NEW Man Ape Puzzle Sets Scientists at Odds
A debate over ape intelligence and language unfolds as scientists from R L Garner to Sir Harry Johnston clash with ideas from Roosevelt and Kipling. They weigh whether apes can learn speech, compare monkey chatter to human language, and discuss Tarzan like depictions.
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R. L. Garner
Europe
Tarzan
Africa
New Guinea
Sierra Leone
New York Zoological Society
Professor Garner
Susie
Boston
McAdoo Welcomes Women in Politics Speech Views
Former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo outlines his thoughts on the future of women in politics in a Bridgeport speech. The remarks, newly presented, reflect his interest in expanding women’s roles and civic engagement in New England.
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New England
William G. McAdoo
the Treasury
Bridgeport
Woman's Coming Power in Politics and The Suffrage Era
A political essay urges ratification of the constitutional amendment granting women equal voting rights. The author predicts rapid ratification, notes women's independence from parties, and emphasizes the role in shaping democracy, peace, and equal pay, with a call for informed, independent female voters. The piece foresees November 1920 elections and a new era for American governance.
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United States
Congress
America
Union
Republic
League of Nations
Great League of Nations
Democratic Party
Motto and money talk in a satirical verse exchange
A verse riff contrasts framed mottos with real conduct. A crook cannot hide behind slogans as a couple quibbles over wealth but reveals a shared longing for money, with Merrivale prompting a wry defense of financial virtue.
Commerce Chamber Plans Nantasket Outing for Boston Businessmen
Several hundred of Boston's tired business men will take a one day outing to Nantasket. The Boston Chamber of Commerce plans a one day strike beginning at 1 30 next Thursday to relieve fatigue and boost morale among local executives.
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Boston
Nantasket
Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Nantasket Strike Warns Chamber Members To Avoid Talk of Business
A labor protest targets Chamber of Commerce members planning next Thursday events. Attendees are warned not to discuss business or risk being expelled from the Nantasket beat. The outing includes a 1:30 assembly, 2:15 steamer departure, Nantasket parade, Villa Napoli dinner, and a 9:45 return.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Rowe's
Nantasket
Villa Napoli
Boston
Philadelphia
William E. Chamberlain
William J. Fortune
Robert H. Graham
H. H. Hunter
Fred A. Lamb
H. I. Russell
G. L. Swasey
George F. Tarbell
Harry Taylor
H. D. Vittum
Baby Newcome Brings Silent Mystery to Neighborhood
Children buzz about a newborn at the Newcomes as they meet Jonathan who carries milk and jokes that the new brother cannot talk yet. The scene captures small town curiosity and a playful cloud over the quiet arrival.
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Newcomes
Jonathan Newcome
Jonathan
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