Hughes named to head American disarmament delegation
Anaconda Standard notes President Harding designated Secretary Hughes to lead the American delegation to the disarmament conference. Curiously, debate over who will join the delegation continues with speculation that Secretary Hoover or Senator Hitchcock may be included, while Cushman Frye and Gray will handle treaty explanations.
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Harding
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Elihu Root
League of Iions
Taft
Lodge
Borah
Johnson
Hitchcock
McCamber
Colt
Wilson
McKinley
Spain
Senate
Cushman
Frye
Gray
Barding
Jokes in Marble at St Thomas Church Spark Debate
A New York church marvels at an engraving within its marble bridal chapel that depicts caricatures of a sport, a chappie and others. The architect says it was a joke from years ago, but parishioners debate propriety while the city laughs. The dispute centers on whether medieval symbols justify modern mockery in sacred space.
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St. Thomas Church
Fifth Avenue
New York
St. Thomas
Wet platform looms in New York mayoral race
The piece notes Republican primary candidate Reuben J. Haskell will push a wet platform focusing on prohibition repeal and enforcement acts. It mentions fusion candidate Curran leading, potential wet support from Mayor Hylan, and the probable central clash over prohibition in the New York City campaign.
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New York City
Reuben J. Haskell
Republican Primuaries
City of
New York
Botched immigration law sparks universal dissatisfaction
The new 3 percent plan is criticized as a failure that fails to curb Southeastern European immigration while still allowing limited access for Britons and Scandinavians. Authorities report August quotas exhausted and ships must turn back steerage passengers, with September arrivals delayed. Congress faces a need to revisit the act due to perceived injustice and misfit.
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Congress
Europe
British Isles
Scandinavia
Reactions to tariff talk and political pressure in Montana
A collage of editorials from Great Falls, Bozeman, Lewistown, Miles City and Dillon criticize tariff moves on car owners, advocate for honest baseball and athletic integrity, and recall political blunders. They discuss reclamation projects, Governor Dixon investigations, war trophy debates, and state fair expectations, closing with Missoula county sheriff action against county commissioners.
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Bozeman Chronicle
Dixon
State Senate
Miles City
Missoula County
Missoula
Ronan
American attache officers return from Siberia trip
Lieut.-Col. W. J. Davis and Dr. J. B. Abbott have completed an 8,000 mile Siberia mission to assess Bolshevist influence and Japan’s alleged meddling. Abbott will report in Washington in person with his family arriving August 20, a move seen as potentially affecting disarmament talks.
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W. J. Davis
Emassy
J. B. Abbott
Japan
Siberia
Mont
Daily Humor Roundup From Several Newspapers
A montage of humorous snippets and quips from papers including New Haven Register Louisville Courier Journal and Washington Star. Jokes cover marriage expectations housing problems and political boastfulness with playful exchanges among fictional and real figures.
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Newedd
Newead
New Haven Register
Louisville Courier-Journal
Harry
Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Washington Star
Path to Her by Daly Translated Verse Emphasizes Quiet Beauty
A 1921 poetic piece by T. A. Daly conveys a journey through royal avenues and byways, contrasting humble steps with the subject’s shy, fearful yet gracious gaze. The poem recalls woodland scenes of Queen Anne's lace and purple weeds as a metaphor for choosing a solitary, faithful path.
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Queen' Anne's
A. Daly
T. A. Daly
Horoscope for Saturday August 13 1921 reads warning and hope
Astrology notes Jupiter Mars and Saturn clash with Sun in benefic sway forecasting danger of war and calls for preparedness across the Atlantic. Leaders may resist disarmament while markets fall and spending tightens. Forecasts speak of tax debate, middle class burdens, a notable death of a statesman, and cautious social conduct for those born on this day.
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Swaen
Atlantic
Mars
Sany
Prohibition Echoes in War Talk and News Snippets
The fragmentary text ties together opinions on prohibition affecting empire outcomes, mixed newspaper clippings from Boston Providence Indianapolis Chicago Milwaukee and Buffalo. It cites figures like General Dawes and discusses business roles of women, banking, and economic guidance, all conveyed in a garbled 1920s press collage.
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Heinrich
Austria
Boston Transcript
Eather
Providence Journal
Chicago
Buffalo Express
Milwaukee Journal
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Hell On Earth
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