high living costs as the campaign issue yet condemns the Democratic party for creating the conditions. It accuses Democrats of tariff conspiracies and excess profits taxes, notes wartime finance and League of Nations ties, and contrasts Republican and Democratic records, urging a November vote to resist the party in power.

Gamuel Gompers Eue Democratic Party Repubican Cox Mr. Gompers lJubon

Missouri GOP leads in governor and Senate primary vote

In Missouri late primary voting Republicans outpolled Democrats by about 40 000 for gubernatorial nominees and about 90 000 for senatorial nominees The Democratic split shows 22 259 Democratic voters backed senators but not governor amid discontent with state ticket candidates Congressman M E Rhoden led A T Hrewster by over 500 votes in this district The piece closes calling it a Republican year

Missouri M. E Rhoden A. T. Hrewster

Plate error in Inet issue page corrected

Publisher reports two minor items on the flat page slipped from the plate supply house. They were distinctly Democratic in political quality and published without the editor’s awareness. The newspaper will exercise tighter oversight on plate supply in future editions.

Inet Plate

Cox Attacks Senate Oligarchy and Prefers Autocracy

The speaker denounces a senatorial oligarchy comprising nearly all Republicans and about half of the Democrats, opposing majority rule and aligning with a presidential autocracy. He questions readiness for permanent one man government.

Cox Senate Wilson

Incomplete Quote Sparks Debate Over One Man Rule

Fragmentary remark by Woodrow references Senator Harding on the idea that the nation is too large for a single leader. The dialogue hints at concerns about centralized power and the scale of national governance in the era.

Woodrow Harding

Tennessee Ratifies Nineteenth Amendment Amid Division

The text notes that Tennessee ratified the Nineteenth Amendment last week, granting women the ballot, while northern Republican states supported it and the Solid South largely opposed ratification, reflecting regional divides in the voting rights debate.

Tennessee North South

Wilson supporters split over league issue threaten party unity

Supporters of the President doubt Cox's stance on the league and interpretive reservations. Wilson loyalists warn the party split will widen as the league issue outranks the candidate, with dissidents hoping to constrain Cox and demand adherence to the covenant.

Cox Mr. Cox Wilson Plecea Te League

Speech on national priorities shapes wartime policy debate

The writer argues that Mr Wilson's proposed policy framework must be weighed against broader needs in national obligations and reforms. It contends that beyond the league project, the administration's approach to governance may define the decisive issue, challenging Mr Harding's capacity to gain acceptance.

Mr. Hanning Wren Wilson League

Nomination of Cox Tragedy Warned by Bryan

Special dispatch to the New York Times quotes William Jennings Bryan calling Cox's Democratic nomination a tragedy. Bryan argues the nomination would make the party leader of the lawless and risk handing the White House to those who defy government, urging Democrats not to support Cox if nominated.

Cox San Francisco Willian Jennings Bryan New York Times Itls Democratic Party White House

Country Needs Harding With Plain Practicality

A Chicago editor argues that Harding is unlike a self important leader and offers that the country wants a president who is plain, practical, trained in government related study and labor. He predicts Harding would plow a straight course with intelligence honesty diligence and fidelity unless public sentiment proves otherwise.

Harting

Governor Coal Dee stance in public re vie as election nears

The text argues voters will learn Governor Coaldee�s true positions and call for clear policy statements. It notes Senator Hardag�s satisfaction with the easing of political contention and urges public confidence in the Republican balance amid uncertain times.

Coaldee Hardag

Quote by Wli H Hays on faith and freedom

A historical quotation declares that the fight is for the faith of the republic and the perpetual freedom of America’s sons and daughters. The speaker is identified as Wli H. Hays, reflecting period rhetoric about liberty and national unity.

The Republic the Sons and Daughters of America W li H. Hays

Manila journalists' school opens at UP

The University of the Philippines hosts a journalism course directed by Walter Wigus, a Columbia graduate, with Wilcos and others joining from New York and Boston papers. Admission limited to third and fourth year students with strong English, open to men and women. about fifty enrolled.

Manila Journal Fem University of the Philippines Tn Maiia Fatay Walter Wigus Colomita Univerty Caltec Wilcos Boston Journalian University of Mlnnis Ue School of Jernaliems

Fragmentary Note Reveals Local Craft Payment Oddities

A garbled message from a local page mentions multiple pieces and a large sum, referencing quilts and an individual named Margeret Resks of Lawrenceberg. The text is incomplete but hints at a financial distribution or sale. Further legible details are needed to confirm persons, places, and amounts.

Publicans Warn Hard Task For Relief Of Tax Burden

The piece argues the GOP will face a heavy job cutting the nation’s tax burden post Civil War. It cites preliminary figures showing federal taxes totaling 2.41 billion for the year ending June 30, a record high about 24 percent of national wealth, and criticizes wartime waste and profiteering while urging restraint and policy reform.

United States Americas Pengle Sean Able Esuwamy Mardiag

Governor Cochler Aims at Fatherly Labor Ethic Echoes

A garbled edcorsal passage discusses Governor Cochler invoking his forefathers toil and the hard work ethic as a model for leadership. It rails against political theatrics, claiming the governor seeks to claim his grandfather's working virtues while downplaying self-serving motives. It suggests a critique of political posturing versus enduring labor values.

Cochler New York Times Democratic Coolidge Cranfyther Saturn

Fragmentary political rant hints at Paris talks and elections

This OCR fragment references Frankie Kevevelt and Aggerkan citizens, a meeting in Sanjay with two great men, and mentions secret omigstions and Paris talks with Great Trials and Japan. It questions what the premier shall do if elected and implies discussions with unseen parties.

Frankie Sanjay Wh- Wen Mm Paris Japan

Fragmented readable text from a damaged page

The readable fragments reference committees, a congress, and political tensions. No clear events, names, or places are identifiable to form a concrete summary.

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