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Morning Editorial Notes On Shortages And Sayings
A collage of quirky lines on society and vice, mixing Russian wealth, flapper trends, and daily quirks. Observations range from marriage and neighbors to poker, babysitters, and streetcar strikes, with playful misprints and humor throughout.
Who's to Blame Now for Tariff Debates in Senate
A discussion of Senate tariff obstruction and a Simmons proposed unanimous consent plan to speed passage. It notes Brandegee, McCumber, Simmons, Lodge, Smoot and McCormick debating a timetable and the division of time between majority and minority as the tariff bill stalls.
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Our Ten Greatest Persons in Public Lists
A discussion of state and national lists of the ten greatest living persons. The piece cites Indiana and Connecticut examples, noting the popularity of such lists and the challenge of defining “greatest.” It lists various proposed figures and concludes selection rests on interpretation and context.
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Indianapolis News
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Elwood Haynes
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Davie Starr Jordan
Judge Landis
Thomas R. Marshall
John T. McCutcheon
Billy Sunday
Booth Tarkington
Gene Stratton Porter
Joan Wanamake
Harvey Wiley
Connecticut
William Howard Taft
Hiram Percy Maxim
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Run Alleged Red Out of Denver in Lively Manner
Federal agents and Colorado Rangers forced William Foster from Denver after an active 1919 strike era figure was identified as alleged president of a Soviet Russian society. Foster, disguised, was located at Als hotel and found with I. W. W. and Bolshevik literature. He was taken to a train under protest amid reports of a secret society meeting in the city.
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Nude men swim party in East River draws fire crews
In New York, six nude men staged a river swim that drew eight firefighting companies and police. A drunken dispute over swimming skill led to stripping and entering the East River, with four returning to shore exhausted while two continued. An ambulance was summoned after a fire alarm box was pulled twice.
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Pocket Theft Report On Creck Trolley Car
Thomas Varink of 652 State Street reported to police that his pocket was picked on the last Creck trolley car last night. No injuries reported and no suspect details provided.
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Humidity by Bereton Braley Weather Mood
Rain fatigue fills a comical verse as the speaker rues weeks of wet weather. Jupiter Pluvius is begged to curb showers while crops and mood suffer. The oddball ode captures domestic grumpiness over persistent rain and its damp impact on daily life.
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Ice Cream for Children Reflects Family Life and Morals
An evocative piece discusses ice cream as a social and moral issue, praising simple desserts for children while criticizing luxury and excess. It contrasts humble kitchen treats with costly modern freers and encourages teaching children to cook, helping families balance pleasure and responsibility.
Weather Outlook for Southern New England and New York
Weather maps show showers followed by clearing and cooler conditions in Southern New England and eastern New York. Winds shift from fresh south to northwest at Sandy Hook and from fresh southwest to northeast at Hatteras as unsettled weather persists Tuesday. The regional low pressure system centers over the Midwest and Great Lakes area with a 29.54 inch pressure reading. Monday night’s quiet conditions extend from the Ohio Valley to Canadian maritimes.
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Wall Street debated canceling loans and unfunded balance
Here and There With the Editor notes bankers rally behind Uncle Sam loan policies and the unfunded balance amid private American debt. It suggests Wall Street could reconcile its rhetoric with action by writing off some debts, highlighting the tension between public policy and market practice.
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Linguistic Study Sparks New York Conversation Debate
Prof Edward Sapir and Canadian meteorologist explore New Yorkers talk habits. The study notes a tendency toward verbose speech and avoidance of silence during business discussions. Researchers consider social dynamics and competitive loudness as affecting dialogue.
Fragmentary 1919 debate on European debt cancellation
Fragmented OCR text depicts a theoretical discussion on canceling European debts. It mentions chains of action and reactions between England France and Germany, including phrases about forgiveness and indemnity, but is incomplete and unclear. The passage hints at geopolitical bargaining without a clear outcome.
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Honk Akron Champey of Commerce Findings Read as Fragment
Fragmentary OCR yields garbled mention of Akron Champey of Commerce and references to registration in the United States over a year. The text includes stray phrases about hard times, luxuries becoming necessities, and unclear numeric data, with no coherent event or outcome to report.
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Arctic Explorers in Snowbound Dreams and Doubts
A fragmentary lament on explorers marching into frozen vastness. The speaker questions the worth of grand journeys, predicts only snow, and calls for practical, steadfast men to harvest sustenance rather than chase perilous fame.
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Man Sought Here Is Arrested in New Haven
Police announce the arrest of a man sought locally for alleged desertion. The suspect, identified as Baroni, was found yesterday in New Haven after authorities traced him from Sok Main Street. He faces charges related to abandoning his wife and four children.
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Impeached Governor Seeks Senate Run
A garbled historical clipping reports a governor facing impeachment planning to run for the Senate. Names and places are unclear, but mentions a judge blocking the governor’s name from a ticket over impeachment.
Public Health as Tax on Community Life
Royal S Copeland argues public health spending reduces illness and death and saves money. He cites 1871 death rates and estimates millions saved annually through prevention, urging communities to fund health measures as a wise investment for the common good.
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Doctor Answers On Health Inquiries From Readers
Dr. Copeland addresses reader questions on neuritis pain treatment and nerve health. Advice covers electrical therapy for neuritis, cucumber nutrition, headaches from nerve disturbance, arch support for flat feet, rheumatic or sinus-related knotted sensations, and shoe/tape guidance. Readers are invited to send questions with self addressed envelopes for personalized replies.
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Unusual Child Preacher Howard Specht Hosts August Sermon
In Vittseorgh Pennsylvania a seven year old boy Howard Specht Haburg acts as supply pastor for August in a local church. He has preached from numerous pulpits and is praised for his strong sermon delivery and emotional appeals. He previously won an honorary warrant for wartime service support and a Treasury medal for Liberty bond sales. His mother aims to pursue clergy training while his father works as a conductor.
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MISS M CORMICK MISSING FROM HER PARIS HOTEL
Paris August 7. McCormick, 17 year old fiancée Max Oser, the Swiss riding master, is missing from her apartment in the Princess Hotel. Reports say she sought seclusion to avoid reporters. A rumor linked her to Jaime Walska and Harold F. McCormick, but authorities say she remains in Paris.
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Men Who Robbed Gypsy Held For Superior Court
Waterbury Aug 7 Joh Aristos and Mieneaco Saranty charged with robbing Annie Marino a local gypsy of money and valuables valued at 24000 were today ordered held for the superior court under bonds of 10000 and 6000 respectively Steve Kazilels was discharged The robbery occurred while the gypsy woman was visiting at Arestody home The robbers broke open a trunk and the loot remains unrecovered The crime was committed while her children slept in adjoining rooms
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Restaurant Man Defies Police During Liquor Search
Edward Massina blocked entry to his Gran Street restaurant and refused police access based on suspicions of concealed liquor sales. Uniformed officers, backed by two subordinates, detained Massina after he resisted a warrantless search, charging him with breach of the peace and resisting an officer. he posted a $140 bond as the investigation continued.
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Questions and answers from the Telegram Information Bureau
A garbled specimen shows the Telegram Information Bureau offering readers to send questions for brief replies on topics like West Point Civil War service, modern Rome, railway wage laws, and spelling origins. It notes the bureau cannot give legal or financial advice and provides return postage details.
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War on Rats Promoted by Department of Agriculture
A 34 page booklet with illustrations proposes a national campaign against rat populations. It describes extensive damage caused by rats and urges organized, scientific control. Readers may order the booklet for five cents in stamps, with return postage paid.
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