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Sunday Post
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Wise move on courts martial reform urged by Baker
Secretary Baker appoints a committee of civilian lawyers to review all courts-martial and related sentences. He orders access to all records and enlists Judge Advocate General personnel to assist, aiming to determine justice and possible remedies for a discredited system.
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Baker
United States Army
Judge Advocate- General's
The Bill to Mexico
Indications are the new Congress will push a plan to press Mexico to pay claims by American residents for damages from insurrections and civil wars years ago. Mexico owes the money and responsibility lies with various regimes for the losses. As Mexico regroups under Carranza, the era of delayed payment should end and settlements must proceed.
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Congress
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
Horace Fletcher Estate Gifts to Harvard for Nutrition Study
The late Dr Horace Fletcher leaves an estimated 100000 bequest to Harvard University to support healthful nutrition research. A Horace Mercher Prize will be offered for the best thesis on nutrition theory including proper mastication and slow eating.
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Horace Fletcher
Harvard University
Horace Mercher
Harvard
Bowditch
James
Cambridge University
Still He Persists in Office of Comptroller of the Currency
The article notes John Skelton Williams remains Comptroller of the Currency amid opposition. Rep McFadden of Pennsylvania warns Secretary of the Treasury Carter Glass that legal steps or costly litigation may follow if Williams acts without proper authority. The piece emphasizes ongoing controversy and Williams’ continued service despite disputes.
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John Skelton Williams
United States
Representative McFadden
Pennsylvania
Carter Lass
Secretary of the Treasury
Williams
McFadden
Williams Political Custody Contested By Attorney General
The Attorney General declares Mr. Williams holds office with full validity, framing the dispute over tenure as a matter settled in principle while political maneuvering continues.
Hughes Critique of the League of Nations Plans
The piece evaluates Charles E. Hughes's temperate critique of the League covenant, noting his seven suggested amendments yet criticizing his lack of precise language. It contrasts him with other critics and mentions Taft's reported amendments sent to Paris, implying they are more concrete.
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Charles E. Hughes
League of Nations
Mr. Hughes
League
Hughes
Wilson
Washington
Taft
Paris
Supreme Court Likely to Decide Ratification of Prohibition Amendment
The piece discusses anti prohibitionists arguing in states with referendum laws that the people, not legislators alone, constitute the Legislature for ratifying the 18th amendment. It suggests the issue may reach the Supreme Court, as decisions could affect the validity of ratification and the future of referendums nationwide.
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Commonwealths
Supreme Court of the United States
The Useful Airplane and Prohibition Evasion
The article explores flying an airplane from Palm Beach to Nassau to bypass U S prohibitions on alcohol. It discusses the Bahamas as British territory near Florida and estimates a 45 to 60 minute flight as a potential solution to obtain liquor ahead of the dry date. It notes enthusiasts foresee a revived morning eye opener via air travel.
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Bahama Islands
Nassau
United States
Palm Beach
Florida
Ex-Kaiser Hohenzollern Plans Swiss Move
The ex-Kaiser Wilhelm Hohenzollern contemplates relocating to Switzerland claiming threatening letters in Holland. The move would avoid persecution but may simply relocate the peripatetic dynasty. No arrest appears imminent and reports mention Prussian and Austrian ties.
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Wilhelm Hohenzollern
Switzerland
Holland
Ex-Kaiser Seeks Swiss Estates for Temporary Settlement
Nobility seek estates in Swiss territory to establish a settlement with social convenience, not indicating a permanent aim. The ex-Kaiser may remain mobile for a period after starting travel.
One Obstacle to Tariff Reform Obstructs Hays Vision
The piece notes Will Hays and the Republican Old Guard expect to repeal tariff laws when back in power, but faces a Wilson veto through 1921. It argues Senate and House majorities are insufficient to override, deeming his high protection plan only a vision.
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Will Hays
Republican National Committee
Republican Party
Congress
Hays
Woodrow Wilson
United States
House
Senate
The Meanest Brand Swindles Target Veterans Veterans
Public commendation to Army Intelligence and Justice Department officers for a drive against swindlers who prey on patriotic sentiment. Imposters selling clothing and literature claim veteran status to extract funds. one man netted $200 in the city and is jailed on $1000 bail. Authorities vow to stamp out such schemes.
