Scientist proposes vast smoke screen to signal Mars
The Anaconda Standard notes a Bryn Mawr professor Crenshaw suggests using leftover war smoke to create a gigantic black or white screen spanning Pennsylvania. He argues it could communicate with Mars, contrasting this with Sahara desert designs and other publicity-seeking experiments. The idea ends, as planned, in smoke.
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Professor Crenshaw
Bryn Mawr College
Sahara Desert
Oliver Lodge
Crenshaw
Chemical Warfare Service
Pennsylvania
Wood boom aggressive in Illinois primary clash
The Wood boom spreads to Illinois as Wood files to enter the Illinois primaries on April 13, challenging Governor Lowden’s bid. With Chicago convention looming in three months, Lowden supporters brace for a fierce battle and a divided Republican front ahead of November.
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Chicago
Seattle mayoral race stirs national interest
In Seattle today voters choose between James Duncan and Maj. Hugh M. Caldwell. Duncan, a former radical leader now courting church support, faces scrutiny over his ties to labor radicals and a pledge to bring a “Christ spirit” to city government. Caldwell represents law and order forces and opposition to Duncan’s strike-linked history.
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James Duncan
Ole Hanson
Maj
Hugh M. Caldwell
Law and Order
Duncan
First Presbyterian Church
Bryan lashes Hoover and World over Democratic nomination
Mr. Bryan, writing in his Commoner, declares Mr. Hoover unsuitable for the Democratic nomination and attacks the New York World's past support. He recalls 1904 when the World backed Parker and argues Hoover should declare his views to win back Democrats, warning newspapers have lost influence with the party's voters. He notes Bryan's own opposition and hints the wet faction at San Francisco could block Hoover at every turn.
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New York World
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Mr. Hoover
San Francisco
Copper Bryan
Free Speech Debates At Harvard And American Ideals
A Harvard student forum discusses balancing freedom of speech with orderly conduct amid concerns about radicalism. Professors Hall and Schurman reflect on safeguarding liberty through reason and knowledge, while Judge Holmes notes limits when speech becomes dangerous or violent. The exchange highlights enduring tensions between liberty and public safety in American democracy.
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Boston
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Cornell
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United States Supreme Court
Silk from wartime cartridge cloth goes to market
The United States held 25,000,000 yards of silk used for propellant bags when armistice signed. The fabric, sturdy yet pure silk, will be sold for clothing and upholstery. Officials including Vice President Marshall and cabinet members have worn suits made from it, proving its durability.
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Marshall
Newton D. Baker
Josephus Daniels
Universal suffrage bill sparks clash in Japan politics
The Associated Press reports violent scenes in Japan as universal suffrage aims for 1925 general elections. Opposition grows though most newspapers back the bill, while Tokios Kokumin criticizes parties as power-hungry and urges a people rule platform. The piece also touchs on U.S. political rifts and Prohibition era debates.
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Associated Press
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