Sugar Tariff Duel Packs Capitol Hype Over Cuban Trade
Rival sugar interests collide over tariffs with beet and cane groups pushing 2 to 3 cent duties on Cuban sugar. Filippine imports and Philippine independence loom as both sides mobilize in Washington under the National Press Club roof. U S Sugar Association and beet sugar faction press their cases as Hoovers stance wavers amid Smoot influence.
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Washington
Louisiana
Cuba
America
Congressman Timberlake
Colorado
National Press Club
United States Sugar Association
U.S. Beet Sugar Association
Domestic Sugar Producers’ Association
Burea
U. S. Sugar Association
Hawaii
Philippines
Porto Rico
Themos
United States
Smo
Benaty ‘Finance Committee
Ferrara
Hoover
Smoot
A Thought for Today From Psalms On Deeds and Consequences
A devotional line reflects on the verse Psalms 7 15 warning that those who set traps fall into the pits they dig. It speaks of a curse upon evil deeds and the spreading harm that follows from wrongdoing.
Coal trade in a steady spring slump reshapes industry
The article argues that seasonal demand for coal is giving way to year round production and aggressive marketing. It notes mergers, job losses, and wage gains as coal companies push for steady supply and direct-to-consumer sales, while advertising ethics and consumer education shift to factual, value based buying. It also discusses broader “new competition” across industries and the impact on regions like the Hocking Valley.
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Hocking Valley
Michigan
Ohio
Competition reshapes advertising as industry rivalries grow
Interesting results of large scale business growth show progressive changes in competition. Advertising and selling methods evolve as active rivalry expands from single firms to entire industries, altering the nature and scope of market competition.
Distinguished Son of Athens County Dies in Columbus
Charles L. Kurtz, longtime Athens County figure and former Ohio House representative, died at his Columbus home. A former bookstore proprietor, he rose in politics as lieutenant to Senator Foraker and helped reorganize the Columbus Railway and Light Co. before turning to business. He was widely respected for his leadership and public service.
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West Broad Street
Joseph B. Foraker
Kurtz
Foraker
Hanna
United States Senate
Alexander the Great
Ptolemy Soter
Ptolemy the Savious
Egypt
Alexandria
Alexander
Jupiter Ammon
Jupiter
Olympias
Blood Industry of New York Described as Humane Aid
Day by Day in Greater New York City reports on New York blood donors organized like a city service. It details donor classification, the role of blood agents such as Robert Gardiner, and a famous tale of a Bowery donor saving a wealthy man, highlighting irony in philanthropy and life-saving blood transfers.
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Greater
New York City
Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Msor
Manhattan
Tate
Hbelieve i
Bowery
Willionaire
Controversial Views on Jews and History from an Obscure Transcript
The text parades a mosaic of statements praising wealth and power figures, then pivots to a sweeping, unreliable history of Jewish people and their alleged influence. It references Otto Kahn, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Rockefeller while weaving antisemitic claims about Spain Portugal England Cromwell and Alexander the Great.
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Spain
Portugal
Holland
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Fane McCoy
Dr Fane McCoy answers readers on nutrition and cost effective foods. He recommends round steak over pricier cuts for digestibility, urges seasonal vegetables, and notes cheaper canned veg are often just as good. He warns against over eating and stresses a balanced diet for health and budget.
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Fane McCoy
North America
Question on Remedies for Weak Stomach From Reader
RE. E. M. asks for advice for a weak stomach. After breakfast he becomes nauseated and feels unwell. The request seeks practical, non medical remedies suitable for daily meals.
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RE. E. M
Origins Act Debate and Immigration Limits
A speech criticizes the new origins act as restricting immigration by national origin. It claims the policy targets Jewish immigrants and Southern Europeans, contrasting with views of Woodrow Wilson and citing Archimedes, Caesar, Michelangelo, and Dante as figures who could "hold their own." The piece frames the president as acting under legal compulsion despite personal judgment.
