Manchurian Oil and Open Door Policy Debate
A historical analysis contrasts American and British positions with Japan over Manchuria oil and the open door in China. It argues Japan seeks oil monopoly while pledges to open access clash with national honor. The speaker downplays oil as vital, stressing treaty observance and honor over strategic gains.
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America
Britain
Japan
Amer Jax
Okyo
China
Tokyo
Manchuria
Book reviews of Wells and Smith reflect popular philosophy
The week’s notices praise Wells’s World of Wonders collection for its vivid, sometimes sensational content and readable format, noting 262 illustrations and a breezy reception. It also highlights Wilt Smith’s In Defense of the Liberal Temper, lauding accessible philosophy and coverage of Descartes to Holmes. Elsie Robinson’s I Want Out is praised as a gripping life story of resilience.
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Wells
Robert 41. McBride
Ripley Ripley
Sweiter
Carvelli
Vo Smith
Smith
Chikage
Descartes
Spinoza
Schopentailer
Montague
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Elsie Robinson
Confiant
Misa Robinson
Chap
West
New England
STEP SON SLAYING STEPSON SHOWS NO REMORSE
Ired Jilin 8% self confessed slayer of his stepfather Michael de Phillips at Kylgis Corner shows no remorse as coroner's inquest awaits verdict. He fired five shots at De Phillips then loaded and fired six more after fleeing home. Julio surrendered at Ridgway sheriff's office and is jailed awaiting inquest results to be held at Coyne Undertaking Parlors in Kersey.
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Julia
de Phillips
Alpert
Kylers Corner
Julio
Ridgway
S. T. McCabe
Coy'be
Kersey 'Nsursilay
Driscoll Leads in Six-County 20th District Race
In incomplete returns from six counties in the 20th Congressional district, Dennis J. Driscoll Democrat of St. Marys leads Leon H Gavin Republican of Oil City by 4 086 votes with 48 415 for Driscoll and 29 222 for Gavin. Missing Meriter, Clarion, and Forest counties will decide, as Warren and Elk counties favor Driscoll while Mercer and Clarion show strong support for the challenger. The district tally marks the heaviest voting ever experienced.
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OG City
Missin
Dennis J. Driscoll
Demerat
St. Marys
Leon H Gavin
Oil City
Driscoll
Gavin
Merter County
Clarion
Forest
Warren County
Forest County
Elo County
Ri Ted
Blix County
Mercer County
Clarion County
Water power and coal clash over TVA plans
The article cites TVA power director David Lilienthal arguing that shifting to hydroelectric power is inevitable, whether by private industry or government. He says coal interests resist change, but water resources will only supplement, not replace, coal and oil, as the nation grows hungry for power.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
David E. Lilienthal
TVA
York
Lilienthal
Uke
Washington Ballot Law Sparks District Frustration
Washington residents cannot vote on Election Day due to 1874 law. Commentary notes DC commissioners denied a beer referendum, while broader calls urge global trade cooperation as tariffs and isolationism depress export markets. Post election market sentiment shows slight uptick but faces a hard winter and slow recovery. domestic industry and planning urged. Diplomatic strains with Japan noted, including naval equality disputes and armament tensions.
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Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Gould
Takoma Park
Wien
Absentee ballots and a quiet election day at the Willard Hotel
Citizens used absentee ballots amid a holiday mood as Democratic and Republican committees set up information booths at the Willard Hotel. News varied across departments with little official news. The treasury reported Mrs Mary Booth winning 50000 in the Irish sweepstakes and buying gloves. Agricultural chief Chester Davis noted farmers praying for Roosevelt with respect.
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Democratic
Willard Hotel
New Deal
Treasury Department
Mary Booth
Chester Davis
Roosevelt
Davis
Star Signals Octavine Personality Forecast
Today brings strong emotional currents and favorable outcomes in love and social events. Avoid legal actions or signing papers. Birthdate hints and creeping things offer interest. Jupiter periods grant good fortune in late 1994 into 1995 and mid 1985. Caution advised around late August 1936 and mid November 1840s social concerns.
Flowers Made From Blue Cloth For Film Scene
Hollywood nov 4 twenty four girls spent two weeks crafting blue cloth flowers for a scene in Porsaking All Others starring Robert Montgomery and Clark Gable. They produced stems from wire centers of shellacked yarn and pressed leaves from blue cloth to replace real blooms that couldn’t film properly.
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Hollywood
Calif
Robert Montgomery
Gable
Stephin Jn
Tower
Dill
Montgomery
Mr- Donald
Thesstatdio
Silver brides set fashion by Princess Marina wedding
Princess Marina of Greece will wed Prince George of Britain at Westminster Abbey on November 29. Her wedding gown features silver lame with an English rose pattern, a four yard Court train lined in cloth of silver, and a diamond coronet with a lace veil. Bridesmaids wear heavy white crepe with wine silver tracery. Queen Mary approves. Also noted, Joe Hargreaves, 17, is an honor student at Reno High School despite blindness.
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Paris
Marina
Greece
Prince George
Great Britain
Westminster Abbey
Mary
Helen
Paul
Vare Estate Valued at 1.5 Million in Philadelphia
The personal estate of the late Inte Wil Mam 8, Vare was appraised at 1.5 million dollars. The inventory, not including real estate, was completed days ago and announced today, with filing expected soon at the register of wills. The will bequeathed the bulk of property to his widow and two daughters, Mrs. John J. Shaw and Mrs. Willan Kipp.
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Philadelphia
Register of Wills Office
Ware
John J. Shaw
Willan
Kipp
Buckley’s Buckley’s Mixture Ad Guarantee for Coughs
An old advertisement touts Buckley’s Mixture as a three doses nightly aid for bronchial coughs promising a money back guarantee if the cough persists after using 2 or 3 doses. It claims one sip stops an ordinary cough and warns it is not a cure for bronchitis.
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Buckley
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