China Luck and the West Hold Back on a Rising Nation
A syndicated column argues China should be cultivated as a strong self-reliant nation, warning Western powers led by Britain and Japan to stop undermining Beijing. It urges the United States to aid China’s growth, warns ministers to beware propaganda, and notes the electric light association must meet its duties.
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China
Pekin
United States
Britain
Japan
Manchuria
Mongolia
Hongkong
Washington
MacMurray
Kissing in the Movies Wins a Court Ruling
A New York man kissed his date in a dark theater. ushers beat him and he had them arrested. The trial resulted in fines for the ushers, upholding a man’s right to kiss in a movie theater. The piece ends noting the ruling allows couples to kiss in peace.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce urged cleansing the utility industry
A Washington convention resolution urges American business to purge corruption and uphold higher standards. It condemns the National Electric Light Association for propaganda and lobbying, fundraising against regulation, and influencing education and public opinion. The Atlantic City convention to consider the measure follows.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
National Electric Light Association
Atlantic City
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Walsh
Boulder Dam
Muscle Shoals
Joint Committee of National Utilities
Congress
The
Trade Commission
Do the Impossible and End War’s Dark Future
Rev Henry H Tweedy of Yale tells Lake Erie College for Women graduates that humanity must pursue impossible goals from tech feats to ending warfare. He warns civilization risks dark ages if wars recur and urges changing human nature to avert catastrophe.
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Henry H. Tweedy
Yale University
Lake Erie College
Morse
Wright Brothers
Washington
Ford
Europe
Widows and Orphans Used in Utility Debate Sparks Questioning
A Missouri pamphlet claiming service regulation serves widows and orphans draws FTC questioning of John B. Sheridan. Judge Healy questions the propriety of using such appeals in investor-focused public utility propaganda.
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Missouri
Missouri Committee On Public Utility Information
John B. Sheridan
Federal Trade Commission
Judge Healy
Commission
Dry Side, Wet Side Split Deep in Party Fight
A quotation argues the Republican Party chooses the dry stance, leaving Democrats with no option but to align with the opposite side to gain headway, signaling a sharp partisan divide and strategic pressure ahead of elections.
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Democratic Party
Houston Journal Dated Notes on Lynching Case and Prohibition Fight
Houston reports detail a lynching confession by five of seven suspects, while ten thousand reservations bolster a convention’s run as Governor Smith’s stance on amending the Volstead Act fuels debate. The piece critiques the confession, notes political shifts, and contemplates Democratic and Republican alignments amid a changing party leadership.
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Ouston
Houston
Smith
New York World
Olvaney
Beliefs and Folklore On Teeth From Many Cultures
A review of Leo Kanners survey of dental superstitions and myths across cultures. It notes beliefs about teeth in travel, parentage, eye or witchcraft associations, and rare claims of born with teeth and postmortem tooth growth, alongside scientific explanations.
Pre emptive bidding in bridge by W W Wentworth
The article discusses when to pre empt in bridge with two bids and higher. It notes that two in a major or minor generally does not shut out bidding, so its use is limited. Some players bid two to convey information about AKQXX in a suit, but this risks blocking partner’s responses. The piece describes conditions for using two bids and mentions varying opinions among authorities. Copyright 1928 by Reaence Publishing Co.
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Africa
Hungary
Rea
Eence Publishing Co
Historic June 23 Highlights: Penn Treaty to Early Georgia
On June 23 dates span 1683 William Penn signs a treaty with Native Americans. 1752 Georgia becomes a royal province and John Jay arrives in Paris as American minister. 1863 Confederate approach halts Philadelphia business. 1904 Republicans hold convention with Roosevelt and Banks prominent.
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William Penn
Georgia
John Jay
Paris
France
Philadelphia
Pire
Question and Answer column on proofs and U S history facts
A digest of reader queries about proof coins how they are made and who presides in the Senate after a U S President dies. It covers who coined famous epigrams and claims about aviation before the century, plus notes on mutilating coins and hotel tipping etiquette.
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United States
United States Senate
Readers Voice on Graduation Class Pictures
A letter from Miss Doris Levis of 815 Gerrard Dr. discusses graduation class pictures in Times paper. She compares classes from N Rural St School 3 and School 39 at Lexington Ave and State St noting 68 and 71 graduates with breakdowns for her sister and herself including dates June 15 1924 and June 15 1923.
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Times
Rural St
Lexington Ave
State St
Doris Levis
Gerrard
Etiquette bulletins offered in seven topic series
A Washington bureau feature promotes seven etiquette bulletins covering dress, origin of etiquette, children, dinners, social etiquette, travel, and weddings. Readers are invited to mail a coupon with 25 cents to receive the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indianapolis Times
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
United States
Drys Pressured by Convention Talk as Smith Fights For Enforce
The Houston scene swirls with dry forces and politicians before the Democratic convention. Al Smith faces pressure over prohibition with Norman Mack's misstep prompting renewed debate on a wet plank versus enforcement of all laws. Smith seeks to run on an enforcement plank while dry leaders push for prohibition and a possible split vote.
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Norman E. Mack
George van Namee
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Smith
Madison Square Garden
New York
Sam Houston Hall
Dan Moody
Texas
San Gabriel
Drys
Kansas City
Coolidge
Houston
Drgs
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Norman Mack
Mack
George van Narenee
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Deng
Tcalruri
Scripps-Howard
Indianapolis Times Publishing Co
Maryland Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Brice
Marion County
Frank G. Morrison
ROY _W. HOWARD
Boyd Gurley
Riley
Electric Light Association
S. S. Wyer
Ontario
Smithsonian Institution
David Dietz
Science
Pocketbook
Greece
Bear
Earth
Groombridge
Freran Sphecda
Alcor
Dughe An Cael
ALIOT
Phekra
EL Alcola
Tracy
Moses
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Wilson
Gregory
Burleson
Baker
Daniels
McAdoo
Daily Health Service
DR. Morris Fishbein
American Medical Association
Hygeia, the Health Magazine
Leo Kanner
South Dakota
Palestine
Allah
Kanner
W. W. Wentworth
U.S
Frederick M. Kerby
EDITO
Senate
Sherman
Hell
John Koolbeck
Harlem
Iowa
Winslow
Vicksburg
River Pearl
Icarus
Daedalus
Columbus
America
Lonardo da Vinci
Thomas R. Marshall
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