War costs and league power cited in Greco Bulgarian dispute
The piece argues that the League of Nations has shown it can avert wars among member states, as seen in the Greco Bulgarian dispute. It notes costs for Bulgaria and actions such as mobilization, damages, and indemnity, while stressing the league's procedural success and its deterrent moral effect on other nations considering armed conflict.
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League of Nations
League
France
Morocco
Syria
United States
Russia
Greece
Bulgaria
Geneva
League of Nations Commission
Commission
Athens
Grave optimist pays dues to bartenders union
A quirky line notes that the grave optimist, except in New York and New Jersey and possibly in Ratie, is the chap who pays dues to the bartenders' union.
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New York
New Jersey
Ratie
Bartenders’ Union
Thumbs Down in the Offing for Red Grange
Red Grange, football's famed star, faces fickle pro fan scrutiny as he struggles to win every game. After a Boston defeat, boos greet his effort, signaling the pro public's demand for headline performances and big scores.
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Red” Grange
Boston Wednesday
England
Butte Faces Up To The Over All Gang Threat
The city of Butte contends with a gang of young thugs called the over all gang. Byron Cooney in American weekly recently published articles detailing the gang’s operation. For years the town tolerated night hawk activities and armed violence.
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Butte
Byron Cooney
American Weekly
Two youths sentenced to short terms for street crime in Butte
The Butte American reports two 21 year old gang members received brief sentences after grand larceny and highway robbery pleas. A district court case signals harsher penalties for the overall gang as editor Byron Cooney continues his anti crime campaign. Public concern grows over unpunished criminals and local intimidation amid assaults and robberies.
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Butte American
Deer Lodge
State Penitentiary
Byron Cooney
Butte
When He Is Dead and the Egyptian Obsession
The writer mocks ancient Egyptian burial wealth for King Tut and notes the enduring human urge to preserve the dead with gold and monuments. He suggests modern funerals and monuments echo that impulse, while reminding that the living ideas survive beyond tombs.
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Tut
War Dept Offers Big Sum for Florida Land Bought for 71000
The War Department reports an offer of nearly three million dollars for a Florida property it recently purchased for 71000. The land would make a valuable aviation field, but the offer is unlikely to be accepted.
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War Department
Florida
Price of cold storage and crime tone through year
A clipped, reflective note questions why a great auk egg's high London price hints at cold storage costs. It cites Mr Hoover's commerce department reporting a drop in auto fatalities and ponders whether engine trouble influenced trends. It also jokes about thieves targeting fathers' wallets for Christmas.
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London
Mating and the Perfect Man in a Clever Tale
A witty young woman seeks a flawless mate and sets impossible standards. She marries a genuine, patient partner who meets every-eyed ideal, only to confess misery for not living up to his goodness, threatening an eventual divorce. The tale mocks perfection and explores unrealistic expectations in relationships.
The Minnehaha Falls Mystery and a Dried Creek Bed
Morris recounts Stmner's return and the creation of Hiawatha as Minnehaha falls dry now. Nawatha and Minnelaha statue still stands lone above the dry creek while public talk weighs restoring the falls. The tale ends with a teacher's memory guiding children’s imagination.
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Stmner
Longhllaw’s
Heeler
Minnehaha Creek
Nawatha
Minnelaha
Minnehaha
Hays
Minneapolis
Minnehaha Falls in Minnesota Beats and Longfellow’s Muse
In an essay recalling grade school memories the author reflects on Hiawatha and the minstrelsy rhythm that shaped American views of Native lore. It notes Minnehaha Falls drying up in May and briefly reviving with summer rain, then silencing again as drought persisted. The piece retells how Longfellow never visited Minnesota while the Falls of Minnehaha inspired verse, and recounts a photographer Alex Hester’s 1851 Minnesota travels and a 1856 gift of Hiawatha with Longfellow’s inscription.
