Father’s Book Puts New Tone on Secretary’s Background
ITTSBURGH April 6 A. drew W Melton a thin patrician of American banking now secretary of the treasury faces immigration and a national problem. The Senate Committee has concluded hearings on this resolution and rejected a proposal as the administration weighs action. If nothing is done the President may issue a proclamation by April 1.
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Immigration policy and Mellon family origins in 1920s US
The article discusses the national origins quota system established after World War I, its shift in 1921, and the 1924 law guiding permanent quotas. It highlights Rep T A Jenkins' nationwide radio address on immigration policy, the role of the Key Men of America, and notes on Andrew Mellon and his family history as a Pittsburgh banking lineage.
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National Origins Plan Aims To Balance Immigration
A policy proposal argues that quotas should be set by a cross section of all censuses and data to avoid bias toward or against any nation. It urges counting native born and assimilated Americans equally with unassimilated foreigners to ensure fairness and prevent discrimination.
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Bache
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Clarksville veteran teacher shares remembrances of early life
In a spring 1879 letter Millard F. Andrew recalls Old George Linscott and kin, from George to Sugar Creek, detailing family life, a Dutch Oven, cider press, and a studious view of local heritage. He notes Linscott's descendants, the community's social center, and Civil War era loyalties shaping Ames Township, Athens County.
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Seth’sjed
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Linscott
Nancy
Hawthorne
Ames Township
Athens County
Fee
Mr. Linscott
Jim Headb
Jin Calhoun
Lewis Andrew
Niels Blanchet
Tihink Tianchet
Virginia
Ti Know
Sarah
John Robinson
Jdm
Kent
Thermit blasts icebergs in dramatic river breakthrough
A Montreal engineer Dr Howea rd FT. Harnes of Mond Gill University demonstrates a thermit process to clear ice jams in the Ste. nawrenes River, burning hundreds of thousands of tons of ice. The method uses aluminum and iron oxide to generate extreme heat, cracking ice then blasting it into components. The description notes safety and historical context while linking to Popular Science Monthly on the heat of molten metal.
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Howeaard FT. Harnes
Mond Gill University
Montreal
Canada
Ste.nawrenes
Michel Mok
Popular Science Monthly
Piano Mystery: Twin Pianos Reach Ceiling in Osk Springs Home
An old piano claimed to be a single copy, built by a Newport craftsman and shipped via steamboat to Osk Springs, stands in Dr. Jacob Schaeffer’s home. The massive rosewood instrument, over six feet tall, required removal of top ornaments to fit the room, with rich carvings noted as among the finest. The Carleton era tavern home once hosted freighters, linking to a historic spring and road names tied to area lore.
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Newport
Kentucky
Jacob Schaetster
Googlein
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Jamies Carter
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