Proposals Press Peace and Federal Reform in Congress
The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines plans for international peace among English-speaking nations and global harmony. It endorses proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified national defense department, abolition of illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and Congress elections in November with presidential inauguration in January.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Navy
Air Forces
Secretary of National Defense
Secretary of Education
Congress
Alaska and Its Vast Resources Revealed
A historical overview details Alaska’s purchase from Russia on March 30, 1867, its vast geography and future potential. It highlights fisheries profits, export totals, and major resources including oil, cannel coal, copper, water power, and forests. Tourism growth and cautious development by leaders are noted as Alaska’s riches await future need.
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United States
Russia
Washington
Johnson
Senate
Alaska
Georgia
Pacific
California
North Dakota
New Mexico
Mexico
Lake Superior
Congress
Seward
William H. Seward
Uncle Sam
Scotland
Scandinavia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Arctic
Senate Shelves World Court Resolution in Foreign Relations Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously pigeonholed a World Court resolution from Senator Gillett of Massachusetts. Despite reservations, no debate is planned, and leaders indicate no change to American demands or adherence terms. Only Senator Shipstead favored a revived floor vote, but anti League sentiment blocks reintroduction this session.
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United States Senate
World Court
League of Nations
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Gillett
Massachusetts
United States
State Department
Senate
Shipsteid
Minnesota
League
Caleal
Beast
Europe
Ball Lightning Described By Northern Ocean Observer
An observer recounts a far voyage from northern Australia to Wellington describing a becalmed sea with a line of waterspouts and constant sheet lightning. Two subdued fire bolts detach from yard arms, drift apart, then collide and explode. The note questions the forces joining and separating charged bodies and references a ship in no danger.
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Australia
Wellington
N. Z
William Rehcher
New York
LURKING PARASITES AND WORMS IN THE HUMAN BODY
A historical note describes various parasites entering the human body including tape worms, thread worms, and the blood dwelling filaria annu... guint hominis. It discusses transmission through drinking water, symptoms like red swollen areas and milky urine, and mentions forms such as guinea worm. The article cites cases from the Virgin Islands and Porto Rico and warns about safe water practices and simple home remedies.
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Porto Tico
Virgin Islands
Israel
Pacasila
Uae
Their First Jobs By Philip Nowlan
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Roithopp
Clifornia
Namie
Thane
Bueyrun
Tolada
Liquor Traffic By Dr Frank Crane
Dr Frank Crane discusses the long struggle over liquor traffic and prohibition. He argues prohibition is entrenched in culture and finds repeal dangerous. He cites President Coolidge and writers opposing prohibition while acknowledging reform debates and public harm from bootlegging.
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Frank Crane
United States
Nobel
SUMAA
BioCiara
Powerful Machine Promises Voter Education and Change
A vintage appeal argues the coveted voting machine would empower citizens to shape laws and curb bootlegging. It warns that half of Americans do not vote and many vote without understanding why, urging informed use of the franchise to advance progress.
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Ilase
United States
Niagara Malls
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