Senate backs Philippines independence bill over Hoover veto
Senate vote overrides the president on the Philippine independence bill. Senators Borah and Cutting lead opposition, while a bloc of Republicans and Democrats argue for redeeming promises of independence. Hoover warns of budget insolvency and urges economies and a sales tax. Roosevelt meets with Stimson and plans Muscle Shoals visit. Long filibuster and cloture tactics mark stalled Glass banking bill.
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Philippine Islands
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Stimson
United States
Russia
China
Japan
Orient
America
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Spain
Cuba
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Borah
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Copeland
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Roosevelt
White House
Norris
Black and McKellar
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Huey Long
Senate
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Tydings
Louisiana
Glass
Virginia
Long
Structure of the U S Department of Justice and its reach
The article outlines the vast law office of the federal government led by the attorney general in Washington. It details the organization with seven assistant attorneys general, specialized divisions for anti trust tax and enforcement, admiralty and foreign relations, land matters, customs and prosecutors, plus a dedicated criminal prosecutor and investigators. It also notes the parole system and penal institutions overseen to reform violators and keep citizens safer. The Judiciary is the third branch alongside the executive.
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Sam
Department of Justice
United States
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Court of Claims
Uncle Sam
Great Law Office
Unive
Eddie the Ad Man Let the Bird Do It
The piece presents a humorous tale about Virgil and his mother, with a proverb about a bird telling who did mischief. An ad for Dr Pierce's Pellets follows, promoting their laxative and cathartic uses. The closing line hints at love and internal struggle with a proverb about spurs in the sides.
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Virgil
Life Span Unchanged Despite Medical Advances
The chief statistician of a major insurance company argues that drawing life expectancy higher in the United States is unlikely. He notes progress against tuberculosis and infant mortality, but degenerative diseases like heart disease diabetes and cancer remain unconquered for those over forty.
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United States
Instant Cold Relief Using Bayer Aspirin tablets
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as the quickest safe treatment for colds. It advises taking aspirin and water every 2 to 4 hours the first day, plus gargling with dissolved aspirin for sore throat, and to buy genuine Bayer products at drug stores.
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