Observance of Law and War Powers in Governing Bodies
The piece argues that war powers and emergency rules have been misused by executive branches and military officials, eroding civilian control. It cites Secretary Daniels and McChord, condemning regimentation over law, and urges impeachment of flagrant offenders to restore lawful governance ahead of Harding and Cox administration.
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League of Nations
Daniels
Guam
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Congress
von Tirpitz
Germany
War Department
McChord
Harding
Gov. Cox
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Forceme Harding
Foreign Aviation Warns Americans Urgently To Wake Up
A British Civil Aviation report condemns U S aviation lag, noting England and Europe lead in commercial air travel with over 70 000 passengers in year one and substantial cargo, while Germany France Belgium Italy push advances. The piece urges American action amid warnings of war era forgetfulness and rising aviation activity abroad.
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Great Britain
United States
England
Germany
France
Belgium
Paris
London
Italy
Shifting Population Drives Farm Exodus And City Growth
Census indicates Missouri losses in 61 counties with 53 rural declines and 8 urban gains over a decade. Movement toward cities threatens farm productivity, while a back-to-farm trend emerges as city costs and wages deter off-farm living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Census Bureau
Farma
Tennessee Debates Ratification as Suffrage Push Intensifies
A special session called by Gov Roberts aims to secure ratification of the constitutional suffrage amendment in Tennessee this week. Leaders in both houses show support, but a strong regional sentiment against suffrage complicates passage. With 85 states ratified, Tennessee’s action could seal the 36th state and allow women to vote in November if timed before registration deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Gov Roberts
Senator Harding
Gov. Cox
House
Senate
New Yorker Entertains in Famed Cortachy Castle
New Yorker Michael P Grace based in New York takes the Cortachy castle in Forfarshire for the season and hosts large autumn grouse shooting and deer stalking parties. Cortachy, long tied to the Ogilvy earls of Airlie, is famed for legends of a drummer boy ghost.
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Michael P. Grace
New York
Cortachy Castle
Forfarshire
Ogilvys
Aire
William the Lion
Scotland
William and
Mary
George I
George V
Airlie
House of Ogilvy
Cortachy
Earl
George W Smalley
Patrick Ogilvy
Irish Guards
France
Earl of Airlie
Great Britain
Lloyds
Court of Sessions
Edinburgh
Benson Defends Jones Act as Aid to American Shipping
Admiral Benson chairman of the shipping board says the Jones act was designed to favor American shipping not foreign interests. He warns Commissioner Christensen that enforcing the act could force Puget Sound shipyards to close, while Vancouver would lose freight to American registries and Canadian lines struggle to compete with U S rates.
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Jones
Admiral Benson
Shipping Board
W. T. Christensen
Seattle
Commissioner Christensen
Puget Sound
Vancouver
Admiral Bensoh
British Columbia
Vancouver Sun
Robert Dollar Line
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Blue Funnel
Orient
British Rush in Shipbuilding Cuts U S Construction in Half
London reports merchant shipbuilding in Britain surged to a June end total of 3,578,158 tons with 941 ships under way, while U S yards show a sharp decline from March 1919 levels. Worldwide totals list 2,195 vessels totaling 7,720,904 tons with Britain and the United States as major contributors.
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U. S
London
United States
Lierd
Reglater
United Kingdom
America
British Dominions
France
Japan
Holland
Denmark
Italy
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Danzig English Port Report on Lumber Exports
Berlin reports that heavy lumber shipments from Danzig to England and Scandinavian ports may render Danzig an English port. The timber, from Bromberg district, required Polish government release after opposition. English interests reportedly own sawmills outside Danzig and have built large lumber docks for shipping.
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Berlin
Danzig
England
Bromberg
Manila Press Strike Ends and Times Changes
Manila strike by American newspaper employees ends after concessions from The Bulletin and Cable News. The Times gains new controls under George H Fairchild, shifting to a territorial US government stance. New York reports a San Francisco memorial plan to replica the Legion of Honor palace to honor WWI soldiers.
