Mexican note tests good faith and diplomatic wit
Editorial notes the blunt Mexican note questions U S good faith while Carranza runs a drum head government after recognition. It argues the border expedition aims to punish raiders and will stay until accomplished, credits Mexican bluster to sway public opinion, and questions the sincerity of the note as diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carranza
Mexico City
Mexico
Washington
Arrendondo
TERSE STATEMENT OF REPUBLICAN PRINCIPLES PROMISED
SitaIRman Hilles of the Republican National Committee predicts a concise platform with five planks: Americanism, preparedness, protective tariff by a nonpartisan congress commission, merchant marine, and critique of the Democratic administration. Roosevelt is urged to lead with the platform at the convention as Teddy encourages audiences to prepare.
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Sitairman Hilles
Republican National Committee
Hilles
Filles
Congress
Democratic National Administration
Roosevelt
Acid test looms as employers face military duty duties
The piece argues that President Wilson’s acid test will require business leaders to adjust to employees joining the national guard. It says many manufacturers will support mobilization and even repurpose factories for government needs, while those opposing service deserve contempt. Diplomats assure Carranza troops stay until law and order is enforced.
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Clonel Roosevelt
Wilson
National Guard
The Fountain of Youth and Society’s View on Aging
An essay arguing the fountain of youth lies within oneself not in cosmetics or dress. It cautions against vanity seen in a middle aged traveler, urging health, generous mindset, and balanced living to preserve a youthful spirit and appearance.
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New Hampshire
Sinmaller
Editors React to Carranza and U S Troop Moves
Across papers like the St Louis Republic, Topeka Capital and St Paul Pioneer Press, editors urged patience as U S troops might withdraw from Mexico until decision to return. They note rising Peace talk and public order contrasted with baseball park attendance after a player dispute with an umpire.
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St. Louis Republic
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Topeka
Newspaper Editorial Contrast on 1920 Politicians
The Bloomington Pantograph Illinois praises Senator LaFollette for opposing a 5 million dollar state project. Chicago Tribune urges a Republican president and Congress. New York World defends Justice Hughes against Bull Moose attacks as a strong impersonation of Wilson.
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Bloomington
Illinois
LaFollette
New York World
Bull-Moose
Justice Hughes
Wilson
Tie
Watch stolen from YMCA room in Quincy
Quincy police report a watch and a small amount of money were taken from a YMCA room belonging to Elmer Brinkman who occupies a room there. Also noted are health updates on Buert, a local arrestee, and several local accidents and meetings.
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Elmer Brinkman
Keokuk Steamer Sails Biweekly Morning Trip
The Keokuk steamer will be down at 10:30 this morning on its regular biweekly trip and return at 3:00 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Back on Visit Swen Thompson Returns to Quincy
Swen Thompson, once a prominent labor figure, is back in Quincy on a visit after a long absence of about 15 years. The article notes his notable past role in local labor circles.
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Swen Thompson
Quincey
Thompson
Digger the Badger Hears What Happened
A children’s animal tale features Digger the Badger near Green Meadows who keeps to his home and hunts at night. He befriends Jimmy Skunk and discusses Yellow Jackets near Johnny Chuck’s house while Peter Rabbit misreads events and plots rumors.
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Digger the Badger
Digger the
Badger
Johnny Chuck
Johnny
Digger
Green Meadows
Old Man Coyote
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Johnn Chuck
Yellow- Jackets
Jimmy
Jimmy Skunk
Timmy Skunk
Unions and Political Candidate Run Recount
A former alderman candidate with union ties is noted in a brief mention. The item highlights past union involvement and political ambition without detailing any election results or further actions.
Returns From Lanesville and Other Local Notes
Ralph Doty relief operator for the Wabash Railroad returned from Lanesville Illinois where he went to relieve an ill operator. John H and Ezra Best came back from the East after visiting New York and Washington with Speaker Champ Clark and Senators Williams Rainey and King. The steamer Gordie Eastman returned from Pekin Illinois towing a dredge for levee work. Essay contest time limit extended to June 7. Fred Todd placed in charge of a new grocery at 1133 North Fifth Street scheduled to open next Saturday.
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Henry Spilker
Washington Street
Eleventh
Ohio Streets
Fred Bross
Adams St
Frank Warinker
Adams Street
Lanesville
Ralph Doty
Wabash Railroad
Doty
Kinderhook
East
John H
Ezra Best
New York
Washington
Champ Clark
Williams
Rainey and
King
Gordie Eastman
Pekin
Ill
McWiliams Brothers
Fred Todd
Asa Todd
North Fifth Street
Parade Leader Heads to Chicago for National Security Event
To Be In Parade Ward Best traveled to Chicago on a business trip and will join the preparedness parade Saturday with the National Security League. He expects to be gone several days. Columbia honors Dr Dan G Stine for associate professorship in clinical medicine as the University of Missouri expands the school of commerce and administration formerly the school of commerce. Dr Isador Loeb was named dean.
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Ward Best
Chicago
National Security League
Columbia
Stine
Dan G. Stine
University of Missouri
University
School of Comerce
Isador Loeb
In Our School by Paul West and Miss Palmer’s class
The piece recalls a chaotic school day with Miss Palmer guiding students through life lessons and a performance rehearsal. Fatty Bellowes threatens mischief while students prepare skits, shoes, and ribbons. Ex Brigham and Hen Van Ness plan a prank as Short Leg Milliken chases them.
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Paul West
Frank Moser
Villidge
Miss Palmer
Sam
Life Agen
Stebbins
Honeysucker
Arbentus
Brigham & Hen
van Ness
Town Hall
Milliken
Kaskaskia Petition Seeks Immediate Government Aid
On June 2, 1786 residents of Kaskaskia drafted a petition to Congress urging establishment of a government to address wrongs and protect rights, as they lacked means of redress.
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Kaskaskia
Congress
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Teddy
Middle West
New Jersey
THE
Fountain OF Youth
H. Addington Bruce
H. A. Bruce
Leppe Geedium
Webster
H. T. Webster
St. Paul
T. R
Chicago Tribune
Hughes
White House
Quincy
Charles Marx
Fall Creek
Roy Huff
Third
Spring Streets
South Side Boat Club
South Front Street
By Thornton
Jimmy Early
Mary Nichols
Jersey Street
Gems
Resess
Mister Hardy
Ernest Werk
Phil Wigglesworth
Phil
George McLoughlin
Torp
North Fifth St
Palm Beach
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