Independence Day Observances Highlight Monroe Doctrine Plans
The piece surveys Fourth of July celebrations across America and abroad, noting honors for James Monroe and the Monroe Doctrine centennial commission. It recalls Liberty Bell lore in Allentown and Philadelphia’s sesquicentennial preparations, including exhibits and new international fair goals for 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
James Monroe
United States
Senate
Monroe Doctrine Centennial Commission
Congressional Commission
National Committee of Celebration
New York
Washington
James Mon
Toe Memorial Association and Foundation
Clemenceau
Lincoln
F. B. Geenerd
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Brandywine
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Assembly
Wit Bella
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
William Polk
North Carollia
Banke River
Treston
Delaware
John Jacob Mickley
Saldiera
Christ Church
Revolutionary Army
Lehigh River
John Griesemer
Nicholas Fox
Michael Kolb
John Miller
Peter Rhoads
Old City Hall
Supreme Court
Pitth Street
Supreme Court of the United States
Automobile
No Antagonism Between Science and Religion Declared
A 40 signatories including Hoover Davis bishops and university leaders issue a joint statement denying conflict between science and religion. The group asserts science explains natural facts while religion shapes conscience and ideals, presenting God through scientific progress and affirming harmony between domains. The list includes Bishops Manning and McConnell, Dr. Walcott, Yale President Angell, and University of Chicago President Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lawrence
William Thomas Manning
Episcopal Church
Francis J. McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles W. Walcott
National Academy of Science
Angell
Yale
Burton
The
University of Chicago
W. T. Mayo
Canada to Name Plenipotentiary Minister in Washington Delayed
Ottawa delays appointing a Canadian minister plenipotentiary to Washington. The plan, debated since Sir Robert Borden’s era, would make Canada a standing signatory with deputy duties to the British ambassador. No date set, factors include diplomatic readiness and dominion concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Ottawa
Robert Borden
Canada
United States
Air power not to supplant ships says Navy leaders
A semi official Navy News Service overview cites Secretary Denby Assistant Secretary Roosevelt and Admirals Coontz Rodgera and Moffett. It states Congress may fund 12 to 20 ships of several types next session while affirming the battleship remains the strongest element in national defense for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dickinson Sherman
Cranty
United States of America
America
Earth
W. Mondell
Wyoming
Toni
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Henderson
Cannon
Clark
Dillett
Poe
Fartheat Orient
Panawa
Congress
Tt Bailey
United States Navy
Navy News Service
General Board
Tenby
Denby
Navy
Spice of life for travelers as traffic laws vary
Motor tourists face a patchwork of traffic rules across states and towns with headlights left turns and right of way different by jurisdiction. A conference of vehicle admins from ten states seeks uniform laws, but many motorists resist reform due to differing local habits and interpretations.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Treffle Lawa
Ohio
Maryland
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Iawa
Motorsata
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Guy D. Goff
Manger Nood
U. S. Navy
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