Easy to Investigate Mail Order Fraud Accusation
The piece questions the Rozelle mail order accusation against United States marshal nominee Frank Rozelle. It argues for a swift, thorough inquiry by investigators using postal records to verify whether the pillow-top at home scheme harmed women or proved benevolent work for gainful at home employment. It notes senators Robinson and Watson urging scrutiny and defends Rozelle’s reputation pending evidence.
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Robert Hicks
Frank Rozelle
United States
Indiana
Rozelle
Arthur Robinson
James E. Watson
Hicks
Wheeler Mission
Postal Department
Department of Justice
la Grange
Robinson and Watson
Vare Faces Indictment Over Delegation Coup
The Philadelphia Republican League accuses Boss Bill Vare of insubordination for announcing Philadelphia delegates for Hoover at Kansas City before a Pennsylvania caucus. The league warns that such treason could erode party discipline, while noting a mitigating factor of the Kansas City event.
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Republican League of Philadelphia
Bill Vare
League
Vare
Philadelphia Republican League
Kansas City
Hoover
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bill Ware
Andy Mellon
Ihs
Republic Coleague
Mellon
Mellons
Music of the Spheres No 81 and celestial concepts explained
The piece explains that ancient belief pictured a dome of crystal spheres around Earth while modern astronomy treats stars as distant suns. It describes the celestial sphere with north and south celestial poles, the celestial equator, and how stars are located by right ascension and declination rather than latitude and longitude.
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Milton
Astmer
Collier Resigns as U S Ambassador to Chile After Seven Years
William Miller Collier, our ambassador to Chile, resigns after seven years of service in Santiago and returns to the United States. A New York native, former George Washington University president, he was respected as a cultured scholar and practical diplomat.
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Collier
Santiago
William Miller Collier
Chile
United States
New York
George Washington University
Spain
Madrid
Roosevelt
Dr. Collier
Wilson
Norway
Spitzbergen
Harding
Peru
Tacna
Arica
Ambassador Collier
Automobile Pest Causes Crossing Walk Frustration
A NSC magazine warns of the driver who stops a car in the middle of a cross walk at red lights. It stresses that pedestrians must detour around the vehicle, increasing temper and wear on those crossing. It urges motorists to observe lights more closely to keep cross walks clear.
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National Safety Council
Opinion favors Governor Smith nomination without protest
M. E. Tracy argues that Governor Smith has built a strong following and that the wisest course is to accept his nomination without opposition. The piece contends that challenging him would be unwise and could split or weaken his support.
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Smith
Texas
Houston
Jesse H. Jones
Ft Worth West Texas gathering swells with bands and banners
The tenth annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in Ft Worth draws 30 to 40 thousand visitors. A parade features forty bands and fifty floats with Gov Dan Moody among guests. Oil output, roads and regional growth are praised as Abilene Borger and AnGelo are cited. Political chatter centers on Al Smith Hoover and Texas loyalties ahead of the Democratic convention. A lighter note asks for Anna Q Nilsson’s middle name.
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T. Worth
Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
George F. Babbitt
Sinclair Lewis
Frances Long
Abilene
First Baptist Church
Dan Moody
West Texas
Bunk
Ft. Worth
AN Angelo
United States
Mind Plays Big Part in One's Health
Dr Morris Fishbein argues true health is a mental and physical state, not mere absence of illness. He advises regular routines, proper diet, outdoor air and exercise, stressing early establishment of healthy habits by age three to ensure lifelong well being.
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Morris Fishbein
Jena
American Medicaliration
Hygela
Readers Voice Views on Prohibition and Politics
Letter writers urge enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act while debating party ballots and candidates. John Robbins of Houston Street notes platform care. Joseph Trowbridge of Mitchell Indiana supports reform and opposes Hoover despite Times past opposition, calling for anti graft action.
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Houston
Bridge Play Made Easy
Bridge is a partnership game. bidding more than one is usually unsound. Do not rush to bid multiple times to “capture” the bid or showcase strength. Allow partner to share information and bid in stages to avoid frightening opponents and to enable cooperative play.
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Readyference Publishing Co
Question and Answer column from The Indianapolis Times
Readers submit queries answered briefly by the Washington Bureau on topics including history geography science and economics. The sample Q A covers boundary disputes wind formation glass making Easter 1919 watch origins patent length Bible events Rome s fall and film location Culver City with concise factual responses.
This Date in U S History June 20 Highlights
Key events include 1782 Congress adopting the great seal of the United States. 1819 the first American steamship crossed the Atlantic to Liverpool. 1867 Alaska sold by Russia to the United States. 1889 Rhode Island rescinded prohibition by popular vote. 1912 Theodore Roosevelt announced accepting either Republican or Progressive nomination.
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Congress
United States
Atlantic
America
Liverpool
Alaska
Russia
Rhode Island
Theodore Roosevelt
Smith Won't Run Unless Early Nomination Victory Possible
Keeping Up With The News reports Al Smith seeks an early ballot to secure the Democratic nomination or else withdraw. The piece explains unity as the pivotal issue, outlines potential break points on successive ballots, and notes factions including Tammany, Robinson, Reed, and others eyeing the outcome at the June 26 convention.
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Ludwell
Denny Ouston
Texas
al Smith
Smith
New Yorker
Tom Walsh
Montana
Teapot Dome
Walsh
McAdoo
Drgs
California
Ritchie
Maryland
Democratic Party
New York
Tammany
Hoover
Kansas City
Ohio
Nebraska
Pomerone
Hitchcock
Tom Taggart
Evang Woolen
Sam Houston Hall
Madison Square Garden
Sendeator Robinson
Arkansas
Jim Reed
Misso
Wilson
Republlican
Reed
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United Press, Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance
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Hoover Camp
American Engineering Standards Committee
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Science
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Tracy
Center For Oil
Tom Finley
Dallas News
Bill Hard
Washington
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Hard
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Borger
Anna Q. Nilsson
Daily Health Service
Times
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John Robbins
E. Twenty-Fifth St
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Updike
Coffin
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Robinson
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Mitchell
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Frederick M. Kerby
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