Reformed Ben Reitman Now Advocates Work and Health
The Kansas City Times notes Ben L. Reitman once linked to Emma Goldman has reformed into a practical speaker on health and work. He challenged Chicago hoboes about money and booze, predicting Bolshevism will fade as people pursue labor and cleanliness, while urging baths, decent clothes, and homes. A High Point reader pledges $500 toward a public library and $5,900 for a YMCA, illustrating local support for civic improvement.
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Ben Reitman
Emma Goldman
Palmer
Europe
Ben L. Reitman
City of Chicago Laboratories
Kansas City Times
Reitman
Chicago
Emma
Alex
Camembert
Beths
Tommyrot
O'Leary
Charlotte Russe
Schmitz
Mulligan Red’ Kline
America
United States
High Point
Penny policy prompts profiteer doubts and tax confusion
A discussion notes fears that moving away from the penny could invite profiteers to abandon the 2 cent piece. It also reports Secretary Baker’s tax error in his income tax payment with no clue where the mistake occurred and asks who can explain it.
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Baker
Rhine front troops in position for decisive action aim
The passage expresses hope that American forces along the Rhine are ready to strike if provoked. It also notes the Associated Press report about a newspaper men’s meeting in Raleigh climaxing with a traditional supper on April 8, while questioning the use of the term traditional.
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Associated Press
Ammer
A. P
Raleigh
Gratitude and debts mix in reflective column
The piece cautions Britain about wartime freight claims tied to the Imperator and notes U S waivers of interest. It then rails at Europe for exploiting American generosity, notes street name plates, and mentions Thomas Lawson and Georges Carpentier amid a broad, opinionated panorama.
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Ministry of Shipping
United States
Imperator
England
Great Britain
Europe
Congress Weighs Question on Troops in Europe
The congress plans to ask the president about U S troops in Europe and the purpose of their presence in Berlin. The query centers on strategic aims and potential needs for addressing Berlin area injuries or incidents.
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Congress
Europe
Berlin
Idea of a man with nothing to do stirs term limit fear
A remark about a man with nothing to do raises concerns whether any congress member can endure to serve a third term. The comment signals unease over long tenure and potential political fatigue.
Wife of European champ Carpentier shuns boxing
Mrs Georges Carpentier, wife of the European champion, says she abhors fighting. She has been married only two weeks, which likely explains her attitude.
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Georges Carpentier
Dynamic Symmetry Proclaimed By Yale Scholar
Mr Ham bridgett of Yale urges broad achievement under the slogan Every Man Can Be an Apollo and Every Woman a Venus. The text hints at council inquiry and notes Swedish eight hour day workers striking for higher earnings, ending with a pointed call to action from a religious phrase.
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Apollo
Mr. Hambridgett
Yale
Why Did Adam Take the Apple and High Point's Rise
A High Point writer lauds press agents while urging balanced city growth. He calls for libraries, art, theatres, and YMCAs with civic leaders, argues fashion and morality shift to embrace modern dress, and questions local focus on industry without cultural institutions.
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Adam
Reawu Aly
Vogue
The
Ladies Home Journal
Harry Collins
High Point
North Carolina
South
Rip van Winkle
Jelly Joe Rawley
Farris
Detroit
Edwin A Curtis reaches sixtieth year as Boston leader
Edwin A Curtis marks his 60th birthday as Boston police commissioner known for opposing the policemen's strike. A wealthy Massachusetts family member and Bowdoin alumnus, Curtis rose from ward committee chair to mayor of Boston in 1895, the youngest to hold the post. He later served as park commissioner and in 1907 became assistant United States treasurer under President Roosevelt.
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Edwin A. Curtis
Boston
Curtis
Massachusetts
Bowdoin College
United States
Roosevelt
Boston police chief appointed in 1919
The subject later became collector of the port of Boston and in 1919 was named head of the Boston police department, taking on the chief role in the city’s law enforcement.
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Port of
Boston
Boston Police Department
Today’s anniversaries highlight Hutton Davidson Soule and more
Highlights include the death of James Hutton in Edinburgh 1779 born June 3 1726. 1812 a major Venezuela earthquake. birth of Margaret Miller Davidson 1823 in Plattsburgh died 1838. Pierre Soulé 1802 born France died New Orleans 1870. Bucharest became Romanian capital 1881. 1882 Moonlighters outrages in County Clare. 1888 Roepe Council met in Washington. 1916 Costa Rica sues Nicaragua over Canal Treaty negotiations.
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James Hutton
Edinburg
Venezuela
Margaret Miller Davidson
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Saratoga
Pierre Soule
France
Cuba
United States
New Orleans
Roumania
Bucharest
County Clare
Ireland
International Council of Roepe
Washington
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Scarcity of Pitchers Hinders Braves Spring Training
A shortage of pitchers is a major handicap for the Boston Braves during spring training. With limited arms, the club faces difficulty preparing pitchers for regular season roles while others focus on batting readiness.
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Boston Braves
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the Enterprise
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Orpheum Theater
Tanlac
Calotabs
Dr. Carter
C C
B. B
Market Association
Chamber of Commerce
Louis XII
Pacific
Continental Furniture Company
Adams
Millis
Harriss
Kearns
Shaw
Fraser
Tates
Kirkman
Rankin
Pickett
Terry
Thomas
Barnes
Caldwell
Hayworth
C. F. Long
Canadian Northern Railway
Dominion of Canada
Canaadian Bank of Commerce
United States Mortgage & Trust Company
Dominion
Southern Security Service Company
Greensboro National Bank
Greensboro, N. C
Bank of Commerce
Member
Federal Reserve System
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