No More Amendments Opposed By Public On Child Labor Fight
A national educational association seeks to continue the push for a child labor amendment, but public sentiment favors state control and opposes federal encroachment. The piece argues states should handle the issue, with Congress stepping in only if states fail, amid broader weariness with reform and federal expense. Also noted is a New York man who, warned 33 years ago to quit smoking, turns 100, outliving his doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Educational Association
Congress
New York
Butte Speeders Clash With Helena Drivers On Elk Park Road
A Helena woman helped an injured Butte speeder after his car toppled on Elk Park road and later had him arrested when he recovered. She also shared praise for her two good deeds. The piece notes Butte visitors drive recklessly in Helena with several incidents and urges filing complaints at the courthouse to bring out-of-towners to a Helena judge, while mentioning Dempsey’s congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Helena
Elk Park
Boulder
Country Club
Butte-Anaconda
Garrison County Official and Ranchman Beaten by Anaconda Gang
A Pow el county commissioner and a prominent Ovando ranchman were severely beaten by thugs from Anaconda. Fourteen youths in Deer Lodge jail face charges. Victims struck with wrenches and other weapons after a confrontation described as a savage assault.
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Powel County
Ovando
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Violence at Jefferson county community dance shocks locals
Disturbances at a country dance in Alhambra lead to smashed farmer cars and punctured tires as youths from Helena calling themselves the South Main street gang assault a Jefferson county deputy sheriff. The piece notes recurring brawls at rural dances, moonshine fuelled violence, and calls for deputized guards and tough penalties to deter the troublemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Dreamland
Publicity Machine Tracks John Coolidge at Camp
A critical view of Coolidge publicity outlines how press agents shape coverage of John Coolidge’s military training camp arrival. It notes cameras on hand, repeated future film-worthy scenes, and past farm vacation coverage, contrasting public fascination with understated personal moments. It also mocks abroad coverage and quips about politicians and media dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
John
John Coolidge
Joh Coolidge
The Attack Upon Crime Editorial
A St Fen Pioneer Press editorial argues against broad crime crusades, urging swift justice and fewer laws without public opinion. It cites rise in homicides in major cities, compares international rates, and notes increased offenses while enforcing harsher penalties.
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Hbert J
Gary
Richard Washburn Child
Mento
United States
Chicago
Italy
Australia
New Zealand
Ontario
Quebec
Memphis
Tenn
Jacksonville
Nashville
Lauiaville
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Newark
Richmond
San Francisco
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Spain
Switzerland
New York City
Yong
New York State
Sentence Sermons for the Baby by Roy L. Smith
A Minneapolis pastor presents concise moral maxims urging acceptance of destiny and self discipline. The brief tokens caution against cursing fate, blaming circumstances, or chasing grand status while neglecting action and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Smith
Simpson M. E. Church
Minneapolis
Question of Bryan’s Democratic successor discussed in 1928 hopes
Washington observers say no clear heir to William Jennings Bryan exists for the Democratic party until the 1928 national convention and the testing campaign. Prominent figures like Al Smith and William G. McAdoo generate interest, but none show Bryan’s pulling power or leadership. Roosevelt and Walsh are noted yet unlikely successors, leaving future leadership open to an unexpected figure amid shifting issues and party dynamics.
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Washington, D.C
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
al Smith
New York
William G. McAdoo
California
John W. Davis
West Virginia
James M. Cox
Ohio
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Danahey
Tike Smith
Ralston
Indiana
Dylan
New York City
Mearst
Roosevelt
Franklin J. Roosevelt
Walsh
Montana
Moses
Zea
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Tait
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Champ Clark
Clark
New Jersey
Jim
Charlee FE
Hughes
Bryan’s presidential bids and memorial talk in memory of a relentless reformer
The text recounts William Jennings Bryan’s repeated failures to clinch victories in Democratic conventions from 1920 to 1924 and his enduring influence. It notes his push for prohibition, his lack of raw electoral backing, and his lasting appeal to supporters. It mentions a pending memorial and cites his St Louis 1904 speech about keeping faith and fighting the good fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Bryan
Ife
Cox
Regan
Warren G. Harding
Dbryan
John Wwf Davis
Davis
St. Lonia
Parker
Improving the Heathen Exiles Return to America Clash Over Congo Dress
Tr and Mrs Arthur L Piper return from twelve years as missionaries in the Belgian Congo. They express shock at American women's clothing. The Pipers had advocated Congo residents wearing pantaloons, provoking debate on missionary influence and cultural standards. The New York World editorial comments on perceived eccentric aims and cross cultural imposition.
