National Capital Affairs on Race Commission Bill
Senator Spencer of Missouri supports S. 42607 proposing a nine member Race Commission to study conditions of colored Americans. The body would include three whites from the North and South and three colored members, appointed by the President with Senate approval. The commission would investigate unrest and friction and suggest remedies to promote harmony between white and Black Americans.
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Ashington
Spencer
Missouri
United States
United States of America
Senate
Year 1920 Tercentenary Celebrations Highlight Free Institutions
The 300 year Jamestown and Mayflower anniversaries spur a 1921 emphasis with local events in 1920. An address read into the Congressional Record by Fess of Ohio urges a national celebration of free self government and religious liberty, linking Pilgrim and Cavalier heritage to the nation’s Constitution and armistice.
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Fess
Ohio
Jamestown
Virginia
Legislative Assembly
American
Holland
Britain
America
New World
Cavalier
Pilgrim
Iit
Deadlock Over Free Seeds in Agriculture Bill
Congress debates the $289 416 congressional seed distribution item as the Senate seeks to abolish it while the House defends it. Senators Grennan King and Thomas criticize the seed aid, Langley mocks opposition, Kenyon calls it ridiculous, and Smith notes eight years of pushing vs yielding.
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Senate
House
Grennan
North Dakota
Langley
Kentucky
King
Utah
Thomas
Colorado
Kenyon
Town
American Congress
West Point Education and Duty Honor Country Ideals
In defense of West Point, Secretary Baker and supporters argue the academy trains character and loyalty over political ideology. The article cites cadet vows and lists famed graduates such as Grant, Lee, Sherman, Johnston, and Pershing to portray the institution as a pillar of military leadership and democratic principle.
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Eliot of
Warward
West Point
United States Military Academy
War Baker
Congress
West Pointer
Nakes
Academy
Grant
Lee
Sherman
Sheridan
Albert Sydney Johnston
Stonewall Jackson
Joe Johnston
George Thomas
George B. Meclellan
Goethals
Bullard
Liggett
Pershing
Canadian minister to be appointed to head British-Canada relations
A Canadian minister will soon be appointed to control all British diplomatic relations with Canada. The arrangement, announced in Ottawa and London and released via the British embassy, grants unusual powers to the minister. A special chair bearing Canadian arms, hidden for a decade, is linked to Pan American Union formalities.
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United States
Great Britain
Canada
Otawa
London
Washington
Seliha Stoot
Pan-American Union
Andrew Carnegie
Americas
Albert Kelsey
Philadelphia
Root
Isoot
Paul Jones Derby Winner Bought for 1700 and Bred by Madden
Paul Jones was purchased as a yearling for 1700 from John H K Madden who bred him. J T Cosden shares ownership with Captain Ral Parr and attended the Kentucky Derby victory. The horse, a Sea King May Florence progeny, had a vicious temper before castration tamed him. Parr and Cosden plan to retire him as a jumper once racing ends.
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Paul Jones
Captain Ral Parr
John HK. Madden
J. T. Cosden
Captain Parr
Vurr
May Florence
Cosden
Jesse Winters May Blossom Into Star
The Giants hold Jesse Winters as a hopeful but uneven pitcher. McGraw praised his looks and stuff yet cited lack of control as a key flaw. Winters mirrors the early arc of Werder?nd Stubblefield Schupp as he learns to place pitches.
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Jesse Winters
Giants
Werdinand Stubblefiel
Schupp
Cmy Bushers
John McGraw
Storm
Winters
Ciants
Marlin
McGraw
Seehupp
Louisiana
Pershaps
Willie Kamm Learns Fast Seals Third Baseman Shows Big Improvement
Coast critics claim Willie Kamm of the Seals has improved dramatically since 1919. Barney Dreyfuss offers 10 000 dollars in players for an option on the prize package. Eastern adopts waiver rule allowing claims for 400 dollars.
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Barney Dreyfuss
San Francisco
Wille Kamm
Seals
Eastern
Ouimet Won’t Compete in Open Tourney This Summer
Francis Ouimet, former national open and amateur golf champion, will not invade England or enter the open tournament in the United States this summer. He plans to play in the amateur tourney and other less demanding events, citing strain from competing in both. His health, improved since last summer, has led him to slow his schedule to regain former form.
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Francis Ouimet
England
Qouimet
Baseball Roundup Sparks and Trades Across Leagues
A flurry of moves and notes across the majors and minors. Eddie Germer leaves the Reds for independent ball while Agron Ward shines in fielding and hitting. New umpires, pitching prospects, waivers and trades touch teams from Boston to Pittsburgh. Rube Marquard dominates ex-teammates as Robbies twirlers draw interest. Babe Ruth and Tris Speaker spark talk of big seasons.
Freezone promises painless corn removal with a tiny bottle
A Cincinnati genius Ady offers Freezone to lift corn painlessly. The ad claims instant relief and simple use with a druggist selling a small bottle affordable for removing hard and soft corns and calluses without irritation.
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Cincinnati
Ady
Time Makes Little Change in Wartime Attitudes
Novelist Booth Tarkington discussed the German attack on a French officer at the Hotel Adlon in Berlin. He contrasted Germans’ unchangeable nature with Henry Labouchere’s fearless wit, recounting Labouchere’s deathbed moment when a lamp nearly caused a fire and he quipped about flames.
