Medill McCormick Dies in Washington at Hamilton Hotel
Medill McCormick senator from Illinois was found dead in his Hamilton Hotel apartment in Washington. The coroner cited heart dilation as the cause, though Dr Noble Barnes noted a gastric hemorrhage. Burial arrangements moved to Chicago after the body was taken there. President Coolidge sent condolences, Senate and House adjourned in memory, and McCormick’s name had been linked to diplomatic posts after his defeat for renomination. He was born in Chicago May 16, 1877, son of Robert S McCormick and Katharine Medill, and later led the Chicago Tribune before entering politics.
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Navy's call to guard citizens and commerce at sea
Washington reports Secretary Wilbur warns a strong navy secures national defense and protects American citizens abroad. He stresses the reach of U S interests, protection of commerce on 70 000 miles of trade routes, need for bombing planes and anti aircraft guns, and commitment to a robust navy against any power. Rear Admiral W W Phelps of the navy general board cites the navy as essential to deter sudden attack.
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Gloria Swanson Passes Crisis in Paris Doctors Say
Gloria Swanson American actress has passed the illness crisis in Paris doctors report after several days of critical condition. The Marquis de la Fa laise de la Coudray, husband of the actress, says recovery is likely within a few weeks and complications are unlikely as blond poisoning has been checked.
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Edwards Named Assistant Secretary of Interior
John H. Edwards former speaker of the Indiana house was nominated by President Coolidge as assistant secretary of the interior. He will replace Francis M Goodwin of Washington state who resigns effective March 4.
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Labor Wins Victories in Iowa Legislature
In Des Moines two major labor gains reached the Senate after years of effort. The workers compensation bill was enacted, and the mine wash house bill for miners received formal approval after the House had previously acted in its favor.
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Wisdom Quote on Honesty from Boston Transcript
A Boston Transcript line notes that the supply of honesty is too large for any single man to corner, reflecting a witty take on virtue and abundance. The remark frames honesty as ample and not monopolizable by individuals or special interests.
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Emerald Isle Like Kodiak Island in Pacific Climate
A Washington Star essay compares Kodiak in Alaska’s Katmai district to Ireland in the Atlantic, noting its ash-blanketed landscape after the 1912 Mount Katmai eruption and the rapid recovery with remarkable grass and berries. It cites tropical ocean currents and a spruce forest with vast grazing grass in the island’s eastern half.
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Cleaning White Paint Method Using Watin Water and Dran
A simple domestic method explains cleaning white paint by rubbing with a soft flannel cloth dipped in Watin Water then in clean Dran. The friction from the Dran removes stains without damaging the paint.
Yellow-faced spurwing described from Nature Magazine
A long bright yellow faced bird with a spur on the bend of each wing is named by Nature Magazine. It inhabits the MoLucca Islands in New Guinea and northern Australia.
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Australia
Centennial State Nickname Tied to 1876 Admission
Colorado earned the nickname Centennial State when admitted to the Union in 1876 during the nation’s centennial commemoration of independence.
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Sleep and Work Clock a 90 Percent Unrest Cure
The Houston Post Dispatch argues that adding a few extra hours of sleep each night and about three more hours of work daily could dispel roughly 90 percent of the country’s unrest.
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