The Senate Seat Fight Over Gould Case in Maine
A 1926 editorial argues the Senate must judge Gould and the bribery taint from eight years ago, urging that Senators decide qualifications independent of Maine voters. It contends investigations should determine if the bribery disqualifies Gould from seating, warning against outsourcing Senate standards to public opinion.
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United States
Gould
Maine
Fleming
New Brunswick
Arthur B. Gould
U.S
Senate
Ware
Pennsylvania
Smith
Illinois
House
United States Senate
Philadelphia
Senators Should Repudiate Corrupt Influence Alike
The speaker urges Senate members to repudiate any man who seeks to profit from influencing public opinion or votes with money, whether aimed at citizens or officials of any country. The aim is to restore trust, uphold honesty, and show national standards in public life.
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Senate
Anniversaries and Birthdays Around 1908 Highlights
Today's items include notable anniversaries and birthdays. Earl of Clarendon born 1608, Harrison as ambassador to Kickapoos, Memphis charter issue, Coplghan and other figures noted. One year ago Coolidge budget message marked near irreducible minimum. Birthdays: Meredith Nicholson, G Campbell Morgan, Thomas W Hardwick, Charles S. S coadjutor, Bertrand Snell.
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Earl of Clarendon
England
France
Horn
William Henry Harrison
Kickapoos
Memphis
Fennessee
Joxeph F. Coghlan
Raleigh
Manila
Sole Mirfort
Tockook
Meredith Nicholson
Indiana
Crawfordsville
Ind
Todar
G. Campbell Morgan
Gloucestershire
Toda Thomas W. Hardwick
United Statemutor
Overnor
Georgia
Thomasville
Todai
Charles B. S
Episcopal Diocese of
Massachusetts
Pittsburgh
Bertrand FH. Snell
Congress
New York
Colton
N. Y
Montreal YMCA turns seventy five weeks old in Memphis era
The day features many openings and greetings as conventions and sessions begin across North America. Canada opens its new Parliament in Ottawa with the Speakership vote and a famed Gaspe-born figure in the spotlight. President Coolidge hosts a White House reception for the diplomatic corps. The First New England Farm Marketing Conference convenes in Boston under six state agricultural associations.
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Montreal Y. M. C. A
America
Memphis
Fenn
Raiuntis
Meredith Nicholson
Indiana
Dominion of Canada
Ottawa
Coolidge
White Mouse
Diplomatic Corps
New England
Boston
Agricultural Associations
New
Easland
Flapper quote stirs chatter at fest and bridge sale
Mrs Em Moots comments on hitting folks together and avoiding Vem as she buys luncheon bridge Hyer this morning. The fragmentary OCR hints at social chatter about a flapper, a festival, and a luncheon bridge event, with names and playful slang. The readable text mentions Mrs Moots and a luncheon item, suggesting a light community note.
Montreal figure Lemieux marks milestone in public life
The obituary notes Mr. Lemieux of Montreal recently turned sixty and reflects on his early career in law before entering public life. It highlights his professional move from the legal field into public service.
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Lemieux
Montreal d
Mary Morison by Robert Burns
Poem celebrating Mary Morison and a lover's yearning. The speaker recalls dances and a night gaze, asks if Mary can redeem his heart and pity him. Copyright note indicates 1926.3.
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Mary Morison
Robert Burns
Mary
Shelley
Ro Burns
Autograph Collector Seeks Signatures From Notables
A self styled autograph gink writes to governors senators and congressmen hoping for signed keepsakes. He notes he has secured a few and recalls a famed autograph recently selling for thousands, valuing his growing collection as potential future money.
Local Notes From Carlisle Visit Birthday and Dinner Gatherings
Mrs Bra nett of Elyria visited Bert Eddy’s family in La Porte. A birthday dinner honored Wilmas 19th, hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Braer Cohum bin. Mrs Holmes celebrated with friends and a late hour lunch. Neighbors and relatives attended various dinners and social hours at multiple Carlisle homes. A La Porte group and the Carlisle Neighborhood Club held gatherings with meals, music, and cards, noting upcoming meetings and guest lists.
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Carlisle
Branett
Elyria
Bert Eddy
la Porte
A. J. Jackson
Bay Jackson
Lawrence
Dori
Walter Braer Cohumbin
M Holmes
Porte Wlc
B. J. Squire
Hom
John Hebebrand
LaGrange Road
Hivria
Adam Wilbert
Theatre man defends Sunday closing issue letter
John Pheoras writes to a local paper defending Sunday movie openings, arguing cinema educates and modernizes society. He compares past church music bans to today’s industrial Sunday needs, cites government film education and censorship, and urges respect for majority opinion while noting Ohio’s film censorship standards.
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Fiyria
Indi Éring Pictures
Wei
Red Cross
Suten
Saunias
Elyria
Prac Ir
Ale
Christ
French Students Desert Learned Professions for Business
Paris reports growing alarm among French intellectuals over students abandoning sciences and teaching for business careers. Economic hardship makes a career in learning unattractive, reducing admissions at elite POLYTEC schools and graduate institutions as candidates dwindle and many fail to complete courses.
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Paris
Dec
France
Politec
St Dents
Sandusky docks set coal shipment record
Sandusky reports coal shipments from the Pennay docks will total about 7,006,000 tons by season end next Saturday marking a record for the city.
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Sandusky Docks
Sandusky
Pennay
Record of era coal ships and a desperate sea message
The report notes a record sea tonnage tied to coal transport with ships like the Marquette and M. A Regy in service at Erieau and port. A bottle carried a ten year old message from a German U boat crew declaring sinking.
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Marquette
Erieau
M. A Regy
Thesdar
North Sea
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Yestreen
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Theatre Man
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