Reed and Borah Clash Over Kellogg Pact and European Entanglements
The article contrasts Senator Reed of Missouri with Senator Borah as Coolidge administration seeks support for the Kellogg pact. Reed warns against entanglements and paper agreements while Borah shifts from antiwar stances to backing administration positions, highlighting political crosswinds in foreign policy debates.
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Wilson
League of Nations
Kellogg
Coolidge
Reed
Europe
France
England
Borah
Boral
Postal Deficit and Franking Privilege Debate
Postmaster General New reports a deficit over 33 million dollars for the Postal Service in the past year and urges restricting the franking privilege until the department profits. He notes 520 million free pieces carried for Congress and officials could have added 17.6 million in revenue, suggesting abolition of the privilege to cut losses and curb graft.
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New
Post Office Department
Durane
General New
Congress
Department
Postal Service
Sinister selfishness and the fight for local self government
A public wartime style editorial condemns federal overreach and special interests. It argues that bureaucracy and targeted government favors undermine liberty. The piece warns taxpayers lose when public funds subsidize select groups and calls citizens to action against deceptive legislation.
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United States
The Skeptics Seek Cure For Ill Wind After Doctor Come
The Skeptics Society plans to address an ill wind issue soon to decide on actions until the physician arrives.
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The
Skeptics’ Society
All American Executives and Gains Behind Interference
It notes the curiosity about how many All American executives secure large gains through significant interference and questions the impact of such tactics on their success and standing.
Man Drops Check From Window in New York
A man in New York allegedly dropped a check from a window and watched it fall to the street below. The report notes uncertainty whether the check landed or bounced and does not include further details.
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New York
Editorial and Swing Johnson bill notes from Prescott and Phoenix papers
An editorial voice argues lawyers are a respected yet human profession noting the breadth of legal minds and history while contrasting public trust with law practice. The piece then discusses the Swing-Johnson bill, its differing Senate and House versions, potential joint committee reconciliation, and implications for Arizona water rights and the Boulder Dam project.
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Prescott Courier
Jas
Prescott
Phoenix Evening Gazette
Congress
Sénate
House
Agrona
Arizona
Supreme ‘Court
Boulder
California
Washington Wife Laughs At Presidential Tact While Guests Share Jokes
In a Washington Women's Press Club luncheon piece, Mrs. Coolidge jokes about her husband’s taciturn nature. Allene Sumner notes the First Lady avoids public addresses yet enjoys crowd banter and storytelling. The column recalls White House dinners and Mayflower weekends with invited guests and playful rifts about official invitations.
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Washington
United States
John Coolidge
White House
John
Toy
Vanderbilt Party Plans World Yacht Cruise
William K Vanderbilt announces his party will continue a around the world cruise aboard the yacht Ara. Next stop the Caroline Islands en route to New Guinea, Borneo, and the Straits Settlements before returning to New York. Nine party members and Mrs Vanderbilt’s rover John P Grier and Robert Lancaster will stay behind for urgent business.
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ieDy Watted
Gionolula
T. H
William K. Vandebilt
Ete
New York
Alands
Manderbilt
Caroline Islands
New Guinea
Africa
Borneo
Pavers
Java
Straits Settlements
Orient
Suez Canal
John P. “Grier
Robert Lancaster
Roger
Vanderbilt
Petrified Body Sale Case Tests Long Beach Trial
John L. Stutz a Meridian Miss railroad engineer testified he paid 320000 to Mrs Alliece Sawyer for the petrified body of Theron Sawyer claiming offers as high as 150000. Islington cemetery manager C O Stensrud said the body could fetch 95000. Judge Henning denied a continuance as a physician said the defendant appeared normal.
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Transcontinental Veter
Los Angeles
John L. Stutz
Meridian
Miss
Alliece Sawyer
Long Beach
Stutz
Theron Sawyer
C. O. Stensrub
Is] Centre
Henning
Wool trade shows limited activity amid seasonal factors
Trade observers report wool and yarn markets largely confined to fringe sectors with volume small but slightly rising. The goods market remains cautious as seasonal influences weigh on import and retailer demand.
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de Taston
Ae Avril
Opfe Ge
Prosperity Notes and Miscellany From Daily Ledger
The department of Commerce reports rising nut supplies this year amid prosperity notes. President Coolidge seeks new cruisers as envoys rush forward. A Newtown figure survives a burning Austin and writes thanks. A Chicago plumber faces a shooting while commuting, underscoring risk in staying put. A rare shark species preys only on prawns, easing bathers’ fears.
Winter Quarter N A T C Begins Thursday Jan 3 1929
Winter quarter at the Northern Arizona Teachers College starts Thursday January 3 1929. The college resumes four year and two year courses and some high school work. Registration day will be held with the entire student body expected to register in one day. The Christmas recess closed yesterday with most students and faculty home for vacation.
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United Press
Flagstaff
Arizona Teachers ‘College
Roberts Buried Yesterday With Ellis Set
Hollywood mourns Thil dore Roberts veteran actor buried in Hollywood Cemetery beside his second wife Florence. Elks and Hollywood Am erican Legion conducted rites with pallbearers including Cecil B. DeMille George Kaweett William DeMille and Sid Grauman. Honorary pallbearers featured Douglas Fairbanks Richard Barthemness Milton Sits and 25 others from the screen colony. Services at the Elks Temple were followed by a 1300 seat ceremony where Conrad Nagle led rites and George Fawcett delivered the eulogy. The Troupers sang as taps closed the ceremony at the cemetery.
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United Press
Hollywood
Thildore Roberts
Florence Roberts
Elks Rile
Hollywood American Legion
Cecil B. DeMille
George Kaweett
William DeMille
Sid C Grauman
Douglas Fairbanks
Richard Barthemness
Milton Sits
Screen Colony
Elks
Conrad Nagle
George Fawcett
Doyle
Search Continues For Couple On Grand Canyon River Trip
A tri motored aircraft crew from Grand Canyon joined Robert C Francy and Jack Harbin today. They embarked in a small boat to descend the river toward Needles in search of the couple. Another launch is expected tomorrow.
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Tex
Grand Canyon
Robert’c. Francy
Jack Harbin
um fights. Roberts dies after influenza and uremia
Roberts, age 67, a San Francisco native and actor who debuted in Richelieu, rose to fame in New York, and later starred in Tollywood before joining the Paramount group. He had recently returned to film after rheumatism kept him from the screen.
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Roberts
San Francisco
Bay City
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Isaac Newton
Arman
Austins
Chicago
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Praia
Follywood
Yin
NEA Service
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Itchberts
Elks Temple
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Indion’ Trading
Winslow, Arizona
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