United States Military Build Up and League of Nations Skepticism
The piece argues the United States is rapidly expanding naval tonnage and army funding by 1923, challenging reliance on a League of Nations. It notes English imperial reach, U S commercial rise, and predicts future conflict unless disarmament or a strong alliance system prevails. It also comments on Taft, Hoover, and political tensions over the peace treaty.
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League of Nations
England
United States
Baltic Troops Attack As Adlon Entrance Guards Hostage Scene
An Associated Press correspondent recalls standing at the Hotel Adlon entrance as Baltic troops turned on a mob. He notes he cannot recall his position after the firing ceased, but observers suggest potential aftermath details.
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Associated Press
Adlon
Wet plank issue roils national campaign platforms
The article argues over prohibition in party platforms with emphasis on northern states' push for light wines versus dry planks. Senator Hitchcock favors modifying prohibition for light wines, while Mr. Bryan insists on dry platforms. It condemns loss of states rights and notes the south's earlier solution by ballot.
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Mr. Bryan
Keynes criticizes treaty as hypocritical and doomed
An expert view by J Maynard Keynes, Cambridge economist, questions the postwar peace terms. He criticizes the council of four for ignoring Europe’s economic rehabilitation, calls the treaty a document of hate, and warns of hardship for central Europe unless reconstruction occurs. Germany seeks to rebuild and Russia to be exploited, while France and Belgium recover.
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J. Maynard Keynes
Cambridge
Keynes
Europe
Russia
Council of Four
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Germany
France
Belgium
Senate Focus Here Would Heal Our Own Troubles
The speaker laments that the senate gives as much attention to Ireland as to domestic issues and argues that focusing on national problems would yield better results. The remark reflects frustration with overshadowed domestic concerns and calls for prioritizing local affairs.
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Senate
Ireland
The Gold Dust Twins and the Rising Cost of Goods
A nostalgic look at inflation since 1914 notes the Gold Dust Twins washing powder as one of the few items not keeping pace. It cites a farmer in eastern North Carolina who compares wages and prices from 1914 to 1920, showing rising earnings but similar work effort to buy flour.
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North Carolina
Candidates for the Asylum
A reader laments rude behavior at a show. Mothers leaving babies at home are urged, while an idler behind reads every title aloud. The piece blames both groups for spoiling audiences and leaving a bad impression of the performance.
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Asylum
Explaining Why Men Drink Too Much in a Bar Tale
Two bar patrons discuss selling a hotel after drinks in a humorous explanation of why men drink too much. The anecdote hinges on a drunken promise and the idea that alcohol fuels rash decisions.
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Brest
Picking on the Fourth Estate at a Banquet
A newspaper man at a banquet was asked by the toastmaster to tell a joke. He replied that he was paid to tell his jokes. The toastmaster replied asking if that was so. He then quipped that it was a good joke.
To pull or not to pull a tooth
Anonymous notes the age old tension of enduring toothache versus extracting a tooth. The verse parodies Shakespeare to ponder the pain, fear, and costs of dental work and the power of suggestion in seeking relief.
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Fardels
Deniist
Judge Ends Double Code In Moral Offense Punishment
A New York judge declares that men who create the market for immoral acts will face punishment equal to women charged with violation of the moral code. He denounces prior bias as unjust and calls for equal treatment in criminal justice. The ruling arrives as women gain political equality and anticipate universal suffrage.
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New York
United States
Three Contenders Vying For Congress In Eastern North Carolina
In eastern North Carolina three candidates seek the congressional seat. Incumbent John H. Small faces Ward of Washington known for choir singing and bow ties, and W O Saunders editor of the Elizabeth City Independent a longtime newspaper man. The Washington News backs Saunders, citing his years in the newspaper business and his service to the press and the public.
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North Carolina
John H. Smal
Ward
Washington
W O. Saunders
Elizabeth City Independent
The
Washington News
Saunders
Onion reveals unsuspecting steak in dinner prank
A diner ordered a small steak with onions and while eating, lifted a slice of onion to find the steak hidden inside. The odd dining moment unfolded as the course arrived, leaving the table surprised.
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Gander
Traveling Salesman Divorce Case Reveals Secret Picks
John A Marten a traveling salesman on a western trip with his wife overheard by a Pullman porter is linked to a criminal pick case uncovered by Mrs Marten. The judge grants her divorce. Separately Mrs Eugene Burton accuses her husband a New York professor of beating her during trips and camping and is granted a divorce.
