Harding Denounces League Pact and Urges American Autonomy
Senator Warren G. Harding frames a stark choice on the League of Nations. He argues the Versailles covenant fails to guard American rights and warns Congress and the nation that ratification would entangle the United States in foreign wars without safeguards.
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Striking Phrases From Harding’s Peace League Address
The speech praises American self reliance and independence while noting patriotism may invite cynicism. It criticizes the Versailles League as impotent and beyond restoration, arguing its original conception was mistaken and it has failed to prevent war.
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America’s leadership and the call to steady governance
A historical oration urges America to abandon wobbling and reclaim moral leadership. It argues the nation misused wartime momentum, pursued force over example, and must restore security, righteousness, and supremacy of law to regain global standing and guide the world toward peace.
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De Mille's Male and Female at Fox Theatre
Famous director Cecil B. De Mille defends public taste while promoting his Paramount Artcraft film Male and Female based on The Admirable Crichton. Thomas Meigham stars as Crichton alongside Gloria Swanson Lila Lee Theodore Roberts Bebe Daniels Raymond Hatton and Guy Oliver in the lavish adaptation slated for next Monday and Tuesday.
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Carpenter Survives 25-Foot Fall. Rapid Improvement Reported
Sioux City man W. A. Miller, 59, fell twenty five feet from scaffolding late Thursday, striking his head on a cement floor. He was unconscious, skull fractured, later regained consciousness and requested discharge. His wife reports he is rapidly improving today.
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