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Manila
Pti
Philippine Islands
Bulletin and Cable News
the Times
George H Fairchild
Times
United States
New York
de Vendone
Albert
Belgium
Roumania
Spreckels
the Legion of Honor
American sergeant recalls Bolshevik discipline and march habits
Sergt. William Cook of Fay Oklahoma, released by Soviet authorities after capture near Minsk, describes Red Army soldiers eager to reach Warsaw and the war’s possible end there. He praises strict discipline, notes lack of artillery, abundance of rifles and shells scarce, and observes American automobiles among Soviet troops. Cook fought at Cantigny, Marne Aisne, and Argonne before capture.
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Warren
Associated Press
William Cook
Fay
Okla
Minsk
Vilna
Riga
Red Cross
Warsaw
Cook
Cantigny
Marne-Aisne
the Argonne
Optimistic Coal Report Notes July Production Rise Amid Strikes
The geological survey reports a bright view of coal supply and transport for the week of July ending, despite a drop of 1 523 000 tons from the prior week due to strikes by mine 14 borers in Illinois and Indiana. Year to date bituminous coal reached 302 727 900 tons, up 44 560 000 from last year, while anthracite rose to 5 575 000 tons. Tidewater shipments showed a record week with 17 461 cars dumped, up 1 771 from the previous week, though transportation shortages remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey
Ilinois
Indiana
Constitution Change Proposed by Local No 2 Delegation
Delegates from Laval No 2 of Washington will push constitutional reforms at the National Federation of Federal Employees annual convention in St Louis in September. The plan eliminates nine vice presidents and creates one vice president plus fifteen district presidents, replacing the current executive council of president, secretary treasurer, and nine vice presidents. Amendments to Article XI back initiative, referendum, and recall. Local No 2 will be represented by eight delegates including Stewart E Blassingham, Burd W Bayne, Alrey I Buller, Jeremiah Connolly, William J Hendricks, Pierre M Kennerly, George A Hil, and Van A Zahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Federal
Laval No 2
Washington
St Louis
The
National Federation
Local No 2
Stewart E Blassingham
Postofice
Burd W Bayne
Alrey I Buller
Jeremiah Connolly William J Hendricks
Pierre M Kennerly
George A Hil
van A Zahn
Birth Records Urged As Voting Rights Proof In 25 States
The children's bureau of the Department of Labor urges birth registration reform as a tool for verifying voting rights in 25 states. It notes 23 states and DC already maintain sufficient birth records for inclusion in the United States birth registration area. California through Wisconsin are listed among compliant states.
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Tennessee
Children's Bureau
Department of Labor
District of Columbia
United States
California
Connecticut
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Capital visitors discuss timely topics in a Nevada case
A lengthy account chronicles the final chapter of a goldbrick scheme tied to the Mabray gang era, noting appellate affirmation for three conspirators in a major fraud known as the won horse case. It details 42 original conspirators, trial outcomes, and monetary gains of over 500,000 dollars from gullible investors in Nebraska and other states. The piece weaves in vivid imagery of roundups, wild horses, and legal battles lasting four years, ending with the defendants ordered to serve terms.
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Aleemont
West
Mabray Gang
United States
Sad Ray M Smith
Oman
Raleigh
Banderas
Dortak
Agartan Bond
Ted Herdene Myst
Pormare
Dee Smith
Sri
Harlis Mo
Hassett
Het Thompson
Newnort
Refugee surrender standoff reported in Tokyo dispatch
A Tok cable to Nippo Jiji states Chinese refugees seeking asylum at the Japanese legation in Peking face a demand from the Chinese government to surrender them. The refusal is noted as a diplomatic dustup, reflecting tensions over refugee protection and consular asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobata
Peking
Tok
Nippu Jif
Prohibition Wanes in Sweden Stockholm Jur
Prohibition shows weak traction in Sweden as temperance groups report overall membership last year at just over ten percent of their total numbers. The data suggests limited progress for the movement in Stockholm and surrounding areas.
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Stockholm
Sweden
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Pusayfooting
Breck Long
Missouri Democrats
International Congress
New Yorker
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Valentine John Hussey Walsh
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Alix
de Walsh-Serraii
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Elizabeth de Cosse-Brissac
Valentine Hussey-Walsh
Count de Moustier
de la Tremoinie
de la Tremoille
Serrant
Anjou
Angers
Walsh-Serrant
Duc de la Tremoilie
Marquior DE Fyonfenot
Benson
British Rush Shipbuilding
U.S
Plans Memorial Palace
RED Army
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Sure
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Atlintec Sectuey
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