Naval students charge discrimination by officers
The 1927 class of midshipmen at Annapolis faced aggressive pruning as Navy policy reduced academy enrollments. Officers allegedly pressure students, with many failing January exams or resigning to meet size targets. Admiral Wilson downplays widespread failures, while cadets claim the class’ attrition records prove bias.
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Ashington
Henry B. Wilson
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Academy
Congress
Admiral Wilson
Diligence Quotation by Alfred Mercier
A fragment quotes 2 Peter 1 10 urging diligence in calling and election. It notes failures stem from lack of diligence rather than lack of means and includes an unclear final tag ee Seber bag.
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Alfred Mercier
The Miner Hero in Sullivan Tragedy
Indiana and the nation extend sympathy to the families of fifty one miners who died in the Sullivan explosion. Miners volunteered to recover fallen comrades despite danger, underscoring the heroism of those who dig our coal and power our nations industries.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Indiana Field
Rabbit or dog in Washington arms talks cautions
The column weighs the value of a new Washington arms conference urged by President Coolidge and Britain to curb naval arms races. It warns such talks are only useful if wisely used and cautions against repeating past missteps that favored rivals. It argues to target the rabbit not the dog.
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Washington
Coolidge
Atlantic
Western
Pacific
America
Hill
Perkins
Indana
Senate
Indiana
American per capita expenses reveal tastes and priorities
Business Bourse International analyzes the U.S. expense account per person for a year. It itemizes spending across categories from diamonds and dentifrices to near beer and ice cream, totaling notable sums for joys such as jewelry, public schools, and salaries, ending with a pointed question: where does the money go.
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Americas
International
Witty Jumbles and Quips From a 1920s Page
A collection of humorous asides and quips on prohibition autos nutrition and aging plays on words and light satire. The column notes a doctor discovering a sixth sense and jokes about husbands hair gray and men following in Holison steps as summer forecasts promise a lively season.
Harlem's smoke choices reflect cheap and premium cigars
In Harlem the manager notes a strong demand for two for a quarter cigars while higher grades sell well. He highlights a thriving shopping scene with stores specializing in single lines and a Fifth Avenue children's furniture shop selling miniature beds and expensive dwarf pianos. A haberdashery socks trip reveals $5 per pair socks.
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New York
Harlem
Fifth Ave
Facts and trivia from The Times reader Q and A page
Questions and answers cover Monte Carlo noted for its casino and climate, Marie meaning bitter, coconut tree height, Mayflower yacht specs, whitening methods, Shandaken tunnel, Isle of Man size and population, Billie Burke bio, Shakespeare quote source, bread texture tips, Jakob Stainer violin output, and the Soldiers' Home in Washington DC funded by Congress through Mexican War tribute funds.
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Principality ‘of
Monaco
Mediterranean
Washington, D. C
Congress
Mexico
Indiana School Strike and Coal Mine Tragedy Highlight Tough Issues
The Lafayette Jefferson High School strike questions authority over athletics and student attitudes toward education. A massive coal mine disaster near Sullivan claims fifty one lives, underscoring mining hazards and regulatory needs. The piece also critiques Indiana legislators and their stagnant pay, urging consideration of fair compensation and governance.
Cleveland City Manager Year Marks Bold Urban Reforms
The Cleveland city manager’s first year features balanced finances within revenue, expanded services, and record street payments. A traffic division reduced accidents, new parking plans roll out, and a reform of the Cleveland Railway Co. franchise aims to modernize streetcar operation. The city advances light plant rehabilitation, new Baldwin pumping station, and a lakefront cleanup.
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Leveland
Ohio
Cleveland
Baldwin
Taylor
Cleveland Railway Co
Acomonet
Nis
Income Tax Reductions Contemplated By Congress
Washington reports plans to cut top income tax rates from 40 percent to 20 or possibly 15 percent. Proposals favor heavy tax cuts for incomes of 10,000 and over while raising exemptions for small earners from 2,500 to 5,000. Details await surplus estimates after June 30 as lawmakers debate the Mellon plan versus a Democratic alternative.
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Congress
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
House
Ways and Means Committee of the House
Beautifying Washington Plan Cites Monuments and Arlington Reach
Rep Cooper outlines a plan to create a Capitol to Potomac avenue flanked by a George Washington shaft and the Lincoln Memorial with the Memorial Bridge beyond and Arlington Cemetery for soldiers. The route would pass by the Capitol Washington Lincoln and the home of Lee as part of a beautification drive.
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Capitol
Potomac
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Memorial Bridge
Arlington
Washington
Lincoln
Lee
Cooper
Star Fliers Harness Global Aviation Aids
American aviators dominate world aviation aids with wide range coverage and record achievements. They hold over half of available marks and claim supremacy across multiple flight categories.
Disarmament: First Talks Stir Cautious Hope and Doubt
The article critiques an initial disarmament pow wow noting limited gains from scrapping some battleships and halting weapon output, while land forces and novel arms like aircraft and poison gas remain uncurtailed. It argues the world still arms itself as others copy, but credits the talks as a real start and urges a comprehensive, sincere program.
Bible Bulletin Offer From The Washington Bureau
The Indianapolis Times invites readers to request a five thousand word Bible bulletin from the Washington Bureau. The bulletin covers the Bible’s origin history and translations without religious doctrinal discussion. Send five cents in stamps with name and address to Bible Editor Washington Bureau.
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Washington
The
Indianapolis Times
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
Bulletin
Bible
State board reorganization sparks debate over education leadership
A proposal to abolish the present State board of education and form a new panel of the State superintendent and four members faces opposition. Advocates argue the current eleven member board is unwieldy and vacuums influence toward colleges, while opponents insist professional educators should be represented.
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State Board of Education
State Board of Health
Board of Agriculture
Board of Education
Lovely Lady By HAL COCHRAN
A reflective poem about aging and lost youth. An unnamed speaker contemplates an older woman’s glossy hair and lines on her face as memories fade and secrets surround her past. The verse suggests quiet longing and unanswered questions about what the future holds.
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Hal Cochran
Folka
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