This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1914
Page
2
A new Robins League forms to oppose Roger C Sullivan as Democratic factions split. In Central West, Republicans showing signs of revival with leaders conducting four tough Illinois congressional district campaigns and Progressive vote slumping in California.
The piece notes Lincoln County voters with Progressive leanings rally behind Lawrence while Sullivan seeks Senate, facing opposition from the Robins Democratic League. California primary returns show rising Republican votes and waning Progressive strength, as Iowa Democrats plan a stronger campaign, per Republican state leaders.
A dense, partisan report portrays a tight gubernatorial contest in New York City with Roosevelt's rallying tour cited as boosting Sherman while Robins and Moore moose-aligned efforts shift Democratic leverage. Straw vote signals suggest party strength fluctuations across New York and California previews, with Republicans enthused by strong urban showings and Democrats seeking to regain stability amid national political turmoil.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for indigestion, gas, and sourness. It claims rapid relief, harmlessness, and effectiveness after meals, urging readers to obtain a canister from any drug store for stomach comfort.
At the Massachusetts Progressive State convention in Boston the party endorsed national prohibition after debate. Brookline figure Joseph Walker backed prohibition, while Charles Sumner Bird urged a referendum instead. The platform also favors purchase of a majority stock in the Boston and Maine Railroad.
Democrats in the Third Louisiana District plan a vigorous campaign to offset Progressives. Speeches by Senator Joseph E. Ransdell and ex Senator Murphy J Foster lead events in New Iberia with Henry Gueydan and other party figures. The drive aims to show Roosevelt support was curiosity rather than endorsement.
Advocates of woman suffrage crowded the Republican State convention seeking platform recognition. Mrs Barton K Jenks addressed delegates for five minutes before suffrage was sent to the platform committee with no report. The platform endorsed a reasonable protective tariff and condemned administration attacks on business, while Ro Lavingsson Beeckman of Newport was named governor without opposition.
Federal administration backs Glynn with strong support as cabinet officers endorse, while a presidential message is promised for next week. Col Roosevelt campaigns, attacking Republicans and aiding Democrats as both parties mobilize for upcoming work.
Cabinet members write letters supporting Gov Glynn for reelection. Democratic State committee elects W C Osborn as chairman. Glynn proclaims himself State party leader. Republicans rally with Tanner as organizer. Glynn and Whitman begin tours this week. Col Roosevelt tours the state delivering blows to Republicans. William Sulzer files an independent petition for the governor nomination and starts a speaking tour.
Amid primary and reorganization, Governor Glynn consolidates power and the Democratic machine backs his bid. Federal officials including McCombs show support, Osborn is reelected as state chair, and Tammany Hall pledges autonomy. Registration drives and a three week sprint to October 28 frame the brisk statewide effort with Roosevelt and Davenport stirring Progressive tension.
An old remedy claims meat raises uric acid stressing kidneys causing backache and other ailments. It advises four ounces of fad salt taken before breakfast to flush kidneys, improve activity, and neutralize acids, noting the lithia blend creates a cleansing effervescent drink.
Newport man Prouty of the Progressives has formed of the Interstate Commerce party for the United States Senate. The state committee endorses him, with support from the Prohibition party factions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.