Public Debate On Aliens Rights And U S Indemnity Practices
A 1930s discussion outlines how international law assigns temporary allegiance to aliens within US borders and how the United States may indemnify victims of violence. It notes past cases including New Orleans lynchings and Mexican-American claims commissions, favoring federal protection and potential arbitration under Pan American treaty. It also cites presidents urging federal liability recognition and state suits against governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sation
Solicitor Hackworth
Piate Department
Washington
Oklahoma
Department of State
Congress
New Orleans
Italy
Wyoming
Northwest
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Bishop Cannon $500000 libel suit against Rep Tinkham
An editorial view calls the libel suit a disgraceful entanglement for Bishop Cannon who should avoid money and politics. It condemns the public trial as undignified, arguing it tarnishes his ministry and faith of followers. It notes Cannon’s past political ventures and questions his conduct in the 1928 campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Cannon
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Congress
al Smith
Mx, Tink
Catholic Bishop Attacks Cast Of Democratic Figures
A July congressional debate and subsequent libel suit center on Bishop Cannon who criticized Al Smith and Catholicism. The piece urges tolerance in Christianity and notes Republican Jim Watson’s hope Democrats err to Hoover’s benefit. It lists Democratic presidential hopefuls, including Roosevelt, Young, Smith, Ritchie, Byrd, White, Cox, Baker, Shouse, Hull, and Lewis, with many others implied.
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Ham
Congress
Tinkham
al Smith
Smith
Cannon
Jim Watson
Indiana
Hoover
Peter the Great
Senator Watson
Roosevelt
Young and Smith
New York
Ritchie
Maryland
Byrd
Virginia
White
Cox and Baker
Ohio
Shouse
Kansas
Hull
Tennessee
Lewis
Clinats
Legion
West Virginia Delinquent Tax Lists Highlight Tax Struggle
The Grafton Sentinel and Inter-Mountain report West Virginia faces rising delinquent tax lists across counties while lawmakers debate tax reform. They condemn legislative greed and urge a fair burden shift as property owners falter under unpaid assessments amid a growing crisis. The Inter-Mountain urges governors to appoint a three member boxing commission, favoring American Legion influence due to its role in legalizing the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
West Virginia
Grafton Sentinel
Boxing Commission
Conley Ia
Inter-Mountain
American Legion
Jeaut
Legion
Thne
American Army
the Legion
Intermountain
Public Works Board Holds Closed Sessions on Utility Assessments
The White Heel board of public works conducted hearings on utilities assessment then moved into executive sessions to fix figures. The practice excludes press coverage, prompting debate on openness while legislature debates open sessions and record votes. The Mounde ville Journal notes the issue reflects utility influence and limited statesmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
House
Senate
Legislative Branch
Jetus
Moundeville Journal
West Virginia's air mail plea meets post office caution
A Pittsburgh delegation urged a Pitsburgh to Cincinnati air mail line with stops at Parkersburg. The postmaster general dismissed early service, citing night flying needs critical for safety. He demanded emergency landing fields every 30 miles, beacon service, and radio weather reports before approving cross country air mail. Parkersburg Sentinel urges WV and neighbors to unite for modern mail transport. Senator Neely urged Fairmont graduates to seek local opportunities, noting West Virginia's rich potential despite past neglect.
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West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Pictsburgh
Cincinnsti
Parkersburg
Bis
Milsstesipni River
Bescon
Bentinel
Neely
Fairmont High School
Fairmont
Parkersburg Sentinel
Commonwealth
Clarksburg
Prohibition waves and global notes from 1931
Arthur Brisbane surveys prohibition era hopes and failures, a New York murder case, social taboos on women and drinking, a vault plan by the Archicons, journalism prizes, labor debates, a meteor mystery, a Chinese war update, Irish arms hoard, and Captain Hake’s European tour and flight ambitions, all in a brisk roundup.
Intercepted Message Thine 18 1981 In Charleston
Dear Louie the new helmets are to be brick proof. Are you preparing for an uprising of the Iriin Chief J L MerLane Fire Department Charleston West Virginia sends the warning message in a clipped dispatch with officials and a city department reference.
