New Dedication Calls for Liberty and Self-government
The Indianapolis Times reflects on a new dedication to the ideals of liberty and self-government, urging remembrance of the Union victory, abolition of slavery, and a steadfast defense of human rights and democratic principles across the nation. It frames patriotism as faith in liberty and warns against apathy and manipulation that could erode gains from the Civil War era. The piece also cites the American Civil Liberties Union's critique of Pennsylvania policing, highlighting alleged brutality, prosecutions for opinion, and private police influence tied to Mellon, Ware interests, and Joseph M. Grundy.
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Pennsyvaria
Pennsylvania
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Union
Colorado
Coal and Iron
Mellon
Ware
Joseph M. Grundy
State Manufacturing Association
Shallenberger Attacks Coolidge Veto Power In Farm Bill Debate
Nebraska Representative Ashton C. Shallenberger denounces President Coolidge for vetoing the farm relief bill, calling the veto the voice of autocracy. He cites historic veto use by Washington and Lincoln, argues Presidents usurp congressional will, and warns against kingship in American governance.
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Congress
Coolidge
Ashton C. Shallenberger
Nebraska
Shallenberger
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Nebraska Statesman
Louis the Grand
Schallenberger
Augustus Caesar
George V
England
Jacksonian
Typhoid deaths drop as seven cities report zero fatalities
The American Medical Association cites 1927 data showing seven U S cities with populations over 100 000 had no typhoid deaths. New Haven Springfield Yonkers Paterson Richmond Canton and Kansas City Kansas led the decline, signaling typhoid could be nearly wiped out soon. The piece also notes advances in cancer infantile paralysis and tuberculosis and muses on the lingering cigarette problem.
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March of Medicine
The
American Medical Association
New Haven
Conn
Springfield
Mass
Yonkers
N. Y
Paterson
N. J
Richmond
Canton
Ohio
Kansas City
Kan
Boston businessmen exhibit paintings as leisure pursuit
A group of Boston business men showcase their paintings at a public gallery. The article extols leisure time wisely used through creative work, noting that painting provides satisfaction beyond technical skill and that dabbling in art offers worthwhile diversion for those in business.
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Boston
A Driver's Temper Sparks Fatal Accident
A group of young men in a flivver tailed a big sedan after it cut in. One youth struck the driver, sending the sedan into a safety zone and killing a pedestrian while injuring others. The aggressor was arrested for manslaughter. The piece warns temper can endanger lives on the road.
European Industry And The World War Aftermath
The Bankers Trust Company reports British pig iron output rose to 592600 tons in March from 550800 in February, yet remains 25 percent below 1913 prewar levels. The piece notes ongoing war costs for workers and employers across Europe and mentions Colonel Lindbergh’s new job and a feat of climbing 1358 Woolworth Building steps. It then shifts to a science note on the mariner’s compass tracing its invention to Flavio Gioja of Positano, origins of the Rose of the Winds, and the term compass from English roots, with Amalfi celebrations in 1901 and the instrument’s role in exploration.
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Europe
Foreign Information Department
Bankers Trust Company of
New York
England
Flavio Gioja
Positano
Amalfi
Italy
Gioja
Anthony of Bologna
J. A. Fleming
Edward
Duke of York
Fleming
Amalfiuring
Customs Have Changed Have Morals Also
Carl C. Magee argues against a simple moral judgement on today’s youth. He says customs have changed radically and frankness about sex topics increases, but concludes there is no proof today’s youth are worse. He notes hypocrisy once and asserts human nature remains similar across generations.
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Carl C. Magee
The
Oklahoma News
Hether
This Date in U S History Highlights and Questions
A mixed set of historical questions and facts covers May 29 anniversaries, the 1893 Chicago World's Fair dates, naturalization passport timing, dime value, name meanings, March 25 1903 and Sept 25 1907 weekdays, Edward Bruce surrender, and population figures for India and China.
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Chicago
Charm of English Maids Wins Monk Written for The Times
Will Durant narrates Erasmus as a scholar who rose from Dutch ports to lead a religious revolution. He details his monastic trials, Greek studies, and sharp critiques of clerical corruption. Durant notes Erasmus’s wit, travels to Paris and London, and his provocative observations about English maids and culture.
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Monk
the Times
Will Durant
John Wycliff
Oxford
John of Lancaster
Constance
Erasmus
Rotterdam
Holland
Italy
Gierard
Desirous
Desiderius
Swartzerde
Cambrai
Paris
Stentor
Daily Thought Quote From I John and Kotzebue
A compact reflection notes there is no fear in love and that perfect love casts out fear from I John 4 18. It adds a line credited to Kotzebue about a heart once poisoned by suspicion having no room for love.
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John
Kotzebue
Amateur Photography Bulletin Promises Self Help For Beginners
The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau announces an amateur photography bulletin teaching beginners camera types lenses exposures developing printing enlarging and mounting. Readers may request a copy by mailing a coupon with five cents postage to the Times Indianapolis office.
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Times Washington
Washington
Indianapolis Times
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Bulletin
United States
Mr Tracy on America and Russia Propaganda
Mr Tracy argues Americans have abandoned traditional education of Russia in our theories of government and have discarded chances to influence Russia. He claims both propaganda barriers and miseducation have weakened U.S. stance.
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Russia
Propaganda and peace plans face Russia question
A column argues the Kellogg pact will likely exclude Russia from a world peace council and condemns censorship of Russian propaganda. It cites the New York film ban on The End of St Petersburg as evidence of anti Russian sentiment and veers into praise for free publicity as a national principle. It also notes the National Broadcasting Company airing William Z Foster’s Workers' Communist party speech as a sane view on propaganda.
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Ngland
France
Germany
Japan
Russia
Moscow
St. Petersburg
New York
Hammerstein
Will Hays
America
James Wingate
Department of Motion Pictures
New York State Department of Education
Wingate
Hamemerstein
Republic
United States
National Broadcasting Company
William Z. Foster
Foster
Workers’ Communist Party
Questions and Answers From The Indleys Times Reader Q&A
A compilation of questions and answers covers topics from presidential duties at club meetings, the Brooklyn bridge engineer, and boundaries of The Great American Desert to Ben Alexander’s first film role and animal breeding in captivity. It also notes the Pony Express fastest time, US diplomatic relations, Nobel prizes to Mme Curie, Mrs. Grundy, Grant’s post presidency, rifle barrel cleaning, a World Series record, ASPCA HQ, and the start of the Twentieth Century.
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Morse Teiezur
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Fred
Frederick
Edward Bruce
Ireland
Robert Bruce
Scotland
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Henry VIII
London
Colet
Sir Thomas More
Oscar Wilde
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Daily Thought
Tracy
Lrne
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Indleys Times
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John Augustus Roebling
Washington Augustus
Great American Desert
Rockies
New Mexico
Texas
Sierra Nevadas
Cascade Ranges
British Columbia
Ben Alexander
Little Brother
Turkey
Mme. Curie
H. A. Becquerel
Pierre
President Grant
Christy Mathewson
American Society For the Presention of Cruelty To Animals
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