Jerusalem After World War I A Modern City Outside the Walls
The British mandate after World War I brings western governance to Palestine with water supply and rail improvements transforming Jerusalem. The city blends ancient religious sites with new Christian and Jewish institutions and a diverse international pilgrim presence.
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Palestine
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Holy City
Germany
Allenby
Supreme Council of the
Allied Powers
Mandate For Palestine
Great Britain
Bethlehem
Zion Movement
Judea
Jaffa
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Old City
Mount of Olives
Jesus
Instinct and Reason in Animal Behavior and Ancient Gardens
The author contrasts instinct with reasoning in animals noting inconsistent reactions among birds and questioning sixth sense theories. The piece comments on misinterpretation of instinct and discusses the nature of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as terrace gardening rather than suspended structures, noting historical terrace cultivation worldwide.
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Babylon
Treadway proposes bank deposit tax to raise revenue
Representative Treadway of Massachusetts introduces a bill to tax one quarter of one percent on all bank deposits. The plan targets national and state banks, trust firms, and deposit accepting institutions, with mutual savings banks and similar member organizations exempt. He estimates annual revenue near one billion dollars and frames it as a potential solution if other taxes are repealed.
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Washington
Representative Treadway
Massachusetts
House
Ways and Means Committee
Treadway
Mutual Savings Banks
Co-Operative Building and Loan Associations
Ultimatum From Catts Threatens West Palm Beach Clash
In an open letter Florida Governor Sidney J. Catts vows to travel to West Palm Beach with a double barreled shotgun loaded with buckshot for a final settlement with Joe L. Barman, president of the state board of health and Palm Beach Post publisher. He says he does not want trouble but is tired of tyranny and arrogance and issues a last warning.
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Catts
Tallahassee
Fla.t
Sidney J. Catts
Florida
West Palm Beach
Fla
Joe L. Barman
State Board of Health
Palm Beach Post
Mr. Barman
Riot leads to arrest of Manila constabulary garrison
The Manila constabulary garrison was disarmed and arrested after a riot that caused four American deaths and seven Filipino fatalities. Ninety sevens soldiers faced prosecution as evidence of their participation emerged.
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Manila
P. I
Constabulary
Wilson Buys Former Fairbanks House in Washington
President Wilson purchases the former home of Henry P. Fairbanks in Washington. R. W. Bolling, Wilson’s brother in law, announces the purchase. The residence will serve as the President’s permanent home after his retirement on March 4.
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Wilson
Washington
Henry P. Fairbanks
R. W. Bolling
Fall In Price of Coal Drops at Mines
The general price crash spreading from the sugar market reaches coal, with ordinary soft coal at the mines falling on average about six dollars per ton amid broader market turmoil.
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Columbus
Ex-Soldiers Favor Cash Bonuses Over Other Aid
Former service men prefer direct cash payments from the government to educational home or farm buying aid, according to witnesses at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on soldiers' bonus.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Rebuilding Jahncke Docks After Fire Loss
Work has begun to rebuild the Jahncke dry docks in New Orleans after a fire destroyed the facilities and damaged three anchored ships. The incident caused an estimated loss of about $2,000,000.
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New Orleans
Jahncke Dry
Mill Cuts Wages Further at Spartan Mills
Spartan mills, a major employer with about 1,000 workers, announced an additional twenty percent wage cut in this region.
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Spartanburg
Spartan Mills
Willard to Train Three Months for Dempsey Bout
Jess Willard former heavyweight champion plans three months intense training in Kansas City before his New York title rematch with Jack Dempsey scheduled for March 17.
Peace talks resume in Ireland amid opaque mediation
Dublin reports that peace negotiations in Ireland have been resumed on good authority. The exact lines of mediation remain unclear due to reticence from all parties involved.
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Ireland
Dublin
Unsolved Murder Mysteries Highlight NY Police
Three more unsolved cases add to a department under fire for alleged inefficiency. One involves a theft of $100 000 in jewelry and another the murder of a police lieutenant.
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New York
War Cables Held for British Examination by Naval Authorities
New British rules require inspection of inbound Atlantic cables to expose internal British disturbances. Western Union President Newcomb H. Carlton testified before a Senate panel on possible legislation. He noted Irish and Bolshevik concerns drive the crackdown. Naval attaché Captain F K Hill said U S business messages via English cables reached French rivals.
