New York and Chicago politicking amid flood control debate
The piece critiques national campaign tactics as flood control legislation stalls in the Senate. It cites New York City crime comparisons and Boston figures while arguing the Jones bill shifts costs to taxpayers nationwide. It condemns political corruption and favors local accountability for funding.
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Foot Guard Recounts Valor and Costs in Civic Pride
A provincial column cites the Foot Guard boasting of travels and performances from steam yachts to ballrooms while defending the Connecticut capitol. It mocks clamor over civil budgets, cites cement makers and contractors, and urges taxpayers to bear municipal improvement costs without shifting blame or inflating property assessments.
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Proportional representation in Cincinnati city government
The piece argues Cincinnati adopted a small nine member council elected by proportional representation with a city manager, aiming for efficiency and democracy. It praises direct councilor visibility, unified decisions, and patronage control, noting the Australian ballot and strong named entities like John Stuart Mill and Charles William Eliot in support.
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Manhattan Days and Nights in a War Spirit Reel
A column of anecdotes and jokes from a Manhattan desk sketches wartime humor and social scenes. Col. Stuart Wilder recalls a crabby general amused by First division marching toward Argonne fighting, with misheard tales, a talking valet, a new hotel rumor, and a mix of letters and jokes from readers.
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Better to Be Safe Than Sorry By Walt Mason
A verse monologue warns against speed and heedless driving. The speaker recalls wrecks, loss, and consequences for families, nurses, and survivors. It urges safe conduct, adherence to traffic rules, and avoiding reckless acceleration as a moral road well traveled.
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Travel Light by Anse Campbell Poem
Travel Light portrays a quest to shed excess baggage worry and fear. The speaker urges throwing off alarm, half-forgotten gods, mistakes, and fear to journey uphill toward the hopeful peaks where stars glow. The poem uses exhortation and vivid, devotional imagery to inspire a lighter path upward.
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Anse Campbell
Political Pointers Show Wynkoop Pushes School Repairs
The article highlights John Wynkoop, the business manager, whose presentation of facts and figures to leaders spurred this year’s appropriation for school repairs. It notes past underfunding, roof leaks, and a begun appropriation drive, with Wynkoop detailing what the money will fund to the board.
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Population as a Driver of Power and Progress
Dr Fra argues for a broader census view, stating that power consumption and machinery multiply human labor. He notes 60 billion kilowatt hours last year and claims families effectively run via electric slavery. The piece contends civilization advances through tools, not just muscle, predicting machines will perform most head work, freeing people to lead.
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Return of the Blond Boss Shapes Illinois Politics
William Lorimer once famed as the blond boss of Altnots is linked to a revived Illinois political alliance. President Coolidge hosted Lorimer with Chicago Mayor Big B Thompson at the White House signaling a Thompson Small Smith ticket surge. The affair ties to the Senate seat dispute and Lorimer’s earlier 1900 Senate election amid corruption charges and a long legislative fight.
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Lorimer and the rocks that built a monument
The remarks warn that hostile stones may form a monument to a fallen political figure. Enemies speak sharper truth than friends, while attempts to explain suspicions only deepen doubts. The piece reflects on Lorimer’s rise, his scandal, and the subsequent loss of power as circumstances deteriorate his position.
Question on hunting and animal suffering prompts church debate
A reader letters page questions the moral and religious implications of hunting and animal cruelty. The piece argues for less slaughter, condemns needless pain, and suggests collaboration between clergy and physicians to promote healing and ethical stewardship in line with Christian teaching.
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Professor solves crimes by testing metals in Wisconsin lab
Madison March 20 Professor J H Mathews of the University of Wisconsin uses metalograph analysis to aid crime investigations. He polishes acids and etches metal samples to compare bullets and revolver parts, claiming every firearm leaves unique internal markings. His work follows a case in Grand Rapids where his findings helped convict in a bomb probe.
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British artist Lionel Elis shines at Plymouth gallery
In Plymouth England AP reports Brit ish Artists exhibition chairman Sid Marth Conway hails Lionel Elis as a great young artist. Critics praise his nude Jeanne painting as the volume’s highlight. Elis has painted anonymously for the borough art gallery and at age 25 was chosen to paint Lady Astor’s portrait of the Hon Phyile Astor.
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German Monarchist Adverts Spell Out Loyalties
In a Potsdam newspaper a family mourns a member with a death notice invoking His Majesty and the birthday of the Emperor. The same issue notes a betrothal reference tied to Potsdam during German rule, reflecting era propagandist monarchist rhetoric.
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Weather forecast for Southern New England and New York
The report outlines rain or snow for Southern New England and Eastern New York with mixed precipitation Friday, colder conditions Friday night into Saturday, and generally fair conditions later. Northern New England faces snow Friday followed by fair Saturday. A low centered northeast over Hudson Bay affects winds north of Sandy Hook with increasing northeast winds Friday afternoon.
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