League of Nations supreme issue in campaign
The article argues the League of Nations would subordinate U S sovereignty under Article X, giving the council power to compel action in any conflict. It warns the United States would be drawn into every future war to defend existing borders and political independence, effectively creating a global super state. It cites 1776 as an example of potential interference.
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League of ‘Nations
Wilson
League
United States
Council
League of Nations
Trust of Nations
France
Offihe
Frank B Willis Aims for U S Senate Seat in Ohio
Biographical sketch of Frank B. Willis born 1871 near Lewis Center Ohio. Highlights include service in Ohio General Assembly Congress Governor 1915 16 and 1920 Republican nomination at the National Convention. Emphasizes his support for Republican policies and expected continuation of influence in the U S Senate alongside Warren G Harding.
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Lewis Center
Delaware County
Ohio
J. B. Willis
48Th
83Rd
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Ohio Northern
General Assembly
Hardin County
Willis
Congress
Harding
Frank B. Willis
U. S. Senate
Senate
Warren G. Harding
Fragmented note on League pledge and Irish freedom
A fragment states that no nation in the Wilson league may aid Irish freedom or other movements as Article X compels subscribers to respect the league's integrity and independence globally. The text indicates continuation on Page 4.
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Behrgren
Warren G Harding Biography Highlights Public Life
Warren G Harding born November 2 1865 in Blooming Grove Ohio son of George T Harding and Phoebe Dicker son of Holland Dutch family. He edited the Marion Star since 1884 served in Ohio Senate 1899 1903 elected lieutenant governor 1903 elected U S Senator 1914 chaired Republican National Convention 1946 and was nominated for president by the 1920 convention in Chicago. He is a publisher businessman and noted public affairs student and speaker.
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Blooming Grove
Ohio
George T. Harding
Scotland
Phoebe Dickerson
van Kirks
Ohio Central College
Marion
Chicago
United States
Harding
Cleveland Clergy Pay High Tribute to Harry L. Davis
Five leading Cleveland ministers and a rabbi wrote letters praising Harry L. Davis as mayor and public figure. The endorsements cite his moral cleanliness and broad civic service, noting his large election majority and his bid for governor. The letters were gathered by Rev W E Freeman and shared for fairness in evaluating his character and record.
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Cleveland
Harry L. Davis
Harry L.davis
Dan, F. Bradley
Pilgrim Congregational Church
James O'Leary
St._.Colman’s Church
William G. Evans
Trinity Baptist Church
Mrs. Davis
W. W. Buastard
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Louis Woksey
Hudtid Avenue
W. E. Fee ‘Man
Wooster
Republicans Gave Buckeyes First Compulsory Law
The 1910 Ohio General Assembly, led by Republicans, enacted the state’s first real compulsory Workmen's Compensation Act. Governor Cox’s claim to authorship is disputed, tracing agitation to 1909 led by labor leaders and Harry Thomas. Republican Rep. Norris introduced bills before and during 1910, with the final act signed May 12, 1910, expanding employer liability and employee rights.
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General Assembly
Ohio
Cox
Harry Thomas
Cleveland Federation of Labor
W. W. Norris
Cuyahoga County
Norris
Frank Patterson
Ashland
Public Resentment of Dem Slanders Sweeps Ohio
Ohio voters rally behind Republican candidates amid a wave of public resentment toward Democratic slander. The piece cites support for Warren G. Harding Frank B. Willis and Harry L. Davis as favorable to the GOP campaigns and notes a backlash against deceitful tactics. The article forecasts a decisive defeat for Democrats and a shift in political sentiment statewide.
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Ohio
Harry L. Davis
Warren G. Harding
Frank B. Willis
Ohio Gubernatorial Platforms Split Over Spending Cuts
Ohio 1920 campaign items show Republican Harry L. Davis pledging large expenditure reductions in his first term and Democrat A. V. Donahey claiming the state can run next year with substantially less money. Both statements were delivered at state events: Davis in Washington Court House on September 16 and Donahey at the Ohio Grangers State Fair on September 1.
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State OF
Ohio
Harry L. Davis
Washington Court House
Rether
A. V. Donahey
Ohio Grangers
Harry L. Davis Brilliantly Positioned for Governorship
The Republican candidate Harry L. Davis is praised for his record as Cleveland mayor from 1916, his wartime patriotism, and his stance against Bolshevism. A committee of bankers backs his fiscally sound Cleveland tenure, noting a $50 million Union Station plan and a pivotal Public Hall project. Davis is depicted as a decisive leader who expanded public services and fought high living costs.
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Cleveland
Davis
United States
Bolshevists
H. Goff
Trust Company
Union Station
Public Square
Grand Central Terminal
New York City
Morais High
Harry L. Davis Cleveland Mayor and Governor Candidate
Harry L. Davis born January 25 1878 in Cleveland Ohio son of H and E Davis Welsh natives. He worked as a steel mill straightener then built a business, married in 1902, and had one son. Entered public life 1911 as city treasurer and became mayor in 1915, reelected 1917 by 18000, survived a Reds bombing, reelected 1919 by 31000, resigned May 1920 to run for governor.
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T. Colman
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Ohio
Cleve Io
Eos
Tore Davis
Wales
Puddier
Fife
Harry L. Davis, Jr
Davis
Davis praised for sharp business rule in Ohio leadership
The article lauds Harry L. Davis for firm financial policy and efficient administration in Cleveland and Ohio. It credits his tenure as mayor with restoring fiscal health and his decision to resign to run for governor, earning wide commendation from Republicans and Democrats alike.
Calvin Coolidge Early Life and Political Rise
Calvin Coolidge born July 4 1872 in Plymouth Vermont. He was son of John C Coolidge and Victoria Moor with New England farming roots. He grew up on a farm, graduated from Amherst, became a lawyer and publicist, and entered public service in North Hampton Massachusetts. He held roles from city solicitor to mayor, then state senator, president of the Massachusetts State Senate, lieutenant governor, and governor elected in 1918 and re elected in 1920 with a large plurality.
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Plymouth
John C. Coolidge
New England
Victoria J. Moor
Amherst College
North Hampton
Massachusetts
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Fifth City
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Republican Party of
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Calvin Coolidge
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