Parliament vs executive power in postwar fiscal control
The piece argues that national mandates by Great Britain threaten parliamentary control over public funds, risking foreign entanglements and rise of executive overreach. It cites oil policy in Mesopotamia and calls for Parliament to scrutinize mandates before League of Nations submission. It lauds the United States for restoring balance among government branches and handling emerging global challenges.
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Great Britain
Mesopotamia
United States
England
London Times
League of Nations
Getting Back to the Soil in the District
The Department of Agriculture plans to convert vacant city plots into family gardens, citing high demand for land in Potomac Park. Officials urge property owners to cooperate by offering idle land for cultivation and urban farming.
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Department of Agriculture
Hetteg
Uttdeing
Potomac Park
Public spirited citizens urged to share idle land for gardens
The article exhorts city landowners to donate unused property for community gardens offering food, flowers, relaxation, and health benefits for families. It promises public thanks and communal improvement as owners contact the Agricultural Department to locate land.
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Agricultural Department
Ratchet Ring Hangs Out Cited in United States Context
A brief fragment notes that in the United States the ratchet ring remains exposed. The line implies a mechanical or design issue being observed within the broader U.S. setting without providing additional details or context.
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United States
Cardinal Gibbons Remembered As A Saintly Leader Of Faith
The obituary extols Cardinal Gibbons as a revered American figure whose health and influence spanned decades. It lauds his simple devout life, country devotion, and ability to shape public thought, noting his moral guidance inspired many and his memory will be cherished by future generations.
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United States
Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons
Tlaariy
Cate
Cardinal Path Hone
United States urged to engage in good faith cable talks abroad
The text suggests nations aim to exclude the United States from cable rights while seeking American cooperation in European and Atlantic readjustment. It notes U S insistence on good faith, mentions Baron Uchida and the possibility that Japan may keep Yap, implying the United States could be outmaneuvered if that view is correct.
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United States
Baron Uchida
Japan
William and Mary seeks 1.44 million from alumni drive
The New-York Evening Telegram notes a campaign by William and Mary College alumni and a citizen committee to raise 1.44 million dollars. The piece highlights the college’s historic role and list of notable graduates, contrasting early prestige with modern philanthropic support. It mentions Washington’s early public office and a long lineage of political figures affiliated with the institution.
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William and Mary
New-York
College of William and Mary
Virginia
South
Harvard
Wiliam and Mary Ie
George Washington
Collegé
Wiliam and
Mary
United States
House of Representatives
England
France
United States Supreme Chart
Congress
Unclear fragmentary item titled by OCR text
Readable fragments describe a brief scene with a Turk and a request or command. No clear event date or proper names beyond generic terms. Summary relies on uncertain OCR and cannot establish a definite news item or outcome.
French Statesman Pichon Silent in Illness and Career
The report details Stephan Pichon in decline after a long mental collapse, treated in a Swiss Alps retreat and later in a Paris private sanatorium. It traces his career from physician and journalist to deputy, minister plenipotentiary to Haiti, then Rio, Peking, and his role amid the Balter rebellion. It notes his stubborn temperament and lack of prospect for recovery, contrasting with Wilson and Deschanel. He is identified as editor of Batit Journal prior to the war.
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Paris
Swiss Alps
France
Stburte
Faria
Germany
Woodrow Wilson
Deschanél
Deschanel
French Republic
Stephan Pichon
Hotel Dieu
Clemenceéa
la Justice
Chamber of Deputies
Haiti
Rio
Wachan
Peking
Pichon
Balter
Aléné Ginons
China
Calisagues
Lord Allenby
Egypt
Tanis
Gallic Prias
Fragmentary note on fashion mimicry in muttecke crowd
A garbled line suggests a desire to copy women's habit of using embezy tar for aferamaat. The text appears distorted and lacks clear names or places to identify further details.
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Muttecke
Frobiston of the appropriation makes other course impossible
Fragmentary line from an historical page mentions a figure named Frobiston and the act of appropriation. The text hints at a decision that blocks alternate options, but no further context or outcomes are provided.
