National defense spendings and military training urged
Washington reports advocate heavy defense spending for the next session while noting some may be aimed at unemployment relief. The piece argues for practical military training for American youths to prepare for potential war, stressing physical conditioning and marksmanship over symbolic drills. It warns against ignoring security and calls for readiness in case history repeats 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
CCC
United States
Responsibility for ships under international law
The article explains naval registry rules, noting each vessel on the high seas must be documented by a country and operates under that nation’s laws. It discusses how ownership rules affect registry, highlighting the US requirement that more than half the stock of a vessel’s owner be American citizens, and mentions firms using foreign dummy corporations to register abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
High Seas
United States
Flag and registry rules in wartime merchant shipping policy
The text discusses how vessel ownership and registry affect wartime duties and liability, noting primary responsibility lies with the country of registration. It covers flag deception tactics, transfers to neutral registries, and historical disputes such as US Britain flag misuse and the Virginius case. It cites Britain’s stance on German ships and the Virginias incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Virginias
Spain
War prose warns of sterner front in coming days
A writer comments that unless Western Front actions intensify soon, the public may need to learn the spelling of reconnaissance as anticipation grows for tougher measures. The remark hints at heightened military effort and public expectation.
Halloween Pranksters Face Community Patrols and Debate
Playground Director Nevin Nichols argues a large community party fails to curb Halloween mischief as youths remain energized. He favors cruising police patrols over big gatherings while readers propose public awareness, yet question progress. The piece ends recalling the vanished Jefferson nickel plan to exterminate the buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin Nichols
Quotes on democracy and war from 1930s leaders
A collection of remarks from Patricia Donnelly, Anthony Eden, Dr Charles Beard, Margery Wilson, Frank Capra, Rev James W O’Brien, Lewis J Murphy, Senator Elmer Thomas, Henry F Grady, Arthur Capper and Walter B Pitkin. The statements cover luck in discovery, nationalism, veterans benefits, U S war policy, global trade, and wealth distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Capper
Rep
Kan
Iowa Census Postings Stir Political Maneuvering in Senate
Iowa lawmakers debate area manager appointments for the census bureau with Gillette and Herring aligned to nominees Sedlacek LeGrand Wallace and Ewing for northern and southern regions. The process hints at broader patronage battles within the party and shifts in district supervisor appointments across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Sedlacek
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nic LeGrand
Davenport
Senator Herring
Ross Ewing
Des Moines
LeGrand
Ewing
Frank Wallace
Glenwood
Otha Wearin
Hastings
Census Bureau
Sedlacek
Wallace
Congress
Herring
Gillette
Roscoe Wright
Bureau
Wearin
Wright
Jacobsen
Vince Harrington
Sioux City
John Gwynne
Waterloo
Henry Talle
Decorah
Thomas Martin
Iowa City
Karl LeCompte
Corydon
Urbana Explosion Claims Jay Burrell as Victim in Two Blasts
Retracing an Urbana disaster two explosions on November 11 left Jay D. Burrell's merchandise store in ashes and the Urbana Monitor office wrecked. Clarence Burrell died trapped in debris after the second blast. A $1,000 reward is offered for the perpetrator. Local election favored the Republican slate except for one district supervisor race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Burrell
Jay D. Burrell
Urbana Monitor
Urbana
Young Burrell
It Happened Last Week By Bob Estabrook
A column reflecting on the week’s wartime anniversaries and political tensions in the United States. It notes neutrality policy actions, ship registry moves, and criticisms of President Roosevelt amid debate over a potential third term.
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Bob Estabrook
United States
America
Europe
United States Lines
Panama
Maritime Commission
Max O'Rell Truitt
Roosevelt
Arctic Ocean
Mediterranean
Netherlands
Belgium
Denmark
Sweden
Estonia
Latavia
Lithuania
Finland
Russia
Germany
U. S
John N. Garner
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
John L. Lewis
William Green
CIO
AF of L
Ohio
California
The Young Married by Edgar A Guest
A reading about young couples saving together to buy modest comforts. It urges self denial during lean days and promises lasting reward when hardship ends. The verse suggests that cherished possessions gained through joint effort become treasured memories.
Walter Winchell on Broadway Gossip Roll at Algonquin Night
Walter Winchell s column notes mingled with stage gossip and clashes over the Lepke case. The piece mentions Dr Durant jokes about a baby named the Life of Greece, Theatre people like Ruth Sato and Russell Markert, and a jab at critics. It ends with the columnist teasingly calling out a rival reader and hints at a posthumous Oscar for Alice Brady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. W
Lepke
Will Durant
Greece
Dr's. Hosp
Jack Durants
Molly O'Day
Will Durants
Fred Storm
White House
Times
Algonquin
Heifetz
Carnegie Hall
Russell Markert
Ruth Sato
Leon
Eddie
Father
Howard Lindsay
Clare Boothe
Sam Levene
Patsy” Flick
City Desk
Kuhn
Winchell
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the Gazette Company
FRICE
Iili- Roly
Minnesota
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Associated Press
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Patricia Donnelly
Anthony Eden
British Dominions
Italy
Charles A. Beard
Margery Wilson
Frank Capra
Hollywood
James W. O'Brien
Catholic University
Washington, D.C
Lewis J. Murphy
Elmer _Thomas
Okla
Western Hemisphere
Henry F. Grady
Walter B. Pitkin
ED Hadley
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Yueseing Tor
New Deal
W. S. Jacobsen
Clinton
Cedar Rapids Boys
Ganette
James J. Hruska
G. O. P. Victory
First District
Andrew J. Fuhrmeister
Thomas J. Lewis
Vendettas
H. G. Rick
J. F. Thisher
T. W. Clark
Coe
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C. M. Merritt Stock Company
J. G. Cherry
J. R. McPartland
G. F van Vechten
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South Pole
Jack Cole
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Russkys
Metro
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Alice Brady
Lincoln
Bill
Nartin Block
Make Believe Ballroom
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Chicago
Swank Colony Club
Fritz Kuhn
N, Y
Fritz
Berlin
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John Edgar
Ternichek Radio
Jim Reeder
ICE and Fuel CO
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