Senate Denounces Lawlessness and Radicalism Report
A senate judiciary subcommittee report denounces radicalism violence and anarchy in America, citing Soviet rule as a caution. It urges wartime espionage act like law, explosives regulation, monitoring mushroom organizations, foreign language rallies, tighter newspaper ownership disclosure, and strengthened corrupt practices laws. The document runs nearly 25 000 words.
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America
Russia
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Congress
Overman
North Carolina
Post Office Department
Peace time division of U.S. fleets announced
Secretary Daniels outlined a plan to make the Atlantic and Pacific fleets equal in strength with the Asiatic fleet as a third division. Admiral Hugh Rodman will command the Pacific fleet and Admiral Henry B. Wilson the Atlantic, with Admiral Albert C. Gleaves heading the Asiatic fleet and Rear Admiral W. L. Rodgers as its vice admiral. A full ship distribution plan will be proposed to balance forces and spur rivalry to boost Navy efficiency.
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Pacific
Atlantic
United States Naval Forces
Daniels
Hugh Rodman
Henry B. Wilson
Asiatic
Albert C. Gleaves
W. L. Rodgers
Bureau of Operations
Mercier Plans U S Visit Amid War Echoes
Cardinal Mercier archbishop of Malines and Belgium's primate will visit the United States in September, landing in New York and traveling to Chicago and Baltimore for six weeks. He recalls Belgian suffering under Germany and thanks Americans for aid, calling the trip a chance to meet old friends and express gratitude in person.
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Cardinal Mercier
Malines
Belgium
United States
New York
Chicago
Baltimore
Atlantic
America
Albert
Germany
U.S. Expected to Maintain 500000 Soldiers for League of Nations Role
General Peyton C. March testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee that America’s military contribution to the League of Nations would be about 500,000 men if other nations share the burden. He noted European armies, including Britain at 952,000 conscripted troops, are not returning to prewar strength. The War Department has provisional plans for roughly 225,000 men in Europe.
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America
League of Nations
Peyton Co. March
Senate
United States
General March
Great Britain
March
Rresiaen
Weegen
Europe
War Department
St. Mihiel
Hatton-Chatel
Argonne
Sedan
Metz
Peyton C. March
Senate Committee On
Congress
Secretary of War
House
Baker
Civil Ife
Rue Raynouard in Paris Home of Balzac and Historical Ambulance HQ
The Rue Raynouard long known as the Americans' ambulance service headquarters and as a Balzac residence is described. Balzac lived in a small yellow door house behind lilac bushes. the street, once Passy village, has a storied past with notable residents and views of the Seine and Meudon.
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Rue Raynouard
American Ambulance Service
France
Honore de Balzac
Benjamin Franklin
Paris
Seine
Meudon
Raynouard
Passy
Dukes
Lauzun
Saint Simon
la Tour d
Balzac
Inspector McGinty Guides Spark-Struck Car in Flatbush Ride
A crowd watched Inspector John McGinty ride atop a car on Flatbush avenue as sparks flew from an electrical pole. The pole ripped the wire, halted traffic, and McGinty improvised a signaling pole to stop at the Long Island depot. He then let traffic proceed, drawing cheers from onlookers.
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Paul
Revere
John McGinty
Flatbush Avenue
Fulton Street
Long Island Depot
McGinty
Reptile Society Plans Education Campaign on Nonpoisonous Snakes
Allen S. Williams, president of the Reptile Study Society of America, says the nonpoisonous snake is a friend and benefactor of man and a key to food production. He urges farmers to avoid killing snakes and aims to teach their economic value in farm schools and colleges.
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Reptile Study Society of America
Allen S. Williams
Mr. Williams
Noncombatant Defined as Man Who Won’t Fight
John quotes London Answers characterizing a noncombatant as a man who would go to war only if his wife allowed it, and whose wife wishes he would go. The exchange suggests gendered views on duty and military involvement.
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London
They Mixed Again In Comic Exchange
A brisk dialogue shows Micky pressing for shifts in possessions and Algernon admitting a hole in his stockin. The exchange hints at mischief and comic misdirection between the two boys.
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Micky
Algy
Algernon
Cincinnati Markets Report of Farm Prices and Foodstuffs
Market notes show corn prices for various grades with No 2 white at about 1.94 per bushel and No 2 yellow near 1.88. Hay and oats quotes follow with timothy at 322.89 per ton, oats No 2 white around 78% cents. Butter eggs poultry cattle hogs and calves prices listed with ranges and per-unit quotes.
Senate 10 Ratify Treaty and League
Washington column notes that the peace treaty and league covenant are likely to be approved with written reservations by U S senators. Reservations may cover immigration Monroe doctrine withdrawal rights and armed obligations. Bunau Varilla supports the league and British French officials view it as best path without a formal alliance. Military leaders warn a 500000 strong force may be needed to uphold league obligations and postwar duties with debates on size of the regular army.
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Washington
United States
Senate
League
Congress
League of Nations
Before They Married She Treasured Him Then
A wry note from the Edinburgh Scotsman contrasts views of a husband before and after marriage, saying she once found him a treasure and now calls him a treasury.
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Edinburgh Scotsman
Oil fields making new millionaires in Texas
Fort Worth reports fortunes in Burkburnett oil fields where small bets of 100 dollars earned up to 15000 dollars. Burk-Texas Oil & Refining Co with 26 leases on 320 acres promotes treasury stock at par 10 dollars a share and plans first Burkburnett well soon. Offers 1 share 10 dollars 5 shares 50 10 shares 100 and up with payout prospects and send for information.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Burkburnett
Burk-Texas Oil & Refining Co
Treasury
Burk-Texas Oil & Refining Company
W. A. Sampsel
Petroleum Building
Capital
Smithsonian Invites Firms to Compile Nation’s Wartime Toys
Toy manufacturers nationwide are invited by the Smithsonian Institute in Washington to gather a complete collection of American toys made during the war for permanent exhibition. A special committee is named to oversee the project. The ad also notes Roman Eye Balsam as a remedy for tired or strained eyes.
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United States
Smithsonian Institute of
Kansas Professor Plans Bird Call Music Project
A Kansas university professor is compiling bird calls and intends to turn them into music for whistling or phonograph playback. The story notes the plan to arrange the calls musically before broader public exposure.
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Kansas University
Kansas City Star
Increase Weight and Vitality with Phosphate
Advertisement touts ritro phosphate as a nerve nourishing treatment to restore vitality and flesh. It claims the product boosts nerve tissue, energy, and bodily fullness while warning to monitor weight. Also notes potential side effect of unwanted weight gain with use.
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Metza Lorraine
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