National consciousness and presidential picks debated by scholars
The article surveys views on the origin of presidential leaders from Virginia Ohio and other states, arguing that practical politicians choose candidates by their ability to win key states in the electoral college rather than by national sentiment. It critiques the idea of a unified national identity shaping nominations.
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Ohio
United States
Maine
Oregon
Florida
Oklahoma
Columbia
Desirables and Undesirables Immigrant Policy Clash
Secretary Davis proposes screening immigrants in their homelands, calling for a larger consular service. He argues for a bill to liberalize immigration limits, noting the current quota law is a poor makeshift that harms innocents while preventing a flood of undesirables. A Greek couple story amid deportations illustrates passport errors and quota pressures.
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Davis
America
Congress
Constantinople
New York
Byron Bardozaglore
Lythia Fountouki
Miss Fountouki
Smyrna
Piraeus
Greece
Ellis Island
States of birth of presidents and their political paths
The article traces where U S presidents were born, noting Virginia and Ohio produced eight and seven presidents respectively, with others from North Carolina New York Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire New Jersey Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It cites Cleveland and Arthur as born outside their political bases and highlights exceptions to birthplace versus career influence.
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Coolidge
Virginia
Ohio
North Carolina
New York
Massachusetts
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Cleveland
Chester A. Arthur
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Lincoln
Ken
The Twentieth Amendment Prospects and Norris Plans
The article reviews proposed constitutional changes by Senator Norris of Nebraska to move inaugurations and congressional meetings to January first after elections. It notes wider Senate support, opposition in the House, and the uncertain path to a two thirds majority, with discussion of a direct popular vote amendment and electoral college elimination.
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Norris
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Gillett
Political musings on Europe and world affairs in 1924
A column reflects on President Coolidge's potential gains in uniting wary Republicans, European chaos after World War I, and the need for caution in treaties. It weighs Lloyd George's role and questions Turco-American pacts while noting ongoing turbulent demonstrations across Europe.
Raggedy Ann and Andy Outsmart Mean Witches
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy foil Wanda and Winda Witch by drying up the flying broom and making the invisible string disappear. Ned Gnome is relieved as the pair escape through the woods with the magical pebble and stick safe.
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Fire Brings Heavy Damage to Lawrence Wooded Section
A blaze near North station Lawrence Mass caused about $190,000 in damage to a congested wooden house district. The fire, which started today, was brought under control by evening. Affected area included multiple homes and nearby structures, with crews working to prevent further spread. No injuries were reported from the incident.
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Lawrence
Mass
North Station
Church condemns mixed marriages and close kin unions
A Catholic discourse explains why the church forbids mixed marriages with non Catholics or nonbelievers. It details risks to children and faith, and notes dispensation rules under canon law. It outlines impediments of consanguinity, legal and spiritual relationships, and specifies who may grant dispensations and valid marriage timing.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Earth
States of America
Holy Mother
August Horoscope Sees Mixed Influences for Earth and Politics
Astrological reading notes Uranus adverse, Saturn and Neptune favorable, predicting a productive day for farmers and real estate interest but warnings of political missteps and exaggerated speech. It foresees unrest, propaganda risks, and a cautious year ahead for Leo Virgo births with strong character and hard work.
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Saturn
Neptune
Earth
Tee
United States
Leo
Virgo
Guarding Alcohol Supplies Across Federal Departments
Washington reports extraordinary safeguards for government alcohol stocks as agencies from the Navy to the Museum implement steel vaults locked by dual keys and strict requisition checks. Losses are described as negligible with fires, spills, and evaporation accounted for in careful inventories.
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Washington
National Museum
Navy Department
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Fisheries
Bavu Mystery Picture Shines at Rialto with Beery as Villain
The Rialto presents Bavu a magnetically illiterate peasant played by Wallace Beery in a gripping mystery drama adapted from Earl Carroll. Estelle Taylor leads as the heroine with strong supporting turns by Forrest Stanley and others. A rapid fire comedy White Wings and Rialto entertainment complete the bill.
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Rialto
New York
Earl Carroll
Nickolai de Ruiz
Martha Mattox
Josef Swickard
Harry Carter
Jack Rollens
Baru
Stuart Paton
Universal
Mr. Beery
Priscilla Dean
Universal Jewel
Miss Dean
Bavu
Charles Lavelle
Indians Taught Europeans to Raise Corn in Forest
Native peoples showed Europeans how to plant corn in forested areas without clearing land, demonstrating forest farming techniques that preserved ecosystems and increased harvest efficiency during early encounters.
Senator Oscar Underwood Enters Democratic Nomination Race
Alabama Senator Oscar Underwood has formally announced his plan to seek the Democratic nomination next year. He has requested support from the Alabama Legislature, which is expected to back him.
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Oscar Underwood
Alabama
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