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Divisive Liberal Factions Threaten American Republic
A critical editorial laments the split within a once proud liberal party. It warns of money and bigotry as dominant forces, urges conciliation and tolerance, and condemns the unelected committee tactic while praying for divine guidance and honoring Calvin Coolidge.
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América
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Will Rogers
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Bernard Baruch
Samuel Untermyer
The South and Good Roads Progress Report
Reports from Virginia to Texas show steady road construction and improvement. North Carolina leads in expansion with comprehensive state plans guiding progress across the South.
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Good roads spur prosperity across states
Across the region, states collaborate on an interstate road system to knit Commonwealths closer and boost cross section traffic. Alongside road improvements, reports of rising trade, industry, and financial gain in the South emphasize the proven link between good roads and prosperity.
La Follette platform sparks militant independent movement
A commentary argues Senator La Follette’s radical platform seeks a new militant movement outside the two old parties. It contends his appeal targets discontented radicals, warns Republicans and Democrats against nominal loyalties, and downgrades his independence as a party man.
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Conference speakers push uniform fraud laws in Philadelphia
Delegates at the conference of commissioners on Uniform State Laws in Philadelphia discuss harmonizing fraud statutes. Quoted remarks emphasize tightening penalties and broader interstate cooperation to curb deceptive practices.
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Uniform law urged to curb fraudulent security vendors
A proposed uniform act would require registration of individuals and firms selling securities and define fraudulent as any intentional or negligent misrepresentation of a fact. Advocates say large sums defrauded by fake vendors show the need for nationwide safeguards, noting many transactions cross state lines.
District Fire Losses Dropped Halves From Prior Year
A year ending June 30 shows fire losses in the District fell to less than one half of the previous year due to stricter inspections and focus on crowded buildings. Despite the drop, losses still exceed one million dollars, highlighting Congress underfunding District fire protection. The fire department remains highly efficient but cannot bear the burden alone.
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A Tragic Episode Ends With Humble Musical Farewell
A humorous yet sad vignette recalls a Democratic acquaintance attempting song to soothe grief. He misremembered lines, claimed youth, and struggled to finish. Amid jokes about Nellie Bunny and a telephone girl, the piece ends with a nod to Mr. Hoover as the ideal first secretary of education and welfare.
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Fascista Militia Reorganization in Mussolini Italy
Italian crisis over Matteotti murder spurs shifts in Fascista militia. Mussolini plans oath to the King and integration into national defense under regular army, with broader membership and privileges to lure recruits. Officers’ lack of proven military skill remains a key obstacle as Italy reshapes the force.
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Young militia general could clash with regular army officers
A young man under thirty serves as second lieutenant in the war and becomes mandere-in-chief of the Fata militia with full general rank. If militia becomes part of national defense, friction with regular army officers is likely as militia promotions may stem from political rather than military merit.
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McKane Takes Wimbledon Women’s Singles Title Over Wills
The final between Kathleen McKane and Helen Wills ended 4-6 6-4 6-4 as McKane captured the British crown after Mlle Lenglen withdrew with illness. Wills fought valiantly, earning praise, while McKane’s consistent career culminated in the premier world championship.
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Fewer Lynchings Reported in First Half of Year
Statistics from Tuskegee Institute show five lynchings in the first six months of 1924, the lowest six month total on record yet still five acts of mob violence beyond acceptable bounds. The piece urges continued law enforcement and pursues full suppression of lynching with punishment of participants as the cure.
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The Rarest Gift In Poetry Across Nations
A magazine editor notes poets are scarce in America and globally. He argues genius is rare by nature, with some cities and eras producing more poets per area or year, yet history shows poetry remains one of humanity’s rarest gifts.
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Power of Catch-Words Across Newspapers
The piece discusses how leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson used catch-words to mobilize public effort. Roosevelt’s "the strenuous life" and Wilson’s "self-determination" and "making the world safe for democracy" are cited as phrases that stirred action and shifted popular perception, illustrating the power of concise ideas to drive nations.
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Memorable political line aims to steer public conduct
The text discusses crafting a strong rallying phrase that will be carried away by listeners and influence behavior for years. It emphasizes a speaker’s focus, cadence, and clarity to ensure the message resonates and persuades audiences deeply.
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Hike Harding
Prohibition enforcement and seaside wit in brief
A Puget Sound wit column notes stricter prohibition enforcement and social quips about cork sex arrests. It jokes on summer fashions, modest women, and elicits laughs at self congratulation on success. It recalls the shotgun inventor dying at 85 and the quip about never blowing down a gun muzzle.
Increase of Candle Power
The United States uses more candles than all other nations combined, per Compressed Air Magazine. About 350 million bulbs are used annually with a 10 percent yearly rise. Lamp production reaches roughly 200 million yearly. Average candlepower rose from 16 in 1905 to over 50 now, while watts per lamp stayed near 55.
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The British oil monopoly and global supply claims
The New Republic says world oil totals 60 billion barrels with 7 billion in the United States. Britain aims to control 53 billion more, and is said to have built a near global monopoly within four to five years. Sir Edward M Edgar warns America may need to import 500 million barrels yearly in ten years at $2 a barrel, with most payments flowing to Britain.
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Edward M. Edgar
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Proders and Railroads in Capital Opinion
From the Topeka Capital the piece argues Michigan Central's high profitability stems from serving a dense industrial area, while Union Pacific remains prosperous in a sparse region. It criticizes large surpluses used for extra dividends and sustained bonds, urging debt reduction and fairer rates for agriculture. It cites broader editorials and jokes on unrelated topics.
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Letters to the Editor Traffic Conditions
A reader commends the Washington Safety Council for accident prevention work and laments talk of abandoning it due to low public interest. The letter urges continued public safety efforts and expresses belief in collective, informed support. Signed H. V. Schreiber of 3907 Huntington St., N. W., July 4.
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Lynching Records for First Half of 1924
Statistics compiled by Tuskegee Institute show five lynchings in the first six months of 1924. Florida and Georgia each report two incidents, South Carolina one. The record compares 1924 to 1928 with fifteen, and 1922 with thirty, and 1921 with thirty-six.
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Georgia
South Carolina
R. R. Moton
Tuskegee
Ala
Poor Dear Old Foolish Democratic Party Quote
Larry L Light cites a Washington Post extract showing Senator John Sharp Williams deriding the Democratic party as it seeks a presidential nominee. He recalls Williams saying the party repeats past errors and is not fit to govern, echoing Reed’s 1894 remarks about Democrats not lasting in power. July 5.
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Underwood
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Larry L. Light
Washington
Fighting Icebergs Off Grand Banks By Coast Guard Modoc
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports that four months at sea off the Grand Banks ended with the coast guard cutter Modoc returning to Norfolk. Commander Chalker says the crew found a large amount of ice near Belle Isle and in the lane of big steamers, destroying or guiding many bergs to warm water. The Modoc halved a big berg with TNT, and avoided ship disasters through radio warnings and strong patrols.
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Dawes Named As True Hero Of Midnight Ride
In a Prov Journal voice piece Pat Harrison argues Paul Revere’s fame is overstated and William Dawes did the critical work on the Lexington ride. The essay praises Dawes as the true hero, noting his decisive actions helped turn back British forces and secure the colonial cause.
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