Questioning Borah plan and Harding disarmament push
The piece probes sources of opposition to the Borah plan for a three nation naval conference with England and Japan and a potential naval reduction. It notes hints of House trouble, reports of President Harding pushing an Association of Nations and general disarmament, and asks what the White House stance is on naval holidays and disarmament. It calls for a clear White House position amid public sentiment favoring disarmament.
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England
Japan
United States
Senate
Washington
Harding
Association of Nations
League
League of Nations
White House
University of Virginia celebrates centennial after war delay
The University of Virginia marks a hundred years since its 1819 founding by Thomas Jefferson with a four day centennial. About five thousand delegates alumni and guests attend including nineteen foreign university representatives and fifty two US university presidents. A Greek amphitheatre costing over one hundred thousand dollars is dedicated.
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University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Congress
United States
College of William and Mary
Germany Faces New Reparation Demands in Postwar Plan
German Ambassador Herr Mayer delivered bonds totaling 200 million dollars and declared 15 million marks in gold held for the Reparations Commission, completing a billion marks due by May 31. Reports say a new plan may confiscate nearly a fifth of national wealth via a twenty percent reparation mortgage on real estate and a twenty percent state stake in capital across industries, banks, and businesses.
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France
Germany
Herr Mayer
Paris
Communal Experiment in Tolland Prompts Interest and Doubt
Plans by Pete Green to create a socialist community on hundreds of acres in Connecticut state town with New York organizers stir curiosity. He allegedly made a will for the land and aims to test communal life before death. Critics note motive to shield assets from relatives and possible arson charges loom amid speculation.
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Tolland
Pete Green
New York City
Green
Unity
Year of Enthusiasm and the Demolition Day Ideal
Katherine Holland Brown discusses a utopian plan where a community aims for equality with all members both working and eating. The proposal lacks religious or literary backing and centers on basic subsistence as the reward, prompting questions about its viability and appeal.
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Katherine Holland Brown
White Acres in France in 1921 Paris tribute
John Finley writes from New York Times about the fallen from World War I. He recalls names on the map of France and honors the dead as a cloud of witnesses, seeing white cross fields and the fields of honor that bind France to America.
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John FR. Finley
New York Times
France
Romagne
Suresnes
Belleau Wood
Flanders Fields
Athens
Earth
America
Hard on Colonel Harvey in the New York Times
Washington sources report laughter over Ambassador Harvey being sent to judge a League of Nations plan to aid Austria. The United States rejects League involvement, yet Hughes may bind Harvey to the League, while the wires between Washington and London stay open.
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New York Times
Washington
State Department
Harvey
Supreme Council
Austria
League of Nations
League
United States
Hook
Crook
America
Hughes
Mr. Harvey
Steven
London
Willpower myths and the psychology behind goldbrick schemes
A critique of memory and willpower training ads that promise instant success. It questions the notion of a separate will and argues there is no tiny mental controller. The piece traces how such schemes claim dramatic profits and permanent change while masking likely failures.
The Basis of Credit by William C. Redfield
The article argues that national credit rests on each society's willingness and ability to work and procure tools and materials. It warns that prewar credit forms no longer apply and liquid bankable credit is diminished. Time is the missing productive element, and nations must reestablish credit by trading goods for time to fuel recovery.
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Italy
Europe
Jong
Wm. C. Redfield
Propriety and Beach Fashion Across Islands and Midwest
A Victorian-era satire compares Hawaiian etiquette with Midwestern behavior, noting a Hawaii law requiring outer garments to the knees, bathers improvising with towels and coats. It suggests propriety varies by locale and era, joking that a U S senator clergyman might be shocked by Chicago beach attire.
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New York Times
Mark ‘Twain
Sandwich Islands
Hilo
Honolulu
United States
Dog Star
Middle West
Chicago
Lake Shore
Resere
Mark Twain
Stephen Desha
Does the Mississippi River flow uphill an answer from the USGS
The Mississippi River runs downhill toward sea level. Water flows from its source at about 1500 feet above mean sea level to the mouth, though the river’s mouth is slightly farther from Earth's center due to curvature and latitude. Gravity governs the flow, not an uphill path.
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United States Geological Survey
Mississippi River
Lana
Mississippi
Coal Producers Court Disaster
The American public grows furious at coal magnates for wartime prices and looming shortages. Senators and industry leaders warn of a coal famine next winter unless producers reform behavior. Forbes Magazine urges Congress to curb magnates if they fail to temper pricing and supply.
