Clemenceau and the War Debts
A portrait of Georges Clemenceau lauded as France’s war premier and “Tiger of France” whose resolve helped unite Allied forces and push victory. The piece questions postwar debt forgiveness, arguing American opinion favors rejecting further French war obligations while praising Clemenceau’s leadership amid political unease. It also notes erosion threats to the Horseshoe Falls and political dynamics ahead of elections in Washington and a renewed focus on fundraising and campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Clemenceau
France
America
Clemenceau
England
Marshal Foch
Tiger
Increase in harsh punishments marks new criminal sentences
Brooklyn judges impose life and long terms under New York’s new laws as two men convicted after a store robbery receive severe penalties. The rulings label armed robbers as potential murderers and support permanent segregation for habitual criminals, signaling a tougher state stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
New York State
The Spoiling of Niagara Described in Aging Cataract
A historical column warns that Niagara Falls has receded about 4 inches per year since 1678, totaling roughly 1,000 feet. The Horseshoe retreat reshapes the fall toward a V, deepening the center channel and leaving shallower edge waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin
Political turmoil and primary results sweep states
The article reports on Democratic and Republican primary developments across states, including Smith leading in some races and challengers like Dial Brown and Stanfield noting independent paths. It mentions endorsements, campaign strategies, and accusations of manipulation within party organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
United Tates
Hilison D. Smithy
Rave Smith
Fidgar A
Harmer
Dial
Ieries
John G. Richards
Boxer
Iran Blackwood
Dialana Brown
Smith
Woot
Wilton
Autoist Causes Mother Death and Multiple Hit and Run Incidents
A hit and run driver killed a mother, Elizabeth Wilis, and left a path of injuries and deaths including James Burrs the night watchman, and Mrs Sarah Housin. The passing driver fled as authorities opened an inquiry led by Coroner Holland. The victims ranged across the city from North Math to Utah Avenue, with funeral and burial plans delayed pending word from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wilis
Juby Grove
Seattle
Bern
Richards
Foner
Holland
Hiry
Peter Mote
Wille
James Burrs
North
Marry
Ginpae
St .Thomas
Russia ready to discuss debt terms with United States
A Russian spokesman said Moscow is prepared to send a special commission to Washington to discuss new terms for companies and individuals whose property was nationalized. The offer hinges on assurances the commission would be accepted and avoids a confrontation with the Soviet delegation in the United States debate on the state bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Washington
Tussia
Kolehe- Viste
Ald
Studio Scenariwoes Reflect Wide Range of Professions
A detailed tally shows sixty members in the Mett Meyen Mayer studio scenario department span many fields. Former newspaper writers join army navy business colleges magazines theaters and athletics with names such as Albert Lewyn Kate Corbaly Alice Miller and Tod Browning among varied roles from professors to script clerks and cartoonists. A note also mentions Rio Janeiro Brazil adding a new telegraph station and Cuba shoow increasing school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Mettweyn-Mayer Studios
Army
Navy
Albert, Lewyn
Kate Corbaly
Alice D. G. Miller
Rawger
Milwaukee
Charlie Maigne
Buckleigh Oxford
Marine Corps
Tod Browning
Mandalay
Lon Chaney
Marion Ainslee
Johnnie Grey
Jack Collins
Joe Farnham
James Gruen
Beet Industry Ups and Stable Prices Drive Montana Farmers
The bulletin reports sugar beet prospects improving with increased acreage and rotation in irrigation land. Beet pulp gains as stock feed and the sugar beet lease system lets farmers lock minimum prices before contracts. Cattle and sheep conditions are favorable, with stable weather and strong feed supplies supporting market readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
Sage
Montana
Federal Trade Commissions Co
Ranard Lee
Delis of Shandon Anthem Echoes in Memory
A reader recalls the poem POEs e Net Reren by Pather Prout and reflects on childhood learning and memory. The piece celebrates Cork and its River Lee, contrasting memories of Shandon bells with distant places like Moscow and Saint Sophia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pather Prout
Mathons
Morten
Annie
Tree
Sha
Lee
Moscow
Saint Sophia
Turkman
Endless Tales and Tiny Trials from a Turbulent Day
A collage of comic vignettes and oddities from a bustling day. A bellboy quarrel over manners in a Texas hotel, freshmen spar over their fathers incomes, royal folly with a king and a greedy white elephant, plus a tale of hunters pursuing a mighty tusker. A hurricane damage note and a boy’s cereal mishap finish the jumble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Tigowntown
Cmeids
Naples
Peter
Diemat
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Standard Publishing Company Publishers and Proprie
Anaconda
Butte
Park Street
Business Department
Anaronds
Derr Loder
Dillon Boreman
Philipsbore
MATL
United States
Canaan
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
Associated Press
Associated Pres
Ng & Prudden
Building
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery Street
Laing
Horseshoe
Canadian Board of Control
H. Wood
Republican Congressional Campaign
Wood
Quoyne
South
Senate
Middle West
Hell
School For Scandal
Kemal Pasha
Niagara
Senator Shortridge
Robert M. Clarke
John Helliott
Willia McAdoo
A. Tots
Isidore” Dockweller
Sonal
al Smith
Justus
Wardell
Ing Alexander Tohnson
Meade
San Francisco
Harry Zomaneny
Florence Kahn
United “Staten
Robert N. Stanfield
Miesea Inet
Stanfield
Ik Penderick Steiver
Pendleton
Ix Maney
Shipping Board
Eireuias Hon
Hekets
Ku Klux Klan
William Wills
Fussia
Rio Janioro
Brazil
Cuba
Brunswick and Odeon Records
First Choice
Initi
Porto Rico
Tommy
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