The Sinless Sabbath Provokes a National Debate
A Washington correspondent comments on the push by the National Reform Association to restore the American Sabbath and curb Sunday commerce. The plan would ban profit-making sports and nonessential business, restrict parks and vendors, and even limit streetcar traffic, promising a fierce public clash over Sunday laws.
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Washington
Clarence T. Wilson
National Reform Association
Congress
Republic
District of Columbia
Sunday Reform Association
Majority Rule in the League of Nations Debate
The assembly debates power shares between the council and assembly with Honorio Pueyrredon criticizing the arrangement as anti democratic. The New York Times argues democracy centers on individuals, not nations, while noting the council comprises England France Italy Japan and others bearing the war’s burdens and maintaining armaments.
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Council
Assembly of the
League of Nations
Assembly
Honorio Pueyrredon
League
New York Times
the Times
England
France
Italy
Japan
United States
Belgium
Brazil
Spain
Greece
Tas
Four Minor Council Members To Be Elected By Assembly
The text argues that selecting four minor council members by the assembly risks shifting power to the majority of civilized nations. It warns against the covenant granting vast influence to a few, opposing a dominance by small states and stressing equal footing between large and small nations.
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League
The Greek Dilemma and Constantine’s Recall
Greece backs Constantine in a 99 per cent vote yet risks alienating Britain and France. The new government faces a finance crisis, possible loss of allied support, and potential bankruptcy without loans. If Constantine returns, guarantees must curb his power to satisfy the Allies.
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Constantine
Greece
Athens
Deep Sea
Great Britain
France
Turkey
Britain
Asia Minor
Mediation for Armenia by Wilson as League step
The United States will act as mediator between Armenians and Turkish Nationalists under League of Nations guidance. Wilson lacks mandate power and will rely on persuasion rather than army or treasury backing, a safer but less promising path than a U S mandate. Public opinion splits between relief for persecuted Armenians and avoiding distant entanglements.
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United States Congress
Armenia
Wilson
League of Nations Council
Congress
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States Army
Treasury
Whose Children Are They Asks Hoover in Aid Plea
Herbert Hoover questions the children's fate in Europe as 3.5 million youngsters face winter hunger. He leads the American Relief Administration European Children's Fund and petitions for 23 million dollars to sustain child life in the Old World until the next harvest.
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Mr. Hoover
Europe
American Relief Administration
Hoover
European Children's Fund
Broadway
New York
Plan Tariff On Imports Of Produce
The article discusses a proposed tariff or embargo plan on farm produce imports and the split between protecting one article versus broad protection. It notes House leaders may not change plans to pass a Senate resolution reviving the War Finance Corporation and fears lawmakers have about extending relief to other sectors.
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House
Senate
War Finance’ Corporation
Reorganization Plan Seen as Long Haul for Government
Washington reports that big government bodies move slowly. Officials warn against expecting a rapid overhaul of federal departments as plans unfold over many years. The article stresses cautious optimism about gradual reform.
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Washington
United States
Reavis Pushes Plan for Government Reorganization
Congressman C G R Eavis proposes a special six member commission to study duplications and waste in government. aims for a unified program to reform, calling current piecemeal fixes costly and inefficient. He warns full reform may take about two years but must be done correctly rather than hastily.
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C. GK ‘Reavis
Congress
Reavis
House
Senate
Reorganization Commission
Reavis “House
Whistling Evangelist Jumps to Death in Seattle
Wil Mam Fonda known as the whistling evangelist rode a bicycle with a large sign reading Prepare to meet thy God. He leaped from a two story building in Seattle and died at once.
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Seattle
Wash
Wil
Mam Fonda
Kentucky teachers to get mail course under new law
Taught by mail in Frankfort Kentucky teachers will receive a course by mail to meet the new law requirements and prevent the closure of 10,000 schools.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Thorpe Urges Crack Team Of College Stars In New York
Canton Ohio reports Jim Thorpe declares the time ripe to form a strong New York football unit composed of former college stars after his team played at the Polo Grounds.
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Thorpe
Canton
Jim Thorpe
Polo Grounds
New York
Ohio State catcher Huffman offered Indians tryout
Captain Huffman of Ohio State has been approached by a Cleveland Indians scout and offered a tryout. Huffman, a catcher, may join the Indians for a pre season assessment. The report notes the possible opportunity amid ongoing pro ball recruitment.
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Huffman
AKRON
Ohio State Eleven
Cleveland Indians
Hufonan
Neale's Success Leads to Eastward Coaching Offers
Marietta coach Greasy Neale has drawn several offers to move east after a season of notable success. His future with Marietta College remains uncertain as discussions continue about next fall.
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Neale
Marietta
Greasy Neale
Immigration halt proposed by Johnson during Shortt Session
Washington, a plan to suspend immigration for two years with exceptions for relatives of U S citizens is urged by Rep Albert Johnson. He argues the emergency measure could curb hardship in Europe and stem postwar reconstruction strains as typhus and disease spread. The bill seeks quick action amid debates on Philippine independence and insular policy.
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Congress
Albert Johnson
Washington
House Immigration Committee
United States
Johnson
Europe
América
America
Philip‘pines
Insular Affairs Committee
Harding
Kidney health ad urges salt flush for kidney relief
A dated advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon juice mix with lithia to flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It claims regular use prevents urine and bladder disorders, improves headaches and nervous symptoms, and encourages a daily tablespoon in water before breakfast.
Hunters' Tip From Atchison Attorney
A quirked tip about hunting in Atchison Kass J M Challis advises using a bow and arrow with a noiseless weapon described as not scaring birds away. The brief note highlights a hunter's approach and method.
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Atchison, Kass
J. M
Challis
Hunta
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