Alessandri Abandons South American Trip
Chilean president Alessandri cancels planned visits to Argentina and Brazil after a senate foreign relations committee meeting. Foreign Minister Matte said pressing national issues demanded the president's attention and noted opposition to the trip soon after his December election. A diplomatic mission will visit Rio de Janeiro to respond to Brazil's former foreign minister's visit.
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Badtiago
Chile
Alessandri
Argentina
Brasil
Senate ‘Foreign Relations Committee
Matte
Rio Janeiro
Uauro Muller
Miniteter
AGAIN HEADS MILITARY SCHOOLS
Gen H W Nichols president of Virginia Military Institute was unanimously reelected head of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools at the annual conference in Washington. District chosen as next meeting site. Officers reelected include Col L R Gignilliat Culver Military Academy vice president Col R P Davidson Northwestern Military Academy secretary treasurer Gen William Vorbeck St Johns Military Academy Mantine and Col J G Woodward Georgia Military Academy on the executive committee.
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H. W. Nichols
Virginia Military Institute
Association of Military Colleges and Schools
Washington Hotel
Nagt Ytar
L. R. Gignilliat
Culver Military Academy
RP. Davidson
Northwestern Military Academy
Sherewary
William Vorbeck
St. John’s Military Academy
Mantine, Noy
J. G Woodward
Georgia Military Academy
Gerrmander in Tennessee Senate redraws districts
Nashville March 4 The Tennessee senate debated on a bill to detach Hardeman and Fayette counties and Dentéetaut counties from the Tenth district and place them in the Eighth, which elected Len A. Scott Republican to Congress in November. The bill was ordered transmitted to the governor at once.
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Nashville
Hog Cholera Causes Massive Losses to U S Farmers
The Department of Agriculture estimated farmers lost about 84 million dollars last year due to hog cholera and urged vaccination for exposed hogs to prevent further damage. The department noted cows and other livestock are at risk but focused on hog losses and vaccination actions.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Pope Benedict Leads Aid Drive Against Chinese Famine
Pope Benedict XVI heads a church subscription to relieve famine in China. The Observer reports a donation of 300,000 lire by the Pope and 100,000 lire from the Congregation of Propaganda Fide. An appeal was issued to all Liuian dioceses to aid in relief efforts.
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Rome
Benedict Naa
Ospervatoré Romanet
China
Pentiff
Congregation of the Propaganda
Lielian @jeceses
Hotel conditions and travel in Cairo described
Train service on main lines has returned to normal and hotel capacity is tight yet improved. Hotels have been renovated and offer central heating and many private baths. The writer notes Americans prefer warmth and that Cairo provides a warm climate during winter.
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Beat
Celébie
Cairo
Studies Humanity as It Travels at the Railway Station
Vernon Porter of New York argues the railway station best reveals human character amid travel. He notes arriving and departing crowds show varied postures from dejected to confident, with veterans adjusting after army life and men appearing more restless than women as they study bulletin boards.
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Vernon Porter
New York City
Raleigh
Cour
Jiff
Dave
Bust of David Lubin Unveiled in Rome Ceremony
In Rome yesterday a marble bust of David Lubin founder of the International Institute of Agriculture was unveiled before King Peter Emmanuel. Sculptor Rutelle created the piece while Americans Ambassador Robert Underwood Johnson and others watched along with Italian officials and delegates. The king spoke briefly recalling his ties with Lubin.
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Rome
David Lubin
California
Internation
Institute of Agriculture
Peter Emmanuel
Rutelle
Ambenesder
Robert Underwood Johnasn
Jebeden
Dubnet
Americna Calvany
Labin
Adrienne Beerland Plans Andes Flight From Mendose
Adrienne Beerland, a French aviatrix, arrived in Mendose Argentina and prepares to attempt a flight across the Andes to Chile. She aims to become the first woman to cross the ridge solo, dispatching from Mendose today.
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Auden
Velparsise
Chia
Adrienne Beerland
Mendose
Argentina
Andes
Chile
Mendons
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Trip
Brazil
Gen. Nichols
V. M.L
College Association
Tennessee
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Italy
Agriculture Institute
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