The American Flag on the High Seas and a Murder Case
Dr John Roach Straton argues for public pulpit debate with Governor Smith about maintaining the flag at sea. A New York murder case involves Mrs Kirkwood killing her husband after neighbors gossip about infidelity. The piece criticizes English law compensation, notes U S banks' growth, and warns that without government support the merchant marine may fade as Europe advances in aviation and airship projects.
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John Roach Straton
Governor Smith
America
New York
Fletcher
Florida
New England
High Seas
Union Rights and Police Power in City Dissent
The piece argues for the right of collective bargaining and criticizes police tactics against street car workers organizing. It condemns coercion and warns against using power to suppress rights, urging public support for fair treatment and lawful union activity amid broader fears of repression. It contrasts labor issues with optimistic notes on abundant harvests and rejects tech dominated futures.
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McKinley
Coolidge
Supreme Court
Radio Racketeers Warned by Federal Radio Commission
The Federal Radio Commission notes many complaints about late night and early morning broadcasting. Residents in congested areas report window noise and insomnia. The commission urges stations to lower volume or schedules to protect public comfort and hints at regulating hours if needed.
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Federal Radio Commission
Radio Commission
Labor and the Candidates Neutral stance by the AFL on Hoover Smith
The American Federation of Labor declares neutrality in the presidential race, finding little to choose between Herbert Hoover and Alfred E. Smith. Both have shown sympathy with labor, and the AFL aims to remain free to back labor-friendly candidates in Congress. It notes progressives can span both parties.
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American Federation of Labor
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
A. F. of L
Congress
Labor
Senate
House
Foreign Vote Likely To Split Among Naturalized Citizens
A Foreign Language Information Service review of hundreds of foreign language papers finds no single bloc among naturalized voters. It notes families and communities show varied opinions with internal splits across races and groups.
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United States
Foreign Language Information Service
More and Better Policemen Urged by New York Baumes Subcommittee
A Baumes Crime Commission subcommittee urges improved training for New York police to curb crime. It argues the public overvalues the patrolman’s role while neglecting the complexities of his duties and calls for removing the stigma of being a snoop.
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New York
Nordic supremacy myth challenged by professor
A Williamstown Institute of Politics event featured Professor Mackenzie who argued Nordic superiority is a baseless conceit. He warned no race has a monopoly of brains and World War histories show courage and loyalty are not confined to any one group.
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Williamstown Institute of Politics
MacKenzie
Drastic Headache Cure Through Ancient Trephining
The piece recounts Neolithic skulls with drilled holes found across Europe, indicating living persons endured headaches. Historians Paul Broca and Lucas-Championniere document trephination to release demons, with methods ranging from scratching to drilling tiny holes.
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Eadaches
Europe
Paul Broca
M. Lucas-Championniere
Broca
Lucas-Championniere
Care of Baby Teeth Vital Even If Lost
Dr. Morris Fishbein urges attention to baby teeth despite their later loss. Early neglect causes jaw underdevelopment, crowding, decay, and facial distortion. Begin dental care by age three. filling small cavities prevents problems and irregular bite. Thumb sucking may deform dental arches. most children stop naturally as they age.
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W. M. Gardner
Hygeia
Gardner
Per
Bridge Play Made Easy by W. W. Wentworth
A compact guide on unblocking in bridge no trump play. It explains declarer and dummy roles, with illustrations showing when to play spade and heart cards to avoid blocking partners. The piece outlines opening leads and sequences in diamonds, emphasizing signaling and suit continuation.
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W. W. Wentworth
East
West
Daily Thoughts on a Rainbow Bridge of Childhood
A reflective piece evokes childhood imagination as the soul travels across worlds with innocent wonder. Poetic imagery frames playful escape from ordinary limits and wistful wonder at life’s early dreams.
McCray's comeback aided by friends and $6,000 salary
The former Indiana governor, recently freed after legal troubles, receives broad public support and a $6,000 annual manager’s pay from a new corporate role. Supporters reportedly contribute hundreds of thousands to ensure he rebuilds wealth via a farm and banking resources, including an $80,000 balance.
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McCray
Readers Voice Views on Police Dress Code and Signals
Letters from Charles Krauss Sr. and Rollyn Hawkins discuss extending coat and belt removal for police in heat and suggesting changes to stop and go signals at crosswalks. Krauss appeals to mayor and Chief Worley for equal rights. Hawkins questions the caution signal causing hesitation for drivers.
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Editor Times
Rollyn Hawkins
Questions and Answers from the Washington News Desk
A reader inquiry service offers brief factual answers to questions on topics such as education self help rates blue crabs maturation and habits pensions for mothers of young children and definitions of American flag status. It cites figures on college self-support and lists film appearances of Al lene Ray and Walter Hiller.
Public Affairs lecture at Virginia ponders sectionalism and party unity
At the University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs a forum on sectionalism drew remarks by legislators and scholars. Mrs. Sarah Lee Fain defended the South while Ralph R. Lounsbury urged a broader national view. Debates touched on the farm bloc and party straddling by politicians and blocs.
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Ralph R. Lounsbury
New York
Lounsbury
Congress
A. R. Hatton
Northwestern University
Burke
Emily Newell Blair
National Democratic Club
League of Women Voters
This Date in U S History Highlights
The timeline notes 1642 Harvard College first commencement, 1780 Francis Scott Key born, 1808 Jefferson cuts ties with Britain, 1912 Congress passes first Federal radio control bill, and the trade balance since 1893 shows exports surpassing imports.
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Harvard College
Francis Scott Key
Jefferson
Great Britain
House of Representatives
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