The Struggle for Control of the United States Government
A dated analysis of the San Francisco convention and the Democratic Party stance on Wilson’s peace plan and the league of nations. It argues the party must align with Wilson's record and covenant, predicting that a non Wilson nominee would face party dissent and strategic risk.
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United States
San Francisco
Wilson
Democratic Party
League of Nations
Paris
Mr. Wilson
Chicago
Senate
Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Mixed bathing sparks British press debate in Tonbridge
A Tonbridge town councilor sparks a debate on mixed bathing between men and women, an issue more common in Belgium France and the United States. Supporters see prudery and esthetics at stake. critics argue it reflects broader liberal attitudes and could erode traditional marriage norms. The discussion evokes wider press coverage and signals shifting social norms.
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Tonbridge
England
Belgium
France
United States
Senate figures loom large in political scene
The piece notes the strong Senate presence at national conventions in Chicago and San Francisco. It highlights Henry Cabot Lodge as Republican permanent chairman and identifies Democratic leadership figures such as Rob inson of Arkansas Carter Glass of Virginia and a slate of ten other senators on the resolutions committee. It calls out Lodge reservation supporters and lists notable senators from both parties. Watch the senators on both sides as political activity intensifies this year.
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Clay
Calhoun
Webster
United States Senate
Chicago
San Francisco
Senate
Henry Cabot Ledge
Robinson
Arkansas
Resolutions Committee
Carter Glass
Virginia
Marshall
Beckham
Kentucky
Harrison
Mississippi
King
Utah
McKellar
Tennessee
Nugent
Idaho
Pomerene
Ohio
Smith
South Carolina
Walsh
Massachusetts
Montana
Walcott
Delaware
Beckham, King, Nugent
Pomerone
Wolcott
Owen
Oklahoma
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Gore
Reed
Missouri
Shields
Palmer
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Shoreham
Joseph P. Tumulty
Tumulty
Wpalmer
Debs
Democratic Party
George Io Levey
Samuel Stade
Gook County
Women's Democratic
Ammunittee
Democratic League
Combined Sea Services Aims To Rebuild Naval Labor Ties
The long delayed naval pay raise is expected to ease friction between the Shipping Board and the Navy Department over labor. The board has recruited 2,500 extra personnel every 30 days as it receives ships from contractors. Congress may consolidate the coast guard with the Navy and place the coast and geodetic survey under Navy control, citing wartime efficiency. Tom Marshall reports on political maneuvering around leadership and commissions.
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Shipping Board
Navy Department
Naval Establishment
Congress
Coast Guard Service
Treasury Department
Navy
Revenue Cutter Service
Coast Guard
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Lady Goschen and Canberra in Australia's plans
Miss Angela Goschen, newly married in London to Capt. John Hargreaves, is described as half American and connected to Sir Edward Goschen, former British ambassador. The article discusses Canberra as Australia’s planned federal capital, its American-designed plans by Walter Griffin, the city’s institutions, climate, and the move of the seat of government from Melbourne within five years. It notes Sydney and Melbourne as major cities and includes brief modern cultural asides.
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Angela Goschen
John Hargreaves
Grenadier Guards
London
Sir Edward Goschen
Berlin
Harriet Fiesta Clarke
New York
Darius Clarke
Buenos Aires
Goschen
Vienna
Angelia Goschen
Great Britain
Germany
von Bethmann Hollweg
Marie
Russia
William
Petrograd
Queen Alexandra
England
Copenhagen
Edward Goschen
George
Royal Household
U. S
Sir Edward
William W. Rockhill
State Department
Washington
Turing
America
Viscount Goschen
Oxford
Joachim Goschen
Leipzig
Schiller
Goethe
Wirland
Fruehling & Go~schen
Canberra
Prince of Wales
Molonglo
Cotter
Commonwealth of Australia
United States
Walter Griffin
Australia
New South Wales
Melbourne
Sydney
Marquise
Convention Sidelight from the Democratic National Convention
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco describes Bourke Cockran's famed oratory, New York and Cox allies at odds, banners and balloons over the halls, and social press interactions. It notes Mrs. Daniel Mahoney in attendance, Bryan’s water intake record, and playful street scenes amid campaign fervor.
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Washipcton Post
San Francisco
Voice
Bourke
Vckran
Chicago
Bryan
Cockran
New York
Tammany
Sons of Tammany
Luning
Roosevelts
Murphys
al Smith
State of Washington
Fourteenth Street
East Side
West Side
London Bridge
Paddy Duffy
Annie Rooney
Gov. Cox
Daniel Mahoney
Dayton
Ohio
Kentucky
Japanese urge defense of Japanese in California
Tokyo reports a rise in anti Japanese agitation in California drawing Japan’s attention. The national chambers of commerce back a resolution warning of grave proportions and urging a 25 member committee to defend Japanese interests and seek a permanent solution. Some journals blame U S militaristic views while condemning missionaries in Korea.
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Tokyo
Associated Press
California
Japan
National Convention of Chambers of Commerce
Diet
Yorozu Shoho
United States
Bismarck
Bernhardt
America
Korea
New York Plans Five Municipal Terminal Markets
New York city to build five municipal terminal markets in Manhattan Brooklyn the Bronx and other boroughs at an estimated cost of 160 million. Initial expenditures of five million will acquire sites and prepare plans. Plans include railroad and steamship facilities storage refrigeration warehouses and retail markets. Markets expected to lower food costs and be self supporting, according to Edwin J. O Malley, commissioner of public markets.
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New York
New York City
Edwin J. O'Malley
Board of Estimate
O'Malley
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
SEEK SOLDIERS IN CITIES FOR FARM LABOR RELIEF
Secretary Baker ordered recruiting to focus on urban districts to ease farm labor shortages. Ohio Secretary MK Shaw and National Board of Farm Organizations Chairman Charles S. Barrett alerted officials to serious labor strain. Army officials denied farm labor depletion claims, noting minimal recruits in central Ohio since March 1.
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Army
Navy
Baker
Department
MK. Shaw
Ohio
Charles S. Barrett
National Board of Farm Organizations
Central
VIVIANI SAILS FOR ARGENTINA ON VACATION VOYAGE
Rene Viviani former French premier sailed from Cherbourg with his wife aboard the Avon to Buenos Aires for a three month South American tour. He plans conferences in Argentina and a subsequent Brazil visit, describing the trip as his first vacation since World War I.
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Cherbourg
Rene Viviani
France
Avon
Buenos Aires
M. Viviani
Associated Press
South America
Argentina
Brazil
German Defense Minister with Spa conference condition
Berlin June 30 Herr Gessler minister of defense will not join Chancellor Fehrenbach and other German delegates at the Spa conference unless the entente agrees to reopen talks on German army reduction and militia dissolution. If successful he will join later.
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Berlin
Herr Gessler
Fehrenbach
Spa
Gensler
Washington poised to become manufacturing hub says Rathborn
Edward Rathborn aboard the Harrington predicts Washington may soon attract Hunt manufacturing industries as the city expands with 514 plants in 1914 and growing road and steamship links. He cites executive departments, river and rail routes, and cheap shipping as advantages that could draw major plants here.
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Hunt Manufacturing Industries
Washington
Edward Rathborn
Harrington
Axrae
Evry Dee Scripfien
Lelit
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Hryan
John Cloit
la Grange
Iowa
Citizens’ Committee
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Commercial Club
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Marguerite Tucker
American Women’s Emergency Committee
Cox Boosters
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Qohicans
Renius
Cox
Ommittee
Viviani
Army Puliey
Harding
Ala Goorin
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Bill Bryan
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