Dismissal of Army Clerk Over Serial Novel Critique
Robert J. Quinn, a 2400 dollar clerk in the army adjutant general's office and government employee for 18 years, is dismissed by order of Secretary of War Weeks after a serial novel in which he is accused of belittling and ridiculing. The piece, The Lair of the White Lion, ran in the Reclassificationist, a weekly edited by Quinn. Major General Peter OC Harris, and Colonel F. W. Lewis of the adjutant general's office were involved.
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Quinn
Quintin and Harris feud over novel charges
In a clash over a published novel Captain Rarehorse is accused of depicting two individuals, including Colonel Lewis, in a way that harms civil service morale. General Harris faces charges of prejudice and improper actions using government resources for a commemorative booklet. Harris is ordered to reimburse printing costs.
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Lewis
Harris
Quinn
Weeks
Treasury
France
War Department
Does the Mississippi River Flow Uphill, A Geological View
BORGH OTIS SMITH of the United States Geological Survey argues that while local definitions may mislead, the Mississippi River runs downhill toward sea level. He notes Earth's equatorial bulge and the river’s source being higher, yet gravity and centrifugal force ensure water tends to flow down to sea level at the mouth, despite movement away from Earth's center.
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Borgh Otis Smith
United States Geological Survey
Mississippi River
Mississippi
American Defense Society warns over Alaska seal islands bill
The American Defense Society opposed H. R. 6894 by Rep C. F. Gerry of California as it moves Alaska seal islands to a five member local board with wide powers. It warns the transfer endangers fur bearing animals forests and the future revenue from the islands, urging protection of fur seals and adherence to treaty obligations.
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Alaska
C. F. Gerry
California
American Defense Society
Idlaska
United‘’States
Alaskea
Russia
Gid
Congress
More Re
Seal Islands
United States
Pribiloff Islands
Arctic
Antarctic
Bible Bar in Passport Photo Rule Sparks Chicagoan Row
A Chicago man refuses to submit photographs for a passport citing Exodus 20 4 claiming identification may be done by other means. He explains his belief that making photographs is akin to idolatry and directs officials to a finger or leg as an alternative. He sought a passport to Norway and Sweden to be a missionary.
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Hicago
Department of State
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Degrres
W. Johnson
Heodup
Thomas Sell
Norway
Sweden
Johnson
Bell
Set
Thagen
Ain
Central America prospects rise with stable governance
The article argues Caribbean nations hold vast natural wealth but diverging development due to government quality. It contrasts Honduras and Nicaragua’s idle riches with Costa Rica and Porto Rico’s rising trade, and foresees U S interest growing as Panama Canal completion ties security to Central American governance, spurring American investment and regional modernization.
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National Geographis Botlery
Waahington
D. C
United States
Central America
Panama
Costa Rica
Caribbean Sea
Panama Canal
Caribbean
Honduras
Salvador
Nicaragua
Porto Rico
Coste Rica
Port Rica
Tehuaotepec
Colombia
Chicago
San Francisco
Washington
Denver
New Orleans
Puerto Barrios
Livingston
Matagalpa
Campo Santo
Guatemala
Spain
Rica
Cubs
Paris Fashions Shift With Race Week Sensations
Paris fashion notes from Bois de Boulogne races highlight evolving silhouettes long skirts joining brief Breton jackets. Poiret’s early long full lines give way to straight, broader hems. hats feature ostrich plumes and unruly feathers while Parisians and American buyers chase novelty. Worth Paquin Doucet and Redfern present Breton influenced jackets pairing with organdie frocks. Worth outfits for Berthe Bady showcase theater elegance in green satin and silver brocade. Draped gowns return in satin lame and panne with Turkish-inspired drapery while taffeta resurges with wide flounces.
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Bois de Boulogne
Paris
New York
France
Paul Poiret
Poiret
Rue de la Paix
Paquin
Worth
Doucet
Docuillet
Bertha Bady
Around the World for a Nickel Envelope Tourframe
A framed envelope on a New York shop wall has traveled around the world from Fifth Avenue, reaching as far as New Zealand and Russia before wartime disturbances. A five cent stamp carried it along the lengthy journey and the original inscription faded by the end.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
New Zealand
Russia
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