Hearst Papers Advocate Proposals For National Reform
Articles call for an English speaking peace alliance and world peace, proportional Senate representation with no small state at risk, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Department, federal steps to end illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and Congress elections in November with inauguration of the President on January 1.
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Hearst Papers
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Navy
Air Forces
Secretary of National Defense
United States
Congress
Thanksgiving Armistice Day merger proposal discussed
A movement to merge Thanksgiving Day with Armistice Day is reviewed with views from Washington officials and American Legion leaders. Proponents cite preserving spirit while uniting holidays, noting Thanksgiving is proclaimed by presidents. Critics warn against overnight change to national custom.
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Washington
American Legion
Thost
Coolidge
Canada
Oil corruption fund and missing witnesses tied to Prairie Oil case
The Senate oil lease scandal centers on a $3,000,000 fund used to move oil at a 25 cent per barrel profit, with $160,000 traced to a Republican treasurer. Blackmer and O Neill fled to Europe, each receiving substantial sums, and are targeted for extradition as alleged conspirators in defrauding Prairie Oil stockholders. Indictments and extradition could follow as the full history unfolds.
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Sinclair
Republican National Committee
Blackmer
O'Neil
Europe
Prairie Oil Company
Alont
Air Flivver Way and Reactions to Early Flight Claims
A garbled note discusses rapid aviation advances led by a flivver plane and a prominent pilot named Bert Winkler. It references a large window in a dreamlike concept, English flight, and a five day rollout of a ship vehicle with costs described. The text also notes American press reactions and potential travel cost comparisons.
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Rota Tesla
Nafily
Ievet
Gaventr
Bert Winkler
England
Iileodeas
United Tes
Mass
Publicity Mania By Dr Frank Crane
An essay argues publicity addiction drives people to seek front page mentions in any circumstance from jewel theft to divorce. It cites stage fright opposite the urge for attention and references public figures and media coverage shaping reputations and notoriety.
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Cahashel
Atutorious Hickman
Meyers
Venwe Me
New York
Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
A fragmented tale traces Lonny’s career from clerk to wealthy mining operator, detailing early work in Germany and the United States. It notes his store job in Park City, Utah, and rise to general manager of Anchalm Mercantile, then leadership in mining and Utah’s American Mining Congress.
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Philip Nowlan
Fogaul
Denna
Possibilitien Jn Min
Joyousness as Health and Duty in Lamartine’s Thought
The piece argues that joyousness reflects health and mental calm. It links body and mind, noting anger harms digestion and ill temper drains vitality. It cites Lamartine’s idea of duties well done, steady work, and serene spirit as sources of enduring cheerfulness and health.
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Lamartine
California
Akey
Sirius in the Sun’s Plane Would Doom Earth
A reader asks what if Sirius lay in the sun’s orbital plane how fast Earth must travel to stay in orbit The response argues Earth would need about 20.4 times the current velocity around the sun if nearer Sirius and discusses heat loss and radiant power The piece notes planetary alignment and compares Sirius to Mercury, concluding drastic orbital changes would disrupt Earth’s climate and stability
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Chicago
Mirios
Sirius
Mercury
Miriva
Otto
Goce
Melia
Old Men and the Supreme Court’s Enduring Role
A dated meditation argues age should not define ability, noting the United States Supreme Court’s senior ranks. It highlights justices past and present as accumulating wisdom, with a case for longevity and continued influence in shaping law and national well being. The piece contrasts youth with experienced leadership and reflects on a modern view of aging.
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United States Supreme Court
Court of Last Resort
Harlan Fixke Stone
Oliver Wendell Hobdes
William Howard Taft
Willis van Devanter
James Clack McReynolds
Louis Brandeis
George Sutherland
Pierce Butler
Edward Sanford
Supreme Court
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