Battle for World Court Opens in Senate Debate
The United States Senate opened debate on adherence to the world court amid sharp opposition from the "Death Battalion" led by Borah Johnson Moses and Reed. The plan includes reservations to avoid binding the US to the League of Nations or advisory opinions. An estimated 77 votes may support adoption, with 12 opposed and seven doubtful, though final action is unlikely soon as lawmakers seek holiday adjournment and tax-relief legislation.
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Corrupting the Coast Guard Rum Row Cleanup
General Andrews led prohibition forces and swore off drinking to boost lawfulness. Humor followed but the coast guard received faster boats and funds to patrol rum row off the New York and New Jersey coast, launching a spectacular effort.
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Bootleg syndicate corrupts coast guard fleet amid Prohibition
United States District Attorney Buckner explains months of Coast Guard filibuster through a bootleg syndicate that controlled operations between Sandy Hook and Block Island. The exposure shows widespread corruption under Prohibition and dampens calls for army and navy involvement.
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Congress weighs Italy debt terms amid Mussolini repudiation doubt
A murky congressional debate centers on war debt terms with Italy and the Mussolini regime. While unlikely to save taxpayers a cent, the discussion reveals the compromises and political maneuvering surrounding postwar financial arrangements with Italy.
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Means More Check Writing in Coal Controversy
Governor Pinchot seeks an extra session to declare the anthracite industry a public utility to shield it from substitutes. Opponents fear taxpayer costs and continued bailouts as soft coal oil and electricity threaten demand. In Washington, prohibition looms amid tax and disarmament debates and a Kansas liquor raid accompanies no clear road to Fort Harrison.
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Film embargo ends as Red Orange's picture to screen
Syndicate promises Red Orange film will be shown despite embargo as crowds gather at theaters. Las Angeles reports on wavered attendance in Miami. The Wall Street Journal mocks the day with a note that a proposed Volstead statute will likely fail.
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Subsidies for States Drive Federal Aid Growth
The piece argues that federal subsidies to states have surged over a decade under Coolidge, with road building, schooling, and clinics funded by the federal government. It highlights total commitments around 225.7 million plus dredging and post office projects near 100 million, plus prohibition costs, reshaping the view of federal finance as a resource for state initiatives.
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Alaska the Untamed Frontier of the United States
The piece extols Alaska as a vast paradoxical land, noting its size, strategic value at Dutch Harbor, and rich resources. It recounts early Russian exploration, Bering and Chirikof voyages, and the enduring allure and dangers of the Aleutian peninsula and volcanoes.
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National Capital News of the Day Highlights Key Proceedings
The world court fight began as the senate and the house moved rapidly on the tax bill. Colonel Mitchell was found guilty with a five year suspension. President Coolidge approved an extension of the rural free delivery service. Senator Blease of South Carolina called for an investigation into embassy liquor use.
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Edelstein Convicted in $25,000 Spokane Vault Robbery
Isadore Edelstein was found guilty in Spokane Superior Court of robbing the Paulsen building vaults of 25,000 dollars three years ago. A wide search followed his arrest in Long Beach, California, and Chicago. The story notes an anonymous donation of 25,000 to the Edgar A Bancroft memorial fund, bringing the campaign total to 250,000 toward a 300,000 goal to honor the former ambassador to Japan.
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Tax Bill To Pass Through House Today
Washington December 17 The ways and means committee approved a revenue bill reducing excise and occupational taxes with a plan to cut the automobile passenger car tax from five to three percent. The House rejected other amendments and is expected to pass the measure tomorrow, delivering about 35 million dollars in next year’s tax cuts including repeals on auto taxes, jewelry and camera taxes, stamp taxes, and admission taxes among numerous levies. The bill also repeals tax on brokers pools and billiard tables and broad tax reductions across several categories.
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Santa speaks to deaf girl over radio in Akron
Pauline Fenton, 12, who has lived in a soundless world for seven years, heard human voice for first time during a radio test from WADC. A “mythical Santa Claus” directed the appeal, promising a big doll for Christmas. The parents attached ear phones as the program played, and Pauline exclaimed Santa will bring a doll.
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Washington bill proposes state film censorship board
In Olympia the state senate heard a bill to censor all profitable motion pictures. A five member board appointed by the governor would review films, charging fees for file review. Sanctions could block films promoting crime, violence, obscenity, or moral delinquency among minors.
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Fire Drives Out Score in Scant Night Attire
Fire in an apartment house in Denver forced about a score of residents to flee scant night clothing. Mrs. J. F. Whalen and daughter Helen woke to smoke and guided eight more families to safety. An overheated flue caused the blaze, damaging second and third floors. Loss estimated in the thousands.
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Nye Seat Contested as Senate Delays Till After Holidays
Washington December 16 The contest over seating Senator Gerald P Nye of North Dakota will not be taken up by the Senate until after the holiday recess, delaying a decision on the disputed seat. The move extends the fight into the new year as lawmakers adjourn for the Christmas break.
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Answers and Questions from a Washington Information Bureau
A long reader Q and A from The Independent Information Bureau outlines common queries and answers. It includes Walter Hagen’s handedness, White Court details, drying clothes vs wind, lawyers, billiards margins, and notes on Langres France and the science of dust specks in the air. It also mentions the first use of gold in pen-points, diamonds, and iridium alloy developments in 1830, with production figures.
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The Country Doctor Reflects on Medical Practice
A historical quote by H. W. Davis in the Kansas Medical Journal extols self reliance in rural medicine. It contrasts rough home remedies with skilled urban hospital care, praising adaptability and practical diagnostics for country doctors facing limited resources.
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