Progressive party forms legislative committee with Dean Lewis as chair
New York executive committee creates publicity headquarters in Washington and names directors for education social and industrial justice conservatism popular government and cost of living bureaus. The legislative committee includes Dean Lewis and notable scholars and politicians, with aims for a national legislative reference bureau and permanent headquarters in New York and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
New York
Washington
William D. Lewin
University of Pennsylvania
Hton H. Hooker
William Allen White
Kansas
Walter Brown
Ohio
Frances A. Keller
Samuel McCune Lindsay
Columbia University
Jane Addams
Gifford Pinchot
George L. Record
New Jersey
Charles 8. Bird
Massachusetts
Dean Lewis
George Kirchway
Columbia Diversity
Charles E. Merriam
Chicago
Herbert Knox Smith
Walter Weyl
Yane Addams
James R. Garfield
Henry F. Cochems
Wisconsin
Francis J. Heney
California
Charles McCarthy
Legislative Reference Bureau
University of Wisconsin
Progressive National Committee
National Capital
O. K. Davis
Hadley Board Portrait Suit Reveals Ongoing Sittings
In Missouri a deposition in a lawsuit filed by artist Samantha Huntley shows Anita Moore's testimony about ongoing sittings for a governor portrait. Huntley seeks 1185 dollars from A Houts and three lawmakers for allegedly delaying payment after the portrait’s expression was altered by order before Hadley left office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Moore
St. Louis
Samantha L. Huntley
Colonel A. Houts
Prisoner James B. McNamara released from dungeon term
War den John F. Hoyle of San Quentin testifies before a legislative committee on charges of cruelty in a San Quentin dungeon punishment. Hoyle recounts McNamara's 31 day confinement for minor infractions and notes the prisoner was released after promising to behave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin Penitentiary
James B. McNamara
John F. Hoyle
Dynamiter
Hoyle
Frequently the Way
A brief dialogue notes a man making a sound argument with little noise. The exchange highlights quiet effectiveness and subtle persuasion.
Life Insurance via Wireless Signed On Ocean Liner
A New York banker, Arthur P. Williams, met a London broker aboard an ocean liner. They arranged a $5,000 life risk by wireless, with the broker sending acceptance and the ship doctor’s approval to the insurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur P. Williams
New York
Williams
Evelyn the chorus girl thrills Northwestern crowd at Ravinia
Evanston tale of Evanlyn, Evelyn or Eve lyn as Ackerburg plans to bring a chorus girl to the Northwestern junior play. He flaunts the stunt in a box with her on his arm and provokes mixed reactions from co-eds and fraternity brothers. After a council of war he introduces Evelyn at the SAE house and wins favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Harry Ackerburg
Northwestern
Ravinia Theater
Evelyn
Ackerburg
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
John R. Davis
Try a Coin for Cleaning Mud from Garments
A tip suggests using a half dollar to scrape mud from cloth after it dries. The coin removes mud without harming the fabric nap, offering a simple household method.
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Sarasota Bay District
Baxter Co
Sarasota
Florida
Tampa
Fla
Florida Citrus Exchange
F.o. B. Packing House
Ia Isk
NEW Party’s Bureaus
Progressive Service Branch
William D. Lewis
Legislative Committee
Hadley
Missouri
Capitol Wall
State Capitol Building
Sacramento
Cal
Wireless
Fems
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