The British Debt to America Discussed by H G Wells
A 1921 column reviews H G Wells views on postwar debts, focusing on the British debt to America. It contrasts gold payments with goods exchanges, warns against flooding American industry with cheap imports, and calls for conferences to broker mutual interchanges of goods to revive global production. Wells argues idle Britain harms both nations, urging practical cooperation and renewed work.
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H. G. Wells
America
Washington
Wells
Mr. Wells
Germany
Fordney
Bridgeport
Britain
Shaw on the Arms Conference and War Critique
The piece contrasts conservative and radical views on disarmament and reform. Bernard Shaw is quoted arguing conviction of sin is the only force to prevent war and warning that victories tied to conquest yield bloated costs and revolutions. The author notes Shaw’s scathing critique of militarism and the futility of war profits.
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Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Third Annual Lecture Course Schedule Preview
The Alumni Association announced the third annual lecture course to be held in the high school auditorium. January 19 features Robert Cushman Murphy on The Way of the Sperm Whaler, February 2 hosts Russell H. Conwell on Acres of Diamonds, February 28 showcases B R Baungard on Frontiers of the Universe, March 9 presents Thomas Wilfred with folk ballads and the arch flute, and March 29 closes with John Kendrick Barnes on My America and What It Means to Me.
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Robert Cushman Murphy
American Museum of Natural History
Russell H. Conwell
Baptist Temple
Philadelphia
Conwell
B. R. Baungard
Thomas Wilfred
Wilfred Wis
John Kendrick Barns
America
Died After Short Illness Claims Clifton Woman
Mrs Helen Belsary 28 of Clifton place died after violent convulsions at home and a later hospital transfer. No clear cause was given but a toxin said to have poisoned her system was noted. Her ten year old son previously died from what was described as Rectanilid poisoning after similar convulsions. autopsy confirmed the poisoning though the source remained unknown.
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Helen Belsary
Clifton Place
Bridgeport
J. F. Walsh
St. Viggent's Hospital
Ballots Cast In City Meeting Under Scrutiny
State's Attorney Cummings claims eleven Republican aldermen's ballots disappeared after a meeting while eleven Democratic ballots remained. He confirmed Hamilton's ballot was among the secured Democratic votes, aiding verification of votes for Price and Veness and revealing mislaid or destroyed ballots.
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Hamilton
Price
Veness
Cummings
Ernest W. Reichert
Alfred J. Knapp
Iasmilton
Knapp
Reichert
Francis P. Dungan
Dunigan
Hamiton
Far East issues shift focus as arms question looms
Washington dispatch reports that after a formal Great Britain United States and Japan 5 5 2 naval accord basis progress, Far East discussions rise in priority with no Far East committee session scheduled. China's demand to abolish special spheres of influence adds new friction.
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Washington
A. P
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Far Eastern Committee
Hughes
Chinn
China
Deciding Upon Qualifications of Candidates
The Democratic executive committee adopts a plan where each city position applicant receives fair consideration. Committeemen prepare lists of recommended candidates for various jobs, to be submitted to Chairman Cornell. Mayor Atwater and Cornell will review applicants and select the best qualified.
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Democratic Party
John A. Cornell
Cornell
Atwater
Original bootlegger granted leniency in court
William Booth, arrested Tuesday night in John Morosky's saloon at 649 East Main, was granted clemency by Judge Arthur M. Comley. A 30 day jail sentence was suspended and a $200 fine reduced to $100. Morosky plans to quit the liquor business. Germany says it cannot pay the reparations installment due January 1.
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Wiliam Booth
John Morosky
East Main Street
Arthur M. Comley
Booth
Morosky
Mquor
Why doesn't somebody get at that sign No Accident
A fragment from The Onlooker notes a busy political week led by Woodrow Wilson celebrations and a foundation campaign. It recalls veteran locals, including Eggers of Hancock Street, and mentions Dewey era service and Aguinaldo ties. It also covers a probation case of Thomas Cramani and local bowling chatter.
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Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Campaiggn
Ne —Nix
Tlarsy Egeeers
Hancock Street
Eggers
Marine Service
China
U. S
Olympia
Dewey
Manila
Filippines
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Tagers
Thomas Cram
Willlam Ie
Thomas Cramani
Thomas
Simeon Pease
J. Hf. Finnegan
George
Hisbrook
Times
German General Consul General to United States Named
Berlin reports the appointment of D Karl Lanz as German General Consul General to the United States. Obituaries note the funeral services for Mrs Margaret Carey of 185 Arch Street and Dominick Kelly, with masses by Reverends Ganley Moran and attendance by local Foresters. Also announced are funeral services for William I Lyons at 1775 Noble Avenue with burial at Mt. Grove Cemetery.
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Berlin
Karl Lanz
United States
Margaret Carey
Arch Street
Mullins, Scott & Redgate
St. Augustine’s Church
Joseph A. Ganley
Willie
Mae Finherty
Dominick Kelly
Stillman
James Flanagan
Martin Quinlan
Daniel McCarthy
Michael Glynn
Robert Coughlin
William Hennessey
St. Michael's Cemetery
Tropes Gunn
Norman’ Street
Joseph H. Gunn
Read Memorial
Mountain Grove
Wilson and honors critique in a postwar lecture note
The piece contrasts admiring views of Woodrow Wilson with sharp critique of his flaws and legacy. It questions awarding funds as prizes versus funding scholarships for leadership, cites Rhodes scholarships as a model, and argues the Wilson Foundation imitates a noble plan but lacks its force while noting donors may choose freely.
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United States
Darien
Cecil Rhodes
Wilson Foundation
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