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Booth Tarkington
Hotel Adlon
Berlin
Henry Labouchere
Labouchere
Cuticura Ad Promotes Pimples Cure and Hygiene
An advertisement urges readers to use Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads, wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water in five minutes, and maintain clear skin with daily use. It also promotes Cuticura Talcum and adds a boxing tip about wearing gloves when unsure.
Johnny Warns Aunt on Early Pub Hours
Johnny visits an English farm and tells his aunt with grave news that the place seems odd. He notes that public houses open very early and quips that nearly all her hens have the hiccoughs.
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Johnny
England
Massey Plays Ball For Sport Not Money
Louisville out fielder Noy Massey plays baseball for the sport and not the money. A prosperous Tennessee farmer, Massey says he has little to spare for the farm and worries about his playing days.
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Noy Massey
Louisville
Massey
Tennessee
Olympic trials set for July 17 and 18 in meters
Olympic trials for swimmers will be staged July 17 and 18 in strict Olympic fashion with all contests measured in meters.
Murphy Heads List of 2 10 Trotters Drivers
Murphy leads the list of 2:10 trotters drivers with 64 wins, followed by Pop Geers with 58. Geers ranks second.
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Murphy
Tommy Murphy
Pop Geers
Geers
Williams College Accepts Joseph Brooks as New Coach
Joseph Brooks of New York will return next fall to coach Williams College football eleven. The agreement confirms Brooks resumes leadership of the team for the upcoming season.
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Williams
Joseph Brooks
New York
Willams College
Marin Prestina barred from Big Four wrestling mat
Marin Prestina claims the wrestling trust bars him from meeting any of the Big Four on the mat. He says the restriction prevents him from earning matches and advancing in major competitions.
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Marin Prestina
Wrestling Trust
Golf for Conditioning by George H Sutton
George H Sutton, the handless billiards enthusiast, uses golf to condition himself for cue games and maintain fitness.
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George H. Sutton
Brings Cegantle Girl to Crozier Stable in Platteburg
David Sterns of Platteburg New York buys four year-old filly Cegantle Girl and places her in Billy Crozier's stable. The purchase adds a young racehorse to local stables and shifts ownership to Crozier's riding operation.
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David Sterns
Platteburg, N. Y
Billy Crozier
Freddy Welsh Seeks Ring Return to Regain Crown
Freddy Welsh shows eagerness to return to boxing and attempt to win back the lightweight title. He plans a comeback and eyes a forthcoming bout to reclaim championship status.
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Welsh
Freddy Welsh
Frank Caton Becomes Sole Owner of Petrovsky in Record Run
Frank Caton now owns Petrovsky, the son of Peter the Great, after Petrovsky set a last season record with a 2 09 time in the thn cup.
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Frank Caton
Horses in Training at Memphis Track Record
About 150 horses are in training at the Memphis track as part of the racing season setup.
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Memphis
Shadow on Upper Lip Homily Sparks Family Guess
Bert returns from college with a shadow on his lip and greets his grandfather. The grandfather quips Bert resembles his mother more, noting a mustache path from Bert's father to Bert, implying family traits.
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Bert
The Terrible Future
A man expresses anxiety about not accumulating wealth while living an ordinary life. He questions what he will tell his children decades later when others have grown rich and questions his own legacy. The dialogue contrasts present happiness with future financial regrets.
The Lady Lawyer Comedy Exchange
A stage dialogue features a lawyer challenging a juror on grounds of hair color. The exchange questions the juror’s suitability because the client is blonde while the juror is brunette, highlighting courtroom bias humor.
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Teddy Jones
Star
Twirler
Willie Kamm
Ouimet
Hauser
Arnott Tauser
St. Louis Cardinals
Elgin State Hospital
Elgin
Semiipros
Eddie Germer
Cincinnati Reds
Agron Ward
BI Burnside
Portland
Ore
Nicholson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Red Sox
Kenneth Holiday
Pawtucket
Cleveland Club
Otis Lambeth
Akron
Tim Murchison
New Orleans
Hughey Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Connie
Chicago Nationals
McCabe
Brooklyn Nationals
Tim Wendryx
Red Sox
Brooklyn
Rube Marquard
The
Robbie
al Schacht
Roger Hornsby
Walter Holke
Brave
Babe Ruth
Kid Gleason
Sox
Babe
Bill McCorry
Albany
Jimmy McLaughlin
Peoria
Detroit
Navin Field
Tigers
Sam McGraw
Bob
New York Yankees
Pueblo
Sam
Frank Frisch
Bert Gallia
Phillies
Joe Jackson
White Sox
Joseph
Dode Puskett
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Indians
Bill Coughlin
T Lafayette College
Princeton
Tufts
Johns Hopkins
Penn State
Cub
Milan
Rice
Roth
George Gray
Chicago
Little Rock
Harry Arnold
Henryetta
Kid Elberfeld
Walter Schmidt
Pittsfield
Colonel Snoover
Joe Desegher
Whillies
Grimes
Garry Herrmann
Reds
Tacoma
St. Joe
Kedzie Kirkham
Larue Kirby
Ernest Walker
Mercantile Trust Company of
St. Louis
the Mercantile Trust Company
Federal Reserve System
Sch
St. Louis Clearing House
Illinois
Mercantile Trust
St.louis
Hunt
M. Timerlin
Durant
Oklahoma
A. B. Richards Medicine CO
Sherman, Texas
Wana
Peter
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Dean
Iowa
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Box
Freckles
Stevie Tarkee
Cimon
Clee
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