Opening Gun in Maine Women Sound Wilson Campaign
The Democratic national committee plans a Maine only start after Congress adjourns with McCormick and others optimistic that President Wilson will win over Progresives. A suffrage delegation urged a federal amendment but Wilson avoided committing before Hughes. Debates over army munition spending mark the broader campaign frame.
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Helen Todd
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George N le Mont
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Senatorial Debate Sparks Guilt Question on Floor
Senator Norris denied intending to imply dishonesty by any senator and called for removal if proven. Senator Townsden accused the national guard of being sent to the Mexican border under false pretenses and urged sending home forces not in active service.
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Brandeis Quits Jewish Body in Sudden Move
Justice Brandeis resigns from the executive committees of the American Jewish Belief organization and the Jewish Congress. Secretary Jacob De Haas cites heavy judicial duties as reason, denying retirement from all Jewish activities while noting continued interest in other groups. The justice began a vacation today.
Obituary notices from Washington area deaths in July 1918
Notices list multiple bereavements including Anna Josephine Briscoe of 1738 Corcoran Street and Vesta Shortridge Davis of Arlington National Cemetery, with funeral dates July 25 1918 and July 26 1918. Also records Loraine Clements, Mary Elizabeth Driver, Henry C Lutz, Lilla Leigh Page, Karl Stump Reed, and Henry Clements, with residences and burial details.
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Wilson lauded as friend of children at DC meeting
Representatives Keating and Densmore led a Willard Hotel gathering praising President Wilson for championing child labor bills. The speakers stressed Wilson’s role in siding with working children against mill interests and urged continued support for labor agencies.
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Hughes Sees No Callers At Summer Home
Bridgehampton July 24 Charlene Hughes pressed his acceptance speech indoors with no callers. He aims to finish his presidential campaign program as William R. Willcox, Republican national chairman, spent the night at Hughes summer home and is back in New York. Hughes held a lengthy talk with Willcox on details of the Wertarn trip starting August 5. Hughes sent a telegram to W Cameron Forbes congratulating the newly elected president of the National Hughes Alliance.
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Wilson eulogizes Riley Hoosier poet lies in state in Indianapolis
President Woodrow Wilson expressed sorrow over the death of James Whitcomb Riley in a letter praising the Hoosier poet. Thousands filed past the casket in the Indiana state capitol as Riley lay in state, with funeral plans awaiting a New York relative before actions are finalized and a burial likely in Indianapolis or Greenfield.
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Virginia game laws impose hunting taxes and licenses
Notices in Ling Street Alexandria explain Virginia game laws. Residents pay a $1 county tax or a statewide option, nonresidents $10 to hunt anywhere in the state, areas $20. licenses issued by court clerks effective July 1. Applicants must provide age residence post office and physical description. hunting without license carries a fine up to 25 dollars.
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Blames Villa Snipers and Texas Senate Fight
El Paso July 24 Gen George Bell Jr commanding the El Paso district reports Villa sympathizers blamed for Mexican border shooting incidents. Massachusetts National Guard units clashed with Mexicans near El Paso with accusations of cross border fire and raids. In Austin, Colquitt leads Culberson in Texas Senate race as Davie loses in congressional primaries amid shifts in federal delegation and administration opposition.
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Walsh Chosen for Chicago Democratic HQ Lead
New York July 24 President Wilson selected United States senator Thom Walsh of Montana to head the Chicago branch of the Democratic national headquarters. National Chairman Vance C. McCormick will announce the selection tomorrow unless the program changes. Toger C Sullivan, a key party organizer, has pressed for an Illinois man to run the Chicago office and spent today at Democratic headquarters seeking confirmation.
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Senate approves Clarke for Supreme Court seat
The Senate unanimously confirmed Jonn H Clarke of Cleveland as associate justice to succeed former Justice Hughes. Clarke will join the bench when the court convenes next fall after President Wilson sent the nomination on July 14. A subcommittee recommended confirmation and the judiciary committee acted yesterday.
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