Disarmament Debate: Porter Resolution Preferred to Borah Amendment
The Republican led House foreign affairs committee favors the Porter resolution over the Borah amendment as the Senate debates naval appropriations. The Porter plan affirms Congress in the President’s disarmament approach, allocates 100000 for the effort, and respects executive prerogatives while avoiding entanglement with navy funding.
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
Congress
Porter
House
Harding
A Counsel of Caution Warns DAR on Quick Endorsements
The president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution urges caution in endorsing legislation and Projects 19. She warns that astute individuals may use the organization to influence public opinion and that full implications should be disclosed. The nation-wide body should scrutinize proposals and avoid knee-jerk political adhesion.
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the Daughters of the American Revolution
Mrs Manor
Patriotism in a wary society amid fickle schemes
A fragment reflects on the fragility of truth and the need for measured public support. It laments how laws and rulers influence hearts and urges citizens to resist opportunistic schemes while honoring patriotic duty within a cautious community.
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Tom
Harry
Sound Advice from Dr Claxton on Washington Education
Former Commissioner of Education Claxton outlines a plan to improve Washington schooling. He urges building twenty new school structures and adopting work play study to prepare for the next twenty years, urging Congress to fund immediate needs and long term expansion for a growing juvenile population.
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Claxton
Senator Capper
Washington
Congress
Pueblo Flood Reflections On National Aid And Rebuilding
The Pueblo flood caused heavy loss of life and massive property damage. The nation pledges sympathy and swift relief while Pueblo recovers and rebuilds with the American spirit, recalling San Francisco and Johnstown as examples of resilience after disaster.
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Pueblo
Colo
San Francisco
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Japan Upgrades Role in Constantinople Ties
The Japanese government appoints Sadatsuchi Uchida as high commissioner to Constantinople signaling a potential permanent embassy and a bid to counter Russian influence. Japan seeks leverage in Near East affairs, aligning with Afghanistan and Asian aspirations to shape future Constantinople talks.
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Constantinople
Sadatsuchi Uchida
Stockholm
Turkey
Japan
Tokyo
France
Great Britain
Russia
Dardanelles
Treaty of Serres
Straits Commission
Italy
Greece
Bulgaria
Routania
Asia
Afghanistan
Victory Memorial building push gains civic support
Leaders in business and civic affairs unite to back a $10,000,000 Victory Memorial building to serve as a national monument and Washington’s convention hall. Mrs. Henry F Dimock spearheads the effort with strong local backing from residents who seek swift completion and financial contributions. The project promises direct city benefits and stands as a major investment in Washington’s future.
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Victory Memorial
Henry F Dimock
Washington
What Other Papers Say Science in Russia and World Press Reactions
A selection of foreign clippings reviews Russia’s bleak status for scientists under Bolshevik rule. Reports describe starvation, repression, and solitary confinement of professors while calling out parlor Bolshevists. Also cited are Chinese and British trade and political tensions, including Japan’s Manchurian ambitions and UK textile strikes.
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Russia
Philadelphia Public Ledger
E . Federoff
Moscow
Red Guard
San Francisco Chronicle
Japan
Peking
China
Germany
Switzerland Debates Twelve Year Residency for Citizenship
A Swiss proposal to require twelve years of consecutive residence for naturalization prompts discussion. The government counters with six years before naturalization and four additional years before holding office. Public interest mirrors debates on U.S. naturalization laws and the value of citizenship.
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New York
Fridnne
America
Switzerland
Million-Dollar Rains Stir Talk On Corn Belt Yields
The article explains how rainfall measurements translate into crop yields. A single inch difference in July rainfall across the corn belt can alter annual corn production by hundreds of millions of bushels and tens of billions of dollars, with potential impacts reaching nearly 190 million dollars in value.
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Kansas City
Grain
Drummond Castle Fire Destroys Historic Scottish Landmark
Lord Ancaster and Elaine Breese suffer irreparable loss as Drummond Castle in Perthshire is destroyed by fire. The article narrates the castle’s storied past with royal visits, famous guests, and its architectural evolution from crusade era to 18th century restoration, including the sundial and gardens. It traces the Drummond lineage, titles, and connections to the royal and noble houses, ending with notes on the hereditary role of lord great chamberlain and succession implications.
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Lord Ancaster
Elaine Breese
William L Breese
New York
Drummond Castle
Scotland
Perthshire
Margaret Drummond
James IV
Margaret of England
Henry VIII
Mary Queen of Scots
James I
Charles 3
Culloden
Victoria
Arabella Drummond
Robert III of
Creif
Oliver Cromwell
Charles II
Charles I
Drummond
Earl of
Ancaster
Dart of
Perth
House of
Berg
Willoughby
Lord Willoughby of
Kresby
William de Willoughby
Henry III
Edward I
Holy Land
Palace of Westminster
Lord Carrington
Marquis of Cholmondeley
Earl of Ancaster
U-97 to be sunk in Lake Michigan near Chicago
The U boat U-97 will be sunk Tuesday afternoon by the USSS Willmette about 30 miles off Chicago in Lake Michigan. The old sub, stripped of machinery and copper, has lay rusting for a year after a seven ship sunk record. Two hundred naval reservists from Indiana and Illinois will witness the ceremonial sinking following the Versailles treaty provision. A separate note mentions a woman smuggler who hid three foreign cars with a false bottom.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
USSS
Willmette Snk
Great Lakes
Indiana
Ilinois
elm saved by large fund raise in Lawrence Mass
Citizens raise a substantial sum to preserve a historic elm at Bodwell homestead. The tree legend ties to a century and a half old soldier who planted the sapling after aid from Mrs Bodwell. The owner offers the house to a historical society, with the elm as the focal point of the effort.