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Washington, D
United States
Gerade
Nokomis
Hiawatha
Minnehaha
Minnesota
Minnehaha Falls
Mississippi River
Falls of St. Anthony
Minnehaha Creek
St. Paul
Ife
Ilinois
Galena
Illinois
Alex Hester
George Sumner
Charles Summer
Sumner
Longfellow
Fear of the party lash and abolitionist fear in 19th century politics
Abraham Lingan in Bloomington IL cites the party lash as a force that defies law and public will, shaping measures like Judge Douglas’s anti Nebraska bill. He argues party necessity overrides popular consent, comparing it to a Juggernaut crushing liberty and equality in government.
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Douglas
Washington
Congress
Abraham Lingaln
Bloomington
Harrison Attacks Dawes Over Senate Rules Debate
Senator Harrison of Mississippi delivers a lengthy critique of Senate rules, chiding Vice President Dawes for permitting a noisy session. He revisits past efforts to curb debate and ends with a fable about an uncontrollable mule to illustrate rejection of reform. The scene includes laughs from galleries and remarks from Senator Butler.
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Washington
Dawes
Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
Faust
Mississipian
Mr. Dawes
Editorial on trespass law and state control of wildlife
P J Anderson of Twete Montana argues the supreme court upholds the trespass principle and warns editors against overstepping. he clarifies that the state does not own wildlife but may regulate it on lands it does not hold title to. He urges farmers’ rights and questions state ownership of game animals.
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the Independent
Supreme Court
Montana
Fisly
United States Supreme Court
P. J. Anderson
Twete
Mont
Bill to aid settlers on Wyoming irrigation projects
Washington December 10. A measure to aid settlers on two Wyoming irrigation projects was introduced in the senate by Senator Kendrick. It would require buyers to have 1500 dollars in cash or equipment and at least a year of farming experience, and would allow borrowing up to 3000 dollars from the government to establish a farm unit. The bill targets the Riverton project and the Will-Wond division of the Shoshone projects in Wyoming.
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Washington
Wyoming
Senate
Kendrick
Riverton
Answers to Questions from the Helena Information Bureau
A readers Q and A features Frederic J. Haskin answering questions on coal formation iron ships expanded metal and Sacramento being California's capital. It covers topics from stitch-down shoes to Queen Isabella in opera and the creation of the Los Angeles ship. The piece notes dates and places, including Friedrichshafen Germany and the Monkland Canal.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Prederic J. Haskin
Helena Independent Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
J. P.A
Pert
Los Angeles
Sy Zeppelin Works
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Isabella
Columbus
Franchetti
Geneva
Ibz
M. C. A. Colonnese
Elvira
Foss
Yorkshire
England
Monkland Canal
Glasgow
Scotland
Appalachians
California
Sacramento
Cle
WY. A
Monterey
Debates, delays mark tax bill in national capital
The House continued debate on the tax bill as Vice President Dawes faced censure from Senator Harrison. Senator Borah proposed a Russian recognition regulation while the Treasury announced plans for German property restitution. House Republicans removed two members from committees. a $100,000,000 aircraft program was urged by the House Aircraft Committee. Major General Patrick dominated Mitchell court martial coverage. Senate committee export reports and internal revenue investigations were released, and the Commerce Department’s air bureau was recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics.
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House
Dawes
Pat Harrison
Borah
Treasury
House Aircraft Committee
Patrick
Airr Service
Piost
Mitchell Court
Martiad Cass
Senate Commiittes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Department of Commerce
National Advisory Committee On Aeronautics
Auto fire burns Dalsten in Wyoming incident
In Kemmerer Wyoming on December 10 Fred Dalsten, resting on a ranch near Sublez, spilled oil from a truck tank onto overalls and was badly burned when engine exhaust ignited the gasoline. The blaze scorched his legs before it could be put out. A separate note from St Paul reports an engagement ring return rule.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Fred Dalsten
Sublez
Young Dattes
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Butler
Massachusetts
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