Union of Liberty versus Los Angeles over reads of the Constitution
The piece rails at Los Angeles chief Louis Oaks for arresting Upton Sinclair in San Pedro for quoting the First Amendment. It mocks boosters, warns against annexation of the U.S. and the Constitution, and questions aims of the Chamber of Commerce while denouncing prohibition excesses and a punitive attitude toward youth and reading. It also critiques tariff policy and the drive for a gold export justification, noting public consumer harm.
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Questions and Answers by The Times readers
A reader Q A feature from The Times lists diverse queries with concise answers. Topics include radio history, jute uses, shell costs, blood pressure ranges, long railroad tunnels, ivory substitutes, immigration figures, facial care tips, naval guns, Red Letter Day origins, pemmican, Hoosier etymology, Lillian Russell’s marriages, and Forest Protection Week origins and purpose. The piece cites dates, places, and names such as Arlington, Rogers Pass, Canadian Pacific, and President Harding.
Injunctions Plain Fraud in American Courts
By Gilson Gardner the piece argues that injunctions are ineffective and largely fraudulent. It cites cases against sugar price speculation railway strikes beef packers and the Northern Securities case to claim courts misuse injunctions. The author likens injunctions to un Constitutional veto power and portrays them as unelected power overruling public will.
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Great Northwest
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Congress
Honest Chinese Merchants Dominate Regional Trade
A historical perspective notes the large Chinese population of about 460 million and their reputation for honesty in business across Dutch East Indies British Malaya and the Philippines. It highlights guilds, face culture, and the growing adoption of written contracts while warning against Western influence on Chinese integrity. It also mentions rapid air links between Paris Constantinople and other hubs and outlines cheap fares and baggage rules for long-distance travel.
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British Malaya
Philippines
Britain Faces Difficult Task in Straightening Indian Grievances
Milton Bronner surveys Indian discontent in the British empire from London, detailing vast population, caste divisions, and key flashpoints such as Amritsar 1919, Moplah rebellion 1921, Sikh shrines, and Gandhi's non cooperation movement, noting racial tensions and limited reforms with leaders like Gandhi upcoming.
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Shaukat Ali
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The Perpendicular Pronoun I by Berton Braley
A brief verse extols the pronoun I as the master word guiding all purpose and action. It warns the ego can dominate if not trained and disciplined, urging will to soften its demand and steer conduct toward duty and restraint.
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NEA Service
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Beware the Dark Lady of the Subway Schemes in Brooklyn
A casual-stroller column recounts a New York City subway warning tale where a damsel in distress lures men with fears of hold ups. A confident mark carries money home, then an ambush unfolds with bandits, a trap sprung but a quick-witted survivor loots him while the victim departs unharmed. The piece also notes the Hippodrome theater’s planned demolition for a hotel, possible revival by Max Reinhardt, and a theater count in New York.
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Morris Gest
Bramhall Playhouse
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Tom Sims Sayings on Marriage and Morning Truths
A collection of aphorisms by Tom Sims humorously touches on marriage, financial luck, winter, rural population decline, and everyday woes. Witty maxims warn about appearances in courtship, prudent spending, and skepticism of grand plans versus simple, practical living.
Veterans Bureau pamphlets request with postage stamp
Washington Bureau notes many coupons arrive without full name or address. Please include complete name street number city and state to ensure prompt service.
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U S Constitution Revision Needs Careful Reform
Wallace Lee reports a theft on Hovey Street where a 25 dollar black bolivia cape was taken from his automobile parked at 916 Hovey Street. The note cites a citizen letter arguing for careful revision of the United States Constitution and discusses Gladstone quotes and historical context.
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Police Probe Robbery at Bellefontaine St Homes
Burglars entered two neighboring houses on Bellefontaine Street late Monday night. Detectives investigated today as J B Vandaworker’s home reported items including an alligator traveling bag with keys, saxophone feeds, and handkerchiefs valued at 40 dollars, two suits of clothes at 140 dollars, and a 100 dollar Government bond were stolen. Frank Chance’s home at 2921 Bellefontaine Street lost two suits and a pair of trousers valued at 60 dollars. Rear windows were forced open in both houses.
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McCray’s Fourteenth Annual Hereford Sale Near Kentland
Governor McCray presides over the Orchard Lake farm auction at Kentland featuring sixty five descendants of the famed Perfection Fairfax herd. The sale Thursday is expected to draw a large crowd as the governor departs to oversee the event.
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Economy of Mellon Criticised by John Carson
Washington May 22 Critics argue the reported surplus hides true economy checks. Treasury data show 125.9 million dollar surplus with revenue from railroad securities and foreign debts, surplus property sales and war property use. They say borrowing and asset sales funded running costs not genuine cuts. Tariff and income tax boosts are cited as hidden revenue.
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Mellon
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Jury to Investigate Wrecking of Trains
The grand jury will be called Monday in Goshen Indiana to probe alleged wrecking of Wabash freight trains and robbery of the Big Four freighthouse by two section laborers. Detectives report one man confessed thefts and said he gave switch keys to the other. He added they passed on a plan to avoid wrecking a westbound freight for more loot.
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India Office
Chawri-Chaura
Times Special
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Taxi driver's question triggers four-car crash at Meridian
Four cars were damaged near Meridian and Eleventh Streets when a taxi driver turned to answer a passenger. Howard Wharton, 21, said he looked back to talk. He was driving the taxi behind Mrs. Bessia Hadley, whose car struck Mrs. Otto Haueisen, whose car hit Frank Blackwell, with all vehicles damaged. The taxi company will repair the damage, police said.
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Washington Blvd
Man Found Ill On Statehouse Lawn
Paul Basso, 29, of 2053 S Meridian St, was found unconscious on the Statehouse lawn by George Sluder of the Capitol Hotel and taken to a city hospital. He had been missing since Saturday. Physicians said the illness is puzzling but not serious. his condition improved.
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