Teapot Dome inquiry fades as partisan clash lingers
The Walsh committee report finds no solid proof that naval leases spurred oil speculation and suggests no civil or criminal action against Albert B Fall. It faulted noncompetitive procedures but notes political theater and a stalled vote after Pittman’s filibuster. The piece also notes weather and farmer distress.
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Senator Walsh
Teapot Dome
Congress
Waleh
Nevada
Walsh
Cleverness and Cracker Box Loafers in Northern Maine
A traveling man witnesses local loafers in a country store snubbing an older man from their clique. They complain about his bragging and talk of never doing anything but loafing since 1890, while cautions about signs and deals drift through the scene.
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Maine
We Were Doing T Crockett Bowen and Miss Hoge Marriage
Commonwealth attorney Tazewell ey and Miss Jane Nan Hoge of Pulaski wed. Sword Creek Coal Co property bought by H Lyonsmith of New York. Judge Holbrook back from St. Louis Worlds Fair. Ten years today. Julia MecClaugherty and John McGio than married at Princeton. James Stowera tinypox suspect broke quarantine to marry. Concord College commencement ended. Bryan won large Florida primary vote and will be NY convention delegate. Fireworks may follow if a wet plank or candidates offered to Democrats. Two women acquitted of murder in New York and Chicago.
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T. Crockett Bowen
Tazewell “Ey
Jane Nan Hoge
Pulaski
H. Lyonsmith
New York
Sword Creek Coal Company
J. @. Holbrook
St. Louis
Julia M. MecClaugherty
John H. McGiothan
Princeton
James M. Stowera
Concord College
Bryan
Florida
Smith
Minnesota
Ocein
Nashville
The Parade Observes Troubles and Cheats Across Centuries
A reflective lecture references 1920s frauds from butchers and tavernkeepers, noting adulteration, weight tricks, and wine abuses. It cites Preacher Maillard criticizing vanity and indulgence, arguing life’s troubles persist to test and develop people. The piece muses on whether humanity progresses or merely pretends to.
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Maillard
Short Cuts From Exchanges
A collection of quips from various papers including jokes about hats, Lot's wife, a silent fence, youth aspiration, money, and a bootlegger who advertised poetry. The items mirror early 20th century humor and social observations across several U.S. cities.
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Detroit
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Editorial Endorsement Pushes Coolidge in 1924 Race
The piece argues Senator Lodge in Massachusetts, echoed by Coolidge advocates, shows the Republican base wants a Coolidge led ticket and platform. It warns against a nominally Republican Congress and urges a presidential victory with strong congressional support to reflect voter faith in Coolidge.
Bosses and Leaders Shape Democratic Convention Outcomes
Amid 2100 delegates the final choice hinges on a core group of about 80 \"bosses\" and influence leaders led by Borge Washington Olvany Norman Mack and Frank Hague. The in-house power players and key figures like Cordell Hull Homer Cummings George White Pat Harrison Joe Robinson and Bernard Baruch will steer vote strategies as ballots proceed. Ralston’s fate rests with Indiana’s Taggart and the un instructed delegation while final results depend on 1098 ballots cast. Betty’s ring mix up ends a light interlude.
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Elifa
Borge Washington Olvany
New York
New Chieftain
Tammany
Norman Mack
Buffalo
Frank Hague
New Jersey
Smith
Tom Taggert
Indianan
Joseph M. Curley
Massachusetts
George Brennen
Illinois
Matfer
Cordell M. Hull
Homer Cummings
George White
Cox
Pat Harrison
Joe Robinson
Senate
KE. T. Meredith
Iowa
Secretary of Agriculture
Tom” Love
Texas
Kiam Kemper
Missouri
Whlsh
Montana
Oil Inquisitor
Bernard M. Baruch
Vance McCormick
Pennsylvania
Senators Simmons
North Carolina
Stanley
Kentucky
Swanson
Virginia
Alston
Indiana
Dark Horse
Ralston
Taggart
Dream Garden of Siberia Promises Vast Hidden Wealth
American mining engineers estimate a $100,000 prize for 60,000 people from Siberia's underexplored gold. They note far richer resources like coal, oil, metals, and farming spread from Siberia to global markets, while global investments and labor patterns reveal broader economic trends and curious social observations.
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Siberia
Japan
Terra Alita
W. Va
Carnarvon
South Africa
Juan del Ray
Brazil
Hygienic school dental check reveals high decay rates
A school health drive reports 96.5 percent of 1400 children with defective teeth and up to seven cavities per child among 7 and 8 year olds. High school students show unusually high loss of first molars. Emphasizes mouth hygiene and regular dental care to prevent extractions.
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Mann
Telegraph Tickles and Timely Tidbits
Quirky musings on aging, future becoming past, and starting now to finish Christmas shopping early. A playful jab at a spouse chewing tobacco and a wink at generational fault lines. Mosquitoes and files are humorously noted as never on hunger strike.
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Tuaries
Ike
Rinting Co
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Harry Simelakr
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Sheik
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ursulaWesten
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J. Alesande
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Ted
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Pocahontas
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Pocahontas Fuel Company, Incorporated
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Andere
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Cincinnati
Ohio
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Moulton St
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Casadene Atlantis
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Toleto
London
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Lime Street Square
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Geneva
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