The Drift Toward Dictatorship in American Politics
In a Washington debate, Congress is urged to grant Roosevelt broad powers to cut salaries and control appropriations, while risking the erosion of its own legislative rights. The essay traces earlier leaders from Jackson to Wilson, warning that a strong president could become a dictator, yet arguing Roosevelt may be tempered by constitutional limits.
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New York Times
Washington
Congress
Nate
House
Roosevelt
United States
Supreme Court
Andrey Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevel
Iind
Poli
Tien
Wren
Twenty Years Ago in Corry News February 21 1914
A forwarded journal page recalls Maplewood Poultry Farm setup on Columbus Avenue. Elmer Gray suffers a severe hand injury at the Gillani mill. City engineers review a report on proposed improvements. Maccabees celebrate nineteenth anniversary with open house. Corry Department Store renovates ahead of a grand opening. Liquor license signers are publicized by Prohibitionists. Congressman Bates secures $25000 for a new Federal building. Alderman Porter obtains office space on Main Street. Heath miller’s Simmer home break in. nothing stolen. Erie high school basketball team visits Armory to play Coy High. Funeral services held for several local veterans. Opal Bracken to attend inauguration in Washington. George Washington anniversary exercises held at high school. Jolson and Raeder collaborate on Milles’ minstrels in this city.
Bladder Laxative Promoted By Local Drug Store
Advertisement claims BU KETS gel tablets clear bladder issues by purifying acids and easing pains. The 5 grain tablets sell 25 cents with a money back promise after four days if not relieved and promise better sleep. Thomas Downey’s and Keister’s Drug Store tout BU KETS as a best seller for adults.
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Downey's
Keister
Peggy Joyce says women should treat men as they would want to be treated
United Press reports Peggy Hopkins Joyce comments on love and marriage at the International House. She claims she is not engaged but would marry again if she meets the right man, urging women to be natured and not harried. She criticizes man chasing and stresses mutual respect.
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Troyce
Whaever
Joycé
Paramount Res
Tate Reena Faith Sage
Marcy
Peggy
Mattory
Thief Ransacks Riverside Drive Home Stealing Food
A thief broke into the C. W. Gordon residence on Riverside drive Sunday afternoon and stole all edible items including canned goods. The burglar removed dishes and cleaned the cupboards, leaving no food behind.
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C. W. Gordon
Riverside Drive
Government economy drive saves nickel in telephones
Washington report notes a department cut costs by removing personal calls, aided by a vigilant operator who traced the culprit to a single bureau. The piece also recalls White House invitation changes from engravers to mail amid mourning for Calvin Coolidge, outlining lower postage costs and a messenger era transition.
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United Press
Washington
Hon
White House
Calvin Coolidge
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Merker
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Able Poultry Enterprise
Te Renown
Maplewood Poultry Farm
Elmer Gray
Gillani
East Branen
Gray
City Coloncily
Ghimber
Commercs
Marlin
Pittsburgh
Ladies of the Maccabees
National Order
Washington, D. C
Arthur L. Bates
Alderman CB
Fourth Ward
Johnson Block
Main Street
Simmer
Frank L. Heath
Erie
Coy High
John N. Gross
GA. R
W. £. Powell
G. D. Heath
Charles Stewart
Bénn Start
W. Ed. Marsh
George Morris
William
Young
I. of P. Lodge
Opal Bracken
Waington, D. C
George Washington A
al Jolson
Winter Garden
New York City
Mr. Raeder
Milles’ Minstrels
South Center St. M
Martin
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Chapin
Chinchilla
Children’s School
Hose, Dollar Day
Rey
Children’s New Wash Oe
Dalar
Bbyead OF
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Hollywood Film Shop
Bollywood
Peggy Hopkins
Joyce
Doane Hardware
West Main Street
Hill
Carl Hentim
York Sisters
The
Cross and Case Grocery
East Main Street
Tom Winch
Phoenix Hotel
J. P. Dean
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