Prohibition heating debate splits American leaders in Washington
A citizenship conference in Washington exposes sharp divides over enforcement of the Volstead Act. Governor Pinchot accuses federal agents of inefficiency and graft while urging the President to act. President Coolidge and other governors push gradual change and state-led enforcement.
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Edward W. Pickard
Washington
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
State of
White House
Federal
Pincehot
United States
Allen
Kansas
Mr. Coolidge
Coolidge
Pinechot
West Baden
Ind
South
David Lloyd George Tours American Cities in Honor
The Prime Minister of Great Britain travels through American cities amid widespread official and public acclaim. Crowds gather to cheer and listen as he speaks, with most applauding his visit though some dissenters, such as a few Sinn Fein supporters and pro-German factions, may oppose his views.
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Germaany
Chicago
Germany
France
Ruhr
Lloyd George
Hughes
United States
Haurope
David Lloyd George
Great Britain
Sinn
Stresemann's Dictatorship Moves Across Germany
Stresemann acts with dictatorial power as Reichstag authorizes. A new rentenmark currency is planned for November backed by Reichsbank gold and real property mortgages. Civil unrest grows with food riots in Berlin and other cities amid resistance in Saxony Thuringia and Thuringia. Bavaria remains quiet as orders target Red groups and Third International propaganda.
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Hancellor Stresemann
Germany
Reichstag
Reichsbank
Berlin
Leipsig
Saxony
Thuringia
Stresemann
Herr Zeigler
Herr Froelich
Thuringian
Bavaria
von Wahr
Ruhr magnates push resumption of reparations material
Industry leaders in the Ruhr press for resumed deliveries of material in kind to the allies under reparations. They argue postwar shortages and economic strain warrant a return to payment in kind, per negotiated terms with French authorities and allied commissions.
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Yerr Stresemann
Poincare
Ruhr
France
Germany
Oklahoma House Tables Klan Investigation Resolution
The Oklahoma House tabled a resolution to probe each member for Ku Klux Klan membership and expel those found to be Klansmen. The House investigation committee on Walton and other state officers pressed its work vigorously.
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American Legion
San Francisco
Ku Klux Klan
Oklahoma House of Representatives
House Committee On
Walton
Zangwill Calls Palestine Concessions. Congress Disavows
Israel Zangwill urged Jews to forego political hopes in Palestine to avoid danger of upheaval. the American Jewish Congress formally disavowed the view. The next day Zangwill complained of audience dullness and blamed a lack of contact with national politics after 1,800 years.
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Srael Zangwill
American Jewish Congress
New York
Palestine
Congress
Zangwill
Yankees World Series Receipts Top One Million Dollars
The week featured the World Series with six games whose receipts exceeded $1,000,000. Players shared about $363,000 of the total, and the series was noted for its unusually dramatic incidents.
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Yankees
Interstate Commission Orders Grain Transport Rate Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders an investigation into grain and grain products rates on all roads. The American Farm Bureau Federation seeks a 20 percent rate cut on wheat and flour for export. Secretary Wallace recommends a 25 percent cut on farm product rates.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
American Farm Bureau Federation
Wallace
The Prophets as Missionaries to All Nations
Lesson digest on Isaiah Jonah Micah and Zephaniah showing prophetic messages of light mercy universal peace and missionary call. It emphasizes Israel’s kingly glory light to nations repentance and the gathering of Gentiles to Zion through the Messiah.
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Jonah
Zeph
Isaiah
Israel
Redeemer
Messiah
Zion
Jerusalem
Nineveh
Jesus Christ
Zephaniah
Fle
Sun Day Abolish Christianity Quote by Holyoake
A historical quote attributed to George Holyoake argues that ending Christianity requires abolishing Sunday. The remark frames Sundays as essential to religious observance and the movement against Christianity.
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George Holyoake
To Appreciate Institutions Quote Morley
A condensed quotation from Viscount Morley arguing that fair appreciation of institutions should not be judged against an idealized utopia, highlighting a measured view of societal systems.
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Utopia
Viscount Morley
Mammon Quoted Verse on Wealth and Damnation
A terse biblical quotation appears: Mammon has enriched his thousands, and has damned his ten thousands. The line echoes moral warning on wealth's lure and spiritual cost from a Southern context.
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Mammon
Quote from Baron Wesenberg on world and dependence
A brief literary line notes that though we may detest the world we cannot live without it attributed to Baron Wesenberg, reflecting a paradoxical view of human dependence and disdain for the world.
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Baron Wesenberg
Immaculate Butler James Faces Fire in Dinner Scene
A famous old servant James, renowned for perfect service, grows unnerved as dinner missteps unfold. He finally asks to leave, admitting his house is on fire, prompting shock amid guests at the host’s estate.
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James
New York Mail
Bridget Refuses to Report every Broken Dish
A mistress demands Bridget inform her immediately of any broken dishes. Bridget resists, arguing she cannot keep running to her mistress all day.
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Bridget
Amateur Actress Teaches Caution On Divorced Status
A fragmented note notes an amateur actress who has never been divorced. It mentions avoiding wasted effort and references people choosing hobbies instead of chasing social strife.
Sandy and Maggie at the Continent
A Scots dialogue depicts Sandy sensing repetition as he questions Maggie about his past arrivals each night from Monday to Saturday. Maggie confirms his presence each time, while Sandy grows anxious about a hidden meaning behind the routine.
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Sandy
Maggie
Continent
Don't Wait for Fire A Warning From The House Fire
A speaker crafted a striking warning to urge prompt action before disaster. He rejected standard proverbs and delivered a vivid plea to call the firemen before a blaze endangers lives and property.
Sure Cure Memory Boost Hint From Doctor
A doctor advises a patient to visit a druggist and request a list of exotic chemicals including iod hydrargyate, iodine of potassium, anhydroglucochlorat and dioxyamidoarseno-benzol as a potential cure for memory loss. The remarks read like a satirical or tongue in cheek medical suggestion.
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