Soviet debt gambit at Genoa shows nerve and finance sense
The Genoa conference notes a Soviet proposal to recognize the old Czarist debt while presenting a bill of 50 billion gold rubles for damages from Denikine Kolchak Yudenitch and Wrangel expeditions and losses in Sessarabia to Romania. The move mixes apparent virtue with potential profit and is unlikely to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Russia
Denikine
Kolchak
Yudenitch
Wrangel
Sessarabia
Romania
Questioning the Validity of the Bakhmeteff Ambassadorship
The debate centers on Ambassador M. Bakhmeteff, claimed to represent Russia. Senator Borah says the government that sent him no longer exists and his post is fiction. The issue hinges on who actually backs his authority and testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Congressional Committee
Semenoff
Boris Bakhmeteff
M. Bakhmeteff
Russia
New York
Senator Borah
Labor Committee
Bakhmeteff
Borah
Arbuckle Ban Prompts Clean Up of Movies
The article notes Will Hays actions to ban Arbuckle films as part of a broader effort to clean up the industry after the Virginia Rappe case. It argues the ban targets the debauchery associated with Arbuckle, not only punishing him who was acquitted, while others escape similar scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hays
Film Pictures
Arbuckle
Virginia
Hays
Pitiless publicity teaches a drastic lesson
A reader notes that the clamor of publicity exposes a portion of society in view and that Mr. Hays' actions will likely have a salutary effect on public morals and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
Law Proposes District Attorney Eligibility Shield
The Legislature debates Lomasney and opponents over a bill barring removalary officials Tufts and Pelletier from future DA eligibility. The substitute would prohibit any district attorney ousted under Chapter 211 from running or being appointed again, a move framed as a safeguard for future offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomasney
Supreme Court
House
Tufts
Pelletier
Viscountess Astor Visits New York and Boston
Lady Astor, American by birth and wife of an American descendant, becomes the first woman to hold membership in the House of Parliament. She will address Boston audiences after the Pan American parley in Baltimore, reflecting on her London and British political milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Viscountess Astor
Big City
House of Parliament
Boston
Baltimore
Astor
London
Dempsey in London Draws Mixed Hero Reception
The British lionize Jack Dempsey with cheers of Good Old Jack while cautioning that popular acclaim is fleeting. The piece recalls John L. Sullivan’s Liverpool arrival in 1887 and warns Dempsey must keep winning to maintain his laurels as fans favor winners over losers.
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Londop
Jack Dempsey
John L. Sullivan
Liverpool
Dempsey
Boston
Jack
Sullivan
Corbett
DeMar Wins Boston Marathon With Record Time
Clarence H. DeMar, a Greater Boston native, dominates the marathon from Ashland to the Boston Athletic Association clubhouse. He clocks two hours 18 minutes 10 seconds, besting last year’s mark and repeating as champion after an 11 year gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence H. DeMar
Greater
Boston
DeMar
Ashland
Boston Athletic
Zuna
Caffrey
Paving Quarries Resume After April 1 Strike Parley
Operations at booths Brothers and Hurricane Isle Granite quarries at Long Cove were resumed today after a strike began April 1. Six workers, mostly from Bath and Boston, returned to work as union men greeted the move with quiet acceptance.
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Boston
Bath
ST. George
Booth Brothers and
Hurricane Isle Granite Company
Long Cove
Oldest Inhabitant Describes Boston’s Coldest January 20s
A Boston observer recalls official records showing temperatures of 21 in 1897 and 23 in 1876 for January 20, with a warmest 1 in 1889. He notes notable snow and mentions a weather trend for the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Uncle SS Spills A Mouthful About A Man And A Dog
A quoted remark criticizes a man who would out of his way kick a dog as a sign of how people avoid meeting such a person. The speaker uses dialect to make the ridicule clear and emphasizes moral judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Greece
Iceland
Nijal
Njal
Gunnar
Lithend
Haligerda
Hrut
Every Man His Own Wife Or How To Change Pillow Slips
A humorous guide on putting pillow slips over pillows with step by step method. The piece jokes about gender stereotypes and suggests measuring the pillow and using a slip larger than needed. It ends by proposing to hire a woman to do the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McBvoy
What the Spring Says and Musings by Robert Quillen
A humorous column fragment surveys social habits and language at springtime. It jests about reservations in politics, vocabulary limits, social unrest, middle aged views on youth, goats, and cinema, ending with a signature by Robert Quillen.
