Peace and reform agenda for United States leadership
The document outlines five federal reform points: alliance to preserve global peace, proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, prompt reapportionment in the House, creation of a unified National Defense Secretary overseeing Army Navy and Air Forces, and federal action to abolish illiteracy under a Secretary of Education. It calls for congressional elections in November and inauguration on January 1 following, with presidential swearing in after the November vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst Papers
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Navy
Air Forces
Secretary of National Defense
United States
Congress
Small Space Given To Crime News In Press
An academic study finds American newspapers devote about 1.4 percent of front pages to crime and scandal. The analysis compared reader and expert estimates with actual space, noting front pages now prioritize headlines over ads, while signaling the press remains balanced with diverse topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric W. Allen
University of Oregon
United States
Horace Greeley
Horace Grechay
The Regular Driver and the Grim Reality of Labor
Nearly ninety year old John D Rockefeller sits beside a regular driver as they share a coal cart ride. The younger man treats it as a grimy daily job, while John D. faces the same cycle of dirty work and endless days until death, a stark social observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller S
John D
Seattle cellist awarded insurance payout over toe technique loss
A Seattle cellist received S200 from an insurance company after a loss of tone attributed to using his feet instead of his hands during performance. The case challenges insurers to cover unusual overhead costs incurred by musicians adapting technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bathtub Slipping Injuries Prompt Insurance Review
An accident insurance company analyzes claims noting twice as many injuries from bathtub slips involving firearms. The report questions interior bathtub conditions and potential safety improvements to reduce accidents.
Progressive Atrophy From Royal Copeland Me 2
A medical overview describes Progressive Muscular Atrophy from initial arm and shoulder pains to widespread muscle wasting. It notes spinal cord degeneration, progressive weakness, and varying progress with ages from youth to mid life. Causes include infections and dental issues. treatment focuses on addressing underlying causes and hygienic care.
Katydids Demonstrate Musical Technique
Noted astronomer and writer Garret P. Serviss reports on katydids showing advanced musical technique as angular-winged specimens produce rapid chording and slow crepitation. He notes the evolution from basic rasping to refined, deliberate tapping and plectrum-like wing actions in the larger katydid. The piece highlights insect acoustics and draws analogy to human musical progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett P. Serviss
T. A. Allard
Mr. Allard Gorwan
Tly
Han
Disastrous War Debated by President and Pershing
A Decoration Day address cites war as chaos and loss, urging nations to protect their citizens while praising efforts for outlawing war. President Coolidge and Secretary of War Melrose stress industry and unity as defenses stronger than armament. General Pershing calls for abolition of war as a national policy goal and warns against glorifying conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godalgo
Unitates
United States
Woalrow Wilson
League of Nations
Wilson
Ilen
Ninte Melos
Rowley
Thiauconet
France
Pershing
AeGrire Syndicate
Rail mergers urged to unite major railroads
Opinion argues that combining leading railroad companies could cut salaries wasted on freight solicitation and reduce costs, with a government backed board of directors drawn from current railroad leaders. It envisions presidents rotating across systems to manage unified operations and promote efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Hill
Black Friday in History Across England and America
The article recounts three historical Black Friday events: an 18th century English panic linked to news of Young Pretender Charles Edward Stewart arriving in Derby, a May 11 1800 English banking collapse tied to Overend Gurney and Bankers, and a September 1900 U S stock market scramble prompted by attempts to corner gold. It notes notable figures like Secretary of the Treasury and J P Morgan related maneuvers and a vast profit for Gould and partners amid the turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Beck
Hm Aerived
Derby
Tondon
Gurney
Gol
Tt Wan Aul Thok
Gould
Hla Partnere
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Hhi
WooLo
Foye
Burmich Derry
Bie
Gannae Bop
Royal
A Copeland
Nakes
Hay
Allard
Frank Crane
Railroad Unien
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!