Democratic Nominee Davis Draws Mixed Reactions Across Parties
The nomination of John W. Davis for president triggers varied responses from Bryan to McAdoo and Cox. Supporters tout party unity and his leadership, while critics question ties to Wall Street. Banks and anti‑saloon leaders show cautious approval amid a progressive La Follette surge.
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John W. Davis
Wall Street
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Davis
J. Pieupont Morgan
Telephone Company
Window Glass Trust
Davis
Mississippi River
Coolidge
Bryan
McAdoo
al’’ Smith
Joseph P. Tumulty
New Jersey
Cox
Ohio
Alyn Davis
Wayne B. Wheeler
The
Anti-Saloon League
Samuel Gompers Illness News Proved Wrong
The note confirms Samuel Gompers is recovering from a prior illness, contradicting earlier reports. At seventy four he remains active, leading the Federation of Labor with a focus on higher wages and shorter hours, though some disagree with his prohibition stance and overall philosophy.
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Samuel Gompers
Gomepers
Trades Union of the Federation of Labor
Humanity Responds To Lorain Disaster Aid Response
The Lorain disaster sparked broad community generosity as banks statewide receive and forward aid. The public's civic spirit contrasts with the stubborn pursuit of money, proving humanity remains at heart during hardship.
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Lorain City
Lorain
McAdon Knocks Down By Defeat Says Bryan Guides Best
A fragment notes McAdon’s setback and claims William Jennings Bryan could help him endure defeat with “fine graves.” It asserts Bryan has benefited financially and physically and is among the best losers.
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McAdon
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Yesterday and Todays in Ohio Anniversaries
A collage of historical notes and dated events from 1787 to 1921 and today including Thoreau's birth, Japan's capital move, Queen Victoria's order, and various anniversaries. Highlights mention Marshal MacMahon, San Francisco archbishop Alemany, and key 19th and early 20th century dates with birth and death notes and notable events in US and international history.
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Moss
Vania sAfator
Bork
AM Gehians City
Henry D. Thoreau
Concord
Dorothy Madswillow
Wahington
North Carolina
Japan
Kioto
Tokio
Greece
England
Queen Victoria
Order of the Garter
Arrisona
National
Flueation Association
Sarduga
Traga de Uuca
Yuri Trament
Marshal MacMahon
Autun
France
Paris
Joseph S. Alemany
San Francisco
Irwin
Philadelabia
Wisconsin
Madison
Proteus
Greely
Smith's Sound
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Spain
Harding
Resurrection Bay
Alaska
Mace
Burke
Idaho
Anniversary observances and world congresses reported
The item notes the anniversary of the Boyne fight with observances in Washington and San Francisco delegates to an overseas league meeting. It also mentions the Republican executive committee meeting at Pittsburgh, the ordination of priests in Belgium funded by donations, and an advertising industry gathering in London with World Association of Advertisers labs. It concludes with a claim about experiments linking scent to identifying friends and enemies.
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Boyne
Fort Stevens
Washington
San Francisco
New Republican
We Noreg
Farkersburg
American College
Belgium
United Sites
London
Troy
Wlohe
Wembls Tur
Family home sale and weekly allowance noted in social column
In the Social and Financial column of the Weekly Slip Horn, Mrs Lon Moots gains the old family home and a $6 weekly allowance, while her husband is said to have taken another woman, reflecting a tale of fortunes and domestic drama from Dixie society.
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Dixie
Lon
Jack Wins Big in a Bridge Game Night
A local tale recalls Jack defeating a crowd in a bridge session and briefly losing a high amount while chasing a new suit. He played from near ten until past three, keeping score close and avoiding further losses, then quit before buying the suit.
