British titled person ages in the Grafton era
The piece surveys the English nobility and titled ranks including dukes and earls, noting hereditary status and the distribution of titles in Britain and its dominions. It discusses democracy versus caste, imperial rewards, and recent dominion actions against distributing honors, alongside a curious juror anecdote from Jersey City and reflections on capitalism, Soviet contrasts, and a Madison Square Garden speech.
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Earl of
Oxford
England
British Isles
Burns
Dominions
Australia
Canada
Threefold Rise in Communist Vote Amid Garden Rally
The New York Times notes a large Madison Square Garden gathering last November praising communism and demanding political freedom. An American Soviet public audience praised a 14 year old Brooklyn orator who delivered a message to the crowd.
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Soviet Russia
Soet
Arctic
Pris H
Ruthenberg
Cicero
Madison
Sauure
Lenin
Tramsay MacDonald
Ebert
Fritz Adler
Europe
United States
Russia
New York City
Madison Square Garden
Brooklyn
Pacifist Amendment Debate Faces U.S. Constitution
The article surveys the proposed pacifist amendment, arguing it would bar the United States and states from engaging in any armed conflict and would pressure other nations to do likewise. It criticizes the scope and implications for national defense and global power.
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United
United States
Doctrine of non-resistance overpowers police power
The piece argues for a universal standard of non-resistance applicable to jd-force, state, city, and community units both domestically and internationally. It claims nations adopting non-resistance would compel all communities and individuals to do the same, equating freedom for predatory nations with similar liberty for criminals and “gentlemen of the road.”
Wife Ends Life With Poison In Clarksburg
Clarksburg Feb 6 coroner Dr Benjamin F Matheny announced no inquest needed in the death of Mrs Mary Tobias 55 wife of Alexander Tobias who died at 1 Wright court by drinking poison Wednesday night Tobias found her prostrate in her bedroom when he returned from work early morning efforts to resuscitate failed. She is believed to have become temporarily demented with no children or other near relatives remaining Mr Tobias a steel worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Benj. FP
Matheny
Mary Tobias
Alexander Tobiaz
Wright Court
Toias
Tobias
Mitchell Attacks War Dept Over Air Craft Battles
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Mitchell, assistant chief of the army air service, told Secretary Weeks he believes the War Department’s organization harms air power and endangers defense. He cited duplicated land bases and wasted funds while urging a united air force and criticizing 1921 and 1923 bombing tests as hindering missions.
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Washington
Brig
Con. Mitchell
Army Air Service
Weeks
War Department
War Secretary
Army Air
Army
Mitchell
United States
House Aircraft Committee
Drumm
Army General Staff
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Navy Department
Congress
Wirerft
Navy
Patrick
United Air Force
Wilbur
Virginia Capes
Arrest Over Kidnapping Claim In St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida on February 6 police prepared to file charges against Zelwin Smith in connection with the alleged kidnaping of 12 year old Jack Nutting son of Captain William Washburn Nutting. Smith said he did not intend to kidnap the boy and that the boy told him his parents were in Miami and that he had no place to go. The boy was found at Smiths hotel premises after being missing for several days.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Jack Nutting
William Washburn Nutting
Tle Explorer
Nutting
Zelwin Smith
Smith
Casa Lake
Mian
Miani
Margaret W. Bowen
Hilywood
Christ
Testament
Isaiah
Micah
Joel
Mathew
Mark
Luke
Rowan
Fleischmann Dies Sudden at Polo Match in Miami Beach
Julius Fleischmann, famed Fleischmann yeast magnate and philanthropist, died suddenly at a polo game in Miami Beach. Doctors attributed heart failure, possibly with apoplexy, after he collapsed following a fourth chukker. He was 53, lived on a yacht, and planned burial in Cincinnati or New York.
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Miami
Julius Preischsmann
Fleischmann Company
Miami Beach
Fleischmann
Florida
Game laws do not aid birds says Hornaday
New York February 6 Dr W T Hornaday noted naturalist and defender of birds warns migratory game birds of North America face practical extermination. Ducks and geese may vanish in ten years if current slaughter continues. He urges immediate bag limit reductions to prevent doom of both migratory and non migratory birds.
