League As a Plaything and Allied Motives in League
Analysis argues that premiers of France and Britain acted jointly yet independently of the League of Nations on Armenia and other issues. It questions whether allied governments will be bound by assembly or council decisions and notes continued state of war fiction to leverage league policy. It also critiques Congress for not repealing the trading with the enemy act despite calls to resume trade with central powers.
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France
Great Britain
Assembly of
League of Nations
Genaeva
League
Assembly
League Council
Coucil
League Assembly
Armenia
Congress
Germany
United States
Europe
Repealing War Time Acts Causes Confusion in Debate
A reader summarizes House dispatches on a resolution repealing war time laws with exceptions. The text suggests some acts like trading with the enemy may remain, while others expire with the war. The piece questions how a partial repeal aligns with original emergency provisions and whether Congress could protect select laws beyond wartime.
Obregon Moves to Clean Up Mexico Oil Governance
Late dispatches from Mexico City indicate a crackdown on graft in petroleum concessions as Obregon asserts a policy requiring applicants to prove financial ability and reliability. Officials cited resignations and investigations into concessions, with a shift toward excluding unknown interests and ensuring dealings with responsible, bona fide actors. This aims to reduce tension in the oil controversy and support U.S. recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
State Department
Washington
United States
Mexico City
Tim Lhchr
Carranza
Obregon
Esperanto Proposal Faces Long Odds at League Meetings
Delegates from Brazil Colombia Taiwan Belgium Chile Italy Czechoslovakia and Persia at Geneva table a plan to teach Esperanto in all public schools as the universal language. The movement faces many rival artificial tongues and requires universal recognition and widespread acceptance to succeed.
Let English Be The Universal Tongue For All Nations
A historical newspaper debate argues against Esperanto as a universal language. It lauds English for its vast vocabulary, global reach, and ease of teaching, noting its dominance due to contact with many cultures and wartime influence. It urges adopting English in schools to foster international understanding.
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League
Zamenhof
Europe
Latvia
The Prairie Belle and Jim Bludso’s Last Ride
An oral ballad-style tale recounts Jim Bludso of the Prairie Belle. He is portrayed as flawed yet heroic for facing danger to save others during a riverboat fire on the Mississippi. The ballad ends with Bludso paying the ultimate sacrifice as the Belle burns and sinks.
The Fairy Prince of the Basement Lane
Zetta Thomas, a clerk at a department store, cherishes a daydream about Milton Newbury, the floorwalker, as she plans a park picnic and dress a dream dress for the event. A rainy reception threatens the plan, yet she remains hopeful about meeting him during Admission Day festivities.
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W. Werner
Thes Department Store
Zetta Thomas
Zetta
Callie
Maggie Jolson
Goulden Gate Park
Maggie
Milton Newbury
Yetta
Adtta
Tlome
Zella
Zetty
Muggle Johnson
Special holiday matinee for The Blue Bird offered
A reader invites someone to attend a special holiday matinee of The Blue Bird this afternoon, noting a few seats have been set aside at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic
Light and Laughter in The Light A paper column
A reader letter urges signed submissions and notes anonymous letters won t be published. The piece argues for parental and law authority, and calls for more character building in Sunday schools and schools. It endorses a reform of entertainment to curb crime and suggests daily pri nciples at the top of columns.
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Anita
Washington
Army
Loy Scouts of America
Local vaudeville and singe acts headline theater bill
Knights of Columbus present All Me Quhae and tenor Julien Pant Wit with Majestie Borde and Sheehan in Wontstepa and Fantasie. Regal Pictures shows Six other Rhythm vaudeville numbers. Mary Miles Wynter stars in Sweet Lavender. Empire Pictures presents Doerlara Castic ton in The Branding Tron. Princess Will Morrisse Around a musical comedy joins the bill with other acts. Nearby store advertises Sock sale and related novelty acts.
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Knights of Columbus
Me Quhae
Julien Pant Wit
Yie Lancellini
Majestie
Pointed Paragraphs on Confidence and Conduct
A collection of aphoristic observations on work pride and reputation. It notes strong men may lack confidence, miners must guard reputations, speech rules guide conversations, and social flirtations vary by era. It also cautions on reliability of enemies versus friends and the perils of public performance.
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Charlie
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Om Wettu
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