Power trust influence questioned over Maine newspapers
Senator Norris cites Maine as an example of power company influence using banking pressure and advertising boycotts against the Portland Evening News. He accuses Insull group interests of browbeating merchants, recalling Wyman of Augusta blocking sale in his hotel lobby. Senators Walsh and King back Gruening defending free press.
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Rudsel Dltcher Ioesenger
Washington
Power Trust
Federal Tract Commission
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Maine
Maines
Chimiowu
Cuzco
Norris Saglish
Insuil
Chisu
Estan
Chicago
Cuau
Seve Inswil
Norris
Ernest Gruening
Portland
Evening News
Gruening
Trust
Interes
Wyman
Augusta
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
William H. King
Utah
Norry
Portland Evening News
Walsh
State of
Main
Federal ‘Trade Commission
Power Interest
King
Thought For Today Reflections On Anger And Wrath
A brief meditation cites Ezekiel and Jeremy Taylor on anger turning to fury or peevishness. The quotes contrast great versus small causes, noting anger can be terrible or ridiculous and urging contemplation of wrath.
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Jeremy Taylor
Decoration Day Then and Now in Small Town Life
A nostalgic look at Decoration Day's evolution from Civil War era parades and local bands to modern crowds at service stations and tourist traffic. The author recalls grandmotherly flower baskets, veterans in blue, Taps, and homecoming reunions, contrasting past and present village life.
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Old City Hall
Main Street
Do You Remember the Band and Town Traditions
The reminiscence recalls a bygone era when every American town hosted a local band. It reflects on how autos and radios changed life, reducing chances to hear live music as people walked up streets in the evening to listen to the band.
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Jack Grim
Nothing Holy About Senate Or A Long Time
An opinion piece argues the modern Senate lacks sacred aura as secret roll calls and proceedings should not be hidden from the press. It notes public scrutiny erodes perceived dignity, cites Vice President Dawes’ reception, and warns that Western Senators’ actions are lowering the Senate’s standing with voters.
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Senate
Washington
Senate of
United States
United Press
Presiden Dawes
West
Middle West
Art Music Residence Center rises as first skyscraper for artists
A long Detroit influenced project in Manhattan aims to create the first sky scraper devoted entirely to art. It will house soundproof studios and bedrooms for musicians painters and sculptors with concert halls and galleries. Immigrant entrepreneur William H Silk began the plan by converting brownstone apartments and launching a multi use hotel system including the Barbizon. The column also notes Ohio coal policy debates and Illinois coal promotion efforts.
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New York
Allerton
Barbizon
Art Music Residence Center
Pia
Seapranos
Benjamin Winter
Manhattan
Winter
Vanderbilt Mansions
Fifth Avenue
Public Forum notes coal industry push in Ohio
A Columbus paper reports a Friday meeting of coal operators with Ai Blake directing efforts to allocate 50 000 to promote the coal mining sector. The Sunday edition cites Ohio State University engineering work and a two year program to improve the industry, amid broader efforts and speculation on timing.
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Columbus
Ai Blake
O Tristions
Ternoc
Inter
Ohio
Onio State University
L.me
Health and Diet Advice from Dr Frank McCoy on Bacon
A health column discusses bacon as a fat rich protein source and how digestion varies. It covers fat content, curing methods, selection tips, best cooking method, and notes bacon pairs with eggs and salads for flavor. It also answers readers questions on lemon rinse for an infant, eye lid itching, and headaches.
Internal Revenue District Moves Office From Athens To Columbus
William G. Rowland, collector, will relocate the Eleventh Ohio Internal Revenue District office to Columbus due to his residence in that city. George Parks the university treasurer will play in tomorrow morning’s faculty senior game here with Frank Porter Dec Jones and Tom Hoover as base. Dean Chubb at shortstop "Bug" Mercer Doc Chrisman and Professor Addicott in the field round out the big team. Major S. M. Johnson speaks at Sunnyside Parent-Teacher Association’s final meeting of the year.
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Ohio Internal Revenue Collection District
Athens
Columbus
William G. Rowland
Cty
George Parks
University
Frank Porter
Dec Jones
Tom Hoover
Dean Chubb
Bug” Mercer
Doc Chrisman
Professor Addicott
Athens County GOP Recommends Elder for State Election Board
The Athens County Republican Committee today recommended John Elder to succeed T. L. Morgan as a member of the Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections.
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The
Athens County Republican Committee Today
John Elder
T. L. Morgan
State Supervisors of Elections
Buy Minnots Coal Drive Calls Springfield Citizens to Help
Springfield Chamber of Commerce urges all households manufacturers merchants and professionals to join the Buy Minnots Coal movement to bolster community prosperity amid miner unemployment. The letter, signed by W C Hurst president, links coal buying to regional growth and stability.
