Roosevelt leads in Democratic delegate race for Chicago convention
The article notes 154 Democratic delegates to be chosen this week with Governor Roosevelt holding 362 pledged delegates, far ahead of rivals Smith and Garner. A Roosevelt majority is unlikely on first ballot, 578 pledged needed, prompting expected floor fight and possible compromise candidate talks as party factions contend in Chicago.
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Roosevelt
al Smith
John Garner
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
California
Garner
Smith
Newton D. Baker
Owen D. Young
Melvin Traylor
Chicago
Good Old Bad Old Times Rethink
The piece argues that tomorrow and yesterday are distant, chosen by dreamers, while present conditions reflect equal flaws. It contends that past manners were no better than today, noting more people, faster communication, and greater publicity of faults since Ben Franklin’s era.
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Dave
G. Washington
Ben Franklin
Gazette
The New French President and Poincare Era
The withdrawal of M Painleve leaves the French Republic with M Poincare as president elect after Doumer’s assassination. La Brun is the Senate’s likely successor and the presidency aims to remain nonpartisan and balancing among factions. Herriot may be seen as a fighter, with moderation guiding national policy amid world affairs.
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M. Painleve
M. Doumer
the Elysee
M. la Brun
Senate
M. Poincare
M. Herriot
Browning
Philadelphia, Inquirer
Mile Posts Promote Welfare of the Poor
A column notes Mile Posts advocating aid for the poor, urging charitable action and community support. The piece emphasizes frontline welfare measures and local initiatives to assist needy residents. It frames public spirit as essential to relief efforts and social cohesion.
Anniversaries and historical births and events listed
A dated list notes anniversaries and births including Seth Warner Edward Jenner Anna B M Jameson Theoptilus Parsons John G Anthony Charles F Dole and other figures with brief life dates Also includes Today in History entries Montreal Ville Marie New York Stock Exchange 1782 and a solar eclipse occurrence with birth details for several individuals
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Seth Warner
Roxbury
Conn
Edward Jenner
Anna B. M. Jameson
Theoptilus Parsons
Newburyport
Mass
Cambridge
John G. Anthony
Providence
R. I
Charles F. Dole
Boston
Brewer
Maine
Montreal -Ville-Maries
New York
Tonay's Horoscope Reflects Power and Friendly Disposition
The piece describes a loving agreeable person who finds happiness in daily life, with portions of the day bringing power and authority under good aspects. It warns of an arbitrary spirit that may clash with a general tolerance, risking loss of friends, though no special misfortune is indicated.
Prohibition Case Leads Judge to Cite News Reports
During lunch Pat and Mike joke over a card hand. In Atlanta last week a man held for violation of prohibition laws is sentenced after Judge Jessa M. Wood notes crime reports in local newspapers were substantially correct. The defendant receives twelve months on the chain gang.
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Pat
Mike
Mika
Pat Lad
Atlanta
Jessa M. Wood
Absurd Society Snips and Provincial Jests Compile
A jumble of quips and vignettes lampooning society women politicians and lovers. Jokes reference a governor a prison visit and a New Jersey mix up as readers glimpse caustic views on marriage birth control and class. Local humor notes misprints and social stereotypes with a punchy parade of titles and lines.
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Frederick W. B. Coisman
Minnesota
U. S
Denmark
Detroit
Joan W. Aberoro Nated
Alabama
Conllege
St. Clair Co
Ala
Roy A. Young
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Marquette
Mich
Alfonso Kit
Spain
Henri Barbusse
Tonay
Sallys
Mrs. Blair
Central
Charley
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Ain
Luckies
U. K. America
N. B.C. Sen
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