Dr John Withrow Praised for Decades of Service in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati a tribute honored Dr John M Withrow who for twenty years served on the board of education. His reforms boosted school quality, a new superintendent was named, and the city lauded his public service with praise from parents and pupils. The article notes his long public career and modest compensation, honoring a civic leader.
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Cincinnati
John M. Withrow
Board of Education
Condon
Withrow
Wayne Township
Butler County
Miami University
Uphams Retirement and GOP Campaign Funds Scandals
The article recalls Fred W. Upham, longtime GOP treasurer, leaving amid talk he fended cash from subscribers for political funds. It notes heavy donations, Teapot Dome era revelations, and oil promoter gifts, with Marry Sinclair cited as example, amid calls for cleanup as 1924 scandals loom.
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Fred W. Upham
National Republican Committee
GO. P. Funds
Upham
National Republican
Coolidge
Butler
F. Sinclair
Massachusetts
Uphams
America
Cilard
Suicide Protests In Japan Rise After Exclusion Act Debate
A Japanese youth killed himself near Tokyo's old American embassy, followed by three others, in protest against the Japanese exclusion act and anti American sentiment. Officials note fatalism in parts of the East but assure Americans and property face no imminent danger. The piece argues true patriotism is living for one’s nation rather than self sacrifice.
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Japan
Tokio
Nippon
Japanese Self Sacrifice Folly in Wartime Debates
The piece condemns Japanese acts of self torture and annihilation as barbaric during a period of history. It argues these displays fail to move Congress or sway American opinion, noting widespread Japanese fatalism and misguided patriotism behind the gestures.
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Congress
United States
Carelessness Compared Between Men And Women In Habits
The article argues men are more careless than women in spending and security. It cites theater customers not waiting for change, speculation risks, and frequent lack of garage door locking, contrasting impetuous men with cautious women who check every lock before leaving. It ends with a reflection on Adam’s supposed role in history.
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Adam
Congress Believes Public Money Is Abundant
The article argues Congress treats public funds as inexhaustible and criticizes costly government printing. It cites Senator Capper proposing fifty million copies of a narcotics article and Public Printer George H. Carter’s breakdown showing costs over 330000 for paper envelopes and press time. It notes waste on insignificant material while essential needs lack support.
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Congress
Senator Capper
Richmond P. Hobeen
George H. Carter
Hobson
Congressional
Somexpayer
Patent Office
Educational Leader Dr. Thompson Marks 25 Years At Ohio State University
Dr. William Oxley Thompson, longtime president of the Ohio State University, celebrates a silver jubilee and completes a quarter century of service. The Ohio State campus has grown in enrollment and leadership, with Thompson guiding agricultural and rural education efforts and earning national and international recognition.
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William Oxley Thompson
Ohio State University
Thompson
Middle West
Ohio
Commonwealth
Columbus
East ignores at national GOP as Roy West named secretary
The article notes Roy West’s appointment as secretary of the national committee while criticizing regional neglect. It questions Magnus Johnson’s support after a cow milking contest loss and speculates on Dempsey’s fight status amid publicity. Mark regains influence in Germany, and remarks touch on potential tensions with Japan and China over Mah Jongg sets.
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National Republican
Roy West
National Committee
New York Letter Describes Hell's Kitchen Icon and City Oddities
The writer notes the famous Italian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen has closed due to economic trouble. He contrasts gritty neighborhoods with landmarks like Bush Terminal tower and Eighth Avenue car barns, offers sharp city vignettes, and recalls a humorous Richard Harding Davis anecdote.
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New York
Hell's Kitchen
Caruso
Eighth Avenue
Richard Harding Davie
Ataf
Richard Harding Davia
Davia
Summer Life in Paris by William Ivy Paris
The piece surveys summer drinking at Paris sidewalk cafes and the tastes of American tourists. It describes aperitifs and vermouths, imitation absinthes, port wine, and “hitters” like Amar-Picon, plus the daily Parisian routine from noon to 4 a.m., ending with a note on the next day’s possible hangover.
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Paris
Cafe de la Paix
Cafe Napolitain
Cafe American
Weber's
Anna del Osa
Turin
Montmartra
Outcry Over Woods Resignation as Ambassador to Japan
Opinion pieces across the nation debate Cyrus E. Woods stepping down as ambassador amid immigration exclusion, with editors praising his service and warning of strained U S Japan relations and missed chance to ease tensions. Newsrooms cite senate actions, political upheaval in Japan, and implications for diplomacy.
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United States
Cyrus E. Woods
Japan
Ambassador Woods
Orient
Tokyo
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Woods
New York Evening Post
Senate
Miami News
American Congress
Springfield News
Salt Lake Deseret News
Wilkes- Barre Record
Tokio
Minneapolis Tribune
Congress
Brooklyn Pugie
Island
Milwaukee Journal
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Wooda
Italy Leads In Central Europe With New Italo Czechoslovak Pact
Rome reports a Treaty of cordial collaboration between Italy and Czechoslovakia after talks between Benes and Mussolini. The accord aims at peaceful, conservative aims, deterring French influence and stabilizing Danube politics while aligning Belgrade and Prague with broader Western powers for peace and postwar reconstruction.
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France
Germany
Italy
Dr. Benes
Signor Mussolini
Czechoslovakia
Rome
Europe
Milan Secolo
Danube
Austria
Jugoslavia
Adriatic
Pertinax
L’echo de Paris
Belgrade
Prague
Reich
M. Alfred Mallett
The
Figaro
M. Benes
Journal
de Geneve
Paris
It Seems To Me On Leopold And Loeb Beliefs
Heywood Broun questions common claims that the Leopold Loeb case proves a lack of religious instruction causes crime. He argues many factors, including upbringing, schooling, and personal belief, shape deviant acts. He notes atheism is not proven, cites family religious background, and critiques censorship and parental guidance in preventing crime.
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New York
Leopold and
Loeb
Leopold
Homs
Chicago
Michigan
Hell
Santa Claus
New York Normal School
Potatoes and beetles plague wartime France and Germany
The piece notes German efforts to cripple French agriculture by targeting potatoes and tomatoes while describing French resilience against insect pests. It mentions a grim view of war impact on France and Germany and hints at wartime perception and a forthcoming photo process in News Courses.
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Tucklier
France
Germany
Rhine
Paris
Parta Paria
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Little Tim" Sullivan
Irisdman
Down and Outers
Kenmare Street
Big Tim” Sullivan
Ireland
Fifth Avenue
Forty Second Street
By William Ivy
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