The Approaching Comet and Economic Insight Collide
The article drafts a note on the Pons-Winnecke comet's approach and its possible naked-eye visibility, then shifts to economic theory arguing the business cycle is a misperception. It cites J. P. Morgan and The Washington Post, advocating stability, tariff protection, and prudent Federal Reserve policy.
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Ponsinhecke
Mets
Iyone
Nce Board
Ucture
United States
Jordan
Washington Post
Federal Reserve
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Jordan
Ife
Business Cycles A Delusion Virgil Jordan Chief Economist
Virgil Jordan, chief economist of the National Industrial... describes business cycles as a delusion and argues for structural reforms. The piece critiques cyclical theories and urges policy focus on long term demand and productivity.
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Virgil Jordan
Cenfer
The Changing Newspaper and its Public Value
A reflective piece on yellow journalism, the modern press, and the syndicate era led by Hearst. It notes editorials growing standardized, journalists becoming anonymous, and the enduring role of newspapers to report news and interpret life while acknowledging transition and resilience. It also touches on global issues of population growth and limited international action.
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H. L. Mencken
American Mercury
Good Old Times
Davenport
American Daily Press
Hearst
Uneeda
Mencken
World Population Conference to Convene in Geneva
The League of Nations orders a World Population Conference in Geneva from August 31 for four days to discuss if the world has too many people and what to do. Biologists sociologists and statisticians from many countries will share data, a gathering made possible by the war's aftermath.
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League of Nations
Advisory Council
Lany
League Inner Circle
Anoshir
League
Geneva
Midwestern Magicians Demonstrate Daring Tricks in Ken ton
At the International Brotherhood of Magicians annual meeting in Ken ton Ohio, performers showcase feats like a blindfolded driver navigating traffic with expert control and a hypnotized subject guided via radio from a nearby window. Other stunts include a man in a straight jacket placed in a locked coffin and a bullet held in his teeth. Historically these wonders evoked worship or fear, but modern understanding credits dexterity and natural law, though the awe remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Kenton
Houdini
Erin
Lindbergh Prize and Global Notices From AP
Overnight AP reports Lindbergh receives a 25000 prize for the New York Paris flight. The American embassy in Mexico City urges arrest and punishment of Arthur Brewer’s murderer. De Pinedo, back in Rome, receives a decoration from King George. El Sol says Archbishop Orozco, a revolution leader, has escaped to Los Angeles. A Columbus federal court grants a restraining order to Pittsburgh Coal to protect a Robeyville mine re-opening with nonunion workers. Engineers’ union convention in Cleveland votes to end the working agreement with the Locomotive Engineers and Firemen.
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Associated Press
Lindbergh
Orteig
New York-Paris
Mexico City
Arthur Brewer
Harvard
de Pinedo
Rome
King George of
England
el Sol
Orozco
Jalisco
Mexico
Los Angeles
Columbus
Pittburgh Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Robeyville
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginemen
Overhaul Blimp Los Angeles Hid for Month
The airship Los Angeles was laid up at Lakehurst New Jersey for a month to deflate overhaul and purify its helium supply.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
N. J
Many Laws To Curb Crime Adopted In 1927
New York led in anti crime measures with Baumes act patterns. By mid 1927, 19 states broadened penalties and hardened criminal nets, targeting habitual offenders and bands. California and Oregon advanced trials, gun and theft controls, while Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota enacted habitual criminal laws and crime identification statutes.
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New York
Montana
Oregon
California
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
Baumes Crime Commission
Caleb H. Baumes
Baumes
Towa
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Nebraska
New Jersey
India
Iana
General Assembly
Wyoming
New Mexico
Kansas
Texas
Washington
Utah
American Bar Association
Nevada
State Crime Law Trends Across Western States in 1927
Nevada, Missouri, Arizona, Idaho, Maryland act on crime and punishment. Nevada extends jurisdiction for planned crimes. Missouri permits death penalty for first degree robbery with deadly weapons. Arizona toughens auto theft penalties. Idaho allocates funds to operate sterilization under 1925 law for the feeble minded and habitual criminals. Maryland tightens statutes with 20 year robbery and 10 year add-on for jail break attempts.
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Ture
Nevada
Missouri
Arizona
Idaho
State Board of Eugenics
Maryland
Manila rebel leader jailed for life in uprising
Manila June 16 Pacifi co W Montarde chief lieutenant of the emperor of the Philippines and self proclaimed ruler was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the revolt. Twenty three other leaders were convicted with sentences from 20 years to six months. Seven were acquitted. Of 51 complaints filed, twenty remain pending.
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Manila
Pacifico W Montarde
Reader
Trustees Sale In Bankruptcy District Court West Virginia
In the Northern District of West Virginia Oda A Harbert bankrupt No 1497 trustee James C Holt will sell at public auction at the front door of Taylor County Court House in Clarksburg on July 11 1927 at 2 pm all rights of the bankrupt free of dower but subject to dower if any for cash to the highest bidder Lot 55 B on the Charles H Rector Plat in the city of Grafton Taylor County West Virginia June 17 24 30 July 7
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District Court of the
United States
West Virginia
Oda A. Harbert
Raly L. Strather
Clarksburg
Taylor County
Charles H. Rector
Grafton
James C. Holt
Notice to creditors in Norris estate in Taylor County
Claimants must present all liens on Hayward Norris and Maude Norris real estate for adjudication. Claims must be filed at the residence in Grafton by July 15, 1927. Commissioner James C Holt notes the order dated June 17, 1927 with June 17 24 July 18 dates referenced.
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Hayward Norris
Maude M. Norris
Circuit Court
Taylor County
West Virginia
Maud M. Norris
City of
Grafton
James C, Holt
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank Stockholders Meet
Notice of the annual stockholders meeting of Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank of Grafton West Virginia to be held in bank rooms on Tuesday July 12 1927 at 1 30 p m for electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and consideration of other business. W Morgan cashier.
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Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
Grafton
West Virginia
W. Morgan
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Grafton Daily Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
Postoffice
Postoffi
F. HW. Glenn
First National Bank
Parrish Realty Company
Mortgage Loan & Realty Corp
W. Main St
West Va
B. F. Poe
Palm Beach
Klein
Russia
Moscow
Baumes Law
States of Union
Mtodeam Ormbyo
Pubtimiod
pBarsuy Bybily
Uetiom Buayas
Stranger's UN Town
R. L. Clark & Co
John E. Guth
M. Bank
W. B. Cruise
Insurance Agency
Yates Ave
Sty Ahaa Fame
Business and
Grafton Taxi & Transfer Company
Ellers
Thomas Taxi Service
Manear Bros
Blueville
Oldsmobile
RE. D. Stout
DENT
R. E. Petty
Shaw & Frys
W. Knotts
Ave
P Boston Pressing
Latrobe Bt
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