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Washington
Great Britain
Newcomb H. Carlton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senate
Carlton
Ireland
Four New Nations Admitted to League of Nations
The assembly admitted four new members Bulgaria Costa Rica Finland and Luxemburg. France and Australia abstained on Bulgaria citing incomplete information about its fitness and Rene Viviani stated no objection to Bulgaria joining but preferred not to vote.
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League
Geneva
League of Nations
Assembly of the League
Bulgaria
Costa
Rica
Finland
Luxemburg
France
Australia
Assembly For
Rene Viviani
Irish Home Rule Bill Amendments Ready for Commons
London notes that Lords amendments to the Irish home rule bill over the past two weeks are ready for Commons consideration. It reports the Commons may strike out Lords changes after the bill moved to the upper chamber and its members indicated a willingness to alter the measure materially.
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lords
Commons
Mondell Urges Reduction in Government Appropriations
In Washington Representative Mondell of Wyoming Republican leader calls for strict economy in next year’s appropriations. He urges cutting the Treasury total estimate of 4 653 800 000 by about 1 400 900 000 to ease the tax burden.
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Mondell
Washington
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago Negro Population Grows 65 491 in Decade
The Census Bureau reports Chicago’s black population rose by 65 491 over the decade to 109 594, a 148.5 percent increase. The city’s white population reached 2 589 104, up 450 047 or 21 percent. All others total 3 007.
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Chicago
Washington
Census Bureau
Allied Experts Meet on War Reparations
Allied economic experts from five powers and Germany began talks in Brussels to determine how much Germany must pay for war reparations. The meeting aims to set the framework for the reparations that will follow.
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Huns
Brussels
Germany
School Sub Stations For Christmas Packages
Twelve New York public school buildings will serve as receiving stations for Christmas packages as post office authorities prepare for the pre holiday rush.
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New York
Rich Prizes For Poets In Buenos Aires Contest
Buenos Aires hosts the Latin America poetry championship in 1921 inviting poets from the region to compete for prizes totaling about 44000 in gold. The event aims to elevate regional literary talent and draw international participation.
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Buenos Aires
Latin America
Germans Still Hospitalized Two Years After War
Berlin reports that 45,000 German soldiers remain seriously wounded in hospitals two years after the war. The German officers association notes many have endured 20 to 30 operations.
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Berlin
German Officers Association
Earthquake Seismograph Records Severe Shocks in Chicago
An earthquake, the severest in two years, is being registered on the seismograph at Chicago University with the center estimated 3 080 miles from Chicago. In a separate case the U S court of appeals affirms three year sentences for four men convicted of fomenting a revolution in India.
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Chicago
Chicago University
United States Court of Appeals
Heramba Lalgupta
George Paul Boehm
Albert A. Wehde
Gustav H. Jacobson
India
The High Cost of Shoes Gets Wallop
Milwaukee based Harsh and Chapling Shoes owner Geo RK Hane announces Lion Brand and Steven strong Wine men’s shoes cut middlemen profits. He cites 15 years of trying to make the best work shoes and claims millions sold and $6 million in sales last year. The firm introduces direct-to-user pricing via Catalog No 1 from Milwaukee factory streets.
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Geo. RK. Hane
Harsh & Chapling Shoes
Milwaukee
Naat Lion Brand
Steven Strong Wine
Courase
Hanover
Maple Streets
Wis
Aqy
Saving Mother Bread Thief Admits Guilt Before Mamma
Richard, confronted by his stern mother after taking the largest bread roll, confesses a troubled conscience saying he did not want her to be the hog. The brief scene unfolds with silent tension and a single line of remorse.
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Richard
Swamp Root Promoted as Kidney Health Remedy for Women
An advertisement urges women to consider kidney and bladder disease as a root cause of many illnesses. It touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy that can restore kidney health and improve overall vitality. A sample bottle can be requested by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Company.
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Kilmer
Physical Endurance and Old-Time Statesmen
A humorous exchange contrasts old-time statesmen who wrote speeches with pen and ink to Senators who still campaigned and shook hands widely. An advertisement touts Granulated Eyelids and Roman Eye Balm claiming overnight relief. A quip about teeth cleaning in a winter gale ends the note.
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Sorghum
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