Hoover May Upset Traditions
Washington February 27 historian notes that if Herbert Hoover were nominated he would be the first cabinet officer to reach the presidency without prior elected office. His record as commerce secretary and his aviation and radio duties bolster his appeal though he lacks prior elective experience.
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Rodney
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
White House
Hoover
Coure
United States
Harding
Wilson
Newley
Taft
Whi
Roosevelt
McKinley
Ohio
Benjamin Harrison
Ohto
Cleveland
New York
Arthur
Garfield
Hayes
Tilden
Grant
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Lincoln
Buchanan
Russia
England
Pierce
Fillmore
Taylor
Polk
Harrison
Thoughts on Alms and Uncle Sam's Laws
A fragmented historical note discusses alms and public laws, contrasting private generosity with government authority. It references fear of the law, punishment for theft, and a traveler’s long journey to Cincinnati, concluding with a caution about public disdain and resilience.
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Sam
Etisne
Messenir
Sern Coe Kea
Cincionani
Cincinnati
Is There to Be Seen in Your Town
An instructional proposal urges teaching schoolchildren about local history to answer tourists questions confidently. It argues that knowing town points of interest boosts pride, self respect, and civic welfare, keeping talent from migrating to large cities.
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United States
Georgia
Dade County
Airplane safety outlook from the Guggenheim Fund experts
The Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics predicts near term absolute air safety with good planes and pilots. It notes flying is relatively safe now in good weather but public trust remains wary. Experts expect fool-proof airplanes and a surge in commercial and leisure aviation once attained.
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Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics
Prem Fund
Recein
Prominent New York Lawyer Warns of Trial Pressures
A famous New York lawyer with annual fees near a million dollars says top trial lawyers must win to survive. He notes three straight defeats could end his career and fears under pressure a lawyer might abandon rights and wrongs or betray community interests to win a case.
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New York
Japan Moves to Strengthen Arbitration Treaties
Dispatches from Geneva report Japan seeks revision of existing arbitration pacts to close loopholes and make them more inclusive. A treaty with the United States is nearing expiration as Tokyo considers a redesign to bolster anti war safeguards and reduce tensions through firmer diplomacy.
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Acto
Geneva
Japan
Lindburgh Inventor Writes About Max Hart and Hood Reform
A compact item notes Max Hart described as Good American and a reference to no more hoods. The fragment mentions Lindburgh as inventor and an implied advocacy piece.
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Max Hart
Hoods
Lindburgh
Death of Max Hart Reflects Honest Life and Work Ethic
Arthur Brisbane writes on Max Hart’s death from pneumonia, noting a long improvised American life from immigrant childhood to successful enterprise. Hart valued work for its own sake and for providing jobs, and his passing signals the fading of fear based activism by groups like the Ku Klux Klan, as public opinion shifts.
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Max Hart
America
Geree Ae
Imcago
Hiram W. Evans
Kershen
Ku Klux Klan
Knights of the Great Forest
Woman burned alive after bank cash tale
A woman who withdrew $9 000 from a bank and confided in a man was drugged set ablaze with gasoline and killed. The incident centers on the suspect crime and escalation from a confession to a fatal attack.
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Gabriel
Longest nonstop dance run and record flight feats reported
In Pittsburgh a man and woman danced 61 hours 55 minutes nonstop. In California Imperial Valley a Zenith Albatross plane tried to extend the record for longest flight. Herb Hinkler, Australia’s Lone Eagle, holds multiple aviation records including London to Rome and England to India and Australia. He spent 250 dollars on gasoline, half the price of a first class steamer passage.
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Pittsburgh
Imperial Valley
California
Herb Hinkler
Australia
Oiece
London
Rome
England
India
Secretary Hoover Endorses Continuation of Prohibition
Hoover tells Senator Borah he believes in keeping the Eighteenth Amendment. The president is bound by his oath to sincere enforcement of laws enacted thereunder.
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Hoover
Borah
Senator Reed Says Democrats Have Bigger Problems to Tackle
Missouri Senator Reed comments on prohibition and deflects questions, saying the Democratic party has more pressing matters to address at this time.
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Reed
Missouri
Wall Street Sees Mixed Signals on Boom or Bust
Column suggests Wall Street undecided on a boom or scare. It argues stock gamblers lose in long run whether betting long or short. It notes misvalued US properties and hints at Lindbergh building a new airplane with Henry Ford at Detroit airplant.
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Wall Street
United States
Lindbergh
Henry Ford
Detroit
Remarkable Times and Paradox in Daily Life
A collection of quips and observations on aviation fame, religious authority, and daily ironies. It notes Lindbergh as a potential influence on plane building, cites a Vatican critique of D Annunzio, and riffs on wisdom versus experience with jokes about spouses and fables.
Sleep and diet tips from Dr Frank McCoy health writer
A condensed column quotes Dr Frank McCoy on balancing sleep with diet and exercise. It argues sleep should be minimized to awaken refreshed, and excessive sleep signals lifestyle issues. It advises lighter meals, more activity, better bed quality, and using auto-suggestion to calm the mind for better rest. It also includes a reader question about trembling hands, noting shingles and nervous causes require analysis.
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Na‘peleon
Edison
Clemenceaus
Why Do Children Eat Dirt and How to Stop It
The dirt eating is likely a habit from insufficiently engaging play and not from a mineral deficiency. It stems from poor training of the child rather than craving specific foods. Address by increasing healthful activities and gentle redirection to stop the habit.
Broadway society and the official welcomer in New York
Gilbert Swan profiles Gloria Gould and other theater society figures shaping Broadway, and Grover Whalen as the tireless official greeter who welcomes dignitaries, carries city pride, and embodies the fast paced social scene of Manhattan.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Manhattan
Gloria Gould
R. Barstow
Beatrice Lillie
Broadway
Lady Peel
London
Sir Guy Standing
Julia Hoyt
George 8. Gould
Edith Kingdon
Daly's Theater
Princess Mathisabell
Searie
Grover Whalen
Public Forum on Hunter Policy and Farm Stealing
Editor complains of lax enforcement of a law protecting dens and pastures while hunters destroy wildlife. A reader argues for stricter protection as hunters use tools and poaching persists through winter and summer, affecting farmers and poultry. The letter asks for space and criticizes prior coverage and local decisions.
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Messenger
Incensis
Answers to Questions by Frederick J
A compiled Q and A of topics from navigation instruments to birthstones, coastlines, box trees, origin of petroleum, and other curiosities. Notable items include Byrd's bubble sextant and sun compass, Alaska’s coastline length, and a 600 pound bass record.
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Frederick J
Byrd
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Holland
Norway
Sweden
Portugal
Rumania
Austria
Latvia
Lithuania
Brazil
Colombia
Honduras
Argentina
Uruguay
Denmark
Belgium
Finland
National Wholesale Jewelers Association
Providence
R. L
Alaska
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Cyclopedia of Horticulture
J. T. McDombln
Mississippi
February 27 in American history notable events
On February 27 1815 Congress awarded Maj Gen Andrew Jackson a gold medal for New Orleans victory. In 1869 the Fifteenth Amendment was proposed to ban race based voting restrictions. 1875 Spain paid $80000 indemnity over Virginius Massacre families. 1895 Cleveland vetoed a pension bill. 1897 indemnity for lost registered mail established. 1904 Wisconsin state capitol burned.
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Congress
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Spain
America
Virginius
Cleveland
Wisconsin
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