Peace and reform agenda for united wartime era
The document outlines a program for an English speaking alliance to secure world peace, federal reapportionment with at least two Senate seats per state, prompt House redistricting, a unified national defense department under a Secretary of National Defense, abolition of illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, and elections and inauguration timing tied to November elections with January swearing in.
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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
Education
Publicity as antidote to crime dominates Los Angeles talk
A crime news discussion in Los Angeles argued newspapers print less crime today but still educate the public. Editors and lawyers debated whether publicity deters crime or glorifies criminals, noting Shakespeare and grand operas frame crime as enduring drama.
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Toivene
Los
Lobbyists on Floor Speak Up in Navy Bill Debate
Representative Huddlestone of Alabama notes the presence of Wilbur as Secretary of the Navy and ex-Senators Lenroot and Thomas on the Senate floor during the Walsh power trust probe debate. He argues their status as paid agents of the power trust influenced the decision to block investigation, highlighting who holds floor privilege in Washington.
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Navy
Wilbur
Congress
Lenroot
Thomas
Senate
Walsh
Power Trust
Washington
Huddlestone
Alabama
Courage in Peace Courage in Peace for Lindbergh Medal
Charles A Lindbergh received the Congressional Medal of Honor, hailed as the most coveted honor from a democracy for doing something, not birth. The piece lauds his act as a supreme achievement in goodwill and physical courage, surpassing usual wartime valor.
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Ry DL
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindy
Lindbergh
Paris Divorce Views Stir Continentwide Debate
Paris views divorce diverge amid a trend of Americans seeking divorces abroad. The piece notes broad unanimity in France on resisting such moves and suggests French courts may curb these cases to protect national reputation, while American practices draw mixed reactions.
Senator Borah Leads Dry Reform Push in Senate
The political injection targets oil spot politics as the Anti-Saloon League presses for a dry reform that would affect both major parties. Senator Borah chairs the effort aiming to cleanse the Republican record and curb wet influences.
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Hile
Borah
Anti-Saloon League
Simplicity of Diet Rule From Great Men and Presidents
A column compares Mussolini and other leaders noting simple meals and abstinence. It contrasts President Hoover’s breakfast with red flags about overeating, arguing that sedentary habits and excess shorten life. The piece urges moderation for longevity and usefulness.
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Tie
Mussolini
Coolidge
Legend of Orion by Garret P Serviss
A compact retrospective on the Orion myth linking its starry lore to ancient tales. The piece recounts Orion as hunter and hunter’s ally, his love for Merope, trials with Diana and Apollo, and his ultimate fate, narrated in antique mythic tone through early astronomy prose.
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Bren
Autroouioer
As- Bert
Elerry
Orion
Aratus
Flere
Bax
Neptune
Merone
Oenaplon
Chior
Miriam
Orlon
Vulcan
Temnos
Aity
Kelalion
Aungod
Kedalion
Apollo
Diana
Alater
Apolls
D Pitor
Jim
bin Hunter
Ina Ghield
Anit
Bobind
Heaven
Ming
Wan
Nirhur
Thereselves
Nothing Too Much By Dr Frank Crane
The essay argues virtue rests on balance not excess, noting anger, temperance, and maternal affection must be controlled. It warns excessive passions, like anger or addictive substances, destroy life, while temperance and self discipline shape character. The author stresses individual judgment and lifelong training of that judgment for moral living.
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DR. Frank Crane
Hocrates
Vals
Heaven
McClurs Nawapaner Hyndleate
Origin of the term boycott traced to Captain Boycott
A historical note explains how the word boycott arose in Ireland when Captain Boycott, an oppressive landlord’s agent, faced collective refusal by tenants. The action grew as neighbors halted dealings, leading to the modern usage of boycott in political and social protests.
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Nayeate
Toycott
Souwe
Wally
Hoycott
Uncle Sam cartoon reflects peace stance and sharp rebuke
The Glasgow Bulletin prints a cartoon portraying Uncle Sam as both friendly and hypocritical. It contrasts Scottish restraint with American coercion as it notes a hostile demand prompting a rapid, forceful response. The piece underscores a wary but substantial American openness to peace and alliance.
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Uncle Sam
America
Foten
Sandine
Seotchman
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Hitchin
Llu
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Crime News
Paris
Rome
Muraolin
White House
Vermont
Legend of Orion By
Garrett P, Serviss
The
Bulletin
Glasgow
Sam
Nau
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