Plan Washington needs competent governing body for districts
The American Institute of Architects committee chair urges a unified Washington plan with coordinated zoning, housing, traffic, schools, parks, and development. The front page cites Lord Curzon’s doctors predicting recovery before Curzon dies. A Tokio fire destroys 16,960 homes and leaves 400 maniacs homeless.
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American Institute of Architects
Washington
District of Columbia
Tokio
Fires and tornadoes expose need for safer buildings
The piece laments widespread fire and tornado destruction across multiple states and calls for fireproof, windproof construction. It argues human carelessness plays a role in fires while acknowledging nature’s uncontrollable force in tornadoes, urging safer hotels, apartments, schools, and factories to protect life and reduce losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Palm Beach
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Why Cross-Word Puzzles Fascinate a Growing Craze
A study summarized from Popular Science Monthly notes crossword solving correlates with higher intelligence test scores. Jones and Lecky found puzzle speed and accuracy align with general smarts, arguing crosswords may serve as informal intelligence tests.
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Amoron
H. E. Jones
Prescott Lecky
Columbia University
New York City
Popular Science Monthly
Jones
Lecky
Planning for Washington aims to shape capital as a national project
Citizens engage in a coordinated effort to plan and beautify Washington, backed by the American Civic Association and the American Institute of Architects. Proposals include a Federal city planning commission, a unified zoning system, a Lincoln Memorial parkway, and a fireproof archive building, with Congress overseeing funding and land decisions.
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Washington
D. C
United States
American Civic Association
American Institute of Architects
American I Institute of Architects
Horace W. Peaslee
Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr
Landscape Architects’ Committee
George B. Ford
City Planning Insatitute
Harlean James
Rks
Ne Arts Commission
Ich
Wrait
Congress
Senate
King
Utah
House
Zihiman
Maryland
Federal City Planning Commission
Hamphire Avenue
Dupontirele
Tokyo
Taft
Potomac Park
Capitol
White House
Speedway
Treasury
Academy of Sciences
The
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Pierre Charles J.enfant
Andrew Ellicott
Answers and Questions A Q and A from a period quiz page
A compilation of simple science and civics Q and A entries. Topics include artificial soil, lunar eclipse shadow measurements, school-building surveys by the Bureau of Education, kettle maintenance with sal ammoniac, Brittany’s name origin, Michigan island counts, mezzotint engraving, Quaker slave ownership, public office duties, sugar consumption trends, and Charles Sumner’s Senate tenure. Each item presents a question followed by a concise answer.
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Bureau of Education
Washington, D. C
Portland
Oregon
France
Brittany
England
Armorica
Michigan
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
Aftermath Narratives of Disaster Across the World
The page reports widespread wreckage with thousands of homes destroyed and a schoolhouse collapsed leaving many children dead or injured. It notes a plague risk, serum use for injuries, and ongoing disaster responses as fires and earthquakes strike Japan and China. It also references medical views on mental condition and a Curzon anecdote about newspaper access and fear.
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Lord Curzon
Curzon
Japan
China
Talifu
Yunan
Christian Science
Fragmented political rant compares crowds to animals
A distorted excerpt compares political crowds to sheep and Japanese, noting tied bundles and chaotic behavior. It frames Americans as similarly herd-like and criticizes wartime politics with harsh, dehumanizing language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bitter French religious clash in chamber over church influence
In the French chamber deputies fought with punches kicks and curses after Herriot the Socialist Prime Minister spoke from the rostrum. He said we accept and welcome Christianity in its pure form but not the Christianity of bankers as tensions rise over Vatican relations and Alsace school secularism.
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Herriot
Vatican
Alsace
War to follow within ten years says Higham
Sir Charles Higham warns of a new global war in a decade aimed at English speaking nations. He cites Russia Japan Germany and China as aggressors and says insufficient flying machines will leave the defense exposed and in trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Higham
Russia
Japan
Germany
China
Unclear remarks on global powers and war analogy
The speaker comments on aviation and global powers, noting China, Japan, Russia, and Germany. He imagines Japan and China waiting for war, likening the scenario to a porcupine and a hairless Mexican dog in a crude metaphor.
Germans contemplate alliance with Russia after 1924?
The passage suggests a possible German effort to unite with Russia to overturn 1924 outcomes, drawing a historical parallel to 1870. It notes difficulty in imagining level headed Germans pursuing such an alliance with Russia.
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Germany
Russia
German sentiment on Bolshevism in Europe
A contemporary view notes that Germany educated by the Social Democratic party understands communism well and that Bolshevism marching into Germany or into the Ruhr would shock intelligent Germans as much as Bolshevism entering Europe.
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Germany
Social Democratic Party
Ruhr
Comment on Japan's peace preservation act in Higham remark
In Charles Higham's statement the House of Peers in Japan passes the peace preservation act aimed at curbing radical activity. He suggests the law could reach radical thought if thought could be controlled, highlighting fears of suppressing dissent.
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Charles Higham
House of Peers
Japan
Bolshevism Faces Money and Power Clash
In a era of entrenched rule, money and power resist Bolshevik aims as the movement proves it can confront the mighty and pursue wealth, signaling a contested political landscape amid broader economic tensions.
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Ricic
Succeeded Beyond Dreams in Unspecified Effort
A fragment notes success exceeding wildest dreams and plans, praising the effort and outcome though few concrete details are readable. The text emphasizes remarkable achievement and aspirational results without naming people or places.
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Ulous
Rabies Epidemic Rages Across Italian Cities
Rome reports a driver bitten by a dog during a Como to Milan trip. He showed rabies symptoms, was rushed to the Pasteur Institute in Milan, and died after a violent attack in transit. hospital guards were treated and recovering.
