Rampant Republicanism in Congress Sparks Turmoil
The editorial rails at House and Senate Republicans for punishing progressive members linked to La Follette and Taft. argues demotions and committee removals threaten future GOP unity, widen east west rifts, and echo 1912 backlash as Borah Norris and allies resist denouncing the westward radical current.
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Senate
Congress
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TaFollette
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Brookhart
Ladd
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Public Lands Committee
Democrats
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Stanfield
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Pittman
Smith
Curmina
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Rockefeller at eighty six enjoys Florida golf and health
At Ormond Beach Florida John D Rockefeller appears in good health for his age. He plays eight holes of golf daily except Sundays and spends winters in Florida then summers north. His sunshine vacation is cited as contributing to his longevity and vitality at age 86.
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John D. Rockefeller
Ormond Beach
Florida
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Golf and longevity in aging players
The piece argues golf extends years when played in moderation. It notes that all ages benefit from the sport, with children, parents, and grandparents enjoying it. Longevity hinges on activity in youth and tempering age with suitable recreation and care.
Stage censorship argued as Broadway shows leave town
The piece argues that stage censorship strengthens when shows tour away from Broadway and that producers fear public reaction more than in New York. It cites Washington trials, Hays era film censorship, and urges self restraint by producers to avoid harsh government limits, noting public taste and box office influence.
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Broadway
Washington
New York
H. Hays
Haye
Impetua
United States
Brady
Atar
Sodom
Arizona Bar in Paris Draws American Nightlife Scene
In Paris the Arizona Bar on Due des Petits Champs becomes a cocktail rendezvous for Americans. Jimmy, a 26 year old French host, runs the place and displays a cowboy sketch titled Arizona. The piece notes Jimmy’s charm, added trappings of success, and a visit to La Cour du Roi Francois in Rue Saint Denis.
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Jimmy
Arizona
Due ‘Des Petits- Champs
Rue de la Paix
Ramon Navarro
Arizona Barn
Houdini
New York
France
Rue Saint-Denis
Warren Becomes Sixth Cabinet Nominee Rejected by Senate
The Senate refused to confirm Charles Warren as Attorney General, marking the sixth time a cabinet nominee has faced Senate denial. President Coolidge faces a setback and must select another candidate as the battle ends without a vote from the Vice President. The article frames the rejection as final and political revenge amid party tensions.
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United States Senate
Charles BR. Warren
Coolidge
Michigan
Senate
Warren
Johnson
Henry Stanbery
Ohio
Dawes
Digest of Opinion on Medill McCormick Death and Career
The sudden death of Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois ends a noted career as a key though divisive figure in the Senate. Editors across the nation praise his sincerity, perseverance, and public service, while noting his role in the fight over the League of Nations and the McCormick Good Budget.
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Media McCormick
Illinois
McCormick
Senate
New York World
Senator McCormick
Woodrow Wilson
Versailles
Medill McCormick
Lodge
Brandegee
New York Herald Tribune
League of Nations
Cincinnati Times Star
Brandegea
Anaconda Standard
Des Moines
America
Kalamazoo
League
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Congress
The
Public Ledger
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Common Sense On Blake Common Sense On Blake
A moral tale warns optimistic business starters to face losses honestly. It tells of a man who overinvested in a failing venture, refusing to quit or track accounts, and finally collapses. The piece urges careful bookkeeping, self inspection, and timely withdrawal to avoid ruin.
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Ana
Dusineas
Homesick Rhododendrons Fail in New Lands
Edgar A. Guest reflects on growing rhododendrons away from their mountain homes. He laments their withering in Carolina springs, noting they thrive only on their native ridges with pines spruces and river songs nearby. The poem centers on homesickness as the true killer of the plants.
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Edgar A, Guest
Diana's tower pigeons echo European landmarks in Madison Square
An Opinion piece notes pigeons roosting atop Madison Square Garden recall Seville and Venice landmarks. The Animal Society plans to lure birds to a roof refectory, feeding them bread and water daily around 3 PM, while preserving their presence in New York City’s wildlife display.
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Diana
Madison Square
Seville
San Marco
Venice
Animal Society
Metropolitan Tower
Ted
Pius X
Museum of Natural History
New York City
Short Pickings: Quotations and Witty Observations
A collage of quotes and fragments from newspapers includes wry comments on labeling hot faucets, hereditary advantages, small towns, and marital habits. It features a note about a rickety back of the neck shave and a quip on France and Germany.
Roosevelt Letters Reveal Sons in War and Political Tensions
A trove of Roosevelt and Lodge correspondence from 1917 1918 shows fierce criticism of the Wilson administration while detailing Theodore Roosevelts sons in World War I. The letters discuss shipping delays mobilization New England units and concerns over wartime leadership and preparation.
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Roosevelt
Lodge
Wilson
Charles Scribner's Sons
Metropolitan
New York City
Nahant
Mass
Theodore
New England
National Guard
Germany
McCall
Quentin
Franca
Bagamore Hill
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Washington, dC
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