Nation Declares War on Racketeering Across Nation
The United States Flag Association on Independence Day launches a nationwide declaration of freedom from crime led by former Secretary of War Hurley. It unites ten institutions including the AFL, Boy Scouts, and National Education Association to combat racketeering, urging stronger federal and state prosecutions and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Flag Association
Hurley
America
Flag Association
American Federation of Labor
The
Boy Scouts
American Har Association
General Federation of Women's Clubs
National Education Association
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Hearst
Crusaders
Copeland Committee
United States Senate
Cummings
Joseph B. Keenan
Ohio
Congress
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Federal Bar Association
Robert Dary
United States urged to reject shipping subsidies at London
The piece argues under President Roosevelt the US moves toward a balanced economy and rejects national specialization. It reports Neville Chamberlain opposing subsidies, warns that ending subsidies would hurt US competitiveness, and urges London to avoid restraints on US merchant marine development.
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Roosevelt
United States
London
Neville Chamberlain
Reliequer
Chamberlain
Britain
Carol in New Role King Carol of Romania Faces Backlash
From Bucharest reports a strained royal influence emerges as King Carol reportedly forms a private boys school with pupils from varied backgrounds. Michael, a pupil accused of bullying, allegedly runs the school with a heavy hand, prompting Carol to intervene and warn students to defend themselves or face royal discipline.
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Carol of
Romania
Bucharest
Yenue Prien
Michael
Chius
Carol
Carohan
Brooklyn Scenes of Drowsy Charm and Themed Vices
An essay on Brooklyn’s character paints Flatbush avenue with gusto and Prospect Park at twilight. It notes trolley dodgers, bustling brownstones, and a maze of alleyways, weaving in glimpses of social life, tall tales of celebrities, neuroses among writers, and the city’s peculiar mix of charm and bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Flatbush Avenue
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Nostrand Avenue
London
Fulton
The Great Clipper Race From Shanghai to London 1866
A vivid account of the clipper era, detailing the 1866 race from Shanghai to London. It recalls ships like Cutty Sark Thermopylae Arctic Leander and James Baines, epic voyages, prize captures, and the perilous Indian Ocean monsoons and typhoons that tested crews.
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Marie
Aeron
Mahy
Anica
Australia
Asia
Madapascar
Shanghai
London
Canton
Boston
China
Indian Ocean
Avie
Tallsing
Atlantic
English Channel
Ariel
Mike
Lee
Bremen
Europa
Isiearapard de London
Conblgnard Alalions Rand
Esharg
Cutty Perk
Thermopylae
Rhipdritt
Arie
Bir Lancelot
Tueping
Lahino
Nowman Court
Fiery Cross
Leander
Favorita
Europe
Marco Polo
Lightning
Ronald McKay
James Baines
Loch Tomson
Hell
Melbourne
Queen Vic
Toria
Builishers
Cutty Back
Hese Funidead
Nob
Mariner Hyer
Tyre
Listen World Dreamers and Their Empty Ambitions
Elsie Robinson criticizes modern Americans for dreaming without willing to work. She argues that glamorous fantasies of fame replace real effort, citing Ruth Walsh as an example of unattainable dreams. The piece warns that idle dreaming erodes opportunity and national character.
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Ruth Walsh
Ruth
Weiler
Moat Rukh
Hollywood
Ruthie
Esau
Americe
King Bean
Ine
10 and 20 Years Ago From the San Antonio Light July 6 1924
A July 6 1912 notice covers Dr G A T Campbell experiments in hats for immunity and agriculture. A 1912 post reports a Tobin Hill conductor commended for care given to an elderly patient. A 1924 city commission bans large downtown advertising banners for safety concerns after a conference with Fire Chief Sarton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdlea
San Antonio
Wright
Sarton
Tanry Russ
Theailan
G. A. T. Campbell
Monoquilies
Weilian
Trallen Institute of Agricollture
Shortness of Breath By Royal Copeland M D
Article discusses marasmus, a non infectious wasting disease in infants and children. Emphasizes nutrition, proper feeding, hospital care, and sunlight. Warns marasmus is not contagious and stresses elimination of chronic focal infections and adequate rest and fresh air.
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Royal $ Copeland, M. D
Vichie
Marasmus
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
Column argues 1890s ideal of plump women contrasts with modern dieting. It satirizes weight loss culture and the idea that a husband’s affection declines with his wife’s shrinking figure. The piece riffs on fashion, beauty norms, and changing romantic expectations.
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Helen Rowland
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Busness
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Thevsann
Mii Sellop
Rane Crowlers
Dupont Te
Harpers
ALT
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Alabama
Horwack
Way Beer Foap Wonk
JRE
A& Ste
Typlex
Shawee
Billy
Genrge
Ake
Mr. McGinnis
Jimmy Agri
Jack Whiting
Lee Trac
Marie Brest Jer
Tommy Millard
Wincie Sheehan
Case Aylesworth
Francis Alberiani
Tex Rickard
Coll Clements
Florence Ryerson
Talernatione
Metropolis
Don Byrne
Ireland
Shakespeare
Robe
Louis Stephenson
Heywood Broun
Bill Hogg
Edwind, Hill
Elsie Robinson
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Terre Hills
Bluebonnet Hills
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City Commission
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Iran
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