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Senator Elkins
Ucense
Congress
Forbes Magazine
New York
Junior Class to Appear in Closing Recital at Stratfield
Miss Grace Dalrymple Clarke will present her junior pupils in a closing recital at the Stratfield ballroom on Wednesday evening June 5. The program begins at 8 oclock and features three plays The Ever Ever Land The Princess and the Crystal Pipe and Dolls with many young performers named. Adelphian lodge No 80 T O O will exemplify the initiatory decree at Odd Fellows hall 1089 Broad Street with refreshments afterward Butler lodge of South Norwalk will work the first degree June 5 and Samuel H Harris lodge will exemplify the second degree on June 16. Col Mrs Elmer Havens have returned from a farm in Southbury Conn.
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Grace Dalrymple Clarke
Stratfield
Louise
Natalie Arnold
Florence Alper
Billy Belknap
Marjorie Birnbaum
Yvette Cohn
Celia
Selma Evkler
Eleanor Blswood
James Emmons
Beatrice Freidman
Florence Goldman
Alice Hackel
Grace Jepson
Sarah Kasdan
Jessie Merrill
Elaine Platt
Edith Rosenbluh
Marion Sackett
Lilian Stein
Cora Evans
Margaret Kiernan
Dorothy and Mildred MacDonald
Linnea Okerbiom
Marion Muncon
Frances Schipier
Adelaide Sundstrom
Helen Fry
Phyllis Scott
Ruth Purdy
Edna Murphy
Willette Ripley
Janet Cohen
Adelphian Lodge
T. O
Odd Fellows Hall
Broad Street
Odd Fellows
Butler Lodge
South
Norwalk
Samuel H. Harris Lodge
Ready Made Bloomers At 39 and 50 cts
Advertises ready made bloomers priced at 39 and 50 cents on the main floor. Describes light weight summer batiste and crepe options with double elastic at the knees, available in regular and out sizes.
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Batiste
Read Annecy Times Sub Stations in City
The Times available at Sub Stations across the city. Place orders by contacting bar phone 1208, Dadrikian's 650 Warren St, M. Kaplan end of Oak St, Mrs. Cate Main and Federal Sts, Bernadi Wash Ave opp Lexington Ave, I. P. Turney State St and Basick Ave, Allen Bros Fairfield Ave and Bennett St, Nobile Wood Ave, F Reich Main and Congress Sts, Curtis Stratford and Newfield Aves, Atlantic Cigar 897 East Main St.
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Dadrikian’s
Warren St
M. Kaplan
Oak St
Protests Grow Over News Of Murder Trial Coverage
Readers email the Times voiced concern over sensational reporting on the Nott murder trial and related divorce cases. Letters from LL Fairchild and Edna B Liswis urge restraint, cautioning that salacious detail harms public morality and children.
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Times
Nott
Bridgeport Times
Bridgeport, Conn
Nott and Wade
Buick to cut prices on new series in June
AL Clark of the Arthur L. Clarke Co Inc distributors of Buick autos says the new Buick series will be released in June with price reductions from 300 to 660 dollars across models. The seven passenger sedan and other open and closed cars are showcased at 1710 Main Street. Edward G Balter sues William J Nanfeldt in Bridgeport Superior Court for 310000 damages claiming a Dec 11 accident on Connecticut Avenue was caused by the defendant’s careless driving.
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AL Clark
Arthur L. Clark Co., Inc
Buick
Arthur N. Clarke Company
Main Street
Edward G. Balter
Bridgeport
Wiliam J. Nanfeldt
New Haven
Connecticut Avenue
Quiet wedding celebrated in Sacred Heart church
Frances Hanrahan of Bunnell Street married Lawrence McGrath in Sacred Heart church on Monday. Dana Doherty served as bridesmaid, gray canton crepe gowns and bouquets noted. Best man was Gray Hanrahan. After a family wedding breakfast, the couple honeymooned in Boston and will reside in Black Rock. London probate news mentions Sir Beschais tA Ate: MacDonald Barone.
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Frances HanrAhan
Bunnell Street
Lawrence McGrath
Sacred Heart Church
Dana Doherty
Gray Hanrahan
Boston
Masa
Black Rock
London
Beschais
MacDonald Barone
Eo Obelman
June Bride Feted At Kitchen Shower In Fairfield
A kitchen shower Saturday evening honored Albina LaCroix on her wedding to Renee Sawyer at St Anthony’s church at 9 o clock this morning. Guests enjoyed vocal and piano selections and games, with pink and white roses decorating the dining room and a dainty collation served. Attendees included Mra Mabel Prendergast Mildred Farrell Edna Jacques Mae Sawyer Rose Smith Rhea Senecal Vive Sawyer Mrs John LaCroix Mrs H J Sawyer Romeo Tetrault Leonard Fryler and Hener Sawyer.
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Vive Sawyer
Fairfield Avenue
Albina LaCroix
Renee Sawyer
St. Anthony’s Church
Mra Mabel Prendergast
Mildred Farrell
Edna Jacques
Mae Sawyer
Rose Smith
Rhea Senecal
John LaCroix
H. J. Sawyer
Romeo Tetrault
Leonard Fryler
Hener Sawyer
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