Swiss style compulsory voting eyed for United States
A Brooklyn lawyer argues for compulsory voting modeled on Swiss cantons including penalties for nonvoters. He cites American supporters and recalls failed New York constitutional conventions in 1867 1872 and 1894. The stance faces opposition favoring voluntary participation and civic persuasion over coercion.
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Brooklyn
United States
New York State
Brooklyn Eagle
Caliban
A Friend in Stead of a Thief in Burgess Tales
In a Burgess bedtime tale Farmer Brown's Boy suspects Redtail the Hawk of stealing chickens. A held gaze proves Redtail is guarding the yard as the boy discovers a dropped rat, revealing the hawk has been catching rats and protecting the flock.
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Redtail
Hawk
Redtaiil
Green Forest
Brown Rat
Redtall
Butte Office One Year Rate Notice
An office rate listing shows a one year term at 22 dollars with an 8 dollar additional fee. The address cited is 33 West Park Street in Butte.
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Butte
West Park Street
Al Smith as a spellbinder in Davis Bryan campaign
Governor Smith of New York may tour the country for the Davis Bryan ticket while remaining potential for re election as governor and possible future U S senate bid. His magnetic, clear talk and 51 years mark make him a sought after speaker for the national ticket.
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Smith
New York
Davis
Radio's Share in the Campaign
Radio impressed with coverage of the New York convention drawing listeners far from Madison Square Garden. The New York Sun notes many stayed home to hear speeches and results, sometimes leaving the Garden to hear updates by radio. The piece weighs radio's potential role, predicting only a standout broadcast will capture long distance attention.
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New York
The
New York Sun
Madison Square
Compelling People to Vote Across Nations
A Brooklyn lawyer highlights low turnout patterns on election day. He cites eight percent participation in Mississippi elections and less than 25 percent in New York on constitutional questions. He notes under half of potential voters cast ballots in presidential elections in Australia and Argentina as examples.
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Brooklyn
Mississippi
New York
Australia
Argentina
The New Indoor Sport in Politics and Punditry
A satirical look at political argument as a pencil and paper game. The piece parodies partisan lists for Davis Coolidge La Follette and the Solid South, noting how debates intensify across states and end with Washington correspondents' mock solemnity. It warns excess leads to derangement.
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Davis
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Tennessee
la Follette
Coolidge
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Washington
Illiteracy Vote Sparks Debate At National Education Assn Meeting
At Washington the illiteracy commission warned that about 4.3 million people, most native born, will vote in November. They urged universal literacy tests and argued illiteracy undermines American citizenship while noting political commentary on figures and contemporary affairs follows the convention.
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The
National Education Association
Association
Washington
United States
Congress
Farmer Browns Boy Hears Of Rat With Chickens
The tale recalls a boy awaiting a Rat to appear, mentioning Redtail and Farmer Brown as he hurries home to tell his mother about the event. The following story hints at where the chickens feed.
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Redtail
Farmer Brown
T. W. Burgess
Unfavorable Day For Many Activities Says Astrologers
The horoscope warns of a difficult day for most human efforts as Mars and Neptune clash while Saturn helps. It predicts unusually good crops in many areas but drought next month in several states and the West. Real estate activity may rise and preparedness efforts spark women’s peace campaigns.
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Neptune
United States
Uncle Sam
Atlantic Ocean
McClure
Generous to Emigrants
Under the empire settlement scheme the number of assisted emigrants to March was 7 957 to Canada costing 240000 dollars 38 799 to Australia costing 1700000 8287 to New Zealand costing 350000 and 13 to South Africa costing 1000 dollars.
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London
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Doctor Dolittle and the Land of Mud
Doctor Dolittle and his companions camp on a stone island within Shaiba ruins. Mudface the Turtle talks of an ancient city while the crew plans a hammock bed and awaits the Flood tale. The turtle praises quiet daily bravery, especially that of unseen laboring women.
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Doctor Dolittle
Shaiba
Mashtu
Mudface the Turtle
Mudface
Cheapside
John Delittte
Naming the Bravest by Florence Davies
An essay probes contests to crown bravest people and argues bravery lives in quiet endurance. It notes readers seek heroes for both men and women, yet true heroism often goes unrecognized amid public tributes and speculation.
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Pete
Rea
Morley Tell Rotary of Philipsburg Fete
E A Morley told the Butte Rotary about a 45 member Butte delegation to Philipsburg last Tuesday for the charter night when the Philipsburg Rotary club received its charter from International Vice President T J Davis. Over 100 attended the dinner and program with Rotarians from Anaconda Butte and Deer Lodge.
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E. A. Morley
Butte Rotary Club
Butte
Philipsburg
International
T. J. Davis
Philipsboro Rotary Club
Aeee Woods
Biings Club
J. R. Hobbing
Rotary
Bellis Sisters
Willard Thompson
Yegen Brothers Bankrupt Hearing Set for July 28
The Yegen Brothers bankers face an involuntary bankruptcy hearing in Helena on July 28 after the first petition in the bankruptcy proceedings was filed. Maury & Maury, lawyers for the petitioners, reported the date to Butte. Labor MPs Plan Pigeon Flight From House of Commons Yard in London. winner’s cap awarded for a year.
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Yegen Brothers
Helena
Butte
Maury & Maury
Labor M. P'S
London
Labor
House of Commons
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