Ship Loss Led U S To War Baker Says
Newton D. Baker argues in American Legion Weekly that the German sub torpedoing of the Gulflight and attacks on other ships provoked U S entry into World War. He rejects propaganda and says the United States acted to defend its rights, not for commercial motives, comparing the sacrifice to Bunker Hill and Yorktown.
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Baker
Indianapolis
Ind
France
United States
Newton D. Baker
Wilson
American Legion Weekly
Gulflight
America
Karl Buenz
Texas
Arizona
New Mexico
Brandywine
Bunker Hill
Yorktown
Fourteen Great Mistakes of Life Listed by London Judge
A London judge outlines fourteen life errors to avoid, from imposing personal standards on others to overvaluing momentary importance. The piece notes leaders like Washington and Franklin offered similar guides and urges readers to steer a middle course to reduce embarrassment and missteps.
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London
Washington
Franklin
Chinese and American Contrasts
A Literary Digest piece contrasts Chinese and American norms across marriage, dress, gestures, religion, professions, drinking, language, footnotes versus headnotes, needle direction, navigation, and name order. It notes how dowries, threats, attire, and social customs diverge, reflecting cultural perspectives observed by a Chinese student in the United States.
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China
America
United States
Boys hold funeral for river found baby
In Chicago a group of young boys conducted solemn rites for a baby found floating in the river. They used an old ice cream container as a coffin and buried the tiny body with wild flowers. Police exhumed the grave and opened an investigation after a mother reported the burial.
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Chicago
Ill
Workman adjusts St Pauls clock by seconds after breakdown
A workman stationed in St Pauls Cathedral tower moved the clock hands second by second to restore time after the famous clock broke down. The incident drew attention as the city awaited the resumption of accurate time signals.
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St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Texas fishermen to pay annual license for artificial lures
Gov. Dan Moody signed House bill 8320 creating a fisher mens tax for lure use. Residents pay 1.10 yearly after June 14, nonresidents 5.25 with a 1.10 five day option. licenses expire Aug. 31. The fund supports fish hatcheries and stream restocking.
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Austin
Texas
Dan Moody
General Ishimitsu joins sausage making in Japan
Tokio April 6 Lieut Gen Maomi Ishimitsu retired once famed in the Imperial Army now operates a ham and sausage factory in a suburb. He quips that friends may say he has gone to the dogs, noting meat handling has historically been done by the Eta outcasts. Typewriter materials offered for sale at Sun office.
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Tokio
Maomi Ishimitsu
Imperial Army of
Japan
Eta
Husbands Take Back Seat Now in Modern Home
Federal Judge John R. Hazel affirmed the conviction of Mary Swierbiewski for selling liquor at her home in Buffalo. The decision accepts the argument that the husband has become inconsequential in modern households, rejecting the old English common law notion that a wife cannot be punished when her husband is acquitted.
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Buffalo
N. Y
John R. Hazel
Mary Swierbiewski
Hazel
Roy P. Ohlin
United States
England
Benny
Going Crooked at Palace Theatre in Los Angeles
The glamour and mystery of historic Los Angeles Chinatown set a clever crook comedy narrative. An exceptional cast anchors the film described as one of the most fascinating crook comedies ever filmed. Palace Theatre shows Monday only.
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Los Angeles
Chinatown
Palace Theatre
Piles Cured in Days with PAZO OINTMENT
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instant relief from itching and sleep restored after first application. Price five cents.
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Sun Office
Beasley & Mangrumm
Beasley & Mangrum
First National Bank
Malcolm McGregor
Louice Lorraine
Slver
Lilley
Lilley Dry Goods Company
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