Germany’s political spectrum on eve of December Reichstag vote
A historical survey outlines the German parliament election on December 7, detailing party alignments and factions. It notes the rise of the Communist party to 62 seats, the Socialists and Democrats’ roles in governance and foreign policy, the Catholic Center’s broad coalition, and the People’s Party led by Gustav Stresemann with its conservative stance.
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Tsrlin
Reichstar
Communist Party
Radica Party
Fiouse
Moscow
Germany
America
Samuel Gompers
Catholic Center
Reichstag
Rhineland
Genter
Peope’s
Quinister
Gustav Stresemann
Wn Hoge
Unusual Civil War Vet Claims Two Conflicts
Mrs Petey Johnson of Worcester Massachusetts claims service in the 53d Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War and five years in the navy. The American Red Cross Chapter at Worcester is investigating her claim as the city scrutinizes a remarkable military record.
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Petey Johnson
Worcester
Mass
53D
Massachusetts
Saul Fall
Navy
American Red Cross Chapter
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
The Ac-W Hedon Shirar Leary Shirar and families express sincere gratitude for expressions of sympathy during their sorrow in the loss of their mother and wife. Appreciation goes to friends neighbors and all who lightened their burden with thoughtful acts and condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ac-W ‘Hedon
C. L. Shirar
Anyl
E. Leary
Henry
Shirar Ant ‘Family
Government Bands Closes Mixed Bond Figures in New York
New York government bond notes show varied rates as of December 11. Rates include 3 percent near 100.31, 4 percent notes around 101.315, and U.S. bonds at 105.6.
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New York
U.S
French dressmaker on foreign women buyers in Paris
A Paris dressmaker classifies Spanish Italian American and English customers by habits and means. She notes Spaniards and Italians seek value and rarely haggle while Americans often request impractical designs yet mostly pay or pay later. English clients are ideal cash buyers and never bargain.
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Paris
Associated Press
New World
Rue de la Paix
Maya Tribes Linked to Oldest Mathematics System
Berkeley sociAP report credits Professor A N Kroeber with saying Maya civilization in Yucatan dates back at least 2000 years before current mathematical methods, possibly 5000 years. He cites excavations showing high civilization from 200 to 600 A D and notes the Toltecs and Aztecs adopted Maya culture in Mexico. The Aztecs later controlled subjugated tribes to fund city building.
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Berkeley
Calif
Associated Press
Mexico
A. N. Kroeber
University of California Department of
India
Yucatan
Hich
Mexico City
Noted German Music Master Drops His Baton to Become Composer
German conductor Furtwaengler, long head of the Gewandhaus Orchestra, faces questions of fame and legacy as he contemplates reducing outside commitments to compose. Critics note the trend of mighty conductors balancing symphonies with performances, and Furtwaengler’s future may mark a rare rise as a serious composer alongside Mozart and Strauss. The move, shaped by humility and belief in his own abilities, remains debated in European musical circles.
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Associated
Quinor Forts
A “Teimanda
Siri Quartet
Fahk
Beethoven
Strauss
Eur
Positi
Arthur Nikisch
Nikisch
Jag Joné
Furtwatnler
Repu
Lawrence area notes on Hoyt and local obituaries
Lawrence area notices report the death of Hoyt in Glendale California and funeral arrangements for Mrs. Hoyt in Lawrence with services at 2:30 PM at the home of Mrs. W. J. Gilmore and a vault burial at Oak Hill, plus notices for John E. Alexander and Mrs Johanna Will with forthcoming funeral plans and Oak Hill burial.
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Cambridge
Acton
Lawrence
Methodist Episcopal ‘Church
Hoyt
Kite
Glendale
Calif
Jerome Odell
Bassa. D
Portland
Ore
Harold C
John — E. Alexander
Funk
Bleck
Oak Hill Cemetery
John E
Johanna Will
Johanna Marie
Margaret Harriet Will
Fred Will of
Vinland
League Action Supports American Opium Policy
In secret League of Nations session, members intervened at the international opium conference then underway in Geneva to back the American viewpoint, according to Associated Press reports.
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League
U.S
Rome
Associated Press
Council of the
League of Nations
Geneva
First Organized Poultry Exhibition Held in Boston
A historical note marks the first organized poultry exhibition in America taking place in Boston about 75 years ago with reference to Parker Pens and a local drug store gift city.
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America
Boston
Gifts
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Eichstag
Uncle Sam
Washington
Naval
Sayant
Twaenglex
William 5. Shanahan
Lynn, Mass
Hugh Manity
Goal Co
Minersville
Nellie Taylor’ Ross
Wyoming
Ambrose
William Bradford
George
University of Wyoming
William
Cheyenne
ORPHE
Viola Day Lew
Frank Currier
Monte Blue Marjorie Dan Edward Connelly
Miabel Wagnalls
George D. Baker
Orpheum
Life’s Greatest
Louis B. Mayer
Elinor'glyn
Russia
Aileen Pringle
John Gilbert
Directed By
King Vidor
Picrey
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