Railroads Need More Capital Say They Do
The article argues James J. Hill’s claim that railroads require about 1.1 billion dollars yearly in new capital was based on past conditions and that railways have spent large sums in recent years. It notes investors seek profits, politics influence securities markets, and that farmers and shippers would benefit if railways posted strong profits to attract more capital for extensions and upgrades.
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James J. Hill
Hill
Congress
Henry Ford Sees Eclipse Idle Hours Cost US Millions
Henry Ford claims the eclipse hour caused economic loss of 320 million dollars. He bases the figure on his own earnings rate rather than editors at his newspapers.
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Henry Ford
United States
Vast Interests in Europe Rally Against Senate Reparations View
The piece argues that US investors sustained Europe with a $1.2 billion loan in 1924 and that American support for reparations would align with shared interests. It rebukes the irreconcilables in Congress for fearing US pledge to force Germany repayments, urging acceptance of some obligations to stabilize Europe and honor American investments.
Leg voters elect legislature, back Erickson and economy
The same voters who supported Erickson and economic policy chose the new legislature and anticipate strong cooperation with the chief executive. Any attempt to use other means would breach public trust and be a betrayal.
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Erickson
Posters Wanted as Prohibition Fight Expands in Helena
Federal Prohibition Director Addison K. Lusk and deputies push enforcement in Montana while awaiting congress provided posters. Soft drink parlors and two private homes in Helena have been abated by federal court order, with new establishments quickly opening in the automobile district and at South Main street. The poster delay hampers the drive as stills appear after seizures, keeping officers busy in a hard, rapid game.
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Addison K. Lusk
Montana
Congress
Empsonville
Automobile District
Federal Court
South Main Street
Kessler
Mr. Lusk
Prohibition
Montana Prints Prohibition Posters To Promote Dry Campaign
The notice urges Mr. Lusk to use newspaper ads or quick posters to aid Montana's liquor suppression. It suggests slogans like When you break the law you harm the government and Our country may she always be dry, aiming to curb bootlegging through advertising before March 1.
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Montana
Mr. Lusk
New York
Montreal
Cabinet Voices Amid Departamental Delays in Washington
Officials in Washington push for formal correspondence on a department matter while urging access to candid cabinet opinions. The call seeks direct input from members to illuminate positions and policy directions beyond formal memoranda.
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Washington
New York City's Infant Mortality Drops Amid Prohibition Debate
New York City health commissioner Dr. Frank J. Monaghan reports 71,252 deaths last year, down 2,180 from the five-year average. Infant mortality fell sharply, while adult deaths rose, prompting questions about prohibition's effect on mortality and bootlegging hubs. The piece also notes critics of Mrs. James Ferguson, governor of Texas, being called “Ma.”
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New York City
Frank J. Monaghan
New York
San Francisco Welcomes Japanese Fleet Amid Friendly Gestures
A San Francisco welcome by hosts and visitors signals goodwill between nations despite policy disputes. The piece highlights past exchanges with the American fleet and emphasizes that friendly talks can resolve differences. It notes demagogues and a noted need for continued cordial relations between America and Japan.
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San Francisco
Japan
Pacific
America
New Light in Asia Promises Electric Lhasa Progress
An article notes electrification approaching Lhasa replacing butter lamps in the thousand roomed Jamararies of the Forbidden City. It argues electricity is a minimal effort modern upgrade, learnable by many, and discusses broader ideas about adoption delays, gender pay progress, and social change amid urban modernity.
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Asia
Lhasa
Life is Beautiful and Duty in Public Service
A sermon collection by Rev Roy L Smith critiques public life and work. It references 1920 Chicago meat packers decree and attempts to curb unrelated enterprises, Stone’s opposition to monopoly, bakers’ merger, radio market scrutiny, and Prohibition enforcement. The piece notes broad political criticism of a capable public servant.
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Chicago
Ms. Stone
Stone
Coolidge
Mr. Stone
Drys
Department of Justice
Stone Nomination Shocks Senate as Attorney General Stone Fights Monopolies
The Haskin Letter reviews the controversial nomination of Harlan Fish Stone to the United States Supreme Court. It notes opposition based on his being too qualified and urges that his record as attorney general showed vigorous antitrust actions, including suits against the gasoline trust, International Harvester, Sisal Sales, and others, while he aggressively pressed for Sherman Act enforcement and opposed Packers' Conspiracy modifications.
