Abandon Alaska Railroad Proposal Draws Fire
The Cincinnati Inquirer critiques Representative Mree’s plan to tear up the Alaska Railroad and convert the line into a highway, noting the road cost about $60,000,000 and serves a small population. It argues for roads and trails instead, while defending the project as a developing enterprise tied to earlier government policy and regional needs.
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East
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Glavis
Yukon
Harding
Experts foresee Hearst eclipse in New York election
Some observers note Hearst faces near defeat as Manhattan’s labor vote largely backed Senator Walker, the Tammany candidate, shifting momentum in the New York contest.
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Hearst
New York
Manhattan
Walker
Tammany
Anderson joins Fellowship Forum as KKK writer
William H. Anderson once jailed over Anti Saloon League work in New York now becomes a special star correspondent for the Fellowship Forum in Washington. The World notes his move, praising his sharp, dry moral reform style while calling the forum unofficially KKK aligned. The piece also mocks Cincinnati weather comparisons to Alaska and Ohio in related commentary.
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Anti-Saloon League
New York
Ku Klux Klan
New York World
Fellowship Forum
Washington
Anderson
Varieuie
John T. King
Klin
Death Penalty Seen Vital as Deterrent by UC President
William Wallace Campbell of the University of California, after three months in Europe, says he is appalled by rising crime and the hostility to capital punishment. He believes hanging in England, as a swift murder penalty, strengthens his view that the death sentence acts as a strong deterrent.
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England
William Wallace Campbell
University of California
Campbell
Along Life's Detour Observations from an Oldest Inhabitant
A fragment from a column titled Along Life's Detour recounts old opinions on marriage bonds as life contracts and notes a mix of humor and social satire. It mentions the Ananias Club and a whimsical debate about progress, home life, and everyday observations like barbecue sandwich stands along highways.
Senator Stanfield Arrested on Drunken Disorderly Charge
In Ketchikan Chronicle reporting, Senator Stanfield of Oregon was arrested for being drunk and disorderly. His friends claim political conspiracy while the prosecutor says the case will proceed like any petty offender. The piece questions Congressional quorum if all violators in the last month were jailed.
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Stanfield
Oregon
Congress
Dialogue Snapshot Without Context in Courtroom
A judge asks if the prisoner is guilty and the prisoner defers till the jury verdict. The exchange highlights courtroom timing and uncertainty before a verdict. No further facts are provided about case names or locations.
The Way to Tell in Hyder Herald Adverts
The Hyder Herald argues that a town’s vitality shows in its newspaper ads. A well filled advertising section signals a lively business community and an awake, engaged population. The sign never fails to indicate a live town.
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A Quick Wit on Transit and Mistaken Phrases
The quote reflects a speaker noting how returning to street cars after cars feels odd, comparing modern transit to an ox cart. It shifts to a humorous exchange where a misstep leads to an exclamation and a social reaction.
Moving vans and a profitable plan discussed
Two strangers sit together and chat about movies then pivot to a business idea. The second suggests preferring movers to run a fleet of moving vans, implying a profit strategy. The exchange reveals a scene of casual dialogue turning toward a practical venture.
Siamese Prince Seeks Education in U S Schools
Mon Chow Svasti, son of the former King of Siam, with a West Point brother and another learning to fly in Texas, arrives to enter a school in the United States. He says American education offers rarer opportunities than at home.
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Seawall Lecture Marks Biloxi Pass Christian Pile Drive
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi spoke at a massive gathering celebrating the first pile driven in a $2,000,000 seawall between Biloxi and Pass Christian. The project aims to shield the coast from storms and boost real estate values as a Chicago capital backed hotel joins development plans to make the coast a mid winter resort center.
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Centaur
Comrade Nations A call for League unity and U S Canada ties
The League of Nations studies a Canadian U S extradition treaty on opium laws and urges similar pacts. The piece lauds U S Canada partnership as a model of justice and faith and notes a Kiwanis Good Will Memorial in Vancouver symbolizing cross border cooperation and peace. It also mentions Mr. Dempsey’s inactivity not likely to lead to a fight.
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League of Nations
Geneva
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Vancouver
Kiwanis International
Atlantic
Pacific
Lesser Evil Dinner Conversation with Mr Grouch
Mr Grouch asks if diners enjoy jazz with meals at the restaurant. Henry Peck sighs that it is not as bad as the chin music he endures at home, offering a wry contrast between dining ambiance and domestic chatter.
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Henry Peck
Styles Decree On Modest Dress In Holyoke
A fragment notes a decree in Holyoke about maid attire with bare knees allowed while necks remain covered. It expresses male frustration if knees are not exposed. The item reflects era debates on women’s dress and public morality.
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Memory expert to appear Monday evening
Charles W. Hamley, a Seattle memory expert billed as America's champion, will perform at Bilks’ Hall in Juneau on Monday evening at 7 30. He will use the audience to aid his mental feats and claims to never view what is written. He offers a $1000 donation to any charity to prove his work is genuine. Free entertainment.
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Seattle
America
Hamley
Juneau
Ellis’ Hall
Quips on courtship and fashion from a local column
A witty column riffs on dating habits and social norms, noting how frugal furniture design and close shaves with propriety shape behavior. It jokes about looks, hosiery, and vanity, then shifts to humorous observations on bachelors, changing fashions, and a final odd item about Lew Settles of Nashport, Ohio.
Empire Sale Page Promises Old Papers at Auction
Auction item listing notes sale of old papers from The Empire collection. Proceeds go to archival preservation. The listing specifies cataloging details and auction date to be announced.
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League of Nations elects a new President note
A Detroit Free Press item mentions the League of Nations set to elect its president while recalling the current holder. The Indianapolis News praises Vice-President Dawes for guiding America before winter and the Des Moines Register comments on Senator Brookhart, hinting at political maneuvering to unseat him. The Houston Post-Dispatch cites the long Democratic wait in Iowa since 1859 and a mention of removing votes.
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Brookhart
Iowa
Houston Post-Dispatch
Daily Sentence Sermon on Leading with the Right Life
The piece urges choosing a virtuous path as the best lead in life. It emphasizes integrity, discipline, and consistency as core guideposts for personal direction and daily conduct.
Dr Barton Moves to Valentine Building
Notice states Dr. Barton is now located in the Valentine Building. The brief item marks a change of office location and records the new address for patients and services.
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