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Hoover
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
Archimedes
Caesar
Michel Angelo
Dante
Ptolemy Soter Resettles Jews After Jerusalem Siege
The excerpt cites historian Draper noting that Alexander deported Jews to populate Alexandria and that Ptolemy Soter brought 100000 more. Philadelphus later freed 198000 Jews from slavery paying compensation, granting them same privileges as Macedonians.
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Ptolemy Soter
Alexander
Phillip
Macedonia
Arsinoe
Jerusalem
John William Draper
Palestine
Alexandria
Philadelphus
Cleopatra Descendant of Ptolemy Soter and Arisnoe
The excerpt notes Cleopatra as a descendant of Ptolemy Soter and his wife Arisnoe, a little Macedonian girl whose fate remains tied to historical events connected with Philip, suggesting her awareness in heaven of the wider impact of her liaison.
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Cleopatra
Ptolemy Soter
Arsinoe
Phillip
First Smallpox Case of the Year in New York City
The column notes New York City's first smallpox case of the year amid six million residents. It argues Jenner's vaccine and compulsory use reduced deaths and cites historical contrasts, stating German soldiers were vaccinated in 1570 while French soldiers were not, implying higher French mortality.
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New York City
Jenner
New York
Army Salutes Foch with Twenty One Guns
The United States Army posts are ordered to honor Marshal Foch with a twenty one gun salute. The piece questions whether Foch will hear the volleys and notes the cost of the salutes.
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Marshal Foch
Foch
Echoes of Great Leaders and War Tactics Across Ages
Recalled remarks trace how Napoleon mourned Washington’s death with black standards and how Frederick the Great praised Washington yet claimed kingship as his business. The piece links Joan of Arc as Foch’s inspiration, contrasting fervent faith with cold military science and perpetual offense.
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George Washington
Napoleon
Washington
Joan of Act
Marshal Foch
Joan
Foch
Peking
Rome
Lindbergh Fares LA to Oaklands in Rainy Flight
Colonel Lindbergh flew twelve passengers from Los Angeles to the Oakland airport despite head winds heavy rain and many air pockets. The trip occurred last Friday with steady progress and a cautious approach by the famed aviator and crew.
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Lindbergh
Los Angeles
Oakland
Pulpit Chair Collapses After Thirteenth Verse Reading
A preacher mocked superstition by reading thirteenth verse, then sat after the claim. His chair collapsed, sending him to the pulpit floor in an embarrassing incident.
Discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon in 1513
The date March 36 1513 marks when Ponce de Leon first set foot on Florida and claimed the peninsula for Spain, a Spanish governor of Puerto Rico who became a lasting symbol in history.
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Florida
Ponce de Leon
Spain
Puerto Rico
Ponce de Leon Sails for Fountain of Youth Quest
The Spanish adventurer Ponce de Leon left his secure post on March 3, 1512, seeking a legendary fountain of youth north of Florida. He sighted Florida on Palm Sunday and named the lands Pasqua Florida. He failed to find the fountain, returned to seek it elsewhere, and discovered the Bahamas and other islands.
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Florida
Ponce de Leon
Bahamas
Unusual storms hit Athens County and more headlines
Storms over Athens County damaged fruit and early vegetables while W T Morgan won Harvard History scholarship. Arch Stanley farm near Athens sold to Pittsburgh buyers with plans for a land company. Edward Searles named Sandusky Soldiers Home trustee. Niagara river froze, flooding caused about 1 million in damage. Queen Mary Gorman funeral held in Cincinnati for the Gypsy king's wife.
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Athens County
Arch Stanley
Athens
Dunn and Maury
Pittsburgh
Piik predicts near term relief as prices to drop
Industrial board chairman George N. Piik says lower food prices are expected in the relatively near future as the board pushes to lower war prices across commodities. Italy threats to quit Versailles over Fiume status rise. A toddler, Margaret Cowan, dies after being struck near Richland Avenue. Civil service leavers who joined the armed forces are reinstated per Burleson. The NAWSA becomes the League of Women Voters in St Louis.
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George N. Piik
Industrial Board
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