President Veto Question Hangs Over War Peace Resolution
In Washington a suit seeks to compel Secretary Colby to proclaim the end of the German war state, arguing the president has no veto over a joint resolution. Harry Mecartney suggests a bar association advisory case on whether Congress or the people can declare peace and whether the League of Nations can be adopted without a formal electorate vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ion
Congress
Germany
League of Nations
Mandaamas
Bar Association
Wide Open Policy Ends in Silent Power Shift
Harley Wentworth, at twenty eight, wins Kenton mayoralty in a wide open election. He faces pressure from ally Henenson and a jealous challenger while his fiancée Jean voices concerns about liquor and gambling under his reform. After a late night confrontation, Wentworth retracts the open policy stance and vows a cautious, decent administration.
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McClura Newenayer Syndicate
Harley Wentworth
Imayor
Kenton
Young Blood
Munter Pal
Mr. Black
Wentworth
Hennison
Harley
Mr. Hennison
Mr. Bennison
Jean
Sean
Iquor
Black
Hhm
Federal Employees Push for Higher Wages and Reclassification
The National Federation of Federal Employees launches a nationwide drive to reclassify the civil service and set a $3 per day minimum wage. Charles F. Nagi heads the central west effort, with 25 local unions already in his territory. The push seeks retirement benefits for all workers and a merit-based pay scale overseen by a central agency with employee representation. The federation, one of five public employee unions, counts 192 locals.
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National Federation of Federal Employees
Enire Civil Service
Congress
Executive Council
Charles F. Nagi
Federal
Chicago
Federation
Central West
National Federation
Mr. Nag
Both Parties Endorse Good Roads In Elections
Both major parties support federal aid for highway construction. Republicans and Democrats tout continued funding to cut transport costs, aid farmers, improve rural mail service, and support military defense. Nominees also back strong road programs as essential to national economic welfare.
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Ronda Blank
Democratic
San Francisco
Hach
Dartles
Western Miners Award Gold Hero Medals
Heroic miners receive gold hero medals from the Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association for bravery in lifesaving efforts over the past three years. Award ceremonies will occur at the International first aid and mine rescue contest in Denver in September with named recipients from Montana Minnesota Idaho and Butte.
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Joseph A. Holmes
John L
Boardman
Butte, Mont
Anaconda Copper Company
West Colusa
Daniel
Bioavitch
Elwablk
Minn
Balkan Mining Company
Balade
Blonvitch
Lev
James O Colling
Jmes Dilimark
Mullen
Ida
Gold Hunter Mining and Smelter Company
Michael Conroy
Peter Sheridan
James B. Moore
North Butte Mining Company
Butte Mant
Lves
Army officer named tombstone town origin tale
Reported origin of Tombstone Arizona name tied to miner Ed Schlefflin and a cavalry scouting excursion in the late 1870s. Judge Watson recalls the phrase Tombstone inspired by a trooper’s remark about Geronimo and the prospectors finding a fortune beyond the hills. The account cites the Portland Oregonian in recounting local lore.
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Tombstone
Aviz
Ed Schlefftin
B. Watson
Gold Hill
Geronimo
United States
Schlefflin
Nevada
United States Cavalry
SehieMlin
Ol’ Geronimo
Sehteffin
Portland
Oregonian
Black diamonds contrasted with traditional gems
The piece explains black diamonds or carbons as pure carbon, harder than crystal diamonds, yet lacking crystalline form. It notes irregular shapes from half a carat to 800 carats, colors dark gray to brownish, and opacity, contrasting with translucent crystalline jewelry diamonds.
Welcome Relief From the Tortures of Rheumatism
An old remedy claims to purge the blood of germs causing rheumatism. S. S. S. is said to purify blood and act as an antidote to rheumatic germs, with druggists selling it nationwide. The notice invites readers to seek medical guidance at 107 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga. A pickpocket’s work ends in a moment of obstruction.
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Stuart
Btuart Co
Detroit
Mich
Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Western Canada projects record grain harvests amid labor squeeze
General rains across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta revive optimism for vast yields comparable to 1915. Governments seek 10 000 to 15 000 extra harvest hands with daily wages from 5 to 6, while rail rates and Canadian government offices in Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha Des Moines Watertown St Paul Fort Worth Grand Forks facilitate worker travel to fields.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg
Alberti
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Nicois
Central States
Boundary Points
Chicago
Ill
Detroit
Mich
Milwaukee
Wis
Kansas City
Odd Horse Led By Gipsy Ends Up At Steam Laundry
A gaunt horse with prominent ribs, not the pride of any stable, is led by a gipsy who seems keen to move it. A shouted interjection warns the direction is wrong, but the owner insists he knows best and plans to use the animal as a scrubbing board at a steam laundry.
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Arcea't
Guv’nor
Fooled Him That Time Poem in Liberty Bond Back
A brief item notes a dispute over a poem printed on the back of a Liberty bond form. The editor challenges the author about its value, while the speaker defends the poetry as worthy. The passage also remarks the woman is a good talker and apt to be a good auditor.
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Boston Transcript
Correction in Conversation Sparks Sharp Exchange
A terse exchange unfolds as one character urges punctual arrival near ten minutes to the hour. A second interrupts sharply, asking for clarification before pressing the time reference.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Drugstore claims and physician testimony urge Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney issues. It highlights insurer rejections linked to undiagnosed kidney trouble and offers samples by mail. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root and lists bottle sizes and ordering details.
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Kilmer
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Shave With Cutiura Soap Advertised Benefits
A brief advertisement promotes Cutiura Soap claiming doubled razor efficiency and improved skin health. It asserts the soap cleanses skin, prevents irritation, and can be used for shaving, bathing, and shampooing in one product with no germs or waste.
Must Strive for Ideals in Citizen Habit
A cautious exhortation urges citizens to pursue high ideals and persist beyond failures. It emphasizes that success comes from effort, intelligence, character, and faith in God and others, turning failures into stepping stones toward power and national strength.
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Tery
The Real Thing in a Comical Sales Scene
A humorous local vignette shows a shopkeeper fielding a puzzled customer asking about scientific salesman ship. The dialogue highlights a man attempting to buy a dress suit while another shopper seeks high powered gadgets, ending with a joking remark about limited horsepower and income.
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