Flood control and political obstinacy in flood relief debate
Editorial argues for an early extra session to push flood control legislation while public attention remains on floods. It criticizes Tilson and the GOP for delaying action, favors aggressive regional pressure from western and midwestern states, and warns of continued risk if Congress stalls.
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Reed
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Tilson
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Rapid City
Army
Red Cross
Mr. Tilson
Boston Harbor
Cape Cod Canal
House
Coolidge
Senator Reed
Doubt and Liberty in Love by Edmund Spenser
A short poem exhorts that doubt harms love yet liberty and union grow from mutual trust. It contrasts binding affection with freedom, describing a loyal bond that endures without fear, where truth and goodwill heal wounds and faith stands steadfast within a strong, shielded trust.
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Edmund Spenser
Character over education in paths to success says mining engineer
The mining engineer argues character makes 75 percent of success while higher education accounts for 25 percent. He cites Dr Frank Crane and notes fame without character fails in the long run. He recalls historic shifts when opportunity rose for those with resolve.
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Frank Crane
United States
Lyons Dies on Chicago Gallows
Olin Lyons, a Colombian mercenary, was hanged at 7:08 a m in Cook County jail for the December murder of Policeman Julian Bonfield after Lyons and a black companion robbed 26 female workers at the University Extension Conservatory. Lyons claimed Bonfield shot himself, saying the revolver fired when its trigger caught his coat sleeve.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Olin Lyons
Cook County
Julian Bonfield
Lyons
University Extension Conservatory
Bonfield
Injunction to Close Ramona Dog Track
Federal Judge Fairs halted Ramona Kennel Club greyhound races in St Louis County after ruling the Ramona rabbit infringes the patent of Owen P. Smith. Mrs Hannah M. Smith executrix of the inventor seeks the ruling. A hearing on the merits will be set. races must stop unless Smith rabbit is used.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Ramona Kennel Club
St. Louis County
Fairs
Owen P. Smith
Hannah M. Smith
Miami
Fla
Farrell Victor in Eastern Open Golf Championship
Johnny Farrell of Quaker Ridge professional shot 69 in the final round to win the Eastern Open with a total score of 287 over 72 holes at Delaware Water Gap. Earlier he also captured the Shawnee Open from a strong field.
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Associated Press
Delaware Water Gap
Johnny Farrell
Quaker Ridge
Farrell
Purchase of $33,000 light plant item approved
Poplar Bluff officials approved a new purchase for the local light plant valued at 33000. The decision rests with the board of public works.
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Poplar Bluff
Board of Public Works
Motion Picture Magnates Back Salary Reduction Plan
Sixteen major motion picture companies pledge drastic economy measures with immediate 10 to 25 percent salary cuts for executives, presidents, vice presidents, contract stars, and workers down to $50 weekly. The production cost retrenchment spans Hollywood departments and distribution, likely impacting exhibition divisions and offices, affecting about 15,000 salaried staff and thousands more non contract workers.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Calif
Moberly Man Heads State Engineers
J M Burch of Columbia elected general chairman and Moberly chosen for the 1928 state convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen. C O Griffis Slater named first vice chairman, R C Farrow Monett second vice chairman, R N Rooks St Louis secretary treasurer, D E Tolson Hannibal assistant secretary treasurer. Resolutions urge automatic stokers on locomotives hauling sixty cars or more and moving valves whistles and bells to the front to avoid distraction, plus a call for an international law banning quarter deck locomotives.
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Associated Press
Brookfield
J. M. Burch
Columbia
Moberly
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
C. O. Griffis
Slater
R. C. Farrow
Monett
R. N. Rooks
St. Louis
D. E. Tolson
Hannibal
Lillian Gish Faces Five Million Dollar Suit
In Los Angeles on June 24 a five million dollar breach of contract suit was filed in the superior court by Charles H. Duell of Inspirational Pictures against actress Lillian Gish, her mother, and others.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Lillian Gish
Charles H. Duell
Inspirational Pictures
Dry agents use Chinese punishment methods at federal HQ
The article reports Major August Heise admitting in federal court that a head towel tied in the so called third degree was used on a man at federal prohibition headquarters. Albert Briggs testified he was subjected to the punishment. Congressman Laguardia called for Heise’s suspension and indicting for assault.
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Associated Press
New Yo RK
Prohibition
August Heise
Albert Briggs
F. H. Laguardia
Lindbergh to Attend Canadian Jubilee
Colonel Chad A. Lindbergh accepts Canada's invitation to celebrate the federation jubilee. The Royal Air Force plans to escort him at the border. He will be hosted at a July 2 luncheon in Parliament Buildings and attend a government dinner for William Phillips.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Chad A. Lindbergh
Canada
Royal Air Force
Lindbergh
Parliament Buildings
William Phillips
United States
Lind«bergh
Parliament Hill
Duell Sues Gish for Damages Over Contract Breach
The plaintiff seeks 3.0 million in actual damages and 2.0 million in punitive damages alleging contract violation by actress Lya Gish and the MGM group. Duell claims she was engaged to him in 1924 and deserted to accept an 8000 dollar weekly MGM offer, with other defendants accused of wrongful influence.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation
Duell
Miss Gish
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