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Washington
Department of Lahor
Russia
Louie
Souis
J. L. MerLane
Fire Department
Charleston, W. Va
Dentist in a New York Visit with a Toylike Chair
McIntyre Day by Day recalls a humorous dentist visit with Guy Campbell in a marble East Side office. The narrator drifts through eccentric, vivid details of the clinic, staff, and gear while joking about the slow process and comedic mishaps in the chair.
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New York
Leon Errol
Guy Campbell
Dental College
Smitty
Harry
Old Wash
Mammoth Cave
Pink 60
Washington Bystander on Couzens Mellon Tax Clash
Riker Sumpson notes a public exchange between Michigan Senator Couzens and Mellon era policies. The piece covers their feud over taxation, deficits, and the Michigan children’s fund endowment, with Couzens advocating higher taxes on rich incomes and Mellon favoring broader tax base. It highlights personal stances, political limits, and the era’s fiscal tensions.
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Washington
Jim" Couzend
Michigan
Andy" Melton
Gouzena
Mellon Financial
Janes
Treasury
Congress
Couzens
Mellon- Couzens
Mr. Couzens
Fiscnt
Hoper
Mollon
Gonne
The Once Over By 3 3 Minds
A fragment discusses language use and pronunciation, noting the challenge of sounding cultured. It suggests readers consider how they appear in conversation and hints at turning to additional pages for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Ireland
Great Britain
Question and Answer: The Flag of the United States bulletin
Readers are invited to send for a Washington Bureau bulletin THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES containing questions about flag etiquette and history. The notice includes a coupon offer from DAILY GAZETTE and requests five cents plus postage to obtain the pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Joan Faul Jones
George Washington
Genesia
Fort Stanwix
Congress
Col. Swartwout
Washington
Pete
Cabpoen
Syd
Washington Bureau
Daily Gazette
New York Avenue
United States
Saturn
White Bread Versus Brown
Dr. James A. Tovey weighs white and brown bread, warns against excess bran, cites Mayo Clinic Dr. Alvarez on bran overuse causing gas and indigestion, notes bran helps constipation but must be guided by a physician, and suggests eliminating bran for some patients. Readers’ questions on blackheads are answered with cleansing and exfoliation tips. Editor promotes pamphlets by Dr. Clendining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Tovey
Sr. Tobey
Dr. Toney
Walter C. Alvarez
Mayo Clinic
Hause
Alvarez
Brant
Clendining
Logan Cleo
Central Press Association
East Twelfth Alrect
Cleveland
Conflicted Soldier Describes Leave and Homesickness
A veteran recalls leaving the front for leave and finding sudden comfort, only to feel empty and restless away from danger. He admits misusing government property, hating words with officers, and craving the front again, concluding that people seek action not ease.
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Patricia
Mediiterranean
Walt
Mel
Norrow
Ike
Mit
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Gnserce Company
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Prosle
Wae
Dews
Merein
National Warevening Repreachtatives
Geo. B. Derid
Eastamna Street
Wrigley
Postoffice
Charleston
W Va
Stevenson
Haffie Wees
Waler Wiliams
Arthur Brisbane
Acopyright
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Eghors Wale
Artur Brisbane
Gacette
Brisbane
Gurpete
Agys
Robert Dickinson
American Medical Association
Montaigne
Charlemagne
Arischeonis Society
America
Im Heaven
Belridge
Marshall Field
Chicago
London
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Iseas
Bennett
Dana
Pulitzer
Hester
Ocean
China
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Hake
Iet
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Turin
Milan
Rome
Thine
Gaar Williame
Calla Bie
McIntyre
Hoosac
Yashawrl
McNaught Syndicate, Incorporated
Riker Sumpson
Cougens
Mellon
Cousens
Melson
Chilteen
Byuterider Observed
Plegsa
Weiting
Guette
Washington Burial
N. W
Waahington
Jeask Geven
Cne
Tare
San Hobby Jonsa
Antonio Scotts
Cervantes
Galtese
Delaware
International Bureau of the Telegraphic Union
Berne
Switzerland
WVZ
WXA
WZZ
United States Army
Egypt
Constantinople
Turkey
Trenton
N. J
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Helen
Dresmaker
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