Mend thoughtful governance in postwar debt talks
The piece argues for urgent cabinet reform to allow budget efficiency, urging Congress to back a broad budget plan. It cites Mussolini’s regime as a warning and calls for courage to raise taxes fairly, stressing accountability and government on business principles. It also reviews Germany debt settlements under the Dawes plan, noting allocations for occupation costs and war damages and suggesting gradual repayment over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobstein
Congress
Law Legislative Chamber
Hughes
Taft
Stimson
Ident Lowell
Germany
Rhine
United States
Italy Aims to Prepare Italians to Govern Themselves
A political projection suggests Italy will be ready to self govern again, though it acknowledges potential failure if preparations falter. The remark reflects broader debates on sovereignty and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
After Gompers what
A discussion in Washington centers on the future of the American labor movement after Samuel Gompers. The piece analyzes potential successors such as Sam Green and the risk of factional fights within the Federation, noting Gompers’s long conservative leadership and the possible rise of rivals and radical elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
American Labor Movement
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
Sam Green
Long
United Mine Workers of Americat
Green
Organized Labor
Cummins
Railroad Labor Board
Federation of Labor
Gomper
Question and Answer Q A wartime etiquette style feature
A Q and A column answers varied queries from legal, linguistic and historical topics. It covers garnishment of soldier bonuses water softness, Irish Home Rule, German car terms, weights of boa constrictors, tapa cloth, Peter Pindar, Jonathan Edwards descendants, navy carrier pigeons marking, E M F initials, jazz band sizes and the Esthenian Song Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Rae
Middle West
California
R. Oo
P. A
Connecticut
Middle
New England
Ireland
Irish Free State
Canada
Australia
Northern Ireland
J. P
National Zoological Park
Fiji Islands
Peter Pindar
C. G
John Wolcott
Devonshire
Jonathan
FE. M. F
E. M
Gompers and wartime labor leadership reviewed
The passage recalls Samuel Gompers guiding wartime labor policy with no strikes or lockouts during the war and notes questions about his successor. It cites Attorney General Stone’s prep work for war fraud cases and his upcoming Supreme Court appointment, praising Stone’s energy and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
England Builds Flying Battleships for World War II
The passage compares battleship strategy to a noble hawk keeper and criticizes politicians for destroying good ships and failing to provide fighting aircraft. It notes England plans fifty squadrons of flying battleships and the launch of two powerful warships to serve as carriers.
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England
Pity Those Responsible for Japan's Fleet Growth
The author warns that Japan's production of thousands of ships, about five hundred monthly, could reach us unprepared leading to trouble for politicians and the nation if not met with adequate defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Opposition to Stone Supreme Court nomination rises concerns
The piece asks what motivates opponents of the President's nominee Attorney General Stone and what aspects disturb those critics, implying uncertainty about the reasons behind their opposition and the balance of those objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Supreme Bench
Submarine Deep Water Pressures and Earthquake Link
A fragment discusses submarine depths and how immense water pressures may relate to geological activity. It notes that going deep could illuminate mechanisms behind earthquakes.
Poisoned water scare shuts water fountains in Constantinople
A wave of yellow fever like illness follows reports that thirteen public drinking fountains in Constantinople supplied poisoned water. The crisis prompts questions about public health and the city’s water supply as authorities investigate the contamination.
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Constantinople
Ben Frank B. Kellogg
Hughes
Kellogge
Court of St. James
United States
Jackson
Mr. Kellogg
Rheumatism and Health Restoration Claims
An advertisement-like fragment promotes a tonic labeled BSS as a cure for rheumatism. It promises boosted mobility, reduced swelling and stiffness, stronger stomach, rosy cheeks, and enriched blood, describing the product as a great destroyer of rheumatic impurities.
Secretary Hughes Resigns Over Cabinet Salary Critique
The resignation underscores public anger that a cabinet officer cannot support a family on the salary paid to such a position. It notes Mr Hughes has stayed in office using savings rather than accept a salary fit for his duties.
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Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Justice to his family prompts Hughes to return to law practice
He emphasizes his independence from influence as he resumes law work, noting he earns vastly more in private practice than public service. Hughes claims twenty years of public service cost him at least six million dollars in sacrifices and potential earnings. Earthquake tremors shake Japan with two strong shocks following a predicted eruption season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Federation
Hughes
Deep Ocean Holes Near Japan Report Baffles Scientists
Part of the trouble is in deep holes in the Pacific Ocean found by Japanese navy scientists. The deepest known ocean depth, just off Japan, is discussed with reference to a mountain on earth and the role of Attorney General Stone in the high attitude toward a combination.
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Pacific Ocean
Japan
Stone
Radio Listings Across Cities Saturday January 17 1931
A detailed schedule of evening programs across stations WNYC WQXR WOR WCAE KDKA and others listing orchestras choirs talks and stories with times ranging from 1:00 PM to late night, including banquets and concerts. Notable names include Gedney Mague banjoists Ethel Zabrickie Cathlub Harry edral Choral Jentes and Ottos Beck organist.
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United Press
Gedney
Magee
Ethel Zabrickie
Cathlub
Harry Edral
Jentes
Firemen
WNYC
New York
Wooding
Chateau
Woz
Knecht
Astor Dance Orchestra
Newark
Jedel
Trinity Cathedral Choir
Pee Cathedral
Uncle Wip
McCoogan
Bonawitz
Priladelphia
Sunny Jim Stories
Welsh Women's Club
Rainbow Gardens
WCAE
Pittsburgh
Penn Orchestra
KDKA
Westinghouse
aAstor Dance Orchestra
Otto Beck
WGY
Schenectady
WGRB
Buffalo
Spryd Quartette
Harvard-Yale
Brunswick Orchestra
WCX
Detroit
Goldkette
Ev Jones
Porag
Montreuil
Si — Salts
Orc
Ottawa
Eere
Oneteas Laurier Ore
Baldstea
Havana
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Mussolini
France
Great Britain
By Frederic J. Haskin
United Mine Workers
Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Ashington
The
Inquirer
Everett M. Flanders
Studebaker
Reval
National War Labor Board
Jerome Michael
Konta
Kirchway
New York City
Attorney General
Age
Mieee
WSAI
Cincinnati
Minnot
Paul
Fireside
Phies
Kiwanis
Minneapolis AC Orchestra
Mackey Peres
Theatre Revue
WHAS
Louisvilile
Keo
Louis Ees
Con Beier
Sree
Weel
WDAF
Kansas City
School of the Air
WMC
Mempwig
Plectrum
Atlanta
Hot Springs
biNew Arilagios Orchestra
Bloguonnet Serenedere
Adolphus Orchestra
York
Dr Barry
Hampton
Priladelpria
Germantown
Ynca Ming
Wely Trinity
WIF
Aympnone
Onke Ens
Pittsburga
Rodef Shalom Temple Aiee
Otto T Janiet
William Pen
Aches
Wwé
St Paul's Cathedral
News Orchestra
Central M. E. Church
Orchestra
ATI
Naligious Cervices
Bientra Cago
SSG
Fiore Cervica
Evening Club
Cengeo
Ewe M Singers
Vesper Ns Co
Ian Maar
Jauistille
First Christian Church
Iowa
Abla
Star's
Igh Bee
Tim
KOO
Oakland
Shanhony
Orchestraa
Bae Eepasto
Beers Orchestra
Colburn Orchestra
KRZ
Los Angeles
Firet M
Blakeley
Alesman
Sam
Hen
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