Cooper’s long service frames Philippine independence debate
Wisconsin congressman Henry Allen Cooper stands as a pivotal figure as Congress weighs granting independence to the Philippine Islands. The veteran lawmaker, born in 184, has served in every session since 1898 except one, and his anti colonial stance grew after a 1902 encounter with Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
Henry Allen Cooper
Cooper
Wisconsin
Philippine
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Jose Rizal
World Court as Next Objective Prompts Civic Debate
A Thomasville Times Enterprise column advocates shifting focus to the World Court as the next objective in international policy. It comments on peace goals, national unity, and cautions about war as a path to global order while offering satirical quips on current affairs.
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World Court
Thomasville
Illiteracy Cure Campaigns Rise in Georgia Debate
A Georgia driven essay advocates an aggressive illiteracy eradication plan targeting white populations. It urges organized school enrollment for reading and writing, warns against casual efforts, and stresses prompt action to curb illiteracy within a month, with Thomas County cited as needing attention.
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Georgia
Thomas County
Health and Justice Reflections From an Old Trial
Fragmentary lines recall a courtroom or prison scene focusing on health, safety and escape. The text hints at a trial or punishment context with statements about better odds outside versus inside. No specific names, dates, or locations are readable.
Just A Headache Jones Sees Doctors For Real Cure
The piece argues against self treatment with pills for headaches. It compares head pain to thumb soreness and notes a doctor would seek the underlying cause before prescribing to relieve pain and prevent recurrence. It warns pills may mask deeper problems and that medical advice targets root causes.
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Jones
Assolant's Assets Are Tied in Divorce Case
Paris reports Jean Assolant the trans Atlantic aviator has assets attached by decree as his wife Pauline Parker a New York chorus girl seeks divorce. They are set to appear before a Paris judge January 24 to seek reconciliation. French law may govern despite Old Orchard Maine origin and the Yellow Bird flight.
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Paris
Jean Assolant
Pauline Parker
New York
Old Orchard
Mme. Assolant
Assolant
Revene Lefevre
Atlantic
Maine
Santander
Spain
Fulton County to Match Rosenwald School Fund
Fulton County Commission considers a $6 000 appropriation to match Julius Rosenwald fund support for illiteracy work in Atlanta and Fulton schools. Rosenwald will add $6 000 if both city and county approve equal sums.
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Atlanta
Falton County Commission
Fulton County
Julius Rosenwald
Rosenwald
Daylight Flight From New York to Miami Underway
An amphibian plane departed from Port Washington at 5:50 a.m. to test a daylight flight from New York to Florida. Pilot Donald G. Van De Water and co pilot Paul L. Foster aimed to follow a coastal inland water route and reach Miami by afternoon.
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New York
Florida
Miami
Donald G. van de Water
Paul L. Foster
Winning Fight For Philippine Independence Heats Up
Winning fight spans more than a week with graft and oratorical fever. He refuses to name conferees for joint committee, knowing Senate opposition and that the first submitter would lose the bill. He holds the question alive and wins a favorable joint committee report by a two vote margin. Cooper follows latest moves toward independence.
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