Inaugural Address Prompt Muscle Shoals Offer
Washington reports a new offer from nine Southern power companies to supply electricity at Muscle Shoals with a promised return of 100.8 million dollars to the government over fifty years. The plan excludes the Alabama nitrate plant to keep fuel for fertiliser manufacturing by Ford or others under government terms.
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Expect Show-Down on Bonus Measure at House Republicans
Washington reports a clash over the soldiers bonus with Ways and Means delays and a push to advance a tax reduction bill. A veterans conference will occur during recess as leaders aim to clear the tax bill by month end, while some veterans vow to preserve their plan and oppose delays.
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Girls Not Boats Draw Debates to Show
A garbled fragment notes an event titled Girls Not Boats Draw Debates to Show. It references Newerh Jar 4 and Grand Can cal Pilar with unclear details about a two day activity and a tasnal shew ca, likely a school or community forum.
Wealthy Club Men Take Taxi Job For A Week
A wealthy club member on West 70th Street disclosed he enjoyed driving a taxicab and would not return to selling clothes after trying the job last October. He remains a Harvard and Knickerbocker Club member and earns 55 dollars weekly plus tips.
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Knickerbocker
Radio dances reach Yukon as night lengthens
Residents along the Yukon River hear orchestras from New York to San Francisco via radio telephone. With shorter daylight, radio fans report perfect results and liken the season to a dance prom daydream for small settlements along the great green store.
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Cox Maintains League of Nations Focus at Jackson Day Dinner
James M. Cox told Ohio Democrats in Columbus that the League of Nations remains a central issue for 1924. He tied U S foreign policy to the Ruhr crisis costs, saying America’s government bears responsibility for events abroad and urged continued participation in world affairs.
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The Priest of Silence and a Radio Set Tale
A fragmentary exchange features Father Johnny and Jamet joking about a hardware clerk kissing a sister. The odd vignette hints at a rigidity in talk and a radio set as a punchline.
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Philippine independence memorial draws sharp critique in Congress
Reports from Washington and Manila detail a Philippine independence memorial condemning Governor General Leonard Wood’s administration. The same day, Justice Department evidence backs State Department charges of Communist propaganda in the United States.
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United States
Clean Up Drives in Philadelphia Hit Red Light District
Brigadier General Butler orders a 48 hour city cleanup. Police raid night spots and saloons, shutting 27 older saloons, arresting two proprietors as gamblers and bootleggers flee. New director logs 18 hours on duty after dawn patrol.
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House Delays Senate Over Chair. Agriculture Panels Draft Sinclair Bill
Washington Jan 9 The House devoted its entire session to honoring late Claude Kitchin while agriculture committees in both houses study Norman Sinclair's bill to regulate a 160 million dollar corporation that would buy and sell American farm products. Senate moves to resolve the Interstate Commerce Chair stalemate continue with no ballots taken yesterday as leaders discuss methods to unite the party and select a chairman.
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Transportation Occupies U S Chamber Me Urges Private Running Of Railway Service
In a Washington address before a Chamber of Commerce transportation conference, Herbert Hoover calls for long view national transportation policies. He outlines ten aims including rate reform, coordination of labor and executives, and inland waterway development under a national plan as the three day meeting proceeds. The gathering includes representatives from all industry branches and will discuss a national system across waterways highways and rail.
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Coeds Ban Dranks From Dance at University Event
Readable fragments describe coeds at a campus dance declining alcohol, with uncertainty about attendance. The piece notes etiquette and social constraints affecting participation and emphasizes a cautious, orderly event atmosphere.
Maryland Governor Ritchie Advocates States Rights Inauguration
Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie, first to seek consecutive term, uses inaugural address to back the Mellon plan for tax reduction and oppose the 18th Amendment. He warns against broad Federal encroachment via aid grants and urges Maryland to limit reliance on Federal power while noting tax data from 1922 and 1923. (Continuation on 3)
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Ritchie Inaugurated At Noon In Maryland
Governor Albert Ritchie was inaugurated at noon in the Maryland State House Annapolis. The ceremony featured formal dress, flags, palms and an oath of office delivered to the assembled general assembly members. John M. Dennis was elected treasurer, as prominent Democrats gathered at the executive mansion for the event.
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