Great Value of Taft Experience for New Chief Justice
The article notes Taft’s vast background as governor of the Philippine islands secretary of war and president of the United States would aid the new chief justice. It highlights the Supreme Court’s unique role in ruling on government issues and cites a late 1916 Wilson nomination context where 31 of 32 American Bar association ex presidents urged Taft as best qualified. It underscores nonpartisan lawyer support across party lines.
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Supreme Court
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Western congressman tease and travel cost critique
Washington reporters mock a vague western congressman aboard the Henderson during wartime tests, noting his lack of baggage and propelling jokes about Missouri origins. The piece shifts to travel costs with dining car prices down 25 percent while hotel rates stay high, accusing hoteliers of feathering their nests amid inflation.
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Washington
House
Coles
Henderson
Virginia Capes
Missouri
American Association of
Chicago
American Hotel Men's Association
Dawes orders centralized government purchasing drive
Budget director Dawes issues an order for complete coordination of all government purchases and sales to centralize contracts, aiming to conserve funds and reduce losses from surplus property disposal. Critics say old-guard officials resist but will be forced to comply under pressure.
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Econo General Dawes
Dalwes
Hell
Mariar
Fergus
Great Basin
Lewistown
Democrat News
Judge Parker Praises Taft as Chief Justice Candidate
Judge Alton B. Parker, Democratic candidate for president in 1904, declares Taft is well trained for the chief justice post. He notes Taft served as solicitor general under Harrison, argued major Department of Justice cases, and showed notable judicial ability as a U S circuit judge.
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Taft
United States
New York Herald
Alton B. Parker
Harrison
Department of Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
Sugar in the Nth Degree Drank From Sugar Not Alcoholic
A Havana tale describes a new drink made from sugar that supposedly imparts drunkenness without alcohol, aided by a secret chemical transformation. The piece notes official inquiry to Washington, joking about Prohibition era politics and public figures, and comments on societal mood and distractions.
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Havana
United States
Department of Commerce
Washington
Volstead
Congressional
Taking a Chance on Married Life in Butte
The Montana press notes a possible brief marriage between Dresden Shields and Bertha Fox in Butte, urging caution before confirming the union. It reflects editorial caution on delicate wedding reporting amid community chatter and newspaper standards.
Humor of the Day snippets from various newspapers
A collage of jokes and cartoons from Humor of the Day and multiple papers. Gags include riddle humor about a gray woman, a man buying a pleasure car, a travel misread trout stream, and domestic quips about marriage, cooking, and excuses for staying out late.
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Cartoons Magazine
Monday's Bright and Golden Dream song fragment
Puzzling OCR voice presents a fragmentary verse with names and phrases like Mondays bright and golden, and mentions of TAL Daly. The text is a damaged poem fragment lacking clear narrative or context and includes odd spellings and garbled phrases.
Flashes of Lightning Make Them Walk the Plank Pirates
A montage of editorial quips mocks politicians and current events. Disjointed captions joke about profiteers, hangings, and international affairs as if reading a fevered column. The fragmentary pieces hint at satire on crime, law, and leadership and include references to Bergdoll and Lord Curzon.
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Atlantic
Daston Daily
Horoscopes for Friday July 15 1921 not a safe day
Horoscope predicts malefic planetary aspects bringing mental disturbance and insecurity across the city and military rumors. It warns against depression and urges optimism while noting potential upheavals in industry shipping and treaties, with a stressed focus on Cancer births and personal surprises.
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