Supreme Court rules against referendums on federal actions
The Supreme Court unanimously holds that states may not referendum on any federal proposal, reversing Ohio and limiting voter input on constitutional amendments. The decision challenges states rights and raises questions about Congress defining intoxicating liquor under the prohibition amendment, with many small papers facing possible suspension due to a paper shortage.
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Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Ohio
Federal Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Ohio Court
Congress
Congressional Record
Tax Repeals Debate and Cox Alignment in 1920s Election
Governor James M. Cox is framed as a likely Democratic presidential hopeful. The piece argues taxes are the main revenue for government and cites tax repeal as politically risky. It notes general voter aversion to taxes and calls for tax equalization to prevent any class bearing excessive burden. It also mentions sending congratulatory wishes to Eugene V. Debs.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Russia
United States
Congress
Toledo Blade
Chicago News
Detroit Free Press
Villa
Luke McLuke
Wage Board Hears Testimony on Rail Labor Demands
The Cummins law wage board has heard organized labor leaders and railroad representatives. A decision is hoped soon with a forecast of April 1 for increased wages. Officials urge patience as cooperation between capital and labor ends industrial warfare.
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Railroad Labor Board
Cummins
Chicago
Railway Omiployes
Labor Board
Land Plain Dealer
Five Dollar Wheat Predicted By Louis W Hines
Near-Prophet Louis W. Hin son of the late James J. Hill predicts wheat will reach five dollars a bushel soon. He notes the 3 dollar market and cites urban growth and rural decline as factors increasing agricultural costs and prices. Senator Carter Glass and President Wilson are mentioned in relation to a Virginia treaty plank.
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Louis W. Hin
James J. Hill
Bronter
Empire of the Northwest
Mr. Hill
Carter Glass
Wilson
Farmers Back Government Savings Certificates for Farmers
The National Board of Farm Organizations in Washington endorses treasury savings certificates as ideal for farmers. They resist market fluctuations and convert to cash, aiding harvest and planting funds. The board urges farmers to participate in government securities for self interest and national betterment.
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Board of Governors
National Board of Farm Organizations
Washington, D C
Treasury Savings
Far
Fragmented Advice Column Snippet
A quirky excerpt notes two kinds of fools, urges merchants to value patronage, and humorously comments on frosty winters, perfumes, crowding after shows, faith in husbands, luncheons, poodles, panhandlers, and hard liquor views. It reads as a dated, opinionated column bit with miscellaneous observations.
Poem and Quotations Reflecting Youth and Wit Across Time
A collage of verse and snippets from 1920s era columns, noting Edgar A. Guest poems on youth and nostalgia, plus assorted quotes and quips about society, money, manners, golf lingo, and a note on the Phoenix Pine cone adaptation. Contains many named papers and writers.
Law Against Lynching Gains House Calendar Momentum
Haskin argues a federal anti lynching bill is on the house calendar and likely to become law. He cites 3,500 lynchings in 30 years and argues mobs harm America’s reputation and invite international condemnation. The bill would treat mob killings as murder and impose fines on counties and participants with protections for endangered prisoners.
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Washington
D. C
House
Congress
United States
America
Spain
Judiciary Committee of the House
Mexico
California
Texas
Turkey
China
State Department
Rfe
Georgia
Dyer
Missouri
House Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Taft
Palmer
Charles Evans Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Benjamin Harrison
Side Talks on Charity and SelfRespect in Hard Times
A columnist argues against giving for nothing and praises meaningful work as dignity. She cites a beggar tale and a seamstress case to urge careful charity. The piece concludes with Canada banning an American war history for overrating the U S role and undercrediting Canada.
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Canada
United States
Questions and Answers From Thompson Feature Service
Answers cover Helen Keller achievements and definitions of igloo teepee sampler vagrant vagary and Rockefeller, plus questions on sampan proverb Saint-Gaudens expensive cities heritage whistling swan nest prophet profiteer soap plant pistache flavoring from Thompson Feature Service.
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Helen Adams Keller
Tuscumbia
Ala
Forest Hills
Long Island
N. Y
Jefferson DeMott
Aero Club of America
John D. Rockefeller
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Thompson Feature Service
Birthdays Today Highlight Royal Figure And Notables
Today's birthdays include King George V of Great Britain born at Marlborough House London fifty three years ago Timothy Neil Munro born Inverary Scotland and Raymond R. Fosdick former under secretary general of the league of nations born Buffalo New York thirty seven years ago Rt Rev Charles M. Beckwith bishop of Alabama born Prince William County Virginia sixty nine years ago Rev Cortland Myers Tremont Temple Boston born Kingston New York fifty six years ago A Scottish novelist noted and a report on aluminum kitchen utensils tests by Professor John Glaister Glasgow University show minimal aluminum dissolution from certain foods with no health impact Five is considered a sacred Chinese number.
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George V of
Great Britain
Marlborough House
London
Neil Munro
Inverary
Scotland
Raymond RB
Fosdick
League of Nations
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles M. Beckwith
Alabama
Prince Va
Cortland Myers
Tremont Temple
Boston
Kingston
Episcopal George Co
Holding a Husband by Adele Garrison
A fragment from a serialized domestic tale centers on Bess Dean a sharp aloof teacher disliked by pupils and colleagues. a confidant Miss Holcombe contrasts Bess with calmer friends while a chance meeting with the narrator highlights social tensions and flirtations in Bayview.
Anniversary tribute to Rt. Rev. Keiley marks Savannah bishop’s 20 years
Savannah observes the twentieth anniversary of Rt. Rev. Benjamin J. Keiley as bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese. Born in Petersburg in 1843, he studied in Rome and was ordained in 1873. He previously served in Delaware and Atlanta before leading Savannah since 1900.
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NEWS
Benjamin J. Keiley
Savannah
Theorgia City
South
Bishop Keiley
Tventy
Petersburg
American College
Rome
America
Castle
Wilmington
Delaware
Atlanta
Savanna
Cardinal Gibbons
Forest Underground uncovers ancient timber at Charlotte Plains mine
Workmen in Victors Australia at the Charlotte Plains gold mine uncover timber pieces 300 feet from the surface. The timbers appear sawed and shaped by human hands, indicating possible ancient or manufactured timber remains beneath the ground.
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Charlotte Plains
Victors Australia
At & de
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Glasgow University
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Bayview School
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