Italian Fascism and Western Reactions in 1925
A UK and US editorial discussion notes Mussolini's rise and new Italian laws extending state power, comparing it to Russia and reflecting on public acceptance. It also covers a Alabama lynching case, French business support for France during economic strain, and the Mitchell verdict's political fallout. The piece touches on Klan activity, coal strikes, and early Christmas mail campaigns amid winter pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ital
Russia
Taly
Topeka Journal previews 1926 politics and beer mail
The Topeka Journal reflects on year end politics and holiday mail handling. It notes Jonathan Davis possibly seeking governorship again and comments Mrs. Davis’ perceived practicality. Also mentions Red Grange remark and the burden of 13,018 state laws enacted in 1925 in Kansas.
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Topeka Journal
Len
Jonathan Davis
Davis
Kansan Y
Local notes reveal a busy week in town
Monday reports list residents returning from contracts in Scioto Valley and arrivals visiting Hon. J. C. Horton’s home. The piece notes holiday window displays at Bullene’s, a runaway horse incident near the post office, theater plans in Topeka, and early wedding plans of Miss Jessie Parrott. It also mentions art displays, etchings, and Red Cross activity, plus local business moves to Colorado Springs and a sale of Haviland china sets.
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A. T. Beart
Scioto Valley
Oliv
Gay
John Ragill
Buffalo
George L. Thomson
J. C. Horton
Addvers
Sas Sian
Bullene
Gnay
Jessie J. Parrott
A. Ff. Griesa
Joseph Parrott
Jim McKnight
Selon Lumberfield
Topeka
James Kidder Company
Dale Hamilton
Lawreace
Smith
State Board of Charities
Nellie Schneider
Marvin
Kang Tersity Rifle Club
Kawin Stimpson
Teme Street
Ami
Naismith
Ident
M Timpson
Secre T
Wis
Tren
Werst
Red Cross
Jara Barton
Washington
John Nave
Colorado Springs
Lawrence
Ohio Street
Barber
Big Springs
Haviland
Adred
Small Damage to Corn From Wet Fall Weather
Topeka report notes little damage to corn from fall wet weather. S. D. Flora of the U S Weather Bureau says husking nearly finished except in extreme western counties. Wheat yields are down from usual levels, with moisture adequate except in far northern counties. less than half the wheat currently covers ground as seed due to Cod weather halting spring plowing.
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Topeka
S. D
Flora
United States Weather’ Bureau
Plora
Katsas
Kansas
Foard Honored by Crown of Italy for Harvard French Scholar
Dr Jeremiah D M Foard of Harvard University, a professor of French and Spanish, has been made an officer of the Crown of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel. The Cambridge native earned his Harvard degrees and studied in France before returning to Harvard as an instructor and later securing the Smith professorship. he also directed American University in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah D. M. Foard
Victor Emmanusi
Italy
Smith
Jeros
Harvard University
Henry Wadsworth Long
James Russell Lowell
Cambridge
Mass
Ford
Harvard
France
Ford i
Paris
American University Unies
Extrepe
Forefathers Day Observances Mark Shortest Day
The text notes Forefathers Day marking the Pilgrim landing anniversary at Plymouth in 1620, with civic exercises planned. It mentions royal travel from London to York Cottage and Rome Holy Year events drawing devout crowds to Jubilee ceremonies locally.
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Myriouth
Plymouth
George
London
York Cottage
Sandri
Rome
Europe
Churches withhold donations say Anti-Saloon uses funds openly
Dr Charles M Sheldon, temperance leader, told Topeka churches they may withhold contributions. He said Kansas church groups fund the Anti-Saloon League more than any other source and urged that money be spent wisely, honestly, and above board.
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Topeka
Kan
Charles M. Sheldon
The
Christian Herald and International Temperance A
Kansas
Anti-Saloon League
Shaldon
Italy Announces Reprisals in Somaliland Killing
Rome reports reprisals for the killing of two Italian NCOs and an artilleryman by forces of Sultan Osman Mahmud in Italian Somaliland. Italians destroy Berjul and blockade coastal ports while expanding their protectorate in parts of equatorial Africa, with mixed local reactions.
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Rome
Osman Mahmud
Italian Somaliland
Berjul
Misertins
Warshins
Ehrarer
Equatorial Africa
Tax Cut Bill in Senate Prompting Uncertain Action
The $524 million tax reduction bill faces uncertain Senate action with a March 13 effective date. President Coolidge urged timely approval to meet the deadline. In Morocco a French assault near Rif is reported as forces push westward.
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Senate
Washington
Mec
Ith
Njesnie
Coolidge
Fay
Work Moves Ahead on KU Union Building
Work on the University of Kansas union building progresses rapidly with pouring of exterior wall forms underway by midweek. Sher G. Filiett, treasurer of theIC Memorial corporation, reports footings for outer walls done, about half of interior wall piers finished, and one third of reinforcement material on the ground as favorable weather continues. The contract aims to complete the hull and conduits with the money received, and plans anticipate letting the electric work within thirty days.
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Union
University of Kansas
Sher G. Filiett
IC Memorial Corporation
Elliott
TAZ IN CHICAGO CHICAZA John SI
John SI notes in Chicago action by the Kane rceu executive secretary of the son of Amorican Municipal Organizations. The association, linked to the International Federation and Local Government Association, plans a future program with studies on state municipal organizations and a model financial management system. Wisconsin, New York, Colorado references appear in the report.
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Chicaza
John
Unisy of
Kanerceu
Amorican Municipal Osganizations
Sec
Avox
International Federati Local Government Asso
League of Kaisa Palities
Ameee Santvall Finn News
Stilawerey _ i
Froilit Yemett Fo
Fedix Cam Af Ig
Wisconsin
New
Colorado
Ene
New High School Sports League Formed in Kansas
Representatives from seven towns vote unanimously to organize a new high school athletics league. The league will include Pittsburg, Fort Scott, Iola, Parsons, Coffeyville, Independence, and another town, set to begin with football season. Also noted is the New England Society of Lawrence dinner at Plymouth Church House Monday with Justice F. Mason of the Kansas Supreme Court to speak.
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Maesons
Kansas
Pittsburg
Scott
Iola
Parsons
Coffexville
Tndeperdener
Schosis “Il
New Inland
New England Society of Lawrences
Plymouth Church House
F. Mason
Kan Supreme Court
Navy tests praise ships while radio clash looms
An official engineering report lauds improvements in battleship readiness and underwater communication as key to fleet efficiency. It notes only one ship needs over five days to prepare for extended service, while highlighting advances in radio and sonar tech aided by U.S. and international scientists. Soviet Russia agrees to attend the League disarmament conference and the world economic talks.
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Ngial
N Bureau of Engineering
de Robison
Bureau
Naval Communication
United States
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
League
Robbed Hair Serial Scene on Lone Island
A melodramatic chase unfolds across Lone Island with Conn Nemara Moore, David Lacy, and a mysterious trio. Pooch thrusts a roll of bills at Conn Nemara on a ferry. After a crash and a frantic pursuit, Conn Nemara is dragged along by Pooch toward a dinghy as gunshots echo. A masked mystery man aboard the boat appears, and the scene promises further intrigue in the continuing tale of crime, advantage, and escape.
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Connemara Moore
David Lary
Lone Island
Carrington
Agams
Manhasset Bay
Hempy
Connemara
Yanemara
Atlanta
Annemara
Win
Pangtealin
Porou Pooch
Jama
David Lacy
Connémara
Pooch
Anemara
Mr. Pooch
Connamara
Mr. Toach
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