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John. A. Marten
Chicago
Price gap in groceries shocks High Point housewives
High Point shoppers say Greensboro grocery prices are far lower for essentials like eggs and butter. They question why bacon and ham cost more locally, arguing staples should be equally cheap in High Point and Greensboro.
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High Point
Greensoro
Greensboro
Parody Verse Credits Jeventry Patmore After Woerth Battle
The article notes a clever parody by Jeventry Patmore after the 1870 battle of Woerth. It recalls a telegram to his wife Augusta styled in mock reverence, claiming ten thousand Frenchmen sent below praise God from whom all blessings flow.
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Jeventry Patmore
Ifter the Kaiser
Woerth
Augusta
New York Judge Rules Man Guilty Alongside Woman
Fragments claim women seek equality via political independence while a double moral code has long protected male behavior. The Exchange notes judges and laws have condemned the woman and exonerated the man, a view now challenged by a New York judge who says both are equally culpable.
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New York
Odessa fell to Bolshevik forces as Ottoman guard withdrawn
One year ago today Krench garrison evacuated Odessa under Bolshivek advance. Reports from Corea claim 10,000 Nationalists slain and thousands more arrested amid surrounding upheaval and military actions.
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Odessa
Corea
Compliments and Courtesy in Editorial Exchange
A long haired poet offers a poem as a compliment to the editor who gratefully accepts and returns the courtesy in a cordial newsroom exchange. The dialogue underscores mutual respect between contributor and editor within the paper.
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Squirrel Cage
In Memoriam and World Events 1826 to 1916
A chronological card cites births and deaths including Prince Frederick Charles 1885 and Lucy Myers Mitchell 1888, a 1861 earthquake in Argentina with fifteen thousand lives lost, Napoleon III in England after Sedan, 1873 France’s protectorate in Annam, Louis Kossuth’s death in Turin, 1895 Spanish troops moving toward Cuba, and the 1916 US House vote against expanding the army to 220,000.
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Frederick Charles
Berlin
Postdam
Lucy Myers Mitchell
Persia
Switzerland
Argentine Republic
Napoleon III
England
Sedan
France
Empire of
Annam
Louis Kossuth
Turin
Hungary
Cuba
United States House of Representatives
Smillie Seen as Likely Labor Leader in Britain
Robert Smillie emerges as a potential future prime minister if a labor government forms in Great Britain. From a Lanarkshire mine lad to head of the Scottish miners union in 1894, he led a six week strike and rose to preside over the miners federation of Great Britain in 1912, commanding over a million workers.
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Robert Smillie
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Lanarkshire
Scottish Miners’ Union
Miners’ Federation of
Spring opens with events across nation and ship launch
Today features the Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs turning 25, Minnesota Republicans meeting in St Paul to elect delegates, a debate among top women's colleges on collective bargaining, the launch of the battleship Maryland at Newport News, a joint debate between General Leonard Wood and Senator Miles Poindexter in Pierre, and a national conference on Community organization in Washington chaired by Franklin K Lane.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Vassar
Wellesley
Smith
Barnard
Radclife
Mr. Holyoke
Maryland
United States
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Leonard Wood
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Birthdays of notable figures mark a US era
Dr. Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president born in Boston 86 years ago. Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menroher director of air service born in Pennsylvania 58 years ago. J. Franklin Fort former New Jersey governor and later FTC chairman as celebrated today.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Boston
Charles T. Menroher
Air Service
U. S. Army
Pennsylvania
J. Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Federal Trade Commission
Wisconsin congressman John J. Esch born in Norwalk
John J. Esch representative of Wisconsin's seventh district was born in Norwalk, Wisconsin, 68 years ago today. Also notes William J. Locke, renowned English novelist and playwright, born today, aged 59 years.
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Pemberton
N. J
John J. Esch
Wisconsin
Norwalk
Wis
William J. Locke
Children by David Starr Jordan
Philosophical essay extols the importance of protecting and educating children. The author argues true philanthropy and wisdom come from focusing on little children and their welfare, claiming saving a child advances society.
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David Starr Jordan
Women Admit to At Least Six Indian Medical Colleges
A recent report notes that women have gained admission to no fewer than six medical colleges across India. The development indicates growing access to medical education for female students in the country.
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India
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