La Follette Enters Presidential Race With Progressives Call
La Follette formally declares as an independent progressive candidate for president. He says he will file his name on every state ballot and endorse progressive policies based on his public record. The convention grapples with organizing, platforms, and realignment while delegates push toward adjournment.
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La Follette Maintains Distance During Nomination Moves
Senator La Follette spent yesterday at home isolating himself while Cleveland debated his presidential bid. He used long distance calls to correct messages and kept in touch with New York via radio. Adherents in Cleveland shape his fortunes, with plans to address voters by radio as Chicago hosts his campaign headquarters.
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La Follette's Call for Independent Progressive Unity
Wisconsin senator La Follette urges a break from old party lines to defeat private monopoly power. He argues both Republicans and Democrats have betrayed voters, calling for a bold, independent progressive movement to restore government by the people and curb trusts in industry, finance, and resource control.
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Stormy Petrel of Senate in Fighting Mood
A fragmented congress scene argues for progressive reform, railing against monopolies and the railroad trust. The piece urges farmers and workers to unite, opposes monopoly power, and promotes independent progressive candidates to restore economic freedom and political integrity. TheTEXT reflects partisan rhetoric about government control, cooperation, and national policy shaping.
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Smith and McAdoo Quit Bid for Nomination at Convention
Report covers the Democratic Convention drama as Smith and McAdoo abandon their campaigns under party harmony efforts. Delegates discuss unit rules, adjournment motions, and shifts toward Cox and Roosevelt nominees amid tense floor battles and crowd demonstrations.
California Farmer Labor Party Backs La Follette
The executive committee of the California Farmer Labor party repudiates the St Paul third party convention and its presidential candidate and pledges support to Senator La Follette. A full State committee meeting is set for 7 to consider the action.
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Sidelights of the Democratic Convention in New York
Special to The Washington Post describes visitors flocking to Madison Square Garden during the Fourth of July weekend to learn about the Democratic Convention. Delegates and delegates’ guests filled the venue while police managed crowds and questions about the nomination process and the 1914 session's plans.
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Faris Accepts Prohibition Nomination For White House
Prohibition candidate Faris accepted the National Prohibition party nomination today. He urged voters to support the eighteenth amendment and enforce Volstead laws, stating it is unfair to keep the party out of power and to elect a “wet nurse” if a dry law is adopted.
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Police Investigate Fatal Fall to Street
Police probe the death of William Kettler a 23 year old found dead on the pavement below a second story window. Authorities consider sleepwalking and loss of balance as possible causes of the fatal fall from his home.
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Lorain Appeals to Nation for Help
Lorain makes a public appeal seeking national aid. The text mentions locals asking for support, with scattered names and places implying a formal request process and potential governmental involvement. The fragmented OCR limits precise details beyond the call for assistance and a sense of urgency.
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Two Sisters Married At Rockville Service
Two sisters wed in Rockville with Miss Loulae Reightman and Miss Seara Reightman marrying John Oliveta Zio and George Rothenwecer respectively. The ceremonies took place at first street northeast, with ages noted 24 and 21. Nearby, Karl Fox aged 31 was found dead in bed at 911 Piped Street Northwest in a separate report.
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