Public Oratory and National Speech Across Towns
An editorial notes the value of efficiency in government and business and previews a series of political addresses. The secretary of the navy will address a Three Rivers Maine rally, while the secretary of state defends diplomatic acts at a North Squantum Vermont homecoming. The piece discusses how such speeches travel via telegraph and how rail and telegraph strikes would affect coverage and impact.
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Three Rivers
Maine
North Squantum
Muggins
Belchertown Agricultural Society
Minok
Minn
Ossawatomie
Roosevelt
Lewiston
Tucson
Ariz
Congress under pressure to pass hurried legislation
A strongly worded editorial urges swift passage of new laws demanded by the president to avert a disastrous strike. It criticizes the Brotherhoods for defying the strike order set for Labor Day and contrasts this with an embargo statement by an eastern railroad that halts all freight from all points, all destinations.
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Congress
Mexico
Unchanging Mob Spirit Echoes French Revolution
The piece recalls mobs beating officials from the French Revolution and parallels Lima Ohio Sheriff Eley assaulted similarly. It argues the mob’s violent zeal endures, the oath of office tested, and wonders why Americans resist reading French history.
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Lima
Eley
What Discipline Means By H Addington Bruce
A California reader asks about disciplining children and the author argues discipline equals self control and self direction, not punishment. He favors non corporal methods for many kids, cites Groszmann, and says punishment should link to a specific act. The parental example, love, and prevention are crucial.
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California
M. P. E. Groszmann
Congress Must Act on Railroad Strike Threat
A chorus of editorials urges swift congressional action to avert a nationwide railroad strike. Papers warn public welfare hinges on rapid, decisive steps and assign responsibility to Congress and the brotherhoods. If Congress stalls, some foresee government seizure of interstate roads to protect public rights.
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Galesburg Register
Congress
State Register
Pblic
Peter Rabbit Worries
Peter Rabbit senses danger as Billy Mink approaches the kingfisher nest at the Laughing Brook. He fears the young kingfishers will be eaten and wishes Rattles would return to protect them. Billy reaches the sand bank hole and parts of the tale hint at a grim outcome.
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Peter
Billy
Rattles
Smiling Pool
Billy Mink
Rattles the Kingfisher
This Day in Illinois History September 1 1774
White settlers along the Ohio River faced alarm as Indians protested mistreatment by whites, especially Virginians. The piece notes a board of strategy likened to a poor boarding house.
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Ohio River
Virginia
Board of Strategy
Our School's Vacation
A humorous schoolhouse tale by Paul West recounts a prank war over lost money. Ex flings apples at Griggsy to break his green house glass, earns 80 cents to pay for damages, and grapples with a deceitful teacher figure. Ed Carpinter and Steve Hardy’s sister Alice subplot adds small-town mischief with bottles and ammonia.
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Griggsy
Hughes Telegram congratulating Gov Johnson on U S Senate bid
Estes Park dispatch reports Charles E. Hughes sent a telegram to Gov Hiram W. Johnson of California congratulating him on his nomination for U S senator and expressing hope for his election. The brief item ends with a caution about drafts and doctors cashing them if you sit in a draft.
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Vacashon
X Brigham
Darkust
Blaney
Johnson
Estes Park
Colo
Charles E. Hughes
Hiram W. Johnson
California
U. S
President Wilson to leave capital for Shadow Lawn
President Wilson will depart Washington at three this afternoon for the summer White House at Shadow Lawn New Jersey where he will be formally notified Saturday afternoon of his renomination. A stray line notes a small boy with a clean face.
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Capital
Washington
Wilson
White House
Shadow Lawn
N. J
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