A Fine Day for Ohio University Under President Bryan
Five years of Bryan leadership at Ohio University brought major growth with new buildings, higher enrollment, and raised faculty pay. His unanimous five year reelection by the Board of Trustees signals strong support for continuing advancement in higher education. A separate Chicago crime passage notes a dramatic robbery capture and looming justice.
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Ohio
Ohio University
E. B. Bryan
Bryan
Rubber Plantations in the Philippines as Ties to Independence
The American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines argues that abundant native labor supports rubber plantations there, offering relief from British rubber prices and potential benefits for Americans and Filipinos. It warns that Philippine independence would be unlikely if rubber production were dominated by American growers, urging a clear government policy.
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Philippines
American Chamber of Commerce
Ican
America
Philippine
That Charleston dance stirs critics but remains harmless
The piece defends the Charleston arguing it is an energetic, wholesome dance with no suggestive content. It recalls earlier furores over the tango and shimmy and urges critics to lay off the popular dance as the nation embraces it.
Hindus on U S Russia ties and debt recognition
Maurice G. Hindus argues the United States should recognize Russia as Bolshevik Russia operates now. He says Russia is ready to recognize debts to the U S and settle them, but cautions he did not say willing to pay. He notes other debtors offer only recognition without payment.
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Maurice G. Hindus
United States
Russia
Keller Butcher Robbery Shocks Chicago Area
A incident near Keller's butcher shop described as a calm but armed robbery with a brace of revolvers. The report notes local sentiment on crime and societal roles, referencing TOM SIMS and a commentary on family expectations amid the upheaval.
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Chicago
Henry Keller
Keller
Clergy Hear Professor Defend Ape Link to Humans
At a Pacific Coast Theological Society conference Professor Kofold of the University of California argued that higher apes can be superior to humans in some ways. Three hundred clergymen listened in silence and closed with the hymn How Firm a Foundation as a peaceful response to evolution theory.
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Pacific Coast Theological Society
Kofold
University of California
Sing Sing’s public executioner retires after killings
John Hulbert killed 140 people earning $18,200 from killings and $130 per execution while serving as Sing Sing’s public executioner. The strain of each job leads him to retire, leaving someone else to take the chair.
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John Hulbert
Sing Sing
Hulbert
The Red Haired Girl and Heine in Love and Death
The fragment recalls Heine's romance with a red haired girl taught by poetry and the daughter of a public killer. It contrasts older murderers who curse the crowd with executioners seeking quieting drugs before killing, urging readers to read about Ravaillac.
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Heine
Ravaillac
Colorado River project praised by supporters in tribute
The passage lauds the water project for power and irrigation, crediting President Coolidge for backing it and celebrating Senator Hiram Johnson and Secretary Hoover for their work. It asserts the initiative will reflect well on the administration and merit national gratitude.
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Colorado River
Coolidge
Hiram Johnson
Hoover
Colorado River Fueling Nation's Wealth and Growth
The Colorado River will be put to work delivering hundreds of millions annually to U S wealth. It will supply western states with over a million horsepower and irrigation capable of feeding tens of millions.
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Colorado
United States
Science and Statesmanship Promise Greater Wealth
The remark claims this project of science offers more future happiness and wealth for the country than discovering vast mold mines, stressing the value of science and prudent leadership over exploration of mineral resources.
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Mold Mines
Bolshevik Propaganda Sparks California Alarm
Anna Louise Strong and others advocate a Soviet style government and even violent revolution. Critics warn such propaganda endangers Los Angeles as speakers are reportedly coerced by aggressive real estate men who sell off property near the city center to strip Bolshevism from dissenters.
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Anna Louise Strong
California
Russia
Los Angeles
United States
Portland
Maine
San Diego
Seattle
Miami
Record Life Insurance Rise Beats All 1925 Marks
Americans bought life insurance totaling 15600 million dollars in 1925, a new record. The piece notes lower mortgage rates may come, cites high rates for stock gambling, and explains tax costs versus four to five percent lending rates.
