Editorial Comment on Philippine Progress and Global Policy
The piece argues General Leonard Wood’s positive Philippine report boosts US views of the “White man’s burden” while urging greater local autonomy. It cites trade, treasury strength, rubber and sugar growth, and land reform gains under the 1916 act, then critiques naval disarmament trends and US policy toward Japan, Mussolini, and world cooperation. Indianapolis adopts a commission manager system as Kansas City’s bootleg case closes.
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Leonard Wood
Philippines
United States
Wood
Wilson
Philippine Commission
Islands
Mellon
Manila
Manele Sam
Japan
Great Britain
Disarmament Conference Sparks Geneva Debate
A Geneva dispute over a so called Mr. Cool disarmament conference draws attention as rival factions in government and media clash on the goal of achieving world disarmament. The scope and intent remain contested amid international press commentary.
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Washington
Geneva
Cool
Evening Bells Echo Through Time and Memory
Poem reflects on evening bells recalling youth home and a time now passed. The verse laments hearts once gay now in tombs while the bells continue to ring, as future poets might praise the bells that mark end and memory.
What a debt humanity owes to the astronomer
Daily Interview by Frank Schlesinger reflects on humanity's use of celestial observations to measure time and seasons. It traces early reliance on sun moon and stars before clocks, tides as maritime time, and the shift from fear to inquiry as science emerged.
Dental Hygiene Added to Missouri Physiology Texts
Missouri physiology texts will include new elementary and advanced dental hygiene chapters. Dr. W R McCue announced the change approved by the state dental society and board, with illustrations and a required inclusion in books sold in 1928 and after, ending a long legislative effort since 1918.
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Associated Press
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Jesse Miller
Maryville
Rea Proctor McGee
Missouri State Dental Association
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Elimination Opens Trans Miss golf tourney in Colorado
Eddie Held defending champion from St. Louis fell to Jimmy Ward of Kansas City one up in the opening rounds of the 27th annual Trans Miss golf tournament at Broadmoor Colorado. Dr. L D Bromfield of Denver defeated John Dawson in 22 holes as the featured match.
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Broadmoor
Colo
Eddie Held
St. Louis
Jimmy Ward
Kansas City
Dr. L. D. Bromfield
Denver
John Dawson
Chicago
Pueblo
Oklahoma
Nebraska
James Manion
St. Louis City
Colorado
Maryville Girl Among Missing
Maryville Missouri telephonist Elizabeth Cole missing since last Thursday was located in Des Moines Iowa relatives report. Confirmation could not be made at Maryville as of today and her Green City parents have no update.
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Elizabeth Cole
Des Moines
Iowa
Associated Press
ST. Joseph
Maryville
Green City
La Grange College Faces Removal Fight in Missouri
In Canton Missouri June 22 opponents of moving La Grange College to Hannibal won a round as Circuit Judge Cooley refused a pro forma decree amending the college charter. Trustees asked for a new trial while the proposed change would shift trustee board election to the Missouri Baptist Association, opposing members reportedly favor the removal.
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Associated Press
Canton
la Grange College
Hannibal
Cooley
Missouri Baptist Association
Board of Control
Miss Vicksburg First at Cairo in St Louis to Cairo Boat Race
Miss Vicksburg captained by Robert Shaw led the 120 nautical mile Chester Illinois to Cairo Illinois leg of the Chicago New Orleans motorboat race finishing in 5 hours 23 minutes and winning the lap trophy presented by Mayor August Bode. Miss Memphis with Clarence Bunyard finished second after motor trouble near the finish and Miss Peoria piloted by Bill Stoneman took third as crowds cheered along the levee.
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August Bode
Memphis
Clarence Bunyard
Miss Peoria
Bill Stoneman
Miss Memphis Leads Race Results With Misses In Line
In Cairo the lineup featured Miss Memphis first with Miss St. Louis second and Miss Chicago third. The group heads to Caruthersville Md tomorrow morning for overnight plans while Miss St. Louis arrived at 4 10 and Miss Chicago followed at 4 53.
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