The Road to Peace and the League of Nations
The piece argues the League of Nations is essential for pacific policy. It emphasizes steady, long term progress toward peace, noting the League’s role in averting war in Central Europe and guiding nations toward international law and reconciliation. It reflects on patience, imperfect yet valuable, as America weighs its stance on global cooperation.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Europe
League
League of Na
Ion
United States
Boise
Idaho
Jesus
God
Gasoline Prices Spark Debate On Tax and Taxes
The American Automobile Association reports 47 gasoline price points across 46 states highlighting wide interstate and intra state variation. Tax differences do little to explain the disparity, while speculation about monopolistic or political influences surfaces alongside data on pistol use and self defense.
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American Automobile Association
Union
Mois
Timois
Cty
Rockefeller
Trial and error in marriage law and gun control
A critic notes Sullivan law hypocrisy on pistols at home and debates companionate marriage as a social ill. Census data suggest rising temporary marriages and high divorce rates across regions, and Abe Martin mocks new labels for existing practices. Ben Lindsey proposes a legal cure, viewing companionate marriage as companionship only and dissolvable by agreement.
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Abe Martin
Census Bureau
Nevada
Mississippi Valley
East
Ben Lindsey
Abe Martin Saguly
John Haynes Holmes
Mr. Holmes
City Hall
Tammany Hall
Shocking conditions in 1926 alcohol arrests widespread
Statistics compiled by the Modern Ion League show rising drunkenness arrests across states including New Haven areas. Reports from Topeka Boise City and Atlanta accuse youths of frequent intoxication and flouting Prohibition, painting a grim national outlook as Volstead enforcement wanes in some regions.
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New Haven
Modernation League
Topeka
Kansa
Temperance
Carrie Nation
Horse City
Idaho
Boise City
Nebraska
Wyoming
Indiana
Atlanta
Cem
Delaney praised for stopping brutal Berlenbach knockout
Chicago dispatch describes the fight where Delaney pleaded with the referee to halt the bout after Berlenbach was floored and groggy in the sixth round. The arbiter stopped the match with two minutes thirty five seconds gone, prompting praise for Delaney’s sportsmanship and criticism of Berlenbach’s earlier performance.
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New York World
Chicago
Jack Delaney
Paul Berlenbach
Berlenbach
Delaney
Jimmy Gardner
Manhattan Days and Nights by Terret Core TM
New York dissects postwar chatter as George Seldes faces censure for alleged war narratives. Field Marshal Von Hindenburg quotes spark a debate on who won the war while reporters joke about fares and City Hall gossip.œurs
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New York
George Seldes
George
von Hindenburg
H'M
Beck
Cassel
Problems that plague marriages in comic verse
A playful verse discusses the timeless issues of married life. It contrasts mismatched couples and hidden longings with the vow to endure, ending with couples discovering each other's worth and finding harmony in the home.
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Williamn
Ophelia
Celia
James
William
Telephone officials hold Bridgeport district session
Bridgeport district tele phone conference board met yesterday at Chiump's Farm with 43 offices and 18 exchanges connected to the Bridgeport branch. Monthly meetings bring together managing and operating officials to discuss practices and working conditions. Miss Ethel Welters acted as chair and Miss Elizabeth Byrnes served as secretary.
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Bridgeport
Chiump's Farm
Ethel Welters
Fudgefield
Cheirhui
Elizabeth Byrnes
Norwalk
Political pointers on apportionment board at Burrham mansion
A long, mixed report notes impending changes on the Board of Apportionment with Messia Hobbs and Phelan to be replaced by mayoral appointees by year’s end. It mentions calls for public meetings, concerns about police leadership, zoning alterations on North Main Street, and a range of municipal items from Danbury field work to Middletown movie showings and New Britain water plans.
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Willian P Sarver
New York
242Nd Street
243Rd Street
Mt Vernon
Burrham
Messia
Hobbs
Phelan
Burnham
Ripper Board
North Main Street
Danbury
Fay
Fred J. Kelloge
New Britain Board of Weter Commissioners
Filtyn
Julius
Matilda Schultz
Sandberg
Homquist
Joseph D. Willams
Allan Haven
Whdat
Divorce by mutual consent debated in English speaking nations
A historical note argues over how divorce should be granted when both spouses agree to end a marriage. It discusses trial by judge versus lawyered contention, referencing Judge Lindsey and the idea of court cognizance of facts without attorney disputation.
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Br Fry
Tundsey
Lindsey
Fragmented Verse Fragments On Common Carriage Of Faith
A garbled sermon-style piece reflects on values of generosity, speech, and social conduct. It mixes observations on gratitude, weather, prosperity, and public life with jumbled lines about English speech, political figures, and moral duty. The tone resembles a scattered moralistic meditation.
Apostolic succession debated by church leaders and lay readers
A Charleston reader asks about apostolic succession across Catholic and Anglican lines, while Episcopalians split on its necessity. The piece outlines how Greek, Roman, and Anglican churches view succession, contrasts Protestant positions, and cites Lightfoot on Anglican orders. It also reflects on faith, sacrifice, and personal conviction in Christian life.
