Lindberghs Oscar and the future of aviation
The piece lauds Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and the Hubbard medal for his transatlantic flight, compares early aviators to explorers, and envisions a future where air travel enables country living within commuting distance of cities. It also critiques perjury in federal cases, contrasts motives, and condemns graft in local justice courts.
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Steed
Atlantic
Coolidge
America
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hubbard
Lindbergh
Byrd
Chamberlin
Daniel Boone
Lewis and Clark
Mario Au Bernardi
Alfred J. Williams
Earl Carroll
Theatrics
Carroll
Carrol
Atlanta
Courts of Justice
Grand Jury
Washington
United States
Teapot Dome
Mars
Washington, DC
Borah and the People in an Optimistic Note
An optimistic view of popular judgment cites Senator Borah on how people respond to major issues. It questions Chicago and Philadelphia electoral choices and notes Borah’s stance against Senator-led Vare entries to the Senate while highlighting concerns about local Justices of the Peace in Connecticut communities.
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Borah
People of
Chicago
Wiliam Hale Thompson
Philadelphia
Boss Vare
Vare
United States Senate
Vere
Penneylvante
Senator Borah
Connecticut
Wives’ pull keeps politicians linked to Washington life
The Daily Mirror notes many spouses resist leaving Washington after public service. Wives and daughters of senators, congressmen, and officials prefer staying in the capital due to social life, wealth, and status, with several examples of former officials remaining for home ties, social ease, or family reasons.
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Washington
Associated Press
West
East
Beng
Lost Friend James B Jones Poem Fragment
A fragmented, nostalgic verse recalls James B Jones who moved away and shared long talks on Teapot Dome and income tax. The speaker laments his absence, recalls shared sleuth stories and mischief, and hints at a loan leading to a falling bond. The piece shifts to critical jabs at politics, farming, and race and ends with denunciations of exploitation and deceit.
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James B Jones
Teapot Dome
Ton
Jonathan
Dave
James B. Jones
Manhattan Days and Nights
A bustling New York column by Herbert Core sketches city life in November pieces. It notes Ike Marcosson’s detective tastes, Carl Laemmie’s film picks, Archer Heath directing for Hal Roach, and the Buccaneers’ Club yacht scene. It recalls Draft Riots era spots, Madison Square Garden antics, Fifth Avenue ads, and a proposed 82 foot bus route.
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New York
Ike Marcosson
Hest
Ivaly
Mansolini
Carl Laemmie
Victor Hugo
Victor Moore
Archer Heath
Hal Roach
Buccaneers
North River
Connor
Gray
Boss Tweed
Jim Fiske
Jay Gould
Deacon Drew
East River
42Nd Street
Ike
Bickerog
Madison Square Garden
Birch Trees Poem by Anne Campbell
The speaker urges planting birch trees as a symbol of love and memory. A narrator rejects a white monument, wishing instead for living trees that let the south wind sigh and echo distant seas. Each line expresses a desire for growth and shared memory through birches planted for you and me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Campbell
Not Giving Your Best Works to Improve Your Life
A fragmented sermon style passage warns that giving only second best harms progress and relationships. It riffs on responsibilities to parents, children, religion, and obituary-worthy self-image, then shifts to politics, prohibition, and election metaphor with scattered, incomplete phrases.
Political Pointers on City Salary Increases Debate
A Hartford style column argues why salaries for four city officials are reasonable with new terms. It notes training, prior service, and duties across mayor, city clerk, tax and other offices. The piece weighs cost against long term service and references other civic moves and appointments across towns.
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Board of Education
Hartford
New Heaven
Fire Cnet
Lawrence Relf
William J. Mahan
Sealer
Weighta and Measures
Superintendent of Charities and Correction
The Joys of Old Age in Modern Life
An essay notes women rethinking aging with vitality and style. It cites Fanny Ward, Queen Victoria, and changing fashion as old age loses shelf life. The piece argues improved health, longer lifespans, and broader wardrobe choices keep midlife women attractive and active.
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Ay Dr. Fra
Fanny Ward
Nuppers
Queen Victoria
Hopes Failing to ID Man Found Near Bedford Hills
A murder victim near Bedford Hills remains unidentified after a Paterson tailor named Peter J. Pavin says the deceased wore a suit bearing the name Joe but cannot confirm identity or residence. Paterson police have no missing person report matching the man.
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Bedford Hills
New York
Joe
Peter J. Pavin
Paterson
New Jersey
CN Rail plans 450 mile off electric car in US Canada
The Canadian National Railways and a US manufacturing partner will build an off electric railway car with a 450 mile operating radius. A 300 horsepower motor powers it to 60 mph. CN claims operating cost is about 28 cents per mile versus 101 dollars per mile for a standard teams train.
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United States
Canadian National Railways
Canadian National
Coats
Questions on child welfare religion and a life change
A reader from Foreston Minn asks how to improve child welfare amid urban danger and suggests funding playgrounds. Another letter from Leaington Ky discusses Christian denominational differences, authority in interpretation, and possible religious synthesis. An attorney asks whether at age 62 he should leave law to preach, and a responder urges continuing law practice while applying Gospel values.
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Middletown
N.Y
Evelyn
Harp
Leaington
Lfe
Cider mill owner attacked by apple thieves in Danbury
Thomas W. Crane, cider mill owner near Danbury Ridgefield road, suffered a broken collar bone and a fractured arm after being kicked from a running car by youths who had stolen apples. Crane chased the thieves, confronted the driver, and was pummeled as the car sped away. He reported the incident to state police at Ridgefield. Local court actions included disorderly conduct and traffic offenses for several defendants.
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Danbury
Thomas W. Crane
Danbury-Ridgefield Road
Crane
Ridgeneld
Fatal auto crash case continues in city court
Cases against Dr Mawine J Green stein and Stephen Zorad, charged in the death of Fritz Holmer, were continued by Coroner John J Phelan. Judge Albert J Merritt postponed matters to Saturday. Green Stein faces fines and jail though specifics are unclear.
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Mawine J Greenstein
Maplewood Avenue
Stephen Zorad
Fairfield Avenue
John J Phelan
Fritz Holmer
Howard Avenue
Albert J Merritt
Hohner
de Creensteins
Howard and
Maplewood Avenues
Merritt
Mawice Kiley
Agier
Kiley
Louis Gedney
Lhaitty-uine
Weather Forecast for Southern New England and Adjacent Areas
Cloudiness increases with rain in Southern New England New Jersey Delaware and Eastern New York Wednesday into Wednesday night followed by much colder conditions Thursday. Northern New England sees rain Wednesday and Wednesday night with Thursday clearing and a marked temperature drop. High pressure over Nova Scotia and Northern Manitoba will bring much colder weather east of the Mississippi after a Washington forecast district rain. Winds over the Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage become moderate to fresh from the east with showers near Sandy Hook and offshore Wednesday into Wednesday night.
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New England
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Lake Huron
Washington
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Caribbean Sea
Sandy Hook
Hetteras
Almanac snippet from Middlebrook New England Vagabond era
Fragmentary almanac entry compiled by Middlebrook group mentions river water times and miscellaneous notes. Names and exact terms are garbled, but hints of schedule or ritual timings appear with possible local references. The readable portion preserves an antiquated tone and unclear event details.
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Middlebrook New England
Vbnatac
Bow
Ieel
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