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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1924
Page
19
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The piece reflects on the death of Calvin Coolidge with praise for his character and impact while contrasting Democratic Party conventions and Congress with ideals of merit and national duty. It laments partisan conduct and envisions reform through higher standards in government.
The American Bar Association meeting in Philadelphia will spotlight American citizenship. The president, as chairman of the citizenship committee, will present findings and recommendations aimed at reestablishing the Constitution and core government ideals in public minds. The tone contrasts bar efforts with calls for undermining constitutional principles by figures like Senator La Follette.
In a pronunciamento to Cleveland, the presidential candidate attacks the current system and runs as an independent. A great nonpartisan bar association is urged to oppose the campaign and promote good citizenship and government by law, asserting lawyers have a duty to uphold a government of law, not men.
The piece argues delegates should abandon McAdoo and Smith, whose religious feud threatens the Democratic Party. It warns nomination of either would alienate Catholic and anti Catholic voters, urging a new candidate to unite factions. It notes Missouri’s shift to Senator Glass and warns of possible split or demise of the party.
A feminist argues that demolition can be constructive, countering the implied claim that the map is inherently destructive. The discussion touches on gender distinction in Roman 18 and debates whether the constructiveness of such efforts remains meaningful without a clear difference.
The text notes that communities and systems build in stages from wood to brick to stone and steel, mirroring political progress from despotic to democratic structures. A Republican in Pennsylvania praises America for one unbossed party, a remark lamented as ironic in context.
In London, scientists at a world power conference argue abundant natural power sources, including falling water, and alcohol as a gasoline substitute avert any power shortage. The warning comes against alarmists, noting drought fears and recalling supporters like Doheny Rogers Krebs and Stigerwalt.
A Washington Tuberculosis association plea seeks district funds for doctors and nurses to examine school children and follow up treatment. The piece also analyzes immigration act effects, noting Canada and Mexico quotas and potential labor shifts, plus Secretary Hoover’s water power regulatory stance and the challenges of cross state cooperation.
A national conference on uniform state laws faces slow results while urging unity on water power development. It notes federal control over navigable streams and bridges complicates joint action among states, suggesting action by states alone or with federal cooperation. The piece also questions imports impact and cites Cotton Federation data on empire production and the need for outside sources due to American yield declines.
An impresario laments American singers lack zeal yet notes plans may be hindered by rent and enthusiasm. The debate touches on politics with Newton Baker commenting that even one vote out is better than none and praising Baker for playing the game.
Official data from the Manufacturers' Record of Baltimore show a net export expansion for ten months ended last April. Exports to the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Brazil, China, and Japan rose significantly, while imports from many of these nations fell, indicating the tariff does not hinder and may promote American export growth. Cuba, Brazil, and Mexico remained exceptions with higher imports than exports.
A satirical sketch extols a burro as desert lifeline, praising endurance and unglamorous steadiness. It also reports on the Antiprohibition League congress in London and a British stance against prohibition, with remarks by Lord Birkenhead and Major Beith. Letters-to-the-editor pieces touch on real estate, education, and US affairs including Pat Harrison and Haitian events.
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