Senior Colonel Dennie Denied Grandstand Invite At Starcliff Fourth
Colonel Dennie laments being snubbed by Starcliff Fourth of July committee while Governor planned to attend. He recalls past honors and fears being forgotten as Joe Sever dominates events. His son Dick Dennie returns to praise patriotism, and the elder celebrates a rare moment of public recognition before a platform invitation changes the mood.
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Richard Dennie
Starcliff
Congress
Dennie
Joe Sever
Sever
Free Western Air
Grant
Commonwealth
Jones
National Guards
Colonel Dennie
Dickey Boy
Dick Dennie
Colonel
Pennsylvania
Independence Day Reflections From the Cradle of Liberty
A narrative recounts the 1776 Declaration of Independence, its Jeffersonian ideals, and the Philadelphia bell signaling liberty. It recalls the first public celebrations on July 8 1776, and subsequent commemorations with cannon, bonfires, and royal arms removal.
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Independence Hall
Liberty
Tyler
Jefferson
United States
Republic
America
Lexington
Concord
Bunker Hill
Congress
Philadelphia
Old Statehouse
Nixon
Statehouse
Made His Name Immortal through Jefferson’s Legacy
If Thomas Jefferson had left no state papers beyond the Declaration of Independence his name would still be immortal. His writings inspired patriotism and prepared soldiers and leaders for the struggle that secured American freedom from George III.
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Thomas Jefferson
Democratic Party
America
George III
Republican Platform Declares Clear Vows to Voters
The Republican platform states firm positions on foreign policy military arming and national loyalty. It rejects ethnic cheap-labor products harming American workers and warns voters that responsibility and the law of nations will guide actions if the party governs.
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Republican Party
Mexico
Germany
United States
Philippines
Hughes A Man of Action Seeks Presidency for Republican Party
The text portrays Charles Evans Hughes leaving the Supreme Court to join the Republican campaign. It notes his acceptance of the party platform and calls his stance a shift from judge to party leader. It criticizes current administration policy, especially in Mexico, and frames Hughes as aggressive in pursuing national interests.
Business methods needed for government efficiency
T. Coleman du Pont of Delaware argues the government lacks economical methods and efficiency. He calls for the election of a business man as president, asserting business principles should guide administration now and after the European war.
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T. Coleman du Pont
Delaware
Tariff and Immigration Seen Key Campaign Issues
J Coleman du Pont of Delaware argues in the Washington Post that high tariffs and strict immigration limits are needed to protect American workers from cheap labor and competing imports, framing protectionism as essential for the coming campaign.
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J. Coleman du Pont
Delaware
Washington Post
Harding speech at Chicago convention stresses tariff commission stance
Senator Harding opened the Chicago convention with aphorisms including a line about the tariff commission. He argued against a commission seen as Democratic hostility to American industry or opposition to business, urging a nonpartisan approach.
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Harding
Chicago
Need Party Unity Drives Republican Tariff Education
The passage urges returning to the protective tariff path to restore prosperity, recalling a 20 year old victory led by the party. It calls for a unified, disciplined campaign through press and stump, with coherent teamwork to educate the public and mobilize the party for unity.
Difference Is Intense Quote About Michigan Woods
Gyer says vacation will be in Michigan woods this summer. Myer asks about sights and Gyer notes there is much to saw. The exchange frames a playful dialogue on woodland work and travel plans.
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Gyer
Michigan Woods
Myer
Taking Her Seriously in a Theatre Romance
A lighthearted remark about a man who treats a love interest with care. She notes he has taken her to the theater three times and never attempts a good night kiss, prompting her to wonder if his feelings are truly serious.
Wealthy Neighborhood Questioned by Iceman Patronage
A narrator recalls a neighborly query about affluence as families rely on the ice man, while a deaf mute narrator on a couch mutters a chilling remark about the world never knowing the truth hidden in darkness.
United States Leads in Electric Steel Furnaces Growth
The Electrical World notes American electric steel refining and furnace design owe much to European origins but asserts the United States now leads with rapid growth. As of January 1, 1916, the U S had 73 furnaces, compared with 53 in Germany and 46 in England, reflecting an 78 percent rise year over year.
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United States
Niagara Falls
Europe
Germany
England
The Proof and Rumor of Conscience Fund Truths
An old saying projects national debt relief via a conscience fund while noting that liars fail to correct each other. The speaker mocks overconfident ignorance and the belief that the world grows honest through rumor or payoffs.
Ungracious German reception of Wilson note mocked
Joseph H. Choate, diplomat and lawyer, labeled Germany’s response to Wilson’s last note ungracious. He compared it to a beggar who, after pleading for food, cites a sprained foot on a bill collector as the reason he cannot help.
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Germany
Wilson
Joseph H. Choate
Onions Endorsed as Sleep Aid Cited in Odd Note
A quirky item notes raw onions as a cure for sleeplessness. The text mentions a dreamer among readers who attracts attention even while snoring.
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