Eastman Endorsed for Reappointment to Interstate Board
President Harding backs Joseph B. Eastman of Massachusetts for another term on the Interstate Commerce Commission. Eastman joined the ICC in 1919 and has long studied railroading ethics, bringing a public interest perspective. His continued service would ensure New England representation on the board.
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Joseph B. Eastman
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Eastman
New England
Bernhardt Sickness Delays Promised Paris Return
The celebrated artist Bernhardt battles a severe illness delaying a Paris performance. Fans worldwide hope for her quick recovery after a six year pattern of returning to art despite pain and crises. A Paris rehearsal interruption halted her progress but she communicated to Paris that she will soon be restored to health.
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Bernhardt
Paris
Guitry
Sarah
Poris
American households own stakes in many securities
The piece argues that millions of Americans hold direct interests in stocks and bonds through companies, savings deposits, and policy holders. It emphasizes widespread ownership among 27 million savers and 64 million policy holders as part of the nation’s economic fabric.
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Rts
United
Impregnable Bulkhead of Popular Trust in Citizens Carry On
The passage extols the people as a solid bulwark of trust and enterprise that sustain the nation, claiming they themselves “carry on” so Uncle Sam can continue his work. It emphasizes public resilience and self-reliant effort as core national strength.
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Sam
Lowell Courier-Citizen Rebuff on Rate Differential Debate
The Lowell Courier-Citizen defends its stance on export freight flows, arguing against a Baltimore Philadelphia advantage and urging New England to resist abandoning the Boston export market. It contends rate-making factors extend beyond mileage and warns against regional concession that could shift domestic business elsewhere.
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Hays Reinstates Fatty Arbuckle Faces Public Backlash
Mistaken clemency by Will H. Hays brings Arbuckle back to the screen amid widespread disapproval. Public opinion shuns the move as a step backward and a slap to those outraged by Arbuckle’s actions, despite juries not convicting him.
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Will H. Hays
Fatty” Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Hays
Untimely Death of Middlesex District Attorney Saltonstall
The death of Endicott Pextody Saltonstall, longtime Middlesex District Attorney, shocks peers and public alike. A man of lineage and learning, he raised the office to integrity and respect, choosing public service over ease and leaving a legacy of chivalry and devotion to good causes.
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Endicott Peabody Saltonstall
Middlesex
Saltonstall
Endicott
Washington Day in Review prompts DOJ suit against Wright-Martin
The Day in Washington notes the Department of Justice preparing to file a war claim suit for 8 601 715 against Wright Martin Aircraft Corp. Hearings on Keller impeachment charges near completion with DOJ officials rebutting them.
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Former Mrs Vanderbilt Buys Christmas Gifts in Town
Mrs. Fitzsimmons widow of Alfred Vanderbilt, lost on the Lusitania, was seen at Copley Plaza surrounded by a huge pile of gift packages. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzsimmons have lived since 1920 on the old Vanderbilt farm in Chester New Hampshire.
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Boss boasts of independence needs a manager
A cryptic quip from The Sphinx notes that those who boast of being their own boss often lack effective supervision. The remark credits Newton Newkirk and frames independence as a call for guidance.
The Baluchitherium Described for Amateur Naturalists
Naturalists from the American Museum of Natural History describe the Baluchitherium found in the Gobi Manchuria desert. The extinct giant stood four stories high, stretched nearly a quarter mile long, and weighed as much as a city block, trampling landscapes and homes.
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Gobi
Manchuria
Snap Match and Progressives Clash Political Sprawl
A patchwork commentary notes slow progress against Progressives and hints at broader economic and social quirks. It mentions rubli and mark, a mild winter, bobbed hair, differing costs between specialists and general practitioners, and a skeptical view of chivalry. The piece ends with a signature Bob Quillen.
Diary of a Little Boy's Bib
A playful diary recounts a bib's daily indignities and adventures from Monday to Sunday across meals and laundry. The narrator laments stains and mishaps, ending with a return to duty and a final grumble about eggs.
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Observant Citizen Reflects on St Thomas Day and Winter
The column muses on St Thomas day marking the last full day of autumn and winter arriving soon. It recalls Forefathers Day calendar changes, Pilgrim hardships, and the Boston Athenaeum Christmas display for children.
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Loston
Einstein proves and moves on with new claims
The text notes ongoing assertions about Einstein’s proofs and questions whether the broader argument will persist. It mentions a method to render cotton wool for Christmas trees practically non inflammable by soaking sheets in a strong alum solution and drying to restore fluff.
Mexico Oil Fire as World Notice of Riches
The 1 the 2 oil fire in Mexico turned a roaring gusher into a public spectacle seen 200 miles at sea. Flooding and guard efforts ended the blaze after 68% days, with billions of gallons wasted and a $325000 bill. The event spurred rushes, investment, and global interest in Mexican resources.
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Mexico
United States
Texas
Dos Bocas
Short Story Competition Rules for The Post
The Post outlines the Short Story Competition rules on the editorial page. Entries must be original and not copied or imitated from any publication.
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The
Sunday Post
Until further notice no stories without SASE
The note requests readers to include a self addressed stamped envelope when sending stories and to retain a copy of the story sent. It signals a temporary policy change for return mail and archival practices.
Light of a Star Over Bethlehem Stable Rescue
In Judea winter night, Andrew and Miriam flee through Bethlehem toward a hidden stable. Herod's soldiers close in as a brilliant celestial light and a radiant star descend, framing a miraculous encounter at the little stone stable by the inn.
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Bethlehem
Wzra
Boston's coldest and warmest Dec 21 records from officials
The oldest inhabitant recalls Boston weather noting official coldest records for December 21 were 1 below in 1884 and 2 above in 1878. He mentions a warmest 68 degrees in 1018 and notes no rain or snow on this date in ten of the past 103 years except 1916, 1921.
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