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Washington, D.C
Supreme Court of the United
Senate
Stone
Law School
Columbia University
New York
United States
Supreme Court
Rat
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Terest
Mr. Stone
Hass
Gasoline Trust
Altered Gasoline Trust
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
International Harvester Company
Sisal Sales Corporation
Concent de
Kellogg Apology Needed for Reparations Pact View
The Paris accord is misread by Johnson and Harvey who claim Kellogg was duped. State experts say negotiators won a legal victory. the deal covers distribution of collections only, not penalties for default. America did not sign Versailles and remains free, while allies face limits. The nation may become a silent partner in reparations if it chooses, with duties to justice and peace.
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America
George Harvey
Hiram Johnson
Borah
Ambassador Kellogg
Washington
Department of State
Johnsons and Harveys
Kellogg
St. Paul Pioneer Press
International Hps News Highlights From Washington
Senate continued consideration of the postal bill and named conferences to handle the Underwood Muscle Shoals bill. Coolidge addressed foreign missions conference and urged enactment of agricultural commission recommendations. World court proposal discussed without action. Naval vessels ordered to accompany ships from Shanghai when needed. Wheeler case pursuit urged by Attorney General Stone. Labor federation probe proposed into child labor enforcement. U.S. livestock value across farms and ranges pegged at 4.854 billion dollars as of January 1.
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Senate
Conferces
Sby
Coolidge
Foreign Missions Conference of North America
Senate Foreign Relations Comtunties
Presider
Congress
Agricultural Commissions
Americal
Shanghai
Stone
Senate Judiciary
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
United States
Department of Agriculture
Question of bobbed hair stirs men in debate
London scholars clash over bobbed hair with Prof A J Harper Roberts defending the style as becoming and practical. Beauty expert Dr Jacques Brettman counters, arguing many regret bobbing and saying flowing hair remains the ideal for most men.
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London
Associated Press
London College of Physiology
A. J. Harper Roberts
Jacques Brettman
Brettman
Reports of sinking of an island denied by official
Lisbon Portugal January 28 reports that Port Alexander a small island off Angola had sunk were denied by the minister of colonies. An official statement said only a sand bank about one hundred metres long was submerged and there were no casualties as the area was uninhabited.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Port Alexander
Portugese
Angola
West Africa
Chilean army navy avert civil war name Alessandri president
An outbreak of civil war in Chile was avoided after officers agreed with mediation by former Foreign Minister Agustin Edwards. Arturo Alessandri was declared constitutional president and Edwards sent a cable to Alessandri in Italy confirming the arrangement.
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Santiago
Associated Press
Chile
Agustin Edwards
Arturo Alessandri
Chili
Senor Edwards
Mesage
Alessandri
Italy
When Governed Best and the Push for More Laws
A Great Falls Leader editorial argues that excess laws fail to curb abuses in business and notes the lure of new cabinets, boards, and tax schemes. It praises Jefferson’s idea that government works best when it governs least and cites a wealthy donor who could not read or write as a notable irony.
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Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Great Falls
Answers to Questions From the Independent Information Bureau
A compilation of Q and A items from the Helers Independent Information Bureau in Wellington Ohio. Questions cover brain cell counts Easter dates European elevations lead in type and other general knowledge topics with brief authoritative answers.
Could T. R. Have Stopped the War? Myth vs. 1914 stance
The piece analyzes Tyler Dennett’s piece in World's Work arguing what Theodore Roosevelt would have done to avert World War I. It notes Roosevelt’s Sept. 23 1914 Quian article defending neutrality and non intervention, and suggests Roosevelt could not have stopped the war. The author invites myth-makers to explain any attitude change.
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Roosevelt
Tyler Dennett
T. R
Mr. Dennett
Mr. Roosevelt
Morocco
Cecil Spring-Rice
Oet
Tet
Hague
Belgium
United States
Gulf
New York World
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