Cost of Prohibition Budget Analysis and Enforcement
The article reviews federal prohibition spending from 1920 to 1926 totaling about $59 million, with annual general appropriations at $56 million and extra war-era bonuses of $3.65 million. It notes at least $5 million in coast guard activity tied to pursuing rum runners and criticizes the overreliance on federal enforcement at the expense of local police. It highlights the 1926 $11 million allotment, mainly for salaries and travel, and comments on Secretary Kellogg's potential Senate influence.
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Coast Guard
Bryan and Science at the Radio Conference
William J. Bryan’s membership in the American Association for the Advancement of Science is highlighted while Michael Pupin’s election as president is barely noted. President Coolidge’s reception address praises truth and courage in the face of evolution debates, framing Bryan’s anti evolution stance as lacking that courage.
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William J. Bryan
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Michael Sdvyorsky Pupin
Association
Telegraph
Pupin
Coolidge
Bryan
Fact and belief in the science vs anti science clash
The passage argues that truth is judged by preconceived theories rather than facts. It notes Bryan's audience shared this viewpoint and contends science remains a minority force, opposed by emotion, prejudice, and tradition favoring anti science. The sense of fact is described as the last human achievement.
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Bryan
Faithful Servant Mr Hughes Seeks Home After Long Service
An elderly, trusted servant named Hughes may wish to return home after years of loyal work for Ameri ta, accepting a modest salary while he might have earned vast wealth elsewhere.
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Hughes
Amerita
Germany’s Grievance Delays Casus Belli and Entente Tensions
The piece analyzes Germany’s claim of violation over Ruhr and Cologne, noting Britain’s and France’s roles and the fragile Entente. It argues Germany will act only if the alliance collapses while highlighting shifting diplomatic alignments and the delay in decisive moves.
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Germany
France
Ruhr
Cologne
England
London
Kellogg
Logan
Skepticism and Houdini Duel Over Spiritualism and Fraud
The piece argues for skepticism toward spiritualist claims while praising Harry Houdini for exposing Mrs. Leroi Crandon as a fraud. It notes Conan Doyle’s bias toward belief, Houdini’s role on the investigation committee, and mocks the ease of sneering over earnest inquiry.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur
Harry Houdini
Leroi G. Crandon
Boston
Marjorie
New York
Houdini
Crandon
Calvin Coolidge: An Accident President in American Politics
A feisty editorial argues Coolidge’s election stems from luck and timing, not personal charm. It credits him with intelligence at a critical moment and notes Democratic missteps in New York and La Follette’s entry helped Republicans win.
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Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
New York
LaFollette
Warren G. Harding
Cleveland
la Follette
Calvin Coaidge
Passport Control Costs and Rules in 1920s United States
The article details that issuing a passport costs under $5 plus a $1 federal fee if handled by a federal officer, with 1924 passport receipts around $1.2 million. It notes peak issuance in May and June, and outlines birth certificate requirements and affidavits, plus rules for naturalized and returning citizens and cases allowing expatria tion under specified reasons.
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Washington
Division of Passport Control
Department of State
Act of Congress
Foreign Service
Amere
Passport rules and costs travel abroad and entering the United States
The article explains passport requirements for travel through Panama Paraguay and other countries to reach Europe and Asia. It notes Americans can travel to Mexico without a passport for direct trips but need one when passing through a third country. It describes visa practices and varying fees across nations, including a standard $10 fee and exceptions like Switzerland Belgium Salvador and Danzig. It also covers penalties for steamship lines if immigrants are misrepresented and the impact on line prestige.
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United States
Americas
Bahamas
Bermuda
Canada
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Haiti
Honduras
Foundland
Republic of Panama
Paraguay
Mexico
Europe
Switzerland
Belgium
Salvador
Danzig
Netherlands
Persia
Japan
Washington
Siam
Tmaust
Ellis Island
Steady Boys Prompt Calls for Curb on New Bills
Havre Daily Promoter notes the large number of legislature members signaling intent to introduce new laws. The editorial urges restraint and cautions that citizens do not greatly demand more laws, urging the legislature to steady its pace.
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Jaye
Havre
Boy,14, convicted of first degree murder in grandmother slaying
Fourteen year old William Cavaller was found guilty of murdering his 62 year old grandmother Mrs Catharine Cavalier in July. The jury deliberated about 24 hours before the verdict and Cavaller was remanded for appeal proceedings. Prosecutors said he shot his grandmother seven times and stole 268 from her stocking while she lay dying. Defense argued moral insanity with four physicians testifying. Cruelty to dogs campaign announced by American Humane Society in New York.
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Ly Associated Press
Pottsville
Jan
William
Cavalier
Catharine Cavalier
Cavaller
World Gold Movement Studied By Treasury Experts
Government experts study the world gold movement with foreseen slackening in U S receipts and possible redistribution of global stocks. Officials note European investor confidence rising, signifying improving economic health. India’s demand, Germany’s reserves, and South African exports influence U S statistics and federal reserve credit demand.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Germany
Reichsbank
Reserve Board
India
The Indispensable Annual World Almanac 1925
The 1925 World Almanac and Book of Facts claims to be the essential reference of 1924 25 with 90 pages plus index of a million facts. It covers reparations Dawes plan revenue taxes immigration law presidential election data and major sporting events and is published by The New York World with cloth bound editions at 90 cents.
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America
United States
The
New York World
Poncas to press suit over $11 million lands claim
The Ponca tribe forms a tribal council to pursue a government suit seeking 11 million dollars for former lands in South Dakota and Nebraska. The Associated Press reports from Ponca City Oklahoma dated January 11.
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Associated Press
Ponca City
Okla
South Dakota
Nebraska
Blaze in Chicago Destroys Hoop Furniture Building
Fire in the William H Hoop and Company furniture building in downtown Chicago raged over more than five hours. One firefighter was severely burned and about a dozen others overcome by smoke as damage ranged from 1.5 million to 1 million dollars.
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Chicago
William H. Hoop and Company Furniture
Questions Answers to. Questions from the Information Bureau
A reader asks about metric kilograms on tires and other general knowledge queries. The bureau explains kilograms as a weight measure, notes watch night origins linked to Wesley and Moravians, checks checkers jumps, describes a hopping fastball, and confirms helium behaves with expansion and contraction rules.
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John Wesley
Wesley
Checkers
Shim
War Department
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Ilinois
United States
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Bryan and Science
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Kansas
FE. W. Howe
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Ader
Roy L. Smith
Simpson M. E. Church
Minneapolis
Haskin
American Humane Society
World Movement OF Gold
Federal Reserve Bank
Studebaker
Dodge
Essex
Hudson
Franklin
Studebakers
Studebaker Light
T. C. Power
Motor Car Co
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