Democratic Doctrine and federal aid debated by President
The President urged adherence to democratic doctrine during a Washington cabinet address, criticizing federal encroachment and federal aid as double taxation leading to waste. The Independent urged readers to note this shift, while cautioning that federal overreach weakens constitutional government and that state responsibility should rise. A New York tale reports a couple of confidence men swindling a college professor out of 1200 dollars.
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Washington
Independent
Jtves
New York
Weevil bait based on cow story spurs science
Scientists imitate the village idiot method to trap weevils using a sugar beet waste lure mimicking cotton bud scent. The approach, framed as simple common sense, aims to draw weevils into traps or poison. The piece contrasts this with Secretary Work opposing irrigation and notes a natural dam in Wyoming saving water for vast land reclamation.
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Dame Nature
Wyoming
South Dakota Plans Abolition Of Legislature
South Dakota debates abolishing its two houses and creating a single chamber of about 16 members to sit continuously. The piece argues such schemes lack thorough consideration, noting that efficiency comes from executive cabinets not larger legislatures, warning against relying on governor dictation and urging broader reflection.
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South Dakota
Two-Chamber System for Efficiency and Representation
The text argues for a dual legislature with an efficient cabinet under constant oversight by a representative body. It asserts efficiency and representation cannot coexist in one body and proposes two chambers to balance power and oversight. The mention of freeing Millionaire Shepherd and the Chicago bandit reference hints at public sentiment and sensational event contrasts.
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Shepherd
Chicago
Cost of Short Sight Reflects in Rubber Bill
The piece argues the United States will pay Britain about 300 million dollars for crude rubber in the coming year plus money for Canadian liquor and British steamship travel. It laments lack of domestic rubber, warns of tire industry consolidations, and criticizes tariffs and policy shortfalls while noting Amundsen’s gas mishap as a tangential jab.
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United States
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Amazon
East Indies
The Bishop's Mistake and Immigration Speed
Archbishop Curley of Baltimore links the immigration bill to hostility toward non Nordic religions. The piece argues assimilation pace, not religious motive, determines immigration limits, noting faster intake for northwestern Europeans and slower or no intake for southern eastern Europeans and physically different races.
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Curley
Baltimore
Italy
New England
Editorial on Congress and the Prohibition Pledge
The Baltimore Sun argues opportunity was lost as Congress faces criticism for indecency and hypocrisy. It recalls Nicholas Murray Butler and the pledge by lawmakers to abstain from intoxicating liquors, noting few have signed and blaming public figures for failing to uphold decency and courage.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Congress
William David Upshaw
Georgia
Capitol
Washington
Western vacation study highlights Yellowstone and park appeal
A Washington report from Yellowstone notes the park opened its third season at West Yellowstone. Governors of four states attended along with women’s group leaders. The study tracks 1922 to 1924 trip growth, with Mt Ranier showing the largest increase and 1925 expected to break records. Railroads report surge in Western park inquiries, and tours promise comprehensive pricing and all-inclusive trips.
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Washington, D.C
Yellowstone National Park
West Yellowstone
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
John D. Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Nellie Ross
Mt. Ranier National Park
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Western
United States
Cleveland
New York City
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Jersey City
Paterson
Yonkers
Philadelphia
Trento
Camden
Boston
New Bedford
Fall River
Lowell
Middle Atlantic
Ranier National Park
Union
Jnsts
America
Rainier
National Park Service
Remembering a Leader La Follette and His Legacy
A tribute to Robert M. La Follette praising his devotion to the will of the people and his 30 plus years of public service. The note underscores his extraordinary intellect, leadership, and enduring influence in American history as a major figure in progress and reform.
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Mamory
la Follette
LaFollette
Prize poem “Old Tsadore” wins Missoulian contest
The Missoulian publishes the winning poem titled Old Tsadore amid Montana debates over the Nation prize poem. The work, chosen from 429 entries, reportedly mirrors themes and material similar to the contested Hot Afternoon proposition, leaving readers puzzled by the subject.
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Montana
Missoulian
Hair Pulling Incident At Baltimore Boarding House
Charles Rhea teased Catherine Mann at a Baltimore boarding house. Mann taunted back and stole the pipe mouthpiece. Rhea grew enraged and pulled her hair. The judge fined him 100 dollars.
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Baltimore
Charles Rhea
Catherine Mann
Rhea
Stone Church Moved to New Lancashire Community
London report says a rural Lancashire church is being moved stone by stone to a more thriving village. It will be rebuilt exactly as it stood, preserving its original form and design during the relocation.
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STONE
London
Lancashire
Packard Railroading Novel and Stolen Idols Review
A mixed reading note highlights Frank L. Packard's forthcoming The Life of a Railroad Man as vivid and adventurous with noble characters and teamwork against weather and malfunctions. It also critiques Stolen Idols by E. Phillips Oppenheim as a solid mystery with a China idol theft, English murder twist, and a trio of love subplots.
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Frank L. Packard
Packard
George H. Doran
Madison, New York
China
England
E. Phillips Oppenheim
Little, Brown and Co
Boston
The Deductions of Colonel Gare Harper’s June release
A Harper’s note outlines The Deductions of Colonel Gare a detective novel by Lynn Brock, praised for its authorial mastery and notoriety. It mentions the June publication date and that Brock is English with four other titles, amid Harper’s broader July issue contents and author features.
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Colonel Gare
Harpers
Lynn Brock
Dallas Lore Sharp Honored at Brown Commencement
Dallas Lore Sharp, alumnus, to be honored by Brown University at this year’s commencement. His latest nature volume The Spirit of the Hive has just been published by Harpers. The Providence Journal notes 30 years since graduation have treated him kindly.
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Brown University
Dallas Lore
Sharp
Harpers
Providence
College Hill
Sixty Carriers Tug Holds Floor at Windsor Castle
London spring cleaning at Windsor Castle proves Herculean as six men move a two ton Tug covering the Waterloo chamber floor. The task spans a remarkable length and width while weaving at Avra’s prison workshop over seven years, highlighting grand royal maintenance efforts.
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London
Windsor Castle
Waterloo Chamber
Avra
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