Physical requirements for patrolmen revised after tests
W Leonard Johnson, a New Jersey civil service examiner, found size based tests for police posts misleading. Tests on 450 applicants showed height under 5 feet 6 inches did not relate to strength, while weight up to 165 pounds mattered modestly. beyond that strength did not increase. The findings suggest revision of patrolman physical standards.
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W. Leonard Johnson
New Jersey Civil Service Commission
Ondo
Popular Science Monthly
Named for Purpose Fuller's Earth
Fullera earth gained its name because of its original use in fulling woolen cloth.
Surround Yourself With Good Company to Ease Worries
Advice suggests leaping into social circles to quiet anxiety. Being around supportive people reduces rumination and fosters a calmer mindset.
Bowlegged Man Opens His Own Gate
A bowlegged man is described with an open gate of his own in the narrative fragment.
Washington Bicentennial Celebrations Across Nation
U S towns and world capitals honor George Washington on his 200th birthday. President Hoover opens national events in Washington with calls to rededicate the nation to Washington era ideals. The week features wreaths, balls, parades, and tributes, as Shanghai conflict escalates and Japan challenges League of Nations.
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Washington
Hoover Stimson
Japan
United States
George Washington
Twu
Hoover
Congress
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Moorer
Globes
Lexington
Continental Congress
Washingtons
Mount Vernon
Richmond Light Infantry
Richmond Grays
Alexandria
National Education Association
Trooyer
Gadsby’s Tavern
Secretary Stimson Upholds Open Door Policy to Japan
In a letter to Senator Borah, Secretary Stimson stated the United States will maintain the open door policy and the integrity of China. He framed the Pacific treaties as interdependent and warned that disregard of the nine power treaty could threaten Washington’s naval framework and American defenses in the western Pacific.
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Urough
Borah
Stimson
Japan
United States
John Ilay
Washington
Pacific
China
Stmaon
Western Pacific
Chinese Hold Shanghai Front After Three Day Battle
Chinese forces in the Shanghai area repelled a three day Japanese siege with skilful defense along the Woo sung forts. Japanese air raids on Klangwap followed by renewed attacks failed. Tokyo sent two more divisions and a new general while China rushed reinforcements and large monetary aid from T V Soong to sustain the defense.
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Shanghai
Woosung
Klangwap
Tokyo
Kenkichi Uyeda
T. V. Soong
Senate panel OKs Hale bill to boost navy to parity with Britain
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee approves the Hale bill authorizing $775 million for building up the Navy to tonnage parity with Great Britain and treaty targets with Japan. The measure is reported with a recommendation for immediate passage. A similar bill remains stalled in the House on naval affairs committee.
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Orient
Senate
Naval Affairs Committee
Hale bin
Great Britain
Japan
Ankuo State in Manchuria Emerges under Japanese Plan
Reports claim Japan and pro China allies establish Ankuo a Manchurian state led by Henry Fu Yi once China’s boy emperor Changchon chosen as Ankyo capital at Ankyo. public buildings prepare for March 11 installation with a likely life president. Rebels gather to oppose Imferenz governor of Kirn province and leaders of Ankuo targeting Imferpo near Harbin.
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China
Manchuria
Anhkyo
Henry Fu Yi
Changchon
Ankyo
Henry
Rakyo
Japan
Isi Eista
Kirn
Ankuo
Imfempo
Harbin
CLYGATES Delays Disarmament Talks At Geneva Until Easter
Geneva conference members will pause until the Easter recess starting March 10 and lasting about two weeks. Subcommittees will then address armament reduction proposals while delegates review thirty five plans and the draft convention. Ambassador Gibron and the American delegation opposed the delay, but France Germany and Britain favored postponement.
