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...Senator Dillingham, next in seniority. Senator Brandegee (of Connecticut), the new Chairman, has not declared himself, and whether the bill can muster a majority in the Committee and be reported out is uncertain. But it is certain to be introduced by Senator Cummins and to precipitate a nation-wide debate. Politically, of course, many legislators are afraid of the bill, fearing the effect on backward constituencies. The consistent opposition of the Roman Catholic Church to the birth control movement is well known...
...wide range in the choice of subjects is allowed. A writer may choose his own subject, on the approval of the committee, or he may select one of the topics suggested. Among these are: "Potential Organizability of Women in American Trade Union," "The Workers' Press--A Critical Analysis and a plan for the Future," a number of questions connected with Nationalization of Industry, and "The Effect of Business Cycles on Radical Movements...
...restricted in any way by the French Government. The U. S. Government awaited further details and a unanimous invitation from the Allies before accepting or rejecting the new proposal. Secretary of State Hughes' proposal for an unlimited inquiry into German finances had not been withdrawn. "The door is wide open," said an official of the U. S. State Department...
...Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco is made a Prince of the Church, it will be an election of wide popularity in California, as Mgr. Hanna has made himself one of the most admired citizens of the State, and has served in many civil capacities. He was, for example, appointed Commissioner of Immigration. Born in Rochester, N, Y., he was educated abroad at Cambridge, Munich and Rome. When he was first nominated for Coadjutor Bishop of San Francisco, Pope Pius X refused to confirm the appointment, suspecting Hanna of "modernism," but finally, in 1915, Hanna was consecrated Archbishop of San Francisco...
Thursday afternoon, in Jordan Hall, Mr. Frederick Tillotson, fast building a wide reputation hereabouts, will play a varied program...