Diplomatic Service Veteran Basil Miles Marries in Paris
Basil Miles, longtime U S diplomatic figure and now American commissioner to the International Chef Commerce, will wed Mrs. Peabody Savell of India in Paris. A Philadelphia native, Miles studied at the University of Pennsylvania and Oxford before a career spanning private secretary to the U S ambassador to Asia, Third Secretary, and minister plenipotentiary, later serving in Russia and the Russian Division in Washington.
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Basil Miles
Peabody Savell
India
Paris
United States
Miles
Philadelphia
University Ofnsylvania
Oxford
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Asia
Sia
Russia
Washington
Tly
Business is Business A Wife as Stenographer in the Office
A humorous piece argues wives serving as secretaries blur work and marriage. It jokes a husband treats his wife like a stenographer during dictation, with lunch dates and lap sitting, while noting the risks of wage control versus alimony and the claimed value of a wife at home.
Anniversaries Snapshot of Political and Educational Milestones
A concise list recalls 1819 Karl Sand's assassination spark, 1849 Sardinians beaten at Novara forcing peace, 1859 Adrian College founded, 1868 UC Berkeley charter signed, 1882 Jeannette expedition bodies found near Lena mouth, 1886 George Hearst U S senator, 9th Denver beet sugar push, Supreme Court invalidates Carolina railroad rate, and a Western firemen strike averted by mediation.
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Karl Sand
August Kotzebue
Novare
Adrian College
Adrian
Haight
University of California
Capt. de
Lena River
George Hearst
United States
Calila
Denver
Colorado
Supreme
Court of the Unite
Carolina
Notable Birthdays Mark Several Notable Figures Today
Cardin al Bourne archbishop of Westminster aged 64 born in the Sacred College of mass. Charles R Richards president of Lehigh University born in Ikshill Indiana aged 54. Dr Ira Landrith Intercollegiate Prohibition Associa tion president born Milford Texas aged 60. Florence E Allen Ohio first woman state court justice born Salt Lake City aged 41. Johnny Ws former heavyweight boxing champion born New York aged 3oday
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Westminister
United x m
Sacred College of Mass
Charles R. Richards
Presi
Lehigh University
Ikshill
Ind
Ira Landrith
Intercollegiate
Prohibition Associa
Milford
Texas
Mise Florence E. Allen
Ohio
Saltlak City
Johnny Ws
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Monroe gas field reports clash with department claims
Local newspaper disputes Louisiana Department of Conservation statements on Monroe gas field. Records show weekly consumption rose from January to February, then fell in March only modestly after a 35 percent claim. The piece questions censorship and urges transparency for residents about gas resources.
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A. Eaders
Monroe
New Orleans
Department of Conservation
Louisiana
Department
Everett
H. W. Bell
News- Star
Ouachita
Morehouse
Union
State Department
Southern dairying warned against oleomargarine ban
Craddock Goins argues Southern farmers were misled in opposing bans on oleomargarine as western states consider action. He cites cottonseed oil usage, notes margarine shifts to coconut oil, and questions whether the oleo industry brings Southern wealth. The piece admits previous support was misguided but defends continued dairy growth.
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Manufacturers Record
Craddock Goins
Philippines
South
The Spectator on Cooking and Chemistry in Domestic Life
The Spectator argues cooking deserves formal training in domestic science as it links nutrition to health. It quotes Lady Mathews advocating educated cooks who understand chemistry, hygiene, and vitamines to improve diet, well being, and societal strength.
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Lady Mathews
England
Monroe Sees Rush Of Construction And Local Ventures
Monroe in 1910 experiences a building boom with a new city hall project under way and large contracts on the Stubbs estate plus remodeling of the Sugar Theatre. A minor burglary at J B Gordons store yields about $2. The first Boys Corn Club rally is planned for March 31 at Calhoun Experiment Station with W L Roy presenting. A group of twenty cotton oil mill men visits to test a cotton seed linter invention by Charles H Fulson. Consolidated Ice Company becomes sole Monroe agent for Robinson Springs Mineral Water, with Fudickar promoting sales through drug stores and grocers and planning an extensive ad campaign.
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News-Star
Monroe
New City Hall
Stubbs
Wooten-Hyle Implement Co
Boys’ Corn Club
Calhoun Experiment Station
W. L. Roy
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
E. J. Watson
North Louisiana Agricultural Society
Jack Murphy
Union Oil Company
West Monroe
Charles H. Fulson
Murphy
Monroe Hotel
Consolidated Ice Company
Robinson Springs
Fudickar
Law in Alaska and capital crime convictions
A court report from an Alaskan judicial district shows six murder and manslaughter cases tried with only one conviction. Senator Sutherland of Alaska notes this contrast as authorities discuss government restrictions.
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United States
Alaska
Alaskan
Sutherland
Alaska Graft and Lawlessness Discussed by Senator Sutherland
A report cites Senator Sutherland blasting Alaska officials for miscarriages of justice amid six indictments and acquittals. He accuses prosecuting officials of incompetence and notes localized liquor and vice trafficking in Juneau and Ketchikan. He also cites corruption in the 1924 Republican primary and comments on Alaska’s immigrant population and overall law and order.
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Juneau
Ketchikan
Sutherland
Dickerng
Alaska
Cormpt
Persian Parliament Deposes Shah Names Young Heir
A year ago today reports from Persia stated the parliament deposed the Shah and crowned his two year old son as the new ruler. The dramatic accession set a historic royal transition and sparked international attention and speculation about stability in the region.
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Persia
Flower Shoppe Announces Rose of Montana Plants Arrival
The Flower Shoppe Inc announces arrival of Rose of Montana vines and assorted flower plants for hanging baskets boxes and window boxes. Phone numbers 497 and 565 listed.
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Montana
the Flower Shoppe, Inc
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