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Lawrence
Mass
Bodwell
Gables
Calls Training Camps Vital Step For National Defense
Secretary Weeks writes to state governors urging active support for summer citizen military training camps as a vital asset. He envisions camps fostering national unity, citizenship responsibilities, youth interest in military training, and proportional state quotas to build a national guard and organized reserve.
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National Defense
Weeks
Itas
Grain Storage Conference Planned With Hoover and Wallace
Secretaries Hoover and Wallace call a June 13 conference for grain elevator and dealer representatives and farm organizations to discuss a plan to improve storage. The aim is unlimited storage with warehouse certificates usable to deliver grain, boosting farmer borrowing power and allowing sale timing to suit farm economy while extending credit beyond local banks.
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Hoover
Wallace
Commerce Department
New Seaplane Tender Wright Set for August Commission
The steamship Wright, rebuilt at Hog Island for aircraft duties, will join the fleet about August 15. Named for Wilbur Wright, it will replace the Arcos and Shawmut as a Pacific and Atlantic seaplane tender, carrying balloons, aircraft parts, hospital facilities, an aerological lab, and a 28 two officers and 450 men crew with a battery of four 5 inch guns and two machine guns.
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Wright
Hog Island
Wilbur Wright
Orville
Pacific
Atlantic
Tha Wright
Continental Flight Plans From Los Angeles To New York
David R Davis and Eric Springer of Los Angeles announced a late month or early July nonstop attempt from Los Angeles to New York. They aim to break distance and duration records in a 1840 mile plus cross continental flight in a giant tractor biplane. The 600 gallon fuel load and 90 gallon lubricants, with 56 foot wingspan and 13 foot clearance, contrast with current 24 hour records.
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New Fork
Los Angeles
New York
David R Davis
Eric Springer
Manufacturers Aircraft Association
Alcock and Brown
Atlantic Ocean
Farman Galath
Davis
Springer
Taberty
Chancellor Day to Resign at Syracuse University
Dr James Roscoe Day announced his resignation as chancellor of Syracuse University at a trustees meeting on Friday. He will be 76 in October and completes 27 years as head of the university this week.
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Syracuse
James Roscoe Day
Syracuse University
Tulsa Silent After Mob Violence, Lawyers Speak
Tulsa confronts the aftermath of a deadly mob violence spree. Authorities blame a frightened crowd and weak police. lawyers urge unity as the city plans to rebuild homes destroyed by fire and looting. The adjutant general notes lack of fundamental causes, while the community seeks to restore order and repair the damage.
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Rogers
Tulsi Ona
Washington
Tulsa
Tula
Priseca
Women Press Club Leaders Urge Health Department Reform
Mrs Harding Day chair of the New York Womans Press Club welfare committee urges rapid adjustment of veterans compensation and backs creation of a national Department of Public Health with cabinet status. She argues health policy should be as prioritized as commerce and agriculture, advocating medical commissions under a central health department to tackle diseases like cancer feeble mindedness and epilepsy.
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Beha Foo
Aha Henge
Washington
Pacha
Charman
Veerana Welfare
Nex Tork
Womans Press Club
Nena
Alena
Hills Hospital
Wich Am Cong
Harding
Wardoo
Genta
Dr Revere
Richmond Va
Arington
Commerce and Agriculture
Treasury Department
McIca
Department of Health
Imperial Council to Discuss Pacific Defense Policy
London is to host a June 15 session of the first British Empire council with prime ministers from Great Britain Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa plus India delegates. The three to four week deliberations will cover imperial forest policy and external affairs with focus on Pacific defense and free entry for Indian subjects within the empire under Mehhoun’s guidance.
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London
First Council of
British Empire
Great Britain
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
Empire of India
Lione George
Pacfic SA
Mehoun Adv Ces
Tne
Tadian de
Briish Empire
Ibjec
Ovation for King Constantine in Athens Name Day Service
King Constantine was given an enthusiastic ovation by the people of Athens on Saturday as he attended cathedral services for his name day celebration. Dispatches from all provinces streamed in with felicitations and royal goodwill.
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Drummonds
Hastings
Edward Atheling
England
Edward the Confessor
Margaret
Maurice
Andreas
Malcolm
Secoll
Scotland
Maurice the Hungarian
Strathearn
Drummond Castle
Thane of
Drummond
Athens
Constantine
Bull Tosses Camera Van in Seville Fight
A French filmmaker sustained severe contusions when a young bull charged him during filming near Seville on Saturday. The animal toppled the camera and caused chaos at the scene.
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Seville
Youngs
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