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Geneva
Preparatory Commission
Hugh Gibron
France
Germany
Great Britain
Tardieu Receives Confidence Vote For France Cabinet
Andre Tardieu becomes premier with a vote of confidence from parliament. He pledges no changes to disarmament or reparations policies and says France will negotiate to adjust the reparations schedule without repudiating existing agreements. The new ministry aligns with previous security-led disarmament goals.
Unified French defense ministry sparks debates over disarmament
Tardieu pushes a single defense ministry led by Francois Pietri uniting army navy and ministries. The premier argues the plan gives France a strategic advantage in disarmament talks and allows drastic budget cuts while preserving defensive strength.
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Tardieu
Francois Pietri
Murray OY enters Democratic Presidential race in Oklahoma
Governor Murray of Oklahoma declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination. He vows no trades or compromises on principles and expects victory if nominated, then travels to Indiana to campaigns while Sen Wheeler queries his views on a bimetallic currency and the need for gold and silver to back money.
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Wilitiam IE Muormay
Oklahoma
Oxlshoma City
Alfalfa Dl
Indiana
Burton J. Wheeler
Montana
Murray
Willliam Jennings Dryan
Oller
Neal's Mother Has Right Idea About Economy Reform
A House committee on economy and federal expenditure reduction gains broad bipartisan support for a survey and possible government reorganization. President Hoover asked for detailed views, while a revenue bill draft aims to tax processing before wholesalers and test duties on imports. The plan includes excise taxes on telegraphs, telephones, fuel, electricity, theater tickets, and possibly candy. The surrounding text also touts California Fig Syrup as a reliable laxative for children, citing a Western mother’s endorsement and widespread sales of over four million bottles annually.
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S Pjallir
House
Hoover
Calture
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Babla
California
Neal MM. Todd
West 27Th &T
Oklahoma City
Okio
Neal
Alwys
Ireland election signals potential next president amid hung Dail
Amon Do Yatera’s flanna fall party leads with 77 seats in the 7-district pending Dail, facing 63 for government plus independents. Cosgrave says opposition will be pursued, while De Valera risks losing power as Labour holds balance with Johnson’s Irish Labour stance backing reconstruction and treaty loyalties.
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Amon DO Yatera
Flanna Fall
Ireland
Free State
Labor
Dhain
Government
Coscrate
Irish Tabor Party
Thomas Johnson
Governor Roosevelt Fires New York City Sheriff Farley
Governor Roosevelt dismissed Sheriff Theomas D Farley of New York City after questioning his income evidence and dissatisfaction with Farley’s explanation before the legislative investigation committee.
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Overnor Roosevelt
New York
Theomas D Farley
New York City
First Aid Home Remedy Week Marked by National Campaign
The eleventh anniversary of First Aid Home Remedy Week in March 1910 is announced by the National Association of Retail Druggists with support from Sterling Products and the National Wholesale Druggists Association. State pharmaceutical groups join governors and mayors in urging preparedness for accidents and illness, encouraging local newspaper ads and home safety measures.
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Chicago
National Association of Netall Druggists
Sterling Products, Inc
National Wholesale Druggists' Association
National Association of Retail Drug Clerks
Tme
Nis
Severn
Ilenry
If It Happened Today Paris Takes Helen to Troy Plan
In a fanciful note from the Kansas City Star, Paris intends to flee Greece with Helen and asks her to elope to Troy. Helen jokes about finding a barber in Troy to shave her hair, while Bo Taris marries a mermaid in Atlantis. The Trojan War is averted.
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Paris
Greece
Helen
Menelaus
Troy
Bo Taris
Atlantis
Kansas City
Dr Pierce’s Pellets Promoted For Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Pellets as beat for liver bowels and stomach. It claims a single Pellet serves as laxative and cathartic, urging quick relief and easy dosing.
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Pierce
Opinion Row at Odds Over Suit Fit
A brief, humorous exchange shows a husband and wife debating a recent suit purchase. The store assistant claimed a proper fit, while the wife remarks the outfit feels convulsive and ill fitting.
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Jooks xi
Florida Times Union
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