On Guard for the People in Harding Era Policy
The article argues the United States under the present administration acts as a coherent whole, faithfully executing the popular will with traditional Americanism. It praises foreign policy clarity, Monroe Doctrine adherence, naval buildup, and cooperation with Britain while avoiding entangling alliances and Russian Reds, asserting Congress and naval constructors align with national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harding
Germany
Europe
New World
Congress
Great Britain
England
Great’ Britain
Senators push on school building costs and possible price fix
Senators raise concerns that contractor and material charges hinder district school funding and repair. Capper cites high costs, King alleges an unfair price fixing conspiracy. subcommittee will hear from several contractors to verify labor, material and other construction costs. Citizens expect thorough inquiry to protect school needs and public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
King
Senate
Thor
Katz
Tonor Fonte
Lish
Abe
Lloyd, George
Aegis d
Poland
Silesia Crisis Critics and Polish German Strife
The article discusses the Silesia dispute between Polish and German factions, arguing self-determination is impractical. It warns that unless allied powers act on economic conditions, population realities may force a conflict, with Poland vulnerable to isolation via the Danzig corridor and Bolshevik pressure. The piece notes past Allied restraint and hopes for peaceful resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thitope
Agattion
Hungary
Budapest
Poland
Germany
Danzig
Serosa
Prussia
Versailles
Riga
Silesia
Washington's bid for a convention hall raises national interest
A sweeping editorial voice argues Washington will gain prestige and prosperity if a convention hall is built, noting Harding's writings and the need to attract national events. The piece rails at political rings, urges focus on practical progress, and critiques sudden shifts in public policy and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wahington
Pressed for work clues question nerves and nationalism
The article reflects on job applicants and the limits of measuring ability with tests, citing Ford and Burroughs as examples. It discusses French reconstruction in devastated areas funded by public money, noting large expenses in Aisne and the impact on morale. It also covers boxing politics around Dempsey Carpentier pricing and concerns over commercialism in championship matches and gate revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Germany
American Committee For
France
Départment of the Aisne
Frenc
Inn
I N
Aisneta
Dempsey-Carpentier
Rickard
International Athletic
Jersey City
Ligginer
National Boxing Associa
Sersey Boxing
Stata
Willard
Dempaey
Sbrala Considéra
Pieces of Silver and the Lenine coinage plan
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt laments Soviet silver coinage and Russia's decline, contrasting old days with modern upheaval. It notes banks proposing savings, interest on payments, and tax in goods, while unions gain wage-setting power, reflecting anxieties about communism and economic change. It ends with a San Francisco naval officers’ address on peace and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Lenineland
Russia
Lenine
Lenino
Bovlet
Ragley Hall and the Hertford Marquess Title saga unfolds
The article recounts Ragley Hall ownership and tangled entailments within the Hertford line. It notes Lord Henry Somerset’s potential rise, long legal struggles, bankruptcies, and marriages shaping the estate and titles. It highlights the hall’s art treasures and the costly upkeep, with connections to Thaw and Sackville families amid a protracted family drama.
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Lord Hertford
Ragley Hall
Begley Hall
Henry Somerset
Lord Yarmouth
Marquis of Hertford
Europe
America
Australia
London
Thaw
Pittsburgh
Americans urged to deal fairly with Turks in Levant
Constantinople April 13 An effort to impress Americans on the need for fair dealings with Turks is under way by Americans familiar with the Levant. Lewis Heck notes that Levant business misdeeds have soured many on American firms, urging honesty to avoid exchange disputes and loss. The American Chamber seeks congressional action to fund relief drafts previously supported by the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Levant
Negpie
Lewis Heck
United States
New York
American Chamber of Commerce
The
State Department
Turkey
Congress
Caruso to Return to Opera in 1921 32 Season
New York May 8 The Metropolitan Opera announced Enrico Caruso will rejoin the company as he recovers from illness. The 1921 32 season features five new operas and four revivals including Le Rosa, Die Tote Stadt, Snegomotchka, Cosi fan Tutte and Loreley with stars Amelita Gaili Curci Titta Ruffo Marie Jeritea Manuel Salazar Louis Rozsa Selma Kurz Angeles Ottien Grace Anthony Yvonne D Arle Viola Philo Myrtle Schaat and George Meafier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poreno
New York
Métropolitan Opera Company
Enrico Caruso
Menedez Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Lalo
le Rosa
Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Rimaky Korsakoff
New Zealand Eyes Dry Law Influenced by American Vote
Australia’s prohibition leader Arthur Toombes said New Zealand is expected to go dry next fall but that outcome hinges on American results. He arrived in Washington to confer with Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League on the antipodean campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Zealand
Australia
Arthur Toombes
Toombes
Washington
Wayne B. Wheeler
Antisaloon League
América
Knights of Columbus form TB survey committee
Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty announced a special Knights of Columbus committee to survey tuberculosis causes and cures and lead a prevention campaign. Dr. E W Buckley of St Paul chairs. members include Dr John O'Brien Boston Dr James T McMahon New Haven Thomas Law Jer Lansing and James F O'Toole Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Supreme
James A. Flaherty
D.C
Wives Split French Senate Over Word Obey
Paris May 3 One of the fiercest battles in French Parliament centers on a single word obey in the civil code. Senator L Martin pushes a rule change to strike the word from wives status while married senators oppose the measure and bachelors support it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Paris
L. Martin
Martin
Letter From Cervantes Found In Seville May 5
An authentic letter by Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, dated Madrid March 20, 1616, about twenty months before his death, has been discovered in Seville. The note adds a tangible link to the famed writer and his late years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thew
Alice
Ce G. Whitney
Lora Henry Stymour
Grenadier Guarts
Helen
Grosvenor
Duke of Westminster
Atl
Raglsy ‘Hall
Mario
Rubens
Holbein
van Dyck
Lady
Joshua Reynolds
Dresden
Chélsea
Hertford
France
House of Lords
Lord Hertford
Hardy
Henry
George Somherset
Régal Navy
Archibald Skipwith
Cervantes
Seville
Spain
Don Quixote
Madrid
Pope Honors Three Americans as Domestic Prelates
In Rome May, Pope Benedict named three Americans as domestic prelates. The appointees include Mers.D. A Brady of Mobile Alabama Sigismund Bwider and Andrew Egan from Essex, details indicate recognition within the church hierarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Benedict
D. A Brady
Mobile
Ala
Sigismund ‘Bwider
Andrew “Egan
Esauwt
Health, Grounds, And Education Urged By Doctors
Dr Ed win Ford of Newark urges health education and outdoor play grounds to build lasting energy and robust health in children. He warns many not truly ill lack reserve to meet life’s emergencies and stresses schools must elevate health teaching alongside mental development.
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Edwin Ford
Newark
N. J
Thrington
Seizing Hotels for Veterans Divides War Time Debate
Indianapolis critic Earl Stacy argues for using seashore hotels as temporary veterans hospitals while government facilities finish. He warns against repealing disability claim laws that may harm soldiers and favors careful limits on filing periods. A New York guest humorist lampoons prohibition at a South venue, finishing with a toast on water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman P. Stacy
Indianapolis
Raleigh
United States
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Burroughs
San Francisco
Ohbronfeld
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Lord Conway
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Bagley
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Hertfond
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Richard
Wallace Museum
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