Admiral Palmer Seeks Sale of 200 Fleet Vessels
Admiral Leigh C. Palmer of the Emergency Fleet Corporation reports a first sale bid rejected as Henry Ford’s belated offer to buy 200 ships surfaces. The Navy board weighs Ford’s higher bid against a Boston firm’s $1,870,000 proposal while Palmer criticizes “easy money” subsidies. He argues a government merchant marine cannot sustain itself under seamen’s law, with annual losses per ship dropping but still costing tens of millions overall. He notes payroll cuts and consolidation reduced losses, yet warns political and wage constraints prevent profitable competition with private fleets. A final note mentions Doyle’s quip about hearing spirits and a moon party.
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Leigh C. Palmer
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Shipping Board
Boston
Henry Ford
Ford
United States
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Seattle
Admiral Palmer
National Treasury
Congress
PARDONABLE CURIOSITY IN SCIENCE DRIVES REMOTE RESEARCH
Earnest scientists pursue mysteries of distant planets a legitimate line of inquiry though no immediate Earthly payoff is promised. Knowledge for knowledge sake fuels progress and some doubt Earth studies while praising polar and deep sea exploration as equally worthy quests. Even with unknown lands remaining, charting limits intrigues explorers.
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Plane
Earth
North Polar Ice Drifts Drive Scientific Inquiry
Geologists note glaciers have repeatedly overrun inhabited regions and ask what triggers these movements and whether they will recur. The North Pole could become more accessible as flying advances reduce distances. Donald MacMillan’s far northern expedition aims to deepen understanding, continuing the quest for earth science beyond Amundsen’s bold ventures. If Patton’s era, Barnum would keep Bryan from the circuit after Dayton trial ends.
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North Pole
Amundsen
Cape Columbia
Spitzenbergen
Donald MacMillan
MacMullan
Earth
Fat Men Under Ban In Kansas City Police
A Kansas City police chief orders all officers to train off duty to shed weight as part of a department wide fat policing. Officers must run, lift, rope skip, and bend to improve appearance, with inspection for belt notches and Sunday drills. Also notes runners, Turkey in League of Nations, and a Chicago gas station boss wields revolvers.
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Kansas City
Kansas’ City
Stein
Pastor Clark's Mission Becomes Global Endeavor
Francis Edward Clark, founder of the Christian Endeavor movement, grew a Portland church program into a worldwide youth fellowship surpassing 4,000,000 members. At 74 he retires as head of the movement, leaving a lasting impact on church and individual life through its expansive program.
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Francis Award Clark
Portland
Clark
Christian Endeavor Society
Jonas
Francis Edward Clark
Father Endeavor Clark
Tle
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Breaty Organization
Ini
Army to publish public reports on defense work
The Haskin Letter notes a new order making army activities public and creating an organization to keep civilians informed about defense work. It details roles for Signal Corps, liaison with news services, and plans to involve major film interests and Will Hays in promoting a public understanding of military efforts.
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Washington, D. C
United States Army
Ims
Pla
Signal Corps Reserve
War Department
Will Hays
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America
New York
Corps
Army
Navy
Congress
United States
Oor
Hawaii
Military
Naval Academies
Military Academy
Naval Academy
War and Navy Departments
Shank
Military secrets justify limited releases to maintain trust
The text argues that exceptions should be made for military secrets to protect national interests while keeping the public informed about government activities. It contends openness builds confidence and pride, fostering broad support among the people.
Butler’s failed crusade against Philadelphia’s politics
The Lincoln Journal notes General Butler’s claim that Philadelphia’s political scene blends vice crime and business interests. After years of effort he concedes defeat, arguing entrenched local power blocks any reform, and that the city remains corrupt and contented.
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Philadelphia
Butterling
Butler
Yan
Padelphia
Lincoln Journal
Evolution Trial Sparks Fight Over Woodrow Uncle
In 1884 Columbia South Carolina hosted an evolution trial against Rev Dr James Woodrow a professor at the South Carolina College and Theological Seminary. His Darwinian teaching conflicted with church orthodoxy leading to his suspension and a heresy charge. Woodrow Wilson then intervened forcing reinstatement and his uncle later rose to state college president.
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Columbia
South Carolina
James Woodrow
South Carolina College and Theological Seminary
Woodrow
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
State College of South Carolina
New Northwest
Americans Lag Behind in Pace Says Lady Bower
Lady Nott Bower, a delegate at the National Council of Women in Washington, says Americans are slower than the British though they talk a lot. Returning English delegates praised the reception in America and Canada and noted advances in the women's movement and immigration conditions due to the conference.
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Plymouth
Associated Press
Nott Bower
National Council of Women
Washington
Council
America
Canada
Ogilvie Gordon
Encouraging London Wool Reports Boost U S Market
Matt Staff of the National Wool Exchange predicts a strong domestic wool market as London reports are encouraging and American buyers stay limited. He notes high prices likely if U S participation rises, with mills running at full capacity and supplies tight.
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London
U.S
Matt
Matt Staff
Helena
National Wool Exchange
Glacier National Park
Montana Bankers Association
America
Staff
New Books With Intent to Kill and More Reviews
A serialized bite from early 20th century fiction notes “The Secret of Bogey House” by Herbert Adams and “The House Without a Key” by Earl Derr dietary Siggers, with a breathy review of May Fair by Michael Arlen. The piece surveys plots, settings, and author prowess, highlighting suspense and tropical intrigue.
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Bogey House
Herbert Adams
J. B. Lippincott Company
Shen
Streltzoff
Streffzoff
Strelizaff
Coast Guard Mobilized Against Influenza in Alaska
National Capital brief notes the coast guard asked to aid influenza fight in Alaska while bidders withdraw offers for shipping board vessels. An army board is to draft aviation instruction courses and Czecho Slovakia is invited to send a debt mission to the United States.
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Coast Guard
Alaska
Shipping Board
Army
United States
New Mission Hospital Dedicated in Foochow
A well equipped hospital memory of Dr. Kate C. Woodhull is dedicated in Foochow by the Women's Board of Missions of the Congregational church. Built of grey brick in semi Chinese style, it cost about 50000 dollars funded largely by women of the New York branch. Dr L M Dyer heads the staff with Hazel Atwood RN as head nurse. The building adjoins the men's hospital and completes a unit for women under foreign supervision.
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Foochow
Associated Press
Kate C. Woodhull
Women's Board of Missions
The
Congregational Church
Cra
New York
Malin
American Board
Poochow
L. M. Dyer
Japanese Delegate to World Peace Conference Named
Dr Motoda, ex-president of St Paul University, chosen as Japan's delegate to the World Christian Peace conference in Stockholm next autumn. He will be accompanied by Secretary Tsuga and travel via Siberia. The proposal aims to modify anti Japanese immigration policies in the United States and seek world sympathy.
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White Elephant
Conan Doyle
Niewspapr
Barnum
Bryan
Dayton
Jack Dempsey
Turkey
League of Nations
Russia
Chicago
Omahe Bee
Haskin
Vss
Great Britain
Middle West
Waikiki
South Sea
Earl Derr Siggers
Dan
Hinod
John Quincy
San Francisco
Dan Winterslip
Charlie Chan
Honolulu
City of the Golden Gate
Bobbs-Merrill
Michael Arle
Arlen
Golders Green
Lamoir
Imost
Thess Channing Pennie
Fiie
Aul
George En Doran
New Yorks
National Capital
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