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Springfield Chamber of Commerce
State
Tlinois
Tllinois No
Springfield
Unclear Location Hints Mention Far Off Lands
Fragment mentions being miles away from the country perhaps in Japan or the Solomon Islands causing speculation on distance and place. The snippet provides only vague geographic possibilities with no concrete details or events.
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Japan
Solomon Islands
Ocean quake sparks distant alerting talk across Earth
An underwater earthquake stirs seismic activity beneath the sea. Experts note the event may be detected far away, with intelligent sensing capable of rapid global communication.
Dorothy Parker epitaph to be read by all
An intelligent Dorothy Parker writes her own tomb epitaph “kixeuse my dust” to address passers by or Gabriel. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York will broadcast the 11 o’clock mass sermon each Sunday while the mass ritual remains unbroadcast.
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Dorothy Parker
Gabriel
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
New York
Clergy Urge Peace While Warning Against Discouraging War
Last Sunday clergymen preached for peace, praising the stance as admirable, yet cautioning against sermons that deter readiness for conflict or defense. The mix of antiwar rhetoric and vigilance reflects tensions within religious communities on national security and moral duty.
Reverend Doc Holmes Criticizes Decoration Day Observances
The Reverend Doc Holmes denounces Decoration Day observances as stirring war spirit and influencing evil deeds, citing threats to reverence for the unknown soldier and moral concerns.
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Doc Holmes
Answers to Questions By Frederick J Haskino
The text lists ages of the oldest and youngest members of the House and Senate, with Major Stedman of North Carolina aged 85 and Fred A Hartley Jr of New Jersey aged 26 as House extremes, and Francis C Warren at 85 and Robert M La Follette Jr at 34 as Senate extremes. It covers pronunciation guidance for Lupe Velez Beebe Daniels Nils Asther and Ramon Novarro, and notes office space averages per person varying by tenancy and area. It also mentions Abie's Irish Rose Broadway run lasting over 2000 consecutive nights ending January 12, 1937.
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Lupe Velez
Nils Asther
Neels
Ramon Novarro
Broadway
Canadians Power Strategy at Niagara Divides Sides
The Canadians run a public company owning Niagara power on their side and sell electricity cheaply, less than a third of private U S power here. The move aims to boost Canadian industries and contrasts with U S industry growth.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara
Canaia
United States
Germans break records in high flying feats and speed
The French establish a new long distance speed record flying 3100 miles at an average 111 mph. In the same period the country reports a new May record for industrial prosperity.
Earthquakes Startle Observers Across Stations
Violent shocks began Sunday and continued into early Monday, startling observers at multiple earthquake observing stations. The quakes were described as powerful with widespread tremors reported across monitoring sites.
Eightyyearold Lewisohn Gifts Thirty Million to Johns Hopkins
Mr Adolph Lewisohn aged 80 donated thirty million dollars to Johns Hopkins University praising philanthropy as aid to science. The elderly donor, aware of life's end, opts to fund research over personal salvation schemes.
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Adolph Lewisohn
Johns Hopkins University
Science and service guide the selfless life
The text contrasts knowledge of souls with science and its benefits to others. It argues that the universe’s power favors those who seek to aid their fellow humans over those focused on self preservation.
Memorial Service Speaker Named for Soldier’s Death
Prof. W. H. Cooper of Ohio University will be the speaker at a memorial service for a fallen soldier at Clark's Chapel next Sunday.
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W. H. Cooper
Ohio University
Soldier Deal
Clark’s Chapel
Rumor of New Government Loan Circulates in DC
Rumors from Washington suggest the government may float another loan to cover current financial needs. No official confirmation yet, but market chatter points to potential debt issuance.
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Washington, DC
Broadway Run Ends as Stage History Moves
A retrospective note confirms a play ran 2 000 nights on Broadway totaling four years and nearly eight months. It started at the Fulton Theater and later moved to the Republic Theater as part of its storied run.
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Fulton Theater
Republic Theater
Cross-Word Puzzle Clues and Answers Fragment
A scrambled cross word puzzle text listing horizontal and vertical clues with scattered fragments and garbled endings. It includes hints for animals plants metal bodies and common terms but unreadable portions obscure full solutions.
A Daily Study in Correct English
A compact guide to proper usage and pronunciation. It lists common mistakes with examples and abbreviates the instruction with a focus on expanding vocabulary through daily word study. The today word is Affirm, defined as to assert positively and true.
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