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Department of Agriculture
Aet
New York
North America
W T. Hornaday
United Miners Boost Millions for Relief Amid Strikes
New York reports the United Mine Workers of America say relief funds since last April total "many millions" of dollars for 120,000 destitute miners and families in strike districts. They claim 500,000 members fund the program, to continue until strikes are won, aiding relocations, food, clothing, medical care, and burials as evictions drive families from company homes.
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York
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Jacksonville
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Little Light on Mystery of Poisonings at Ohio College
A West Virginia regional item details relief funds and housing for miners families near Kanawha river. It notes aid distributed by unions, shelter conditions, and Christmas shortages. Local people Mary Louise Lake A L Kesting William Beavers Misses Arnett Sabo Fleming and others are mentioned in passing.
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Kanawha
Union
West Virginia
International
Ohio College
Doctor Solves Bottle Mystery at Ohio State University
Columbus dispatch reports the discovery of a bottle of strychnine in OSU dispensary. William E Keyser says he bought the bottle a year earlier for laboratory work, labeled in his handwriting. Investigations focus on pharmacy college students and local drug stores for unusual purchases and possible theft. Further tests on a Canton man’s stomach may yield results. A Cleveland student admitted buying strychnine pills as a stimulant, but officials doubt a link to the poisoning. Other items note social visits and local travel.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Wm. E. Keyser
College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy College
State Pharmacy Board
David Pusken
Canton
Ohio
John Chester
Nelson Rosenberg
Clevelan
Moring
Rosenberg
Localized notes on residents and visitors in Grafton
Attorney Bruce Talbott attended to legal matters in the city. Miss Dottie Bennett resumes duties at the county clerk's office after flu. John Peters of Webster and William Tiershman of Barbour county visited for business. 4.P. Marks and James Moyer of Klemington, Alex Nestor and son of Kassou drop by. Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Mrs. Duke Warder from Pruntytown visited friends. W. G. Crosby’s chartered car between Grafton and Charleston responded to his mother’s death. Ira Bolyard of Marquis came to Grafton for errands. George Trasty of Booths Creek mentioned.
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Bruce. Talbott
Philipps
Dottie Bennett
County Clerk's Office
St. Charles Street
John Peters
Webster
Grafton
William Tiershman
Barbour County
P. Marks
James Moyer
Klemington
Alex Nestor
Kassou
Joseph Johnson
Duke Warder
Pruntytown
W. G. Crosbys
Charlestor
Ira Bolyard
Marquis
Ines M. Glenn Haw
Jaret
George Trasty
Booths
Creei
Lineup and scoring details from a high school game
The report lists players such as Borwaera, DeGarn0, Cross, Sidwell, and Whiteker with field goals and penalties. It notes Watkins, Stiles, Tennant, Wallis, and McQuaid contributing points. Fouls and referees are mentioned, with Wadestown and Johnston appearing among officials.
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Hacker Steyr
Tennant
Wallis
Pene
Cross
Sidwell
Whiteker
Wadestown
Tannelton
Johnston
In Memoriam J W Garner Reminder of a Loved Father
In memory of our loving father and husband J W Garner at Feb 6 1924 a precious one from us is gone a wake we love in still a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled MR J W GARNER and Children
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Fathr
W" Garner
J. W. Garner
Two Die In Fog Collision At Pittsburg Crossing
In dense fog at a grade crossing in Pittsburgh three people died when a train struck their car. The victims were A Berry and J Demerere of Buffalo, and Li C Lavelle of Ambridge Pa. Police investigated the crash as weather and visibility conditions hindered traffic.
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Pittenburgh
Wayne
Vicumm
A. Berry
J. Demererpé
Buttalo
C. Lavelle
Ambridge
End of world fears spark violent tragedy near Monroe
Karl Frederick Dangeign, a farmer near Temperance, Michigan, shot his wife and then killed himself amid apocalyptic fears that the world would end today. His wife and others described his terror over predictions of impending doom and economic collapse of his roughly $35,000 fortune.
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Monroe
Mich
Karl Frederick Dangeign
Temperance
Danieisen
Reidy
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S. J. Letsch
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Pittsburgh
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