A Victory for Understanding in the London Treaty Decision
The U S Senate ratified the London treaty by 58 to 9 in a decisive vote. President Hoover hailed a foreign policy success and a step toward world peace through curtailment of arms and war as a dispute settlement tool. The pact limits fighting ships among Britain, the United States, and Japan, shaping naval parity in key categories.
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United States Senate
Hoover
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Government Expenses Still Rising Across Federal Budget
A treasury report shows total receipts of 4.178 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30 with all but 184 million spent. Major outlays include Veterans Bureau 558 million and War Department 454 million, plus 193 million for Treasury and 178 million for Agriculture, with 1.4 billion in interest on debt. The piece questions the vast defense costs versus potential spending on roads, education, and tax relief, urging statesmen to curb expenditures.
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United States Treasury Department
Veterans’ Bureau
War Department
Treasury Department
Department of Agriculture
State Department
Department of Commerce
Veterans Bureau
Army and Navy
Potomac Parkway Plan Expands DC Area Beautification
Congress quietly approved the Potomac Parkway plan linking the Arlington Bridge to Great Falls as part of regional efforts around Washington. The program follows the George Washington Memorial Highway idea, with Virginia and Maryland cooperation and Rep. Crampton credited for driving the measure through Congress. The project aims to beautify the capital region without annexation or sovereignty changes, reflecting enduring national interest in a premier world capital.
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Congress
District of Columbia
Washington
George Washington Memorial Highway
Potomac River
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Mount Vernon
Arlington Bridge
Great Falls
Bryce
Falls of the Potomac
Virginia
Maryland
Crampton
Michigan
World News
Who's Who in the Day's News from War Era
A compilation noting David Lloyd George born 1863 in Manchester and later prime minister, with a personal reflection urging churches to address global warfare. It recalls his career roles from solicitor to chancellor of the exchequer, wartime minister, and Liberal leader, warning that arms buildup and trade barriers threaten peace.
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David Lloyd George
Manchester
England
Langstymdwy Church
Board of Trade
Treasury
Surrey
Portsmouth
Notable Anniversary Entries From 1807 to 1852
A compact list recounts historical birthdays and events: John Howard Bryant, Mendel, John D. G. Shea, William Looy Smith, Sarah J Farmer, Emma Lazarus, the Roanoke colony, the Pilgrims voyage, the Constitution’s maiden voyage, and a 1852 Boston liquor sale prohibition law. The items reflect birth dates, death dates, and milestone events with a period tone.
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John Howard Bryant
William Cullen
Illinois
Cummington
Mass
Gregor Johann Mendel
John D. G. Shea
New York
Elizabethtown
N. J
William
Sir Walter Raleigh
Roanoke
Holland
America
Boston
Baston
Todays Birthdays Rear Admiral R Stitt U S N
Rear Admiral R Stitt of the United States Navy celebrated his birthday today. The event highlights his long service and leadership roles within the Navy during a tenure spanning several decades.
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R. Stitt
Notable Births in American Public Life Across Years
Medical Corps born at Charlotte North Carolina sixty three years ago. Abraham S W Rosenbach dean of American rare bookmen born in Philadelphia fifty four years ago. Stephen Vincent Benet poet born in Bethlehem Pennsylvania thirty two years ago. Joseph P Cotton Under Secretary of State born at Newport Kentucky fifty five years ago. Evelyn B Baldwin noted explorer born at Springfield Missouri eighty three years ago. Arnold B Hall president of the University of the University of Oregon born at Franklin Tennessee forty nine years ago.
Today Horoscope Warns of Restraint and Interference
The degree suggests tractability and possible excessive compliance, with risk of limited freedom due to friends or relatives or external circumstances. Avoid these dangers to prevent life setbacks and unexpected trouble, as the reading warns of potential interference with personal action.
Ever Ready Ladies Meeting Kindles Community Happenings
Spencer Spencer reports the July Ever Ready division of the Methodist ladies held a social meeting with Lawrence Emerson, planning one more August meeting before the Flower show. The event featured prizes, songs, refreshments, and guests from Akron and Columbus, with many locals traveling or visiting.
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Grant Hull
Dick Courtray
Bertha Browand
Milan Firestone
E. W Leathermen
Akron
Florence Shepherd
Columbus
Emory Howe
New City Enforce Director Critics Blame Politics
A new enforcement director is depicted as inactive beyond appearances. He closes a few night clubs, resigns, and attributes the events to politics. Meanwhile the front page notes Chicago’s average life expectancy at twenty eight years, reflecting a broad urban concern.
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Chicago
Industrial accidents in Lorain County June report
The Division of Safety and Hygiene reports 17 850 industrial accident and disease claims in June with 94 fatalities and 61 073 total days lost. Lorain County had 211 accidents, 1 fatal, 51 days saved, 16 seven days or less, 143 with medical treatment, totaling 7 748 days lost. First six months 1930: 1 305 accidents, 2 fatalities, 36 759 days lost. Estimated wage loss to Lorain workers about $91 897.50. costs to employers much higher.
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Division of Safety and Hygiene of the
Industrial Commission
Lorain County
Ohio
Cat Finds His Owners After Two-Year Absence
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a cat reunited with its family after two years away. Mary Elizabeth Welch, 8, and Peggy Jane Welch, 5, had left the pet behind during a vacation and later found the feline back at their home after moving.
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Tulsa
Okla
Mary Elizabeth
Peggy Jane Welch
Pajama Wearers Barred in Memphis Streets
Memphis Tenn. Police Chief Will Lee announces all pajama clad persons will be arrested and charged with a misdemeanor. The policy follows similar actions in other cities and targets those seen wearing pajamas in public.
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Ajamas
Memphis
Tenn
Cuse
Will Lee
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Bivria
Leveis County Printing & Publishing Company
Moudemutt
Giyria Peecetfies
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Snne
Irra Grithia
J. Clare George
City
Joha W. Cullen Company
Michigan Ave
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
THE
Potomac Parkway
Loyd George
Abe Martin
Spencer
Herbert Kuepter
Agnes Hugunin
Mia McNally
Cleveland
S. A. Harrington
Rices Dam
Cold Water
Blake Stroup
Loyde Sehlechner Apent
Frank Eglin
Ada White
Floyd Howe
Mary Curtice
Lutheran Aid Society
Loyde Lechleitner
Elyria
Mrs Curtice
B. L Myers
Mrs. Earl Friend
Arthur Rice
N J. Walters
Alfred Fuller
Geo. Zeigler
Will Moort
Lowell Coomer
Leona Rogers
Norris Walters, Jr
Friend
Virah Billman
Clara Howe
Litchfield
Rose Marie Howe
Dave Stedman
Leon Stedman
Iona
Mich
Charles
Mark Fuller
River Corners
A. H. Breyley
Stedman
Bearn
Ingraham
Wilson's Corners
Minnie Curtice
Doris Rook
Lod! Hospital
Doris
Pierre R. Smith
ELY
Elyria, Ohio
Parsch Lumber & Coalco
Waphor
Cat
Kitty Wilmot
Little Hillerton
Eleanore Burnett
Nash
Dunn Motors Company, Inc
G. Bunk
Yria
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