Babe Ruth remembered in an early 20th century tribute
The article reflects on Babe Ruth as baseball's dramatic force and public magnet, praising his personality and impact while noting his controversial decline. It also discusses investor protections and a critique of holding companies, highlighting political and economic debates of the era. The piece blends sports reminiscence with fiscal commentary and references to Cities Service and related financial concerns.
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Hoyle
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Babe
Sophocles
Aturn
Boston
Maury Maverick
Texas
Vito Marcantonio
New York
House Liberals
Maury
Vito
New York City
Ad Maverick
Lila
Mexico
Maverick Rems
Benster Brown on Holding Companies and Investor Protection
Former New Hampshire public service commissioner Benster Brown addresses the Senate on utility holding companies. He argues the BU would require a government commission to supervise sound, value-providing entities and protect investors from reckless schemes, recalling the 1920 crash and a woman swindled into a bad investment.
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Benster Brown
New Hampshire
Washington
Senate
Benulor Brown
Congressional Record
Cltics
Purifying Ohio River Aims Across Upper Valley Cities
Cincinnati calls Wheeling Parkersburg Martins Ferry Bellaire Steubenville and others along the Ohio to unite for federal funds to curb