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Fourteenth of July celebrated for world wide ties
An editorial urges American homage to France's Bastille Day noting the shared history of the American and French revolutions. It argues that France's influence on the United States and global history warrants a mutual celebration and calls for Americans to echo France with pride in Vive la France.
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Japan ends dual citizenship and shifts global freedom balance
The article lauds Japan for abolishing dual citizenship as a major step toward improving international relations and human rights. It argues expatriation rights mark progress, credits U S leadership in expanding these norms, and notes Japan’s move places the U S sole responsibility on nonnaturalized Japanese in the United States, with limited practical impact on policy.
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United States
America
England
Germany
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Provision for Local Needs in District Budgets
Intimation from the District building warns that department estimates will be heavily cut by commissioners before reaching the budget bureau. The piece argues against underfunding essential needs and blames the budget bureau or Congress if District requirements remain unmet. It notes chronic underfunding and that next year's estimates will reflect accumulated needs, insisting funds must be provided.
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Pacifism at Its Worst Protest Against Defense Day
The Massachusetts Federation of Churches objects to Secretary Weeks' Defense Day observance on September 12. It calls the day an exhibition of pacifism, arguing it attacks self defense and undermines national faith. The federation claims the observance conflicts with peaceful intent and could weaken other nations' confidence in the United States.
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Defense Day Sermons Suggested for Massachusetts Churches
The piece discusses defense, self protection, and a call to Massachusetts church leaders to preach on the theme of readiness on Defense Day. It cites Luke verses about the strong man guarding his house and urges sermons on vigilance, peaceful intent, and defense actions in the days around September 12.
Campaign season foretells a dramatic political bout
The article imagines a lively upcoming campaign with Battling Bob as a central figure. It contrasts rivals Charley Bryan and John W. Davis, praises Alpine-like mountains and distant locations, and paints a vivid, satirical scene of electoral showdown. The piece frames the race as a high stakes spectacle with party overtones and public anticipation.
Thankfulness and Mercy in Walton’s Angler Tale
In a Walton described scene Piscator and his disciple Venator walk beside a honeysuckle hedge after a fishing trip to Tottenham High Cross. The master sermonizes gratitude, urging that goodness be traced to the Giver of all blessings, noting that every new mercy spares one from prior miseries.
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Contentment and thankfulness in prosperity and poverty
The author reflects on wealth and happiness citing Izaak Walton and Diogenes. He argues riches do not guarantee happiness yet expresses relief and gratitude for a conscience free of torment. He urges contentment and notes Americans are fortunate amid global turmoil and poverty.
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Diogenes
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Too Many Crises and the Looming World Crisis
A compact meditation on recurring crises across eras. The author argues crises arise from wealth and war, administrations and peace talks, predicting another world crisis ten years ahead while noting the planet continues its course despite ongoing turmoil.
Women not to blame for New York convention deadlock
Letter argues against blaming women delegates for the deadlock at the Democratic convention in New York. The author contends male leaders and male favorite sons caused the delay, asserting women like candidates McAdoo and Smith were not responsible. Libelous charge, calls for indignation and fairness.
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Debate over repeal of newly enacted immigration law
The piece argues against broad reopening of immigration, condemning compulsory Americanization schooling and forced residence plans as paternalistic. It supports screening at departure but warns against absolute admission and despotic measures, urging a fair trial and revisions aligned with American principles.
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International legal exchanges between nations and lawyers
Leading American lawyers visiting Europe to meet the British and French bars aims to foster better mutual understanding of national laws and courts. While uniform international law is unlikely, such diplomacy may reduce friction, support fair treatment of citizens abroad, and promote development of international law.
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British Bar Association
Bar Association
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Universal law and international justice beyond nations
The text argues that international law cannot mirror national law in form or method due to radically different circumstances. Yet it contends international law could be far more effective for international justice, and it would be unjust to doubt this. It views the poet’s dream of universal law as more than a mere vision.
Muzzling the Italian Press in Wartime Censorship Push
Italy imposes strict censorship after Matteotti murder. A royal decree bars false or misleading news that harms diplomacy, credit, or public order. Editors must sign each article and face suspension after repeated offenses, signaling tightening control and risk of backlash.
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Gold export movement and US gold reserves debate
The article argues that US gold reserves exceed safe credit needs by more than two billion dollars, supporting Dawes commission recommendations and a rising gold export trend. It notes trade balances, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the need for a proper global gold distribution to prevent surpluses and sustain credit stability.