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Uncle Sam
Women Shape World Court Efforts Through Organized Activism
In Washington the 1920 formed Women's Joint Congressional Committee unites twenty two organizations to press for World Court support. The group coordinates through three standing panels and works with lawmakers to reflect constituents, culminating in the 1923 Women's World Court Committee push with Coolidge backing.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Women’s Joint Congressional Committee
American Association of University Women
Girls’ Friendly Society In America
National ‘Consumers’ League
National Council of Jewish Women
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Service Star Legion
Medical Women’s National Association
American Nurses’ Association
National Association of Colored Women
Congress
American Women's Joint Congressional Committee
ing-Hughes-Coolidge
Harding
Women's Organizations
Women's World Court Committee
Coolidge
Senator Lodge
Oil supply from around world eyed as US nears ten year limit
American Geologic Survey warns the United States may face oil pinch within about ten years as domestic wells exhaust and foreign producers resume exporting. It notes the US and Mexico supply roughly 90 percent of world oil, with Britain, Japan, and Russia controlling other major fields. Prices may rise to about 69 cents a gallon abroad while US costs spike.
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Charles P. Stewart
NEA
Washington
United States Geological Survey
Mexico
Middle
Near East
Persia
Mescot
Japan
Sakhalin Island
Siberia
Russia
United States
Geological Survey
Uncle Al of Henry Street A East Side Janitor's Kindness
In New York's East Side Uncle Al Hiller a long time janitor on Henry Street is remembered by neighborhood kids for his 25 years of service. He gave pennies and help to Jewish and Catholic children alike, umpiring games and settling street fights with gentle law. The piece notes his beloved status among diverse youths who miss him now.
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Henry Street
East Side
al Hiller
Uncle al
East Side Obituary of Uncle Al Sparks Community Vigil
A basement furnace scene ends in Uncle Al's death as a neighborhood gathers for mass at a Catholic church. The article notes diverse rites and a crowd of locals, with streets named Market and Henry as it recalls East Side life and a civic figure linked to Henry Street and Nathan Hale.
Red Cross Convention Set for Washington in October 1926
The Sixth Annual Convention of the American Red Cross will be held in Washington D C from October 4 to 7, 1926. Each Red Cross chapter may send delegates and attendance is expected to reach seven hundred to one thousand.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
The
Radio Listings Showcase Wide Array of Orchestras Across Time Zones
Weekend schedule fragment lists numerous orchestras and soloists across stations. Performers include Grace Cornell, Grace Leslie, Nino Russi, Miranda Margulio, Vincent Lopez, U. S. Navy Band, Hawaii Trio, Gladys Doane, and Major Edward Bowes program. Stations cover Eastern to Pacific time with varied concerts, dances, and recitals.
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WWI
WEAF
T Ross Gorman
Grace Cornell
Columbia University
Grace Leslie
Nino Russi
Miranda Margulio
Douglas Harmony
Gladys Doane
Frances
Vincent Lopez
WRC
U. S. Navy Band
WREO
WMCA
Maxine Brown
WGBU
KDKA
WBZ
WCAR
WGBS
We Band
WTIC
CKCL
WEAR
WNYC
WRNY
WOKO
WBBR
L. Marion Town
WRW
WGY
KAC
Vin Ebr
Oe Cerdka
Eo Sap
WOO
Edward Bowes
Initol Family
Capito Heater
New York City
WEE
WCAP
Central Time
WOC
WOAW
WENR
WORD
WLW
KYW
WLIB
KSD
WHO
WCBC
KPRC
WKRC
Quiet Zone and a Fevered Baby in The Very Idea
A humorous piece sketches a quiet home scene as a doctor reassures caregivers about a sleeping baby with fever. The poem contrasts domestic snippets with wry observations on silence, manners, and small social quirks. A later fable section jabs at wartime hypocrisy and romantic reversals.
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KPO
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