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Army Intelligence Department
Federal Department of Justice
Europe
United States
Portraits and wartime stories of notable figures linked to America
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium owned many Pershing portraits taken during a Chaumont visit with King Albert. Mrs. Johnston de Forest became the first lay woman sent to a U S base hospital in St Nazaire. Lt General Taufflieb, now in the United States, praised American soldiers. Harvard's Alice Hamilton becomes first female faculty member in the medical school. Rev Walter Maier served as chaplain to Kronprinz Wilhelm prisoners at Camp Devens. Elinor Whittemore danced with the Prince of Wales. J W Hollowell, 40, Harvard graduate, Milton resident, appointed Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
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Elizabeth
Belgium
General Pershing
King Albert
Chaumont
France
Johnston de Forest
Red Cross
United States
St. Nazaire
Emil Adolph Marie Taufflieb
Trenor L. Park
New York
Foch
Alice Hamilton
Harvard Medical School
Harvard
University of Munich
Germany
Walter A. Maier
Dorchester
Kronprinz Wilhelm
U-58
Camp Devens
Household Hints On Food Prep And Saving Tips
Practical tips from RS. CLIFFORD H. GOODELL advising on mince meat prep by washing and cutting apples, curing bruises with lard, adding raisins after batter, reusing unbleached cotton bags for towels and clothes, dyeing fabric, and substituting sweet milk for sour milk and molasses in recipes. Yaanzey, N. byline appears as location.
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Clifford H. Goodell
Yaanzey
Avoid Knocks Boost Your Business Says Local Cheer
The piece urges professionals to stop knocking rivals and instead promote themselves. It argues hammers and brick throws are out of style and praises positive, neighborly speech to keep audiences listening and support one’s own enterprise.
Outgoing Farmer Sells Livestock and Lands in Rhode Island
An agriculturist announces going out of the sheep business in Rhode Island. He lists six sows 35 shoats two horses one cow and several sheep up to four years old for sale as a bargain. He cites injustice by selectmen and promotes sheep as a mortgage lifter with steady income. He invites buyers to visit daily evenings and provides a withheld address.
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Rhode Island
Art is long and time is fleeting in Boston notes
The columnist reports Sargent expected back around May 1 to resume rotunda decorations at the Art Museum ten years after opening. He notes the slow progress of public works and references Longfellow, Trinity statue, and the Public Library pedestals. Also mentions geese sighting, mild winters, Elias Howe Jr birth anniversary, Frick art gallery plan, Roosevelt veterans advice, and 105-year-old Louis J. Raymond as a longtime witness.
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John Singer Sargent
Art Museum
Longfellow
Phillips Brooks
Trinity
Henry C. Frick
Eagle Rock
Prides Crossing
North Shore
United States
Louis J. Raymond
Goffstown
N. K
Train debate and college fund mischief in a mixed page
A light inclosure shows readers debating if a train is coming or going with Dolly and Flossie seeking an autograph from a handsome man. The column also covers a charity event in Portland with Smith College students offering doughnut laden go carts. It notes a Queen Ann chair linked to Colonel Prescott and a lampoon on wildflowers in Northboro and Auburn. Botchkareva’s wartime tale is previewed from the Sunday Post.
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Newtie
Chum
Flossie
Chu
Canterbury Creek
Boston
Dolly
Portland
Smith College Girls
France
Albert W. Smith
Milford
N. H
William Prescott
Bunker Hill
Prescott
William Hale
John L. Rix
Haverhill, N. H
Dr. Smith
Northboro
Maynard
Auburn
Not Dead but Sleeping Spring Parody from Newton Newkirk
A humorous verse from C. Gar Box features Newton Newkirk asking why mourners speak of death as spring arrives. The speaker quips that he is merely sleeping while nature awakens. He requests sorrow give way to smiles as life stirs in Nature’s veins.
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Garbox
Criticism and Advice Always Free to All
A terse reflection notes that in life criticism and advice arrive freely and with cheer, offered without request or price. The author frames them as constant companions, shaping decisions and perspectives despite their unsolicited nature.
Grapes and wine in Hebrew Bible evoke ancient drink use
The text surveys biblical references to wine and grape products, noting yayin as the common Hebrew term found about 150 times and its intoxicating use in Noah and others, while exploring tirosh as possibly new wine or grape juice and discussing strong drink as a distinct term.
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Moses
Noah
Builder of
the Ark
Jacob
Melchizedek
Abraham
Millie’s Tantrum in Love and Vows at the Party
Milly Clayton storms at Neil Burnson after a ring is crushed and flowers canceled. She plans an early delivery to force his attention and frets about a party where she fears her tantrum will show. Her nerves flare as she waits, unsure if Burnson will attend.
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Neil Burnson
Millie
Milly
Neil
Milly Clayton
Burnson
Cupid
Ring Misplaced Sparks Romantic Misgivings
Milly frets over missing engagement ring and her status as a society woman. Neil arrives with flowers and a Cupid figurine on the telephone cover, claiming to escort her to the party and placing the ring on Cupid’s arrow as tension lingers.
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