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Rome
Iba
Como
Milan
Pasteur Institute
Tokyo Subway Nears Completion After Cost-Reducing Revisions
Plans for Tokyo's new subway are close to finishing as specifications were recently changed to trim costs. The adjustments aim to complete the project more economically while maintaining key features.
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Tokyo
Five Buddhist priests charged with gambling released in Tokyo
In Tokyo five Buddhist priests arrested and charged with gambling were released due to insufficient evidence after police said much evidence was destroyed amid the raid confusion.
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Tokyo
Peking Street Car Workers Return After Guarantee Deal
Street car workers in Peking resume service after securing a 20 year work guarantee and wage increase of four per month from the company.
Agriculture secretary orders prompt probe into grain price swings
Washington March 18 Secretary of Agriculture Jardine ordered an immediate investigation into recent wide fluctuations in prices of wheat and other grains on national exchanges. The move follows concerns over market stability and potential impacts on farmers and consumers.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Bush Leads Indianapolis To Narrow Second In A A
Donie Bush former major league player and 1923 Washington manager led Indianapolis to a close second in the American Association during his first season as manager. The race with St Paul stayed tight most of the stretch.
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Donie Bush
Washington
Indianapolis
Bush
St.aul
Most Popular Senior At Yale Shines In Class Vote
Eddie Bench of Gatena Illinois was voted the most popular senior and the best athlete by Yale classmates. Bench starred on the varsity football team last year at halfback.
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Eddie Bench
Gatena, Ill
Yale
Bench
Radio station schedules and evening programs list
A telephone like listing of radio broadcasts across cities detailing hourly programs, performers, and station IDs for WBAP to KGO. Includes orchestras, soloists, lectures, dog talk, and studio recitals with times from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM, plus silent station notes and caveats.
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WEA
PTW
Yowse
Waldorf Oreneuir
IlIrese Peckham
Eagle Trio
Dudley Favier
Viector Larsen
Laritone
Irene Peckham
Goldy
Dusty
Eveready
Silvertown
Wdz
New York
Frank Doles
Vanderbilt
Air College
Estey
Japan Society
Radio Franka
WGBS
Uncle Geebee
Adele Rankin
Novelty Entertainment
John Hammond
WNYC
Rialto Theatre Program
Talika
Della Riordan
Gunther
WOR
Newa
WPG
Atlantic City
Aubasacor
Ruby C. Warke
Traymore
WIP
Philadelphia
Marburger's
Uncle Wip
Ardmore Melody Club
Emo
WHI
Campus Club
The
Radio Scout
WEAF
Eveready Entertainers
Silvertown Orchestra
WFBG
Altoona
Disney Music
Penn Central
Pittsburgh Press
William Penn Orchestra
Uncle Kaybee
KDKA
E. Pittsburgh
Sealzo
Radio Godmother
John Ray Ewers
Advertising Club
Brunswick Hour of
Post
WRC
Washington
New Willard Orchestra
Brunswick Hour of Music
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Warren
Plutarch
By Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger
Reau
Frederic J. Haskin
Inquirer
Rhode Island
Charles Sumner
United States Senate
Daniel Webster
Alesman
U. S
Sammy Ole Hoss
Wn While
Hia Guy
Chinge
Italy
Tueatey
Bob
Wbap— Harmony Club
Elizabeth Winston
le Paradis Orchestra
WGY
Ochenectady
New Kenmore Orchestra
Harrie
N Coffin
Brunewick
le Paradis
Boieclair
New England
Peers Orchestra
WGR
Buffalo
Hall
WEAP
Eveready Hatertainera
Eronania Orchestra
Big Brother Club
AI Sampson
Cuntralto
Ebeenbourg
Sinfonians
Symone
Eready Tertainere
Providence
Eveready Tertainers
Detroit
Serenes
Dkette
Poe Red Apple
WEA Theae
WTAM
Cleveland
Statler Orchestra
Oe yRen
Vincent Percy
Ain
Evereaday
Ae Ano Press
Tee Gill
Toronto
Andean Sloan
Moncton
John Hurtley
Eleanor Neilson
Ida Hartley
Rainbow Melody Boys
Wqd
Chicago
Rainbo Skylarks
WCEE
Elgin
Rose
WTAS
WRAS
Louisville
Roscon
WOC
Davenport
Sandman
WDAF
Kansas City
School of the Air
Newman Nighthawk
WOAW
Omaha
WOW Girls
Giese Club
Walter Graham
Bark
Hodek
Nightingales
KFKX
Hastings
KDRKA
WSB
Atlanta
Storieca
Kths
Hot Springs
Fischer
New Arlington Orchestra
WFAA
Dallas
Kju Clas
Dwight Brown
WBAP
Fort Worth
L. A
CNRR
Bregina
Mack
CFAC
Calgary
CICA
Edmonton
WSAI
Cincinnati
Gibson Orchestra
WLW
George Maier
Brassuartet
Milnor
Lyric
Wcco
MPIA
Paul
Chidren
Sange Orchestra
Eveready Tertainer
Livertown 6
Go Micago
Sigurd Aichecte
KYW
Tner
Muafe
Cub
WLS
FCACO
Wat Club
Midnite Revue
KGO
Oakland
St. Francis
Pasmore
Sherclay
Guonod
Faust
Halstead
Anew
KFI
Los Angeles
Examiner
Hickman
Robi
Milliken
Hawai
Hollywood A
Birkinen
KPO
San Francisco
Seiger
Jack Thomas
Gene James
WAP
WCBD
WHO
PWX
Way
FAB
CNRC
CNRM
CNET
CRW
KLX
WSUI
WEAO
WBAV
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