Not Economy But Extravagance in National Defense
A public call argues against pacifist limits and urges coordinated, adequately funded national defense. It warns of wasteful, uncoordinated appropriations and emphasizes a small army, a strong navy, and a merchant marine as essential to U S security, urging Congress to treat defense as a unified program.
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United States
Pershing
War Department
United Coaltete
L Mitea
Army
Navy
Air Force
Panama Canal
Hawaii
Alaska
Philippines
Caribbean
Military
Naval
Nie
T Ie Shipping Board
Mainwin
Congress
Merchant Marine
Hays
Hue
Admiralty
House of Commons
Charles F Murphy and the Tammany influence on Democratic fate
The piece recalls Charles F Murphy, a seasoned Tammany Hall figure, and his powerful but local influence in New York politics. It notes his private, nonadvertising style, loyal following, and central role in shaping city affairs while national impact remains uncertain.
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Charles WooMutehs
Ad’ Smith
New York
New York City
Mcurphy
Nob
United States
Murphy
Buth
Debersu
Americas
Tammany
Death of Karl Helfferich Shapes German Political Strife
Karl Helfferich dies in a Swiss railway disaster as a leading figure of German reactionary forces. The former finance secretary’s death follows Hugo Stinnes’s disappearance, leaving a fractured reactionary camp and fears the regime’s fate amid coming elections. The piece notes his prewar debts, wartime policies, and the elites protecting Prussia and military interests who resist reform.
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Karl Helfferich
Hugo Stinnes
Germany
German Republic
German Empire
Erzlerzer
Rathenau
Hétle
Haifferich
Stianes
Helfferich
Pomerania
Mecklenburg
East Prussia
Prussia
Police as Dry Sleuths Urge Curb on Dry Law Pursuit
A reader argues District of Columbia officials should demand national authorities curb armed dry law agents who chase suspects and endang er public safety. They call for more police to protect life, traffic, and order rather than expand liquor enforcement duties.
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Pavia
Washington
Railroads show income gains with higher loadings and lower rates
First fourteen weeks of 1924 rail traffic rose 1.9 percent from 1923, while lower freight rates kept gross income up only 0.9 percent. Operating income jumped 21.8 percent due to higher traffic and cost cuts, proving private rail control boosts efficiency. Potential further cost reductions could lower rates without hurting income, benefiting farmers and shippers. Also notes political shifts and a Virginia congressman's age at first issue.
Proceedings in Congress and Committees Brief
Proceedings at noon on April 25 show rapid progress on revenue measure amendments while controversial items were set aside. Senator Jones predicts earlier tax bill action. various House and Senate tax provisions, exemptions, and reforms are debated. Committees discuss immigration, labor, antitrust, and postal matters. nominations and memorials noted. district measures on parks and a hotel loan proposed.
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Jones
New Mexico
House
Treasury
Mellon
Coing
Senate
Coolidge
World War Debt Funding Commission
Hungary
Ford
Missippi
McCormick
Ulingis
Benjamin ©. Dawkins
United States
Louisiana
Roland M. Baker
Boston
Copeland
Charles i. Murphy
Lew York
Cause
Benjamin Marsh
Farmers National Council
Interstate Commercce Committee
Federal
Post Ofice
E. R. Creager
Republican National
Texas
Rush D. Simmons
Daugherty
Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Benjamin C. Bacharach
Chicago
Fernal
Arlington Memorial Bridge
Peter A. Drury
Elections Committee
George H. Paddy
Mayfield
Smile Provokers and Jokes From The Era
A collage of humorous exchanges and captions from early 20th century humor pages. Quips about appearance time at work engagements and staid stabs at fashion. Car talk and advertising jokes mix with puns about lions skins perfumes and fortune tellers. Local newspaper humor tone and social foibles, with sharp one liners and light satire.
The Nation Opens With Cherry Blossoms And Debate
A curious editorial fragment recalls Washington events and cherry blossoms as a nation awakens to celebrate spring. It mentions the national flower and a presidential opening of windows into a new era while contrasting hydroelectric plans with the Potomac River’s energy. Letters for publication call for writers to include names and addresses.
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Ivent Potomac Park
Unitea Vrstates
Aumar Washington
Reamae
Congress
Bard
Museleais
Ford
N- Soc. C. EL
Against Potomac Power Project
A reader blasts hydroelectric plans on the Potomac River as inflated and funded by propaganda. The letter compares costs to Muscle Shoals and other projects, argues real costs are higher, and suggests oil engine power as a cheaper alternative with fewer transmission costs.
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Tost
Potamic
War Department
Keokuk
District of Columbia
Road of dreams and scattered notices in 1924 issue
A fragmented 1924 newspaper page features verse about the road of dreams and pixies, then a note on Piggt declaring kingship and marriage, plus a stray line about bandits in China and a reference to a New York City note.
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Pigpgt
China
Qpac
New York City
iCopyright
The
Bell Bradieate, Inc
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Charles F. Murphy
Police
Junkers
Virginia
Proceedings OF Congress
Committees
Madden
Appropriations Committee
William J. Graham
New
McFadden
Banking Committee
Shipping Board
Lineberger
Republican
California
Tve
American Legion Weekly
Jack
London
Mail
Dimeult
the Argonaut
San Francisco
Mose
Churcn
Rently
Atinnta Constitution
Los Angeles Times
Boston Transcript
Bill
Potomac Power Project
Ber
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