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Arthur L. Piper
Belgian Congo
America
Congo
Criminal Justice Criticisms Run Across Nation
The Chicago Tribune condemns the criminal justice system as failing, noting 210 gun killings and numerous unreported rapes, two executions executed despite limited influence or money, and ten condemned murderers escaping custody within nine months, arguing criminals dominate the system. An unrelated line mentions an aquatic insect called the water astrider running on water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Prohibition Commissioner Haines Relieved of Enforcement Duty
The article notes the relief of Prohibition Commissioner Haines from enforcement duties. It also reports the American debt commission beginning a conference with Belgian representatives and France paying 10 million dollars in interest on U.S. war material purchases.
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Prohibition
Haines
American Debt Commission
France
Bells and Smoke Among Office Girls in Town
In a three week California visit and city strolls in New York, observations note office girls wearing garter bells that tinkle as they walk and the casual smoking of some young social women. The report, sourced as a local column, suggests smoking among socially prominent young women is not widespread but observable in certain settings.
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Broadway
Jack Donnelly
Finkle
Jack
California
Los Angeles
Frisco
Los
Fifth Avenue
New York
Doc" Ivins
Lewistown
Dan Beard the outdoorsman author and scout leader
Dan Beard born June 21 1850 in Cincinnati Ohio led a life centered on the outdoors. He illustrated for papers and books studied at the Art Students League and created animal drawing classes at the Women's School of Applied Design. Beard edited Recreation 1905 1906 and held multiple leadership roles including National Scout Commissioner and honorary vice president of the Boy Scouts of America. Mt Beard peak near Mt McKinley honors him and he wrote many outdoor life books including the Woodcraft Series. He resided in Flushing Long Island.
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Dan Beard
Amie Carter Beard
Dan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Covington
Art Students’ League
New York
Women’s School of Applied Design
Recreation
Flushing Board of Education
Queensboro Library Board
Mark Twain Library
Redding
Conn
Zoological Societies
Society of Ilustrators
Camp Fire Club of America
National Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Society
Department of Woodcraft
Culverind, Military Academy
Mt. Beard
Mt. McKinley
Brown and Parker
J. B. Lippincett Company
Mr. Beard
Flushing
Lough Island
Air mail service to add second daily flight
New York August 3 Associated Press reports air mail officials expect expansion of the New York Chicago service to two planes each way nightly within a month if popularity continues to grow as it has in recent weeks.
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Air Mail Popular
New York
Associated Press
Chicago
Air Mail
Information Bureau Answers to Household Problems
The Helena Independent presents a Q and A style page from the Washington Information Bureau. It answers practical home questions from readers, including pests and cleanliness, plus short facts about peppermint in Michigan, rope skipping records, push carts in New York fruit distribution, and Villa’s assassination near Parral in 1923.
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Washington
Information Bureau
Helena
Michigan
St. Joseph County
A. J. M. Barnett
Carlisle
New South Wales
New York City
Los Angeles
Villa
Francisco Villa
Parral
Mexico
Penrose and Pinchot Rivalry Recalled in Record Story
Mark Sullivan recounts how Governor Pinchot loomed as a 1928 Republican candidate and how Boies Penrose despised him. Penrose mocked Pinchot by mispronouncing his name and imagining him as tiny inconveniences, a tale recounted by the Philadelphia Record.
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Mark Sullivan
Pinchot
Boies Fenrose
Nan
Pike
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Pinchet
Pinghot
Philadelphia
Boy Killed in Plane Crash at Norfolk Naval Base
Hugo Long, 15, son of Maurice G. Long, was killed when a seaplane crashed into a boat basin at the Norfolk naval base. Lieutenant W. R. Gwin was seriously injured. the flight was arranged by Long's father. A Dutchman aims to circle the world in a voyage expected to take 22 years.
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Norfolk
Associated Press
Hugo Long
Maurice G. Long
W. R. Gwin
Naval
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Dempsey
Muscollni
Norte
Nebraska
St. Fen Pioneer Press
Pacific
By Morris
Marrs
George Matthew Adama
Haskin Letter
National Capital
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