Weather forecasting and scientific advances loom in new year
The article surveys near term and long range weather prediction, wireless communication, and medical research. It notes Clayton and Blue Hill observatory promising advances, protozoa linked to diseases, cancer cures, Herzian waves, wireless telephony, and gradual progress of the aeroplane with possible aerial navigation advances in the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Dolbear
Clayton
Blue Hill Observatory
Department of Biology
Dishonesty Is a Sin of the Age
A column laments widespread dishonesty driven by greed and flashy living. It cites temptations to lie in dress and speech, misrepresent business, and steal, urging that true honesty pays in leadership and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
The Partic Drama is Dooned
A reflective essay on drama and modern civilization argues audiences seek realistic snapshots of current events and slang, noting that most playgoers prefer familiar life over remote scenes. It suggests a future school of national drama is unlikely, yet real life remains the core appeal of art.
The House of a Thousand Candles Chapter XI Continued
A narrator discusses errands after visiting Morgan the caretaker who was wounded cleaning a gun. Morgan has sent to inform Arthur Pickering, owner of a distant house, while the two men exchange banter about ducks and hunting before parting near the chapel.
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Morgan
Recort
Pickering
Arthur Pickering
Woodaman
Mallard
Pickerley
Alexis Building
Broadway
New York
Long Atrides
The Squire and the Chapel Meeting at St. Agatha
Glenarm stealthily pursues hidden tunnels beneath Glenarm House and reaches the crypt of St. Agatha's chapel where he encounters Olivia Armstrong playing the organ. She rebukes his presence but softens as they converse about music and secrecy.
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Sweet Sisters
St. Agatha
Glenarm
Morgan
Aly
Mr. Pickering
St. Agatha's Chapel
Holy Land
Olivia Gladya Armatrong
Mr. Glenarm
Peraoa
Rabbite
Squire
St. Agatha’s
Squire Glenarm
PO BE
Deficiency appropriation bill reported by House committee
Washington report notes Chairman Tawney of the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday reported the deficiency appropriation bill totaling 24,174,400 dollars. The measure lists several allocations including Treasury 1,688,287 dollars, District of Columbia 104,134, Military establishment 4,080,875, and other agencies. The total recommended is 784,906 dollars less than prior estimates presented to and considered by the committee.
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Washington
Tawney
House
Treasury
District of Columbia
Naval Establishment
Department of the In
Department of Corn and Labor
United
Pontal
House of Representatives
Court of Claima
Fight for Islands Sparks U S Mexico Legal Clash
article reports a potential dispute over gulf islands off Yucatan claimed by heirs of J W deceased and defense by Mexico citing territorial rights The Areas Keys large island near Yucatan rich guano deposits estimated at 36000000 tons highlighted amid cross border claims and potential litigation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Yucatan
United States
J. W
Pasquala Quinan
Areas
Hadley
Yale
Minneapolis Women Fight Lottery Plan At Local Theater
Women in Minneapolis protest a theater plan to award a six week old baby to a ticket holder at a matinee. They threaten an injunction while the management defends the promotion as a legitimate advertising scheme. The baby has already been provided and the lottery proceeds as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Cather~ Hood
Taya
Oklahoma Adopts Jim Crow Coach Law in 60 Days
Guthrie Oklahoma with the opening of the session the separate coach law took effect this Saturday as an emergency measure. It was authored by Colonel J C Graham of Marietta and requires that all Oklahoma railroads comply with the segregated seating provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma Legnature
Lin
J. C. Graham
Marietta
Oklahoma
Emergency Increase In National Bank Circulation
Washington reports Senator Aldrich chairman of the senate committee on finance favorably reported an emergency increase in the national bank circulation. The measure was approved by Republicans in committee with Democrats backing a Batley substitute. Aldrich scheduled to bring the bill up on Monday February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aldarich
Senate Committee On Finance
Batley
Mir
Aldrich
Taft Arrives in Cleveland for Red Cross Meeting
Secretary Taft arrives in Cleveland with Army Col Clarence Edwards and Rep McKinley of California. They are welcomed by ex Governor Herrick and hosted at the Union Club for lunch. Taft later speaks to a Red Cross gathering and denies cabinet realignment rumors.
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Cleveland, O
Taft
Clarence Edwards
Army
McKinley
Ciforata
Herrick
Union Club
Red Cross Society
Need for an American merchant marine dominates house talks
The urgent deficiency appropriation bill discussion in the House centers on strengthening the American merchant marine to support the navy. Rep Litfield of Maine presses the coal contingency provision and related transfers revealing concerns over the $1,000,000 for emergency needs.
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London
House of Commons
John Burns
Torla Embankment
Washington
House of Representatives
Litfield
Maine
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