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Pullman
Central
Robert Quillen
Unexpected Trains At Evening Gowns Cause Ballroom Peril
A humorous anecdotes recalls trains on gowns roaring through a high class ball. A gentleman sprains an ankle dodging a "westbound" train, jumps to an eastbound track, and lands on the neck. another guest is dragged along the ballroom. He vows to learn safer dancing in a railroad yard.
Observant Citizen notes Camp Devens vacancy and local sights
The column visits Camp Devens at Ayer finding a deserted city of unpainted wooden buildings and few guards yet expects summer maneuvers. Provincetown readers report a driftwood gambage from the 1872 ship Peruvian and seek value. A Vermont road anecdote contrasts macadam and dirt roads. General Charles H. Cole receives military brushes lost in a Pullman. The Boston dental clinic for World War veterans opens, saving costs, and a long-buried water pipe on the Common is relocated.
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Camp Devens
K. of C
Provincetown
William Ellis
George
Peaked Hill Bars
Leslie W. Hayes
Waterbury Centre
New York City
Central Park
Broadway
Yonkers
Tarrytown
Poughkeepsie
Hudson
Albany
Troy
Glenns Falls
Hudson Falls
Whitehall
N. Y
Fair Haven
Rutland
Vermont
Charles H. Cole
Massachusetts Department of the American Legion
Boston
Boston Post
Cole
Post
New York
Uncle Sam
Mine Alixe and the Sunday at Hotel Marianne
In a sunlit conservatory Wortha pesters Hal about their spring bungalow while a gardener Peter shares his dog Mine Alixe and his pride in a life abroad. Hal senses tension as the dog’s loss reveals domestic strains and unspoken loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Marianne
Wortha
Hal
Peter
Alixe
Alice
Mar-i-an-ne
Santa Claus
Salvatore
Leopold
Miss Seebly
Master Ge ord Davis Opens Short Stories Series
A first entry by Ge ord Harding Davis titled The Consul showcases his skill as a master of concise fiction. The piece appears in a collection hailed as the very best short stories from the author, continuing a series that highlights his notable storytelling craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Telling
Ge Ord Harding Davis
Botton’ Sandsses
No stories accepted without SASE and request to retain copy
Readers are advised that no stories will be used unless five accompany with a self addressed stamped envelope and a request to keep a copy of the story. The policy requires return postage and handling details for processing contributions.
Legendary Gunnar and Hallgerda Saga From Iceland
The tale recounts Gunnar’s romance and feud with Hallgerda in medieval Iceland. Hallgerda's temper and slain husbands draw Gunnar into feuds, culminating in his forced exile and final mortal duel where he perishes after a stubborn fight.
Letters From Readers Querying Great Lakes Tides and Diplomacy
A reader asks about tidal movement in the Great Lakes and whether the United States has sent an ambassador to Germany since peace. The reply notes some movement in all waters and confirms Ambassador Alangon Houghton, a Cambridge native born Oct 10 1864 and longtime glass manufacturer.
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Sir
Great Lakes
Superior
Michigan
Erie
Lake Michigan
United States
Germany
Alangon
Houghton
Cambridge
Harvard
Corning
N. Y
Etiquette on Sending Flowers After a Death
Etiquette authorities advise that flowers sent after a death include a note or sender's card. The message should be sincere and placed above the name, written in ink or pencil.
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Main
Associated
Daily Post
Lady Astor
Newton Newkirk
Uncle SS
Ayer
Devens
Helm Ee Ose
Alice Phinney
Villa Avenue
Winthrop
Welt
Boot and Shoe Recorder
Utah
Colorado
Gladstone
Disraeli
Earl of Beaconsfield
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of Rosebery
Balfour
Campbell-Bannerman
Asquith
Lloyd George
Roca
Sunday Post
Ines
Coleridge
Gunnar and
Hallgerda
Thiostolf
Eleanor
Ming
Mall
Department
Edison Electric
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