Wood Attacks Butler as Fakir in Chicago Statement
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood denounced Nicholas Murray Butler as a fakir after Butler accused a powerful but unnamed group of gamblers of trying to buy the presidency. A San Francisco dispatch reports William G. McAdoo urged western delegates not to vote for him at the Democratic convention.
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Washington President attacks Republican platform in interview
President Wilson criticizes the Chicago platform as Prussian in inspiration and method. He urges quoting Bismarck instead of Washington and Lincoln.
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Deaths of Rev W W Page and Mrs Elia Kellogg
Personal Rev W W Page longtime staffer of Gen Robert E Lee and rector of St Pauls Cornwall New York died in New York at eighty. Mrs Elia Eaton Kellogg noted magazine writer on child welfare and domestic science died in Battle Creek Michigan after a long illness. she was wife of Dr John R Kellogg.
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Battle Creek, Mich
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Vote rights for women pressed by legislature and militia warned
A report from Augusta Maine notes the governor’s order on suffrage for presidential electors. Chicago police detained three men after a whisky stash valued at S150 was found near a storehouse. A derailment near Silver City killed engineer Rosers and injured Tom Rowe. Other items include strikes, bank robbery, a fatal Dartmouth incident, and international political moves with Peru, Ireland, and Japan shaping postwar plans.
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Chicago
Oscar Crolciman
National Interest Centered on San Francisco Convention
After the Republican national convention, leaders debate future nominees and party unity. Butler attacks Wood allies, while Bryan and Marshall loom as possibilities. The article also notes potential wet planks and shifts in Middle Europe, plus Japan’s cautious stance on Shantung negotiations with China.
Democratic Conclave Sparks Nomination Speculation in San Francisco
National politics focus shifts to the San Francisco convention with likely nominees including McAdoo of New York Cox of Ohio Palmer of Pennsylvania Owen of Oklahoma Edwards of New Jersey Hitchcock of Nebraska Smith of Georgia Davis of Virginia for ambassador and Hoke Smith among possible candidates for vice president.
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New York
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Ohio
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
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Oklahoma
Edward S. Edwards
New Jersey
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Committee of Forty eight forms third party bid
The Committee of Forty eight announces a July 10 meeting in Chicago to nominate a president and vice president and draft a platform. Composed of radical left wing figures, it seeks support from discontented elements of other parties. A survey shows Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin leading the presidential field.
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Bolshevism in Russia poised for grand advance amid world tensions
An analysis claims Bolshevism under Trotzky mobilizes 1,500,000 with victories over Kolchak Semenoff and Denikin. It notes Polish resistance in the Pripet and Beresina regions, Bolshevist influence in the Caucasus and India, and Wrangel’s anti Bolshevik success in Crimea as the world balance shifts.
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League council fails to aid Persia in bolshevist crisis
The League of Nations council meeting in London could offer no relief in the Persian crisis after three days. It advised Persia to seek direct negotiations with the Soviet government under article X. Andrew Bonar Law said Britain would not increase but reduce military commitments in Mesopotamia and Persia.
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European cabinet resignations signal postwar political strain
The Italian Polish Hungarian and Austrian governments resign amid difficulty adapting to peace terms. Reichstag elections in Germany produce a cabinet snarl. Crises likely to continue as none has formed stable majorities for effective governance.
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Legion convention in Cleveland to rival major party gatherings
Ex service leaders predict a nonpolitical American Legion convention in Cleveland from September 27 to 29 will rival the Republican and Democratic nominating events. They say over 1,000,000 veterans will attend and no soft handling of critical issues will be allowed as direct representatives shape national concerns.
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Quiet Period Amid Mexican Turmoil Draws Optimism
No major disorders in Mexico have been reported and observers note a lull as the revolution appears to enter a quiet phase. Optimism rises though Chi huahua sees unrest with Villa's forces active. The government remains pledged to capture Villa dead or alive.
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el Democrata
Jacinto Trueba
Jiminez
Chihuahua
Mexico
Misery of Backache Rewarded by Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. G Schoonfield of 240 Wood Ave Muskegon Michigan describes six years of back pain that left her nearly unable to walk. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and is able to do all her work. She highly recommends the medicine to others.
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Muskegon, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wes
G. Schoonfield
Wood Ave
Woman Health Gift and Lydia Pinkham Remedy
A period advice piece urges women to guard health and advertises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a successful treatment for ailments unique to women. It invites confidential correspondence to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts with letters opened and answered by women.
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Lydia B Pinkham
When Doctors Disagree John Jimson Falls Ill
John Jimson grew very ill and sought care from two doctors who argued over his treatment. Doctor No. 1 claimed correctness while Doctor No. 2 challenged him, until the patient groaned in pain and prompted a moment of realization, though the second doctor boasted he would prove right at the postmortem.
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Cuticura Promise for Pimply Faces
The advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads. Apply then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes. Daily use is advised to maintain clear skin, and include Cuticura Talcum in daily toilet routines.
Blitherbys’ Summer Plans Revealed by Gossip at Club
In a brisk exchange, the Blitherbys are said to spend the summer with relatives in the country, despite hints they will stay at the resort’s largest hotel. The Birmingham Age-Herald notes the breezy chatter misleads about their plans.
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Colby
Kyoto
Japan
America
Birmingham Age-Herald
No, Alfred, a girl never suspects a young man's intentions
A witty remark suggests a young man’s proposal arouses suspicion when he asks if a girl can cook, implying social expectations shape romance and judgment.
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