Democrats Open 1920 Campaign Show Spirit of Confidence
The 1920 campaign was launched in Chicago with the Democratic National Committee and Associate Women's National Committee hosting leading figures. Attendees included President Wilson’s cabinet members and key party leaders who pledged vigorous action against Republicans and highlighted Democratic achievements, including women’s participation and Wilson’s peace efforts. Roosevelt and Palmer defended Wilson’s record while denouncing Republican policy and the League of Nations covenant. The gathering urged prompt ratification of the treaty and expanded suffrage support, with speeches stressing anti isolationism and party unity.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Woman's National Committee
Wilson
Mississippi River
Homer S. Cummings
Republican Party
Curtings
House of Representatives
Penrose
Cummings
A. Mitchell Fulmer
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
America
Rexpublican
Palmer
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Senate
League of Nations
Williance Pattangall
Maine
Wau
Pine Tree
Woodrow Wilson
Bln
United States Senate
Neonat Committee
WW. Dorbin
Ehairman
Ohio
Frederick van Nuys
Chile Tan
Indiana State Committee
Wilt Hayes
Republican National Committee
Col
W. W. Dudley
Indiana
Meaars
Durbin
van Nuys
Democratc Party
Not to Be Had Life Belts at Camp Merritt
A Camp Merritt Dispatch item notes a colored bakery company en route to the other side being inspected for life belts. Company Commander demands those without a life preserver be identified. Private Johnson mentions a mask or reservair on his bunk and Private Jackson urges readiness, dialogue reflecting wartime procedures.
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Johnson
Jackson
Buddy
Camp Merritt
NOW KEEP DEMOCRACY SAFE
A civic appeal urges public support for community service to strengthen democracy. It emphasizes unity of native and foreign born Americans, wartime sacrifice, and the need to fight both external and internal enemies by living democratically in thought and action to advance as one freeman family.
Proud of Party's Record and Vision for the Future
The passage extols the Democratic Party's record and compares past achievements to present progress. It asserts the party has given America a new vision and criticizes opposition advice, noting the president has anticipated this shift and defined the party's meaning in his address.
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America
Democratic’party
Hanna
Herald's Review Of North Carolina Capitol Events
A record of important events across North Carolina compiled for Herald readers. It chronicles political developments, legislative actions, and notable activities at the state capital and key localities, highlighting decisions and their impacts.
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Herald’s Review of
North Carolina
Capitol
Herald
North Carolina News Highlighted From Charlotte Meeting
Raleigh reports focus on individual membership in the State Federation of Business and Professional Women as the national committee proposes tentative constitution and by laws. North Carolinians listed among casualties, drafts, and local civic notices include state college catalog release and governor’s warning on labor unrest during mill reopenings.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Charlotte
Bing
National Federation
Enue
Ol Nem Ormanizes
Mra
Nina B. Price
New York
Washington
Richard
Salley
Met Mountain
William T. Yount
Charles M. Whitehouse
Waynesville
Henry 8. Silvern
Henry G. Kelly
Andrews
Ralph C. Sigman
Newton
William J. Myers
Jennings
41 Made Supreme Sacrifice at UNC in World War Service
University of North Carolina alumni and students wore khaki for the war effort from declaration to armistice. Over 2,000 graduates joined service and 41 made the supreme sacrifice, with records kept by registrar Dr. T J Wilson.
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University of North Carolina
T. J. Wilson
Universit
New Bank Organizing in Charlotte With 200000 Capital
W L Jenkins former Southern Loan and Savings Bank cashier announces a new bank in Charlotte to be located at the former Southern Bank home on South Tryon Street. Authorized capital 200000, business to begin once 50000 is paid in within days. The Greensboro summer session of the North Carolina College for Women opens June 4 for college credit work, with teacher training starting June 18 and an eight week duration.
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Charlotte
Loan and Savings Bank
W. L. Jenkins
Southern Loan and Savings Bank
Charlotte National Bank
Southern Law and Savings Bank
Tivor Street
Greenscoro
North Carolina College For Women
Greensboro
Epcetel
Army Bill Pars Down as Senate Moves to Clean Up Items
The fourth week of Congress sees speed and broad activity with the army bill cut down from its large figure. The Senate prioritizes the wire control issue and peace treaty leak inquiry while House focuses on trimming appropriation bills. Investigation into army and shipping affairs and Victor Berger's election also loom. Senator Lodge and Borah immunity questions for Trinity copies in New York spark debate. Democrats contend no immunity allows withholding important facts. Numerous prominent national figures are named in relation to the inquiry.
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Penrose
Mann
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House
New Republican Congress
Republican Party
Senator Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Lodge
United States
Washington
Congress
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Saaders
Borah
New York
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Detroit Faces Court Action Over City Car Strike
Detroit, Mich noted a citywide car strike since June 7 with no traction service and no talks among Detroit United Railway, striking carmen, and the city council. State officials threaten a coalition to force operations through a court order if no agreement is reached. Attorney General Groesbeck signaled possible court action to compel service.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit United Railway Company
Carmen
Michigan
Groesbeck
Confederate Graves in Arlington Decorated
In Washington a gathering of Southerners and government officials honored Confederate soldier and sailor graves at Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial address was delivered by Representative Clarence N. Stedman of Greensboro North Carolina. The unknown soldier tomb and General Joe Wheeler’s grave were among sites decorated with abundant flowers as a Southern tribute was unveiled.
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Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Clarence N. Stedman
Greensboro
N.C
Joe Wheeler
Virginia Hills
First Cuban Graduates from U S Naval Academy
Washington Fnaiga Carlos Aurelio Hevia, son of Colonel Aurelio Hevia a Cuban cabinet figure, becomes the first Cuban graduate of the U S Naval Academy. He received his diploma from his father at the commencement, an honor granted by Secretary Daniels.
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Washington
Fnaiga
Carlos Aurelio Hevia
Aurelio Hevia
War and Navy
U. S. Naval Academy
Daniels
Railroads urged to return government advances
Director General Hines told the House Appropriations Committee that railroads under federal control should promptly repay the government 775 million dollars advanced for improvements and equipment. He said the improvements have benefited the railroad companies.
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Washington
Hines
House Appropriations Committee
Increase in National Banks Shown in Report
The comptroller of the currency reports a surge in new national bank organizations since January. Since January 1, 312 charter requests and 10 North Carolina applications were approved for expansion of existing banks, signaling general business improvement.
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Washington
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
North Carolina
Senator Hoke Smith's Wife Dies in Georgia Home
Mrs Hoke Ceith wife of United States Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia died at her Atlanta home after a long illness. Born in Athens Georgia she was the daughter of General R R Cobb Confederate officer. She is survived by her husband and son Marion Smith of Atlanta.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
Atlanta
Mra
Hoke Ceith
United States
Mra. Smith
Athena
R. R. Cobb
Marion Smith
Whistling Provokes Tragedy in City Theatres
A man who whistled in a local motion picture theater provoked a deadly response as Moses Cohen reportedly killed him on the spot. The New York Evening Telegraph laments the act as unlawful while urging calm and law enforcement to capture the killer.
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Moses Cohen
New York Evening Telegraph
Women's bladder and kidney troubles warned of in paper notice
Important to all Women Readers of this Paper warns that many female complaints stem from kidney or bladder disease. The ad promotes Swamp Root as a remedy claiming it improves kidney and bladder health and urges readers to request a sample bottle to test its effects.
War jokes and quips in Kansas City Journal oak
Fragmented quote from Kansas City Journal oak referencing wartime knitting and a joke about a fly and sock knitting. The line hints at postwar remarks and humor in a local paper’s page.
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