Hawley tariff bill and senate reapportionment news
The Hawley tariff bill passed the House by 264 to 147 with 12 Republicans opposing. Senate clears a combined census reapportionment bill by 57 to 26. President Hoover pushes peace with Kellogg pact and enacts enforcement plans via a new law commission. Lindbergh wedding, Schwimmer naturalization denial, and Philippine politics also feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Pickard
A. G H. Andresen
Victor Christgau
Frank Clague
G. Goodwin
C. G Setvi
la Guardia
Tariff Commission
Senate Finance Committee
Hawley
Congress
Senate
Afghan king abandons throne bid travels to Italy
Manullah has abandoned efforts to regain the throne of Afghanistan and traveled through India toward Italy where he will reside. He doubts Bacha Sakao can hold power long, with Nadir Khan as a possible successor.
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Manullah
Afghanistan
India
Italy
Doet
Bacha Sakao
Nadir Khan
Miss May I Have Your Name And Address On Dance Floor
A witty exchange unfolds on a ballroom floor as a polite demand to exchange names follows a bump. The dialogue humorously frames social norms of collision courtesy and the custom of sharing identification after an accidental contact.
I Was Weak and Nervous but Found Relief
Pratt West Virginia woman reports severe weakness and nervousness improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says after three doses she felt better and by two bottles was back to work. She recommends the remedy to friends and offers to respond to letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
B. Sreece
Pratt
W. Va
Mysterious Jewelry and the Musical Ring Mystery
Little Betty loves rings and asks for a ring like auntie’s. She describes a musical ring, prompting her mother to ask auntie for details. The aunt reveals she wears a hud ring, leaving the mother amused by the mysterious term.
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Betty
Auntie
Shocking quotes mark Washington argument on bills
A senator Moses in Washington urges impartial review of appropriation bills while a husband and palmist scene unfolds in a light moment. A widow’s weeds prophecy and a baby clothes ad interject with dated phrasing and social commentary.
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Moses
Washington
Hrisband
Don’t swallow everything you hear unless you are a fool
A cautionary note advises skepticism toward all received information. Readers are urged to verify facts and avoid gullibility, stressing critical thinking when assessing news or rumors.
Uncle Sam Outing For Government Employees To Alaska
The outing, arranged with the Alaska railroad, offers a special 32 day trip from Washington to Fairbanks with rail and steamship travel totaling about 11 000 miles. Priced as a lump sum between 520 and 530, the plan includes possible exclusive trains and steamers for excursionists, sightseeing around Salt Lake City, a Columbia River gorge stop, and a southern US western tour.
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Sam
Alaska Railroad
Fairbanks
Alaska
Washington
Seattle
United States
Salt Lake City
Columbia River Gorge
Peace Officers Report Quote Echoes Cited Joke
In a dated line from American Legion Monthly a police official asks about two men brought in and the reply notes they were “a coupla peace officers” who were “turbin’ each other.” The quip reflects early 20th century humor in policing measured against formal reporting.
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American Legion Monthly
Including By the Word Regsie Has Nothing to Talk About
The Detroit News notes the remarking on self reference and exceptions. It calls out that even those who borrow trouble have it to lead. The piece wryly observes that sunny appearances may conceal cloudy dispositions.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
Morrow
Googlewood
N. J
United States
Lindy
Nother
Supreme Court
Muscle Shoals
Coolidge
Norris
Committee On Agriculture
Regsie
Detroit News
Forward March praises Byrd at 4th New York banquet
The article notes Commander Richard E. Byrd praising aviation advances at a Norfolk and Richmond oriented event. Byrd asserts there is room for improvement everywhere. A Norfolk girl comments on driving skill, while a Richmond girl questions the driver’s expertise and preference.
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Richard E. Byrd
New York
Byrd
Norfolk
Richmond
Canadians Lead World in Telephone Use in 1927
The Canadian National Railways press department reports Canadians had 221 telephone conversations on average in 1927, more than any other nation. In 1926 Americans averaged about 205 calls.
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Canadian National Railways
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Colonel Lindbergh
Sswaod
Professional Schools
Mexico City
Roger Q. Williams
Lewis A. Yancey
Old Orchard Beach
Maina
Rome
Nees
House
Roover
Arlington National Cemetery
Mabel Wiillebrandt
Ciry Law
Aviation Corporation
Willebrandt
Hoover
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Mrs. Willebrandt
Special Law Enforcement Commission
Rosika Schwimmer
Chicago Federal District Court
High Tribunal
Butler
Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago District Court
Mademoiselle Schwimmer
Holmes
Brandeis
Sanford
Philippines
Insular
Ben F. Wright
Ohlo
Justice Street
Islaois
Wright
Lic
Supreme Ecourt
Manuel Quezon
Elizabethton
Tenn
Anna Weinstock
Federal Department of Labor
Rayon Mills
Middle West
Big Ten
University of Town
Towa
Iowa
Jessup Dows
Iowa City
Northwestern
University of Illnois
Tolan
University of Michigan
Rockaway
Ohio State University
Keech
Todianapoli
Louie Meyer
Billy Spence
Mel Kelly
R. L. Robbins
Fort Worth
Texas
Lieut
W. G. Tomlinson
Navy
Paris
Germany
Rhineland
Gustav Stresegann
Postum Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
POST
Yar
P. Cok
Mrs. Steele
Lydia E, Pinkham
Innoe
Allen
Alien
Wacy
Sioux City
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