Justice and memory clash in a world of courts and war
The piece contrasts U.S. efforts to extradite Henry M. Blackmer from France for trial with London's handling of Fred Thomas’s abuse claim aboard an American tanker. It argues rich must face justice and the poor deserve fair hearings, then warns against forgetting World War II-like lessons and urges memory to prevent future wars.
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Henry M. Blackmer
Fred Thomas
United States
France
Blackmer
Denver
Protecting Society From Idiots and Morons Theory
Evanston officials deplore apathy after the slaying of Jennie Constance by David Shanks. Northwestern University president Dr Scott calls for restraint on breeding by those of low mentality amid a shocking murder. He notes the practical difficulty in implementing such protection.
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David Shanks
Jennie Constance
Evanston
Ill
Dr. Scott
Northwestern University
Scott
What Is a Moron in a Moral Panic Era
The piece questions defining morons for legal suppression amid debates on criteria and enforcement. It argues borderline cases elude clear categorization, notes Evans ton residents misjudged David Shanks, and warns of impracticality, biases, and unpredictable outcomes in forcing classifications.
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Evanston
David Shanks
Abuse of Power and the Limits of Authority
A reflection on political power and the dangers of broad state control. The author critiques eugenics and mass psychology in law, advocating careful, guarded use of psychiatry in justice while warning against granting authorities unchecked authority over life and liberty. The piece contrasts individual cases with crowd effects and questions mass-diagnostic policies.
Safety Rules for Swimmers from Chicago Health Commissioner
In hot weather beaches fill fast and safety matters. Key guidelines include medical checks for those with heart issues before swimming, avoiding long distances from shore, testing depth and hazards before diving, staying clear of swift currents and undertows, and recognizing that water wings or inner tubes offer poor protection beyond safe depth.
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Chicago Health Commissioner
China Japan Manchurian talks ease as Japan presses control
The Manchurian government yields to Japan by ending negotiations toward a union with the nationalists. This defuses some tension with China though the nationalists still claim Manchuria as part of China. They push to include it under the central government they are forming.
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China
Japan
Manchuria
Tariff Debate Shifts as Support Grows for Change
The piece traces shifting tariff views from New England protectionists to Southern converts favoring protection, noting postwar currency turmoil, later dilution of European imports, and calls for tariff revision as both major parties tout the protective system. It questions who will lead a reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Brookhart Defends Hoover Against Price-Delay Lie
Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa refutes the claim that Secretary Hoover forced farm prices down during the war. Brookhart asserts Hoover actually held prices up, speaking with farmer-backed authority and confidence in the farming community.
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Hoover
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Brookhart
Watermelons and Shotguns in Arkansas Farmer Case
An Arkansas farmer shot at a man stealing watermelons, wounding him, and was freed by an Arkansas judge who ruled the farmer had a perfect right to defend his property. The piece argues that a storekeeper would be similarly justified against burglary. It questions the notion that groundgrown fruit theft is not a real offense.
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Paris
United States
Arkansas
Hammurabi Code Shapes Early Medical Practice
David Dietz surveys the Hammurabi code carved on diorite about 2000 B C. The tablet lists medical regulations, fees, and penalties for doctors, including cases of healing wounds and eye surgeries, with harsh consequences for malpractice. It notes veterinary care and slave penalties, reflecting organized medieval medical practice.
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Babylon
Jastrow
William Qsler
Fewer Doctors Now Prescribe Alcohol Says Report
The article reviews physician observations on alcohol use and treatment. It notes Wilson's classification of women drinkers, views alcohol as a mental issue, and reports a rising Finland trend of doctors obtaining licenses to prescribe alcohol, with prescriptions far exceeding medical need. It also argues alcoholism control is as much a social issue as a medical one, highlighting enforcement and reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein Raiter
Journal of the
American Medical and Hygeia
Wilson
United States
Finland
Schmolderss
Bridge Lead Strategy for Novice Players
W W Wentworth outlines opening lead principles for bridge players facing a no trump contract. Emphasizes leading partner's suit when possible and choosing the best card from your longest strong suit, especially the fourth card from the top, or an honor when three honors are held.
Hoover Acceptance Address Fails to Alter Election Tone
Herbert Hoover accepted the Republican nomination with no unexpected pronouncements. He reiterates views on prohibition as a noble experiment and opposes repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. On farm relief he backs limited measures, endorsing cooperatives and a federal farm board, while noting transportation costs and tariffs affect farmers. The piece analyzes how parties leverage dry and economic issues to win key states.
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Kokomo
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Coolicse
Federal Farm Board
Coolidge
Middle West
New England
Agrarian Movement
Q and A column from The Indianapolis Times reader questions
A reader asks about President Coolidge 1924 statement on Philippine independence, a classic riddle about a picture,Will Rogers and other trivia. The piece also covers meaning of names Norma and Thelma, Alexander the Great’s empire, Greco Persian wars, Anawan in King Philip’s War, cold rolled steel, and pronunciation of suit versus suite.
Campaign funds and voting reform debated at institute
The Institute of Public Affairs hear Finis J. Garrett criticize corporate donations to campaigns as improper influence. Dr. Hatton, Ralph Loundsbury, and others propose various fixes from full public funding to tighter expenditure limits and single financial agents. They compare U S practices with England and advocate measures to curb non voting and inefficiency in election administration.
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Ludwell
Denny Uiversity
Finis J. Garrett
Tennessee
House
Institute of Public Affairs
Garrett
A. R. Hatton
Northwestern University
Supreme Court
Newberry
Hatton
Ralph R. Loundsbury
New York
Switzerland
Czecho-Slovakia
United States
James K. Pollock
University of Michigan
New York City
Philadelphia
Chicago
Milwaukee
First Boston Theater Opens and Cable Cross Atlantic
August 16 marks historic events including Boston's first theater in 1792 and the 1858 transatlantic cable linking Queen Victoria and President Buchanan. In 1861 Lincoln banned business dealings with the Confederate states.
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Boston
Atlantic
Queen Victoria
President Buchanan
Lincoln
Daily Thoughts on Dreams and Fear in Ecclesiastes and Cato
A compact reflection notes that dreams reveal hopes and fears while exhorting reverence for God from Ecclesiastes 5 7 and a quotation attributed to Cato warning against idolizing dreams
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God
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Psychology and Law
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Science
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Thelma
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