Coolidge Outlines Mexican Policy
President Coolidge states the core issue in the Mexican dispute is whether American citizens' property in Mexico will be confiscated without compensation. He ties U S policy to preventing confiscation and cites the Monroe Doctrine in guiding actions regarding Nicaragua and European concerns for nationals there.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
White House
Mexico
Coolidge
United States
Nicaragua
Central
South America
Washington
Merger Plan for Great Northern and Northern Pacific Proposed
Ralph Budd of the Great Northern indicates definite merger plans with the Northern Pacific and control of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy would form a 28 000 mile system. If approved the capitalization would exceed 850 million dollars and the system valued at about 1 5 billion. Details are being worked out and a formal announcement is premature.
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St. Paul, Minn
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Budd
Federal Commission
Buddhists Claim Discovery of America by Chinese Priests
Sele Tou Fa of the Chinese information service in France reports that five Buddhist priests from China in 458 discovered an immense land 3250 leagues east of China, naming it Fou Chang and claiming it to be the American continent. He cites later visitors and legends linking Far East culture to Mexico and the Americas.
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Mexico
Scie
South America
Far East
Buddha
Sole
Colorado
NOW THE MEADOWS BEST WASHER PROMISES CLEANLINESS AND STYLE
The Meadows washer is advertised as the top choice delivering a 23-gallon tubful cleaned in 4 minutes without extra effort from the user. It highlights a larger tub, gentler faster water action, and a smooth Bakelite agitator that avoids wear. A demonstration is offered by Mercantile Trust.
Shields of American Indians Mirrors Knightly Iron
The heavy iron shield used by knights drew its prototype from the Plains Indians rawhide disk. While the medieval emblem carried symbolic meaning, it was not magical unlike the painted emblems on aboriginal escutchions in the University of Pennsylvania museum. Color designs were believed to ward off evil, says Henry Usher Wall, curator at the museum.
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University of Pennsylvania Museum
Philadelphia Inquirer
Henry Usher Wall
General Ethnology
Museum
Bastille Day and French Independence Celebration
The 14th of July 1789 is labeled Day of the Bastille in French history for an insurrection that freed the Bas tile fortress with Gardes Fran caises aid. From 1790 to 1792 the anniversary was La Fete de la Federation known as the Day of July in France.
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Gardes Francaises
Bastile
Marx Again Named German Chancellor by President
Wilhelm Marx was designated by President Von Hindenburg to succeed himself as chancellor. Marx had been defeated in the Reichstag before the holidays and resigned.
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Marx
Berlin
Wilhelm Marx
von Hindenburg
Old Hawaiian Birth Ceremonies and Sacred Drums
The article describes ancient Hawaiian birth rites tied to sacred trees planted for chiefs’ children. It notes a ceremonial drum from Diamond Head, mahogany body, sharkskin ends, and teeth-adorned sides. When an heir is born, drums beat at the temple and feasts honor the gods with sacrifices.
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Alli
Honolulu
Tts
Ali
The Heart of Black Papua Seeks Vengeance on Turbulent Path
The narrator describes sorcery in New Guinea as Mira Oa Mid plots to kill Merlin Moore Taylor. A first attempt used bamboo slivers in a coconut to pierce vital tissues. Taylor later evades a venomous snake set off by a handkerchief scent linked to torture.
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Papua
New Guinea
Merlin Moore Taylor
Taylor
Attre
Traylor
Trolley Car Dispute Sparks Wife's Defense Amid Quarrel
In a Philadelphia Record item a man and wife aboard a trolley between Sixty-ninth Street terminal and Boston argue in restrained tones. The wife defends another woman and claims the husband bears blame, while the husband retorts that a man who tolerates such talk deserves shame.
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Sixty-ninth Street
Termine
Boston
Owen Pekingeses
Philadelphia Record
Publishers Mandamused In Oregon Textbook Case
In Marion county circuit court an alternate writ of mandamus was issued to compel the state board of education to contract with Row Peterson & Co for supplying textbooks. The complaint states the textbook commission awarded the Brown Eldredge arithmetic contract, but the state board refused to execute. Judge McMahan set Wednesday January 26 for the board to appear.
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Salem, Or
Marion County
Row, Peterson & Co
State Board of Education
Plaintiff
Publishing Corporation
Wheels of
Oregon
State Textbook Commission
Salem
Textbook Commission
Tow, Peterson & Co
McMahan
Ue State Board of Education
Puzzle in the classroom as a goose inspires an answer
A teacher explains quadrupeds and bipeds using a wall picture of a goose. He says a goose is a biped and asks the class what they are. After a tense pause, a student blurts out the correct reply: a goose is a biped.
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Suld
Committee Passes McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill
Washington action sees the House Agriculture Committee back the McNary-Haugen farm relief plan by a 9 to 8 vote after defeating a substitute Curtis-Crisp bill 18 to 10. The panel also advanced an extension effort by Capper offering $480,000 in federal funds for state programs, rising to $6,000,000 yearly by year 11.
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Washington, D. C
House Agriculture Committee
Howe
Truce in Mexican Oil Controversy Reached
A conference between the Secretary of Industry and petroleum company lawyers produced a temporary truce in the Mexican oil dispute. Officials kept comment quiet while sources say injunctions will allow operations under contested laws. The move may sidestep the U S challenge to land and petroleum laws as the supreme court settlement nears.
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Mexico City
Merones
Supreme Cour
Accor
United States
Pradent
Canada Exports Liquor to United States Ports
Canada reports liquor exports valued at 20 000 dollars to the United States since a treaty update. Ottawa officials say shipments may clear if proper evidence of legality is shown. Pacific and Atlantic customs offices may differ in handling, with some concern about pre treaty practices.
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United States
Vancouver
B. C
Canada
Inwa
Stig
Avery
Athantic
Pacific
Floral Customs Department
Berry Growers Union Plans MultiYear Advertising Drive
A coalition of Washington and Oregon berry growers and packers forms the Berry Growers Pounda ton to unite under a national advertising push. The group commits to a two year program with substantial funding and coordinated marketing across the region.
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Co-Operative Berry Man
Sumner
Wash
Co-operative Berry Growere and Packers
Washington
Oregon
Leva Unitey
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New Meadows
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M’nary-Haugen
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