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Troy
N.Y
Christ
Laem
Chris
Hall
Taylor
Laud
Montague
Gauden
Barrow
Beveridge
Pusrey
Liddon
Gore
Hooker
Andrewes
Usher
Cosin
Leighton
Burnet
Sherlock
Thorp
John Barber Lightfoot
Durham
Ione
Missouri fable of ex Governor Hadley in a Missouri tale
The piece recounts ex Governor Hadley of Missouri, a Kansan turned lawyer and prosecutor, whose rise in Missouri politics is told as a tale. It mentions his role in pursuing Standard Oil, his encounter with reporters on Wall Street, and a misheard telegram that fueled rumors of his election while noting his impact on public perception.
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Washington
Pec
Hadley
Missouri
Neeles
Whch
Ann
Stanaward
New York
Jefferson City
John D. Archibola
H H Rogers
Standard OU
Hick
Wall Street
Former Post Alley Absorbed in Property Deal
A complex series of agreements transfers title rights to a 10 foot wide strip of land between the Arcade Ly Read building and the Poet Office area. The deal involves the old Post building on Cannon Street, the D. M. Read Co, Ped Ca, the Mirtale Street Realty Co, and the Center Realty Co. The town clerk’s office lists the affected alleyway as part of adjoining property parcels.
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Old Post
Cannon Street
D. M. Read Co
Ped Ca
Mirtale Street Realty Co
Center Realty Co
Ly Read
Poet Office
Hala Tne
Oll
Levdin
Cannio Street
Arenade
Ane
Smallest Insurance Firm's Record Clear
Hartford December 15 The Harwinton Mutual Fire Insurance Company chartered in 1856 by the General Assembly has just had its books examined by Insurance Commissioner Howard P Dunham who finds its 216 policy holders adequately protected The company shows assets of 848.80 and operates in Harwinton Deposit notes are taken for premiums and assessments cover losses There were no losses last year Since 1574 the company has collected policy fees of 3392 89 and the largest losses paid in one year was 2715 in 1908
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Hartford
Connecticut
General Assembly
Howard P. Dunham
Harwinton Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Harwinton
Weather recap for Southern New England and Atlantic coast
The report tracks rain and milder temperatures in Southern New England and Eastern New York on Friday with fair conditions by Saturday, while Northern New England faces cloudiness then rain or snow. It notes a disturbance moving toward Lake Superior, persistent Newfoundland low pressure, and a high ridge over New England. Rain possible Friday in the Atlantic states with overcast conditions elsewhere, stronger east winds near Sandy Hook and a gale risk along the coast from Delaware to Eastport, with rough seas Friday morning.
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New York
New England
Kansas
Lake Superior
Newfoundland
Hulton Bay
Atlaltic
Middle Atlantic
Atlantic
Delaware
Eastport
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
Ram
Riak
Fox
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TH Pos
Middle St Bengeport
Conn
de Heeft
Mus Milford Gb
Wits
Wit
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Fairfield
Valrtiehl
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ociatet
Sens Ita
William Randolph Hearst
Senate
Borah
Heflin
Alabama
Norris
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Hearst
Howe
Mexico
Naramore
New York City
New
Fachive
Mgr. Noaramore
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Manhattan
Terrent ¢ Core
Oliver Hereford
Philadelphia
Whit
Edwin Emerson
Boston
Mr. Hereford
Net
James Walker
Mr. Walker
Father Duffy
Holy Cross Church
Duffy
Hell's Kitchen
42Nd Street
Otto Kahn
AY Wall Mason
Ariel
Rte
Wedge
City Bell
Flanagan
Police
Wilson
Atwater
Behrens
Poliicins
Mull
Department of Commerce Ty
Ety
N. H. Engelhardt
Yaie Aeronautical Society
Quinnipiac Meadows
George H. Joslin
Hamden
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Dixwell and
Putnam Avenues
Treadwell and
Clifford Streets
Winchester Company
Dixwell Avenue
Treadwell Avenue
Middletown
Wesleyan University
West Haven
Republican Club
Clifford Whitehend
Ernest Gulliver
Eva Brake
Albert Pierson
John Curran
Earle A. Beckwith
Lloyd J. Cameron
Oliver H Bisley
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Aristo
Bristol
Bose
Myr Batley
Brit
Bret
Homer
Cummings
Hallowe'en Park
Stamford
Cumminga Park
Stamford Yacht Club
Newark
N. J
Duke
Harold C. Hall
Meriden
Mary P. Wiggin
Congressional Mbrary
Washington D. C
First Congregational Church
Monday Club
Ceupyitgll Vest
Mather
Noah
Hoover
England
Aueetoun
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Poe
Iter
Drm
Charleston
S.C
Tara
Jeremilah
Jeremiah
Nile Valley
Terael
Ireland
Britina Isles
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Dave Tt
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Republian
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Hidley
Post Alley
DEAL
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SUN Nets
Boom
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Atlantic City
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