Praise for The Post staff and upcoming Sunday Magazine
The writer commends the Proofroom Composing Room and the coming Sunday's Magazine Section of The Post. He lauds the patience and alertness of readers who check every syllable and praises the skilled hands that set miles of type with precision. He previews Elsie Janis Will Rogers Walter Johnson and Lowell Thomas as future Sunday Magazine mouthpieces.
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Post
Elsie Janis
Will Rogers
Walter Johnson
Lowell Thomas
Powerful Philippine Leader Seen as Criminals’ Ally in Probe
A public prosecutor faces scrutiny over alleged collusion with a powerful Philippine leader described as a friend of criminals. The inquiry includes accusations of luring a young girl from her family, while a witness for the U.S. government reports an attack in which an assailant severed an arm and escaped with a light fine amid alleged protection by the leader’s associate.
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United States
Tomasa
Bartolome
Paulo
Ftecal
Goth
United’ States Army
United ‘States
Simeon
Belo
Constabulary
Hera
America
Bartolme
Isles of Fear Exposes a Philippine Cacique System
Katherine Mayo recounts a 1904 provincial probe into a powerful Filipino official. The report details forced unpaid labor, sexual coercion, and violent intimidation against barrio residents and witnesses. It shows how an American constable aided witnesses and how the case led to the prosecutor’s removal for misconduct.
Aims and Arts Highlighted in Philadelphia Column
Henry C. Rowland recalls an amazing crime tale and twelve actresses share ideas at a symposium on My Ideal Man. The Style Talk section reviews wardrobe and fashion, focusing on Mrs. Jean Nash in Paris with notes from Jean Patou. The piece recalls James M. Beck and landmarks like Land Title Building and Chestnut Street. References to Mayo and a Philippine expose lead to tomorrow’s Art Gravure Pictorial.
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Henry C. Rowland
James M. Beck
Aright
Inauguration Urged With Grand Military Pageant Plan
Merchants and Manufacturers association pressed President Coolidge for an elaborate inaugural celebration featuring a large military parade with governors and fireworks, backed by the Chamber of Commerce. President Gans arranged a committee to present the plan, which includes a national committee from each state, cadets from West Point and Annapolis, coast guard, and government department contingents, plus a reception for dignitaries and a nightlong fireworks display. The plan emphasizes economy, with federal outlays limited to Capitol stand erection and military participation, and funding via bonds and subscriptions.
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Coolidge
Chamber
Merchants and “Manufactur@ra’ association
Chamber of’ Commerce
Isaac Gans
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Army and Navy
West Point
Annapolis
Coast Guard
Supreme Court
Cabinet
Army
Navy
United States
Mmet
Trenton Turret Explosion Board Finds No Clear Cause
A special board told the Navy it cannot determine the exact cause of the Trenton turret blast on October 20. Posthumous Navy crosses were awarded to Ensign Henry C. Drexier and Boatswain's Mate George Robert Colister. Proposals include explosive-proof hoists, sprinkler system, and added access. Lieutenant Commander Foster and Seaman Bailey to receive valor recognition.
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U. S
Navy
Wilbur
Foster
Bailey
U.S. Traces Course of Postal Dollar
The postal dollar, four dollars per person for postal service last year, is broken down by Postoffice experts. Clerks at post offices received 20.4 cents, railroad transport 16.9, rural delivery 16.0, city and village carriers 14.2, postmasters 0.8, railway mail service 8.5, rent and utilities 2.0, with the rest in miscellaneous expenses. First class 4.4 cents, fourth class 21.0, third class 7.6, second class 5.5, and other services account for the remainder.
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Postoffice Department
Woods Forbes report criticizes justice of the peace courts
The 1931 Woods Forbes report states that justice of the peace courts are the weakest point in the judicial system. Complaints span the archipelago, noting remoteness and lack of supervision allow abuses. It calls for careful selection of officials and prosecutors.
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Woods-Forbes
Justice of
Thea
Arcipelago
Harcourt, Brace & Co
Army corps area changes retire Bullard January 18
Secretary Weeks announced major realignments in army command. Maj. Gen. Robert L. Bullard will retire January 17, with Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall ordered to command the Second Corps Area from Governors Island. Ernest Hinds moves to the Eighth Corps Area at Fort Sam Houston to succeed Summerall. Charles T. Menoher shifts to the Ninth Corps Area at the Presidio San Francisco. Edward M. Lewis succeeds Menoher in the Hawaiian Division. New corps-area commanders include Brewster, Summerall, Sturgis, Shanks, Bundy, Hele, Duncan, Hinds, and Menoher. Hawaiian, Philippine, and Panama Department commands also change.
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Charles P. Summerall
Eighth Corps
Governors Island
Bullard
Ernest Hinds
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Summerell
Charles T. Menoher
Ninth Corps
Presidio San Francisco
Charles G. Morton
Edward M. Lewis
Menoher
Boston
Andre W. Brewster
Governor's Island
N. Y
Baltimore
Samuel D.sturgis
Atlanta
David C. Shanks
Fort Hayes
Ohio
Omar Q. Bundy
Chicago
Henry C. Hele
Omaha
George B. Duncan
Presidio
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