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Best Sellers Of Other Days In The New York Sun
The New York Sun notes that enduring books, dusty relics of past years, still evoke memories. It contrasts childhood favorites with later works, citing Sandford and Merton, The Wide Wide World, Ivanhoe, Little Women, and foreign titles like The Old Mam selles Secret, The Initials, and works by Marlitt and Tauphoe fis as enduring yet era-bound.
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Merton
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Affectionate memory of authors and enduring genius
The passage reflects on how much history can be learned from authors like Misa Muhlbach and great figures such as Catherine the Great or Joseph II. It argues that only genius flame sustains romance in literature, while much of the rest fades under time and the critical glare of the modern hour.
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Catherine the Great
Joseph the Second
Jane Austen
Frederick the Great on Robbery and Royal Origins
The Living Age quotes a 1797 manuscript, “A King’s Morning Talks to His Brother’s Son,” asserting that great nations are built on robbery. Frederick II critiques his dynasty, praising neither virtue nor heroic deeds, and admits ancestral vanity, incompetence, and flawed leadership behind their crown.
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Quick Justice In Wanhsien Protects British Subjects
A Seattle Times summary reports British gunboat action at Wanhsien on the Yangtse. After the killing of an American citizen employed by a British firm, the British commander shelled the military HQ, forced a funeral procession in uniform, and ordered arrests with the death penalty for the killers. Wanhsien authorities pledge no further foreign harm. The piece lauds vigorous U.S. protection of American lives abroad, notes congressional criticism, and cites Honduras as another instance of doctrine in action.
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Singing Together at Republican Convention Pleases Crowd
The Milwaukee News notes how singing united the audience after Coolidge’s nomination. A wartime value, public singing calmed feverish enthusiasm as "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and other tunes rang out. The piece urges more group singing at meetings to gain full benefit.
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Milwaukee News
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Early Buying of Coal Presses Winter Supply Plan
The Scranton Republican argues that a strong push to buy winter coal stems from improving anthracite conditions and rising July prices for egg, stove, and chestnut sizes. Small sizes lag, but industry recovery is seen, with households urged to stockpile as August nears to avoid winter fuel shortages.
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China
Proving Senator Loyalty to Platforms Questioned
The St Louis Star asks how far a Republican can refuse to endorse party platforms and stay loyal. The debate arises as Democrats rally behind their leader while La Follette unites socialists labor groups and farmers, prompted by Michigan's Benster Couzens who faced pledges for both the state platform and President Coolidge.
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Senator Couzens Faces Internal Republican Strife
The article notes Senator Couzens has battled peers including Lodge and Melton over taxes and faced backlash for hiring California prosecutor Francis J. Heney to probe prohibition enforcement. It states his illness slowed this work and describes a division within the party as others question political loyalty and adherence to the campaign line.
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Greenfield to Spend 10000 on James Whitcomb Riley Park
The Greenfield city council plans a $10,000 appropriation for a James Whitcomb Riley memorial park by Brandywine Creek. The piece notes Riley's early career as a sign painter and praises the civic gesture as a proper, sentimental investment in local heritage.
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Lieut Russell Maughan’s cross country flight feat
Detroit News reports Lieut Russell Maughan crossed 2550 miles from New York to San Francisco in about 21 hours, surpassing migratory birds in speed with 135 miles per hour. The piece notes birds remain superior in sustained flight and cites a rabbit hummingbird record of 4900 miles as a future target for aviators.
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Resolution to Think Clearly and Stand Firm as a Citizen
Gen George Richards Ut marine corps presents a vow to think things through before judging and withhold rash opinions. He commits to do his own thinking, resist manipulation by self seekers, and act as a solid American citizen with courage faith and belief in country and fellow citizens, echoing timeless ethical ideals.
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Thief Breaks Inistore. Cash Stolen in Nighttime Breakin
A thief entered the store of Irish Hagan and Grover Kirk through a rear window and stole cash, while warnings about their wealth were voiced. The incident adds to ongoing concerns for the Kann pioneer business, with no injuries reported.
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The Church Spire by Thomas Hornsby Ferril
A poem excerpt from The Rocky Mountain News reflects on a child viewing a church spire above maple boughs and a white moth fading into the moon while contrasting literary clippings from other papers.
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