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Jack
Joe Lotius
Goldstain
Alurhard
Elyria Gun Club Organized and River Tragedy
Forty years ago the Elyria Gun Club formed with William Boyle as president and Ed Fisher as secretary treasurer. Marshal Redmond and Deputy Sheriff Ensign captured a horse thief after a chase into the river. The river rose and two boys Archie Bardell and Eddie Tite drowned. Charlie Kelley found an incendiary who set the high school on fire. blaze extinguished. Three carloads of Elyrians went to Chippewa Lake for a picnic with McAvoy's orchestra providing music.
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Elyria
Chippewa Lake
McAvoy
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
Grove Patterson reflects on William Jennings Bryan at a Democratic convention in New York. He notes Bryan’s loss of leadership, questions his intellect, yet admires his early honesty and oratorical gifts while predicting shifts in American politics and technology in coming decades.
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Grove Patterson
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Brian
Broan
Dreams and the Sea in George William Curtis Poetry
A sparse fragmentary verse excerpt contrasts tides and dreamers with warlike call and imperial setting. The speaker recalls walking and hearing a distant sound, then discovers it is his own heart beating like a sea. He urges both dream on and dream me more as waves crash and legions march. The lines evoke inner conflict between duty and imagination.
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George William Curtis
Carr Named Director of Consular Service
Carr has served as director of the consular service since that position was established. Serbia children born on Friday are believed to be immune to the assaults of evil spirits.
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Carr
the Consular Service
Wisuad
Consuleur GD Cafslar
Bureau of the Budget
Department of State
Hildaboro
Ohio Public Schools
Kentucky University
State Department
Georgetown University
Tn Serbia
Timely Views on World Topics and Government Info
W M Kiplinger argues that business information is Washington’s main product and that executive agencies generate plans beyond Congress. He urges business to seek government data directly, notes underfunded printing, antiquated rules, and the need for liaison librarians and information agents in firms. He cites Washington as a growing business information hub.
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Washington
W. M. Kiplinger
Capitol Dome
Congress
Department of Commerce
Harmony in every home with Victrola and piano sales
Jim Armitage promotes harmony through Victrola phonographs and pianos as a path to happiness and political unity. The store advertises new Victrola owners Mrs. Butler, Sadie Gault, N. Ridgeville, W. H. Dean of Dover, and others buying instruments while the manager and his wife enjoy a fishing trip in Michigan. a spoof fish tale promises a growing yarn next week.
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Mrs. Butler
N. Ridgeville
Sadie Gault
Spencer
W. H. Dean
Dover
H. K
Michigan
Day's Hardware Cutlery Sale Promises Bargains
This week at Day's Hardware a genuine cutlery sale features Robeson Cutlery Co pocket knives priced at 69c 8c and 1.29 with higher value options. Pearl handle knives offered up to 85.00 at 2.98 ornamentals at B and C. Lorain mechanics report busy work as Winchester tools arrive, promoting Winchester as the best choice.
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Robeson Cutlery Co
Mechanica
Lorain
Winchester
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Bireet
Onle
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
F. Surer
A. C. Mudnutt
Velane Mattarat
Elyria Postosics
Coe
Ursin and
Aiothing
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Unser
Marquette
la Follette
Humanity
Thei
Federal
Prince Louis
Principality of
Monaco
Baden
Lord Birkenhead
Birkenhead
George Eastman
Watertown
Arthur M. Hyde
Missouri
John E. Nelson
Maine
China
Jilin
Webb
Board of Trade
Pritish
Londor
Jota KR Qatnn
Cor Alitier Ah Oa
Man Lero
Portervile
Cal
Tadar
Mary EO Won' Es
Heboke Coulerce
Saura Nerwelk
Conn
Carl Milliken
Anta
Abe Martin
Komical
Ian
Alrnes
Ameri
Wilbur J. Carr
Charles Evans Hughes
R. A. Osborne
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Jim Armitage
Robert Burns
Roosevelt Avenue
A. E B. Chase Co
C.R. Strong
Oberlin
Sonora
Hugh Collister
West Arenas
Basa
Beech
Day’s Hardware
B&c
Ada Silva
Our House Furninhing Department
Broad Mt
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