Roosevelt Attacks Critics in Memorial Day Address at Gettysburg
President Roosevelt, called by Governor Pinchot the first citizen of the world, praised Union dead at Gettysburg and urged national unity. He warned against three hindrances to progress as labor strife and NRA tensions loom, while international disarmament talks resume in Geneva and Ireland moves toward a republic by abolishing the senate.
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The Great Commission Lesson From Matthew Twenty Eight
A study on the empty tomb and the risen Christ. The angel's message to the women, the call to go quickly with the gospel, and the Lord's final commission to teach all nations baptize in the name of the triune God and teach obedience with Christ's abiding presence.
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President in Indianapolis Fleet Review at Sea
From Gettysburg to New York the President rode the cruiser Indianapolis and reviewed the American fleet off Ambrose Nightship. Secretary Swanson Josephus Daniels and other dignitaries joined as 88 ships passed in parade led by Admiral Sellers aboard the Pennsylvania.
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Louisville
President Coolidge
Naval Academy class graduates 403 midshipmen
The annual exercises at the United States Naval Academy resulted in 403 midshipmen graduating. Of these, 332 were commissioned as ensigns in the navy, 25 as lieutenants in the marine corps, one as lieutenant in the Philippine scouts, and 105 will resign.
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Philippine Scouts
Army Demands Larger Force as War Secs Warn In Senate Hearing
Secretary Dern and Newton D. Baker urged passage of the Thompson Dill act to raise U S Army strength to 165 000 enlisted men and 14 063 officers saying the present force of 118 000 soldiers and 10 000 officers is inadequate for outlying possessions civilian training and repelling invaders The plan would cost about 35 million annually and aligns with a world armed to death stance while President Roosevelt seeks budget balance.
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Cuba Ends U S Control With Platt Amendment Abrogation
A treaty signed at the State Department by plenipotentiaries and ratified by the Senate ends the Platt amendment, restoring Cuba’s independence and territorial integrity. The United States retains Guantanamo Bay as a naval base. The Cuban people celebrate as President Mendieta proclaims a three day national holiday.
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Plot to assassinate U S ambassador to Cuba thwarted
J Caffery American ambassador to Cuba narrowly escaped an assassination attempt as unidentified assailants fired at his residence. A soldier was grievously wounded by an explosive bullet. Caffery proceeded to the yacht club without injury and refused to name suspects. Cuban officials feared Communist involvement, which leaders denied amid rising radical rhetoric aimed at straining U S Cuba ties.
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Yacht Club
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New England and Mid-Atlantic Delegates Pledge Protect Women and Minors
Delegates from five New England states New York and Pennsylvania sign a compact to set minimum wage standards for women and minors in industry. State boards will investigate payrolls and enforce compliance while ensuring no unfair or oppressive wages.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Grants Service Industry Exemption From NRA Codes
President Roosevelt issued an executive order exempting service industries from some fair trade practices in NRA codes. The order does not affect minimum wages hours child labor or collective bargaining and allows local self government in areas where 85 percent of the industry agrees and the code is approved. Administrator Johnson is empowered to halt enforcement of open price systems price fixing and similar devices for cleaners dyers pressers and related trades.
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Johnson
Roosevelt signs arms embargo on Bolivia and Paraguay
President Roosevelt signs a joint congressional resolution authorizing action to halt arms shipments to nations at war and proclaims an embargo on U S arms or munition sales to Bolivia and Paraguay. Costa Durell seeks arbitration under the League covenant Article 13 to take the dispute to the Permanent Court of Justice.
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French distance record holders attempt Paris to California flight
D'odos and Rossi, noted French airmen who held the Atlantic distance record, tried a nonstop Paris to California voyage. They crossed the Atlantic overnight but a wing weakness forced a landing in New York.
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Righteousness and Holy Love Defined in Sacred Standards
The text asserts righteousness as the final highest expression of love and describes holy love as stern, refusing to spare the object without complete sanctification, emphasizing strict moral fulfillment.
Prompt to Seek Divine Guidance This Moment
A call to immediate prayer and presence with the divine. The speaker urges believers to approach God now and ask for guidance and disposition, trusting God is ready to listen even more than humans are to speak.
Fifty Fifty Letter Left Post Yet Not Sent
Mrs. Brown confronts her husband about a morning letter she says is important. He admits he did not post it and she scolds him for being unreasonable yet hints he forgot to address the letter. The exchange reveals tension in their domestic moment.
Autograph Request Sparks Young Mystery in Boston Transcript
A movie actress recounts two boys asking for her signature. She asks if they know who she is. the elder replies they hoped to discover it this way. The anecdote appears in the Boston Transcript.
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John Hancock
Boston Transcript
Her Wish: Nellie Marries A Cultured Farmer
A brief quip notes Nellie chose a husband described as a man of culture who is, in fact, a farmer, aligning with the reader’s wry expectation of rural respectability.
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Nellie
Men Are Like That First Wife Laughs At Night Talk
Rude cartoon style quip about husbands waking their wives with sleep talk. One wife notes her spouse snores and mutters. another retorts with a sharper punchline about conversation in sleep.
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Fles
College Creates Chair of Humor in Theatrics Wing
A Louisville college announces a new academic chair of humor for the drama department. Administrators say the post will explore comedic theory and performance, supporting faculty research and student programs in humor studies.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Pathfinder Magazine Dialogue Excerpt
A short quoted exchange shows a boy named David denying using harsh language and claiming he teaches other boys, prompting the mother to question the school language. The passage reflects schoolyard discipline and parental concern.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Print Frock Pattern 1776 Promises Spring Wardrobe Boost
Print pattern 1776 showcases a flattering frock with flared sleeves a slim belted waist and long skirt panel. Version features open neckline artificial flower trim tiny back buttons and optional sleeve contrast. Sizes 12 to 40 available requires 4 yards of fabric for size 16. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York.
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Footsteps and a senator on political paths
The dialogue features Senator Sorghum stating that although his son may enter politics, people cannot follow footsteps. He argues emergencies force individuals of voting age to decide their own path.
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Senator Sorghum
Let Off Lightly Dialogue Over Bar Bill
An irate patron protests unfinished service as the waiter suggests only a cover charge remains due. The exchange ends with a terse closure warning from staff.
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Walter
Subtle Tad Hicks and Brooklyn Daily Hagle Exchange
A clipped dialogue from the Brooklyn Daily Hagle features Tad Hicks and Dicks debating a domestic argument. Hicks admits conceding to his wife to undermine her confidence in her own facts, reflecting a sharp exchange on marital dynamics.
Easy Teacher-Johnny uses sphere in a sentence
Johnny answers yes and explains his sister has a sphere cold, using a playful mispronunciation to illustrate age related language. The exchange shows a classroom moment with a child’s humorous speech.
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Won Her Stripes Dinner Exchange Reveals Remark
A brief dinner exchange notes praise for a longtime family cook. The guest comments on the delicious meal and the cook’s ten to twelve prior meals with the household, highlighting longstanding service.
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