Shipper Pressure Spurs Push to Overturn Supreme Court Rulings
California's 250 large shippers led by E O Edgerton travel to Washington to challenge the Supreme Court decision ordering the S P and C P unmerger. The dispute centers on railroad control begun with the 1869 Pacific Railroad and the 1921 Sherman act ruling. The piece also notes reactions from Union Pacific and Senator La Follette amid political debate.
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Investment Gusher Schemes Flagged in Reader Advisory
An editorial warns investors about oil pool promotions led by figures like Jim Casey and John Smith. It urges skepticism and offers an acid test to verify claims, including naming past beneficiaries, sworn capital details, and banker endorsements before investing.
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Jim Casey
John Smith Oills
John D. Rock
Standard Oil
The Folly of Lawing In 1892 Chicago Suit
A Chicago man sued for 500 dollars in 1892. The case dragged 30 years with over 10 000 spent appealing to higher courts. A judge dismissed the suit as unsettled. both litigants and one lawyer are dead. The bone of contention remains uncertain perhaps a piano.
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Chicago
Middle-Brows Term Proposed by Margaret Slattery
Margaret Slattery in Boston coins middle-brows as a counter to low brows and high brows. She argues the world needs heart over intellect to solve real problems as tolerance and decency matter more than theoretical insight. Nearby Trenton a freight train killed a deer, while rifles are seen as more handy.
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Margaret Slattery
Boston
Margaret
Trenton
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Wealth and housing plans flash through global notes
An array of brief international mentions shows Argentina building 10 000 dwellings for workers while Seoul uncertainty in other regions hints at shifting economics. The piece notes U S wealth growth, Canton in Kwantung experimenting with American cotton, and Pacific trade impacts amid evolving global events.
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Canton
Kwantung Provinces
China
Kwantung
Hongkong
Britain
Blood study in Peru natives sheds light on high altitude endurance
American and English scientists return from Cerro de Pasco after a year probing high altitude blood. They report Peruvians in 14,200 foot elevations show blood adapted to extreme conditions, enabling them to carry heavy loads up steep grades.
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Cerro de Pasco
Peru
Mt. Rainier
Sex Question Stirs Chicago School Debate
Chicago on November 29 weighs whether fifth grade teachers may teach sex education. The case centers on Miss Harriet Ostrom of the Sexton School charged with giving children knowledge of sex and discussing life origin. Ostrom cites clashes with federation members and aligns with Mayor Thompson's views.
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Chicago
Harriet Ostrom
Sexton
Miee Outrom
Chicago Teachers’ Federation
Thompson
Busted Oil Boom Comment Cites Market Faults and Warnings
A Forks reader argues long view on Hoquiam oil affair and stock speculation, crediting The Star with prior warnings. He notes delayed critiques risk public money, compares to ancient Corn and local MoClips schemes, and urges future vigilance by papers and investors.
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Swedes Honor Police Sharing Language Skills
Swedish police officers receive decorations for proficiency in foreign languages. Ceremony highlights recognition of multilingual service aiding international cooperation and public safety.
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Sweden
Women Trustees Named in Chicago School Graft Case
Four new indictments in the Chicago school board graft scandal include two women trustees, Dr. Sadie Adair and Mrs. Pauline Strewing, alongside Edwin Davis, former board president, and Albert H. Severinghaus who were named in earlier bills.
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Chicago
Edwin 8. Davis
Albert H. Severinghaus
Sadie Adair
Pauline Strewing
Insect Devastates Sakhalin Forests and Timber
The report notes a small insect called Matsukemushi causing vast damage in south Sakhalin Island, destroying 85,000 acres of forests and 800,000,000 cubic feet of timber, affecting Japanese holdings.
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Sakhalinlaland
Japan
Oklahoma marshal sets brisk court summons record
Mrs. William Chesley Lewis, marshal of the supreme court of Oklahoma, summoned 126 persons to court in one day without using the mails. She handles duties at court and also manages home affairs.
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Supreme Court of Oklahoma
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