Tolstoy Predicts End of Bolshevism at Lecture
Count Ilya Tolstoy, son of Leo Tolstoy, spoke at a Lutheran church lecture under Civic Club auspices on Bolshevism’s rise from World War turmoil. He argued Lenin solely caused Russia’s misery, warned the end may come this summer, and noted bread and clothing costs in Russia amid peasant demography. About $90 was raised for destitute Russians.
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Tolstoy
Ilya Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Russia
Horne ‘Daistov
Rassia
Count Tolstoy
Lenina
Nicholas Lenine
G. Rupp
Civic Club
Teo Tolstoy
Count Ilya Tolstoy
Blankets and Suffrage Clash in War Era Debate
In Washington and across the nation a heated debate unfolds over blanket suffrage measures and wartime trade rules. Officials announce amendments and potential compromises as political factions voice concerns about policy timing and economic impact amid the broader wartime mobilization.
Plight of S-48 Skipper Who Rescued Crew
The U S submarine F-48 sank during a trial off Penfield Reef near Bridgeport Conn. Forty one men aboard escaped through a torpedo breach indicated by arrow and were rescued by Captain Obsen aboard a Standard Oil tug. A small photo shows F-48 at launch.
Pennsylvania to ban opium in children's medicines after January 1
Harrisburg reports new state anti narcotic act provisions forbid selling or administering soothing syrups paregoric or preparations with opium or morphine for children under 12 without a physician prescription. Dr Blair flags enforcement. Dr Martin urges public cooperation to curb infant drug exposure and future addiction risks.
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Harrisburg
Thomas S. Blair
Bureau of Drug Control
State Health Department
Vennsylsania
Druc
Blair
Edward Martin
Harding to Lead Caruso Foundation Honorary Chair
Harding accepts honorary chairmanship of the Carusa Vinaenean Me sera Foundation, honoring the memory of Tluntevor. Waal Deare, president of Pormana Satenal Camim't eoiat, mourns the loss and salutes the foundation's efforts.
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Harding
Caruso Foundation
New York
Ise
Yarding
Carusa
Dirigible Bomb by Sperry Aims Steerable Descent
Brooklyn inventor Elmer A Sperry unveils a radio controlled dirigible bomb. It uses a parachute drag rudder and a tiny onboard antenna to be steered from an aircraft, enabling precise landing. The device promises targeted impact with reduced miss risk amid air drops.
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Elmer A. Sperry
Brooklyn
Outlook Brighter as Washington Settlements Move World
Dec 12 dispatch notes a brighter outlook from London and Washington with headlines about a speedy peace process. Observers call the four power pact a turning point, easing fears and signaling improved Anglo American cooperation, while domestic matters and wedding lore mix with the world news.
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Outlon
Washington
Eapress
Pearman
Sunday Times
Sonney
Griffith
Training Youth in Journalism Discipline and Initiative
Henry Keott, vice president of a paper company, argues journalism trains youth to reject excuses and develop initiative. He praises newspaper work for teaching self start, problem solving, and perseverance, contrasting it with ordinary business where clear instructions are expected. The piece urges practical, real world training over theory.
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Henry Keott
Ji Im
Jean
Pans
Relia
Tle
May Operate to Music in Major Operations
Dr Robert E Farr of Minneapolis says focal anesthesia is growing in importance for major operations and phonograph music is becoming an important accessory to surgical work. He corrected a previous statement about music substituting for anesthesia, noting music is used during conscious procedures when a regional anesthetic is chosen.
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Robert E. Farr
Minneapolis
Farr
Rum Thieves Raid Dixie Staley Rum Thieves Raid
Prohibition agents from five states monitor highways from Baltimore to Philadelphia after a raid on Cunlus Distilleries Baltimore warehouse. About 3 trucks left with 8300 cases. police stopped two. 15 men captured. authorities pursue remaining trucks as state police and federal agents coordinate the hunt. A separate report notes a double tragedy as a man shoots his wife and himself in Fehtstare.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Insnore
Maryland
New York
Baltimore
Cunlus Distileries
Balti- Tuite
Rutter
Pennsylania
Fourth Avenue
Clinton Street
Hgnor
Ward
Washington
Prohibition
Ludnitz
L. G. Nutt
Fennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Nutt
Air
Mane
Batuumape
Bairurere
Dunskirte
Dictillery
Misplaced Psychology Moment Phrase Reverberates Through History
A London correspondent criticizes the phrase the psychological moment as a mistranslation rooted in French and German origins. The piece traces its usage from 1870 Paris bombardment to 19th century slang and notes its lingering presence in dictionaries amid varied acceptability. It also surveys Native American incomes and farming activity in 1950, citing regional figures and crop values.
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London
Living Age
Ods
Shifller
Francisque Barjer
Furla
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Tomas
Doe
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U. S
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Conn
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