Senate plan bars Rank Smith from seat after probe
News Review by Edward W Pickard reports that Senator designate Rank Smith will likely be blocked from taking his Senate seat over disqualifications tied to accepting funds from public utilities while he chaired the Illinois Commerce Commission. Debates surface on oath pending investigation, with critics urging disqualification and supporters seeking defense before the chamber.
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Edward W. Pickard
Rank L. Smith
Ilinois
United. States
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Magmates
Ilinois Commerce Commission
McKellar
Tennessee
Smith
Borah
Deneen
President Coolidge
Mussolini orders crackdown as Italy tightens fascist control
Mussolini issued manifestoes directing prefects to suppress legalism and violence by Fascists, shaping a broader fascist state. Meanwhile Rafael Crame, Philippine constabulary chief, died, triggering political friction between Governor Wood and the Philippine senate led by Manuel Quezon. The U S St Lawrence shipway plan gained support, with talks to involve Canada and New York power development. A transatlantic radiophone link between New York and London began service, and California tremors in January caused damage in the Imperial Valley and Mexicali region.
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Mussolini
Italy
Duce
RG. Gon
Rafael Crame
Philippine Constabulary
United States St. Lawrence River
Dominion of Canada
Lawrence
Canada
United States
New York
Shipstread
Minnesota
Hard Luck Miner Loses Fortune in Cariboo Claim Saga
Abe Stutt, the so called hard luck miner of Quesnel British Columbia, sold his stake for 1500 dollars only to see buyers prosper as stories of his Cariboo gold fortune spread. Pat McKenna, Billy Ogden, and Hannah feature in a tale of dreams, risk, and a half million outcome from a single claim.
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Quesnel
B. C
Abe Stutt
Saga
Los Angeles Times
Stott
Cariboo
Eight- Alle Lake
Pat
State
Fils
Billy Ogden
Ogden
McKenna
Minneapolia
Hannah
Sith Tt
Countess Felix von Voss Revamps Vast Mecklenburg Estate
American born Countess Felix von Voss formerly Esther Lawrence of New York has modernized a major Mecklenburg estate. She personally oversees poultry, fauna, and horticulture and created a producers' cooperative market to sell local goods to distant markets.
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Rer
Felix von Voss
Esther Lawrence
New York
Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg
Countess Voss
Fortunate Accident Improves Mineral Recovery at California Mine
A painter accidentally spilled paint into ore bins at a California mining company revealing an enhanced method to precipitate tin pycites in minerals. The foam disappeared and initial fears faded as recoveries rose 14 percent. The paint’s mix of linseed oil and kerosene proved effective, potentially saving the firm about $50,000 annually.
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California
Modern Crusoe: Twenty-Five Years Afloat On Paradise Isle
A former London newsman DB Canfield and his wife recount a tropical island life after a breakdown from crowded years of newspaper work. Their posthumous book portrays a happier Robinson Crusoe like retreat on an Isle of Eden with ideal conditions and escape from urban weariness.
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J. Canfield
London
Bie
Stobinson Crusoe
Defoe
Isle
Mden
Unselfishness and Self-Expression Cited as Dangers
A fragment argues against self indulgence and a fetish for welf-expression, warning that selfishness guards future happiness. It urges personal care and discipline, resisting public pressures on women and society, with Montree! Family Gerald as the speaker.
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Montree
Gerald
Henry of Navarre and the French religious wars
In sixteenth century France Henry of Navarre, later Henry IV, grows from a penniless prince to king after navigating Catherine de Medici’s plots and the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre. He converts between Protestant and Catholic loyalties, defeats the League, and grants tolerance before his murder in 1610. his reign marks the birth of modern France.
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Henry of Navarre
Paris
Henry of
Bearn
Antony of Bourbon
Navarre
Paria
Catherine de Medici
Henry II
France
Charles IX
Valois
Catherine
Little Kingdom
Jeanne d'Albret
Antony de Bourbon
Henry
Coligny
Jeanne
Parla
Nogarre
St. Bartholomew
Margaret
Duke of Guise
Guise
Henry III
Imonarch
League
Aganssi
Lenogue
Arques
Ivry
Menry
Nantes
Ravatlino
Louis X00
Poor Opinion of It Doctor Patient Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue shows a patient asking why head pain follows a linquee and a doctor replying the brain is in sympathy with the stomach. The exchange hints at a humorous or ironic mood and suggests a misaligned ailment or poor appetite.
Bayer Aspirin Warning Demand to Verify Brand
A caution urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on packaging and on labels to ensure genuine aspirin. The notice claims Bayer is proven safe by millions and prescribed for 26 years, warning that imitation products may be dangerous.
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Bayer
Thayer
Stop the Pain Cole Co. advert boasts burn relief
An anonymized ad from Cole Co. Rockford Illinois claims quick pain relief from a carb polish product. The wording is garbled but suggests a topical remedy for burns and cuts marketed by a Rockford firm.
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J. We Cole Co
Rockford, Il
Secrets Are Whispered Little Lizette Tale
A garbled snippet describes a girl named Lizette in a shy, glancing scene. The text references whispered secrets and curious phrases, hinting at a playful or mysterious moment without clear events or outcomes. The fragment preserves names and a sense of dialogue amid unclear context.
Governor Gore Discusses Mexican Alienation in Virgin Island Speech
The governor spoke about Mexican issues in a rambling, unclear address. Quotation fragments suggest frustration and concern over policy and public reaction.
Cutleura Soothes Itching Scalp Advertisement
An old advertisement urges readers to rub Cutleura Ointment on the scalp to ease itching and irritation then wash, claiming the routine with Cutleura products will give clear skin and soft hands. It promotes Cutleura Boom as part of a daily toilet regimen.
Fragmentary Note on Odd Exhibitions and Names
A garbled passage records references to a stray exhibition in Constanti nople involving Hypradnets and a connection to Turk. Names and places appear incomplete, leaving the exact event or dates unclear. The text suggests a miscellaneous mixture of terms rather than a coherent report.
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Mexico
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
G. Evelyn P. Murray
British General Post Office
Comeg Jn
Imperial Valley
Catexico
Mexticall
Todd
Lizette
Saother
Dean
Doan
Ponter-Milburn Co
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Lane
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