U S Behind in Popular Voting Worldwide Survey
Simon Michelet of Washington, head of the National Get-Out-the-Vote club, reports a global sweep of turnout figures. Britain leads with 76 to 82 percent in recent elections, Germany hits 82, while the United States trails with lower participation and several nations outpolling it.
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Washington
Simon Michelet
United States
Great Britain
America
House of Commons
England
Wales
Germany
Reichstag
German Republic
New Zealand
Canada
Queensland
Australia
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
North Sea
France
Norway
Sweden
Stockholm
American voter turnout contrasted with Latin America and Canada
The article compares turnout in New England and the Middle Atlantic with Swiss and Cuban elections, notes Canada often exceeds U S voting shares, and Latin America improves literacy measures while 1880s New York hit 108 percent turnout. It questions why U S participation has fallen.
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Cuba
Florida
Gulf Stream
Mexico
Gulf States
Mestco
Buenos Aires
Argentine
Uruguay
Uncle Sam
Latin America
Mr. Michelet
Michelet
Machinery to Cut Coal Costs Half by New Mining Device
Edward J. O T oo le, general superintendent of United States Coal and Coke, told the American Mining congress that a new mining machine will reduce coal costs by 50 percent. He said the device undercuts coal with steel teeth and loads it automatically, eliminating the need for explosives and reducing accidents. The company recently mined 115 000 tons with the system and projects a $1 per ton saving, or $500 000 000 overall.
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Cincinnati
United States
Edward J. O'Toole
United States Coal and Coke Company
West Virginia
Kentucky
American Mining Congress
Mr. O'Toole
Big Rice Crop Report From The Hague
Reports from Java in the Dutch East Indies say rice yields will rise this year. Despite thousands of unemployed leaving cities to help harvest the crop, there remains a dearth of food in labor and cargo.
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Hague
Holland
Java
Dutch East Indies
Prince of Wales reviews Native Girl Guides in Lagos
An official photograph shows the Prince of Wales in Lagos Nigeria inspecting the Native Girl Guides unit. The image captures the royal visit and the youth organization ceremony in West Africa.
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Native Girl Guides
Wales
Prince of Wales
Lagos
Nigeria
Girl Guides
Men Are All Alike in Liking Praise
A reflective remark about men preferring praise, suggesting a common trait across genders. This short line highlights general opinion on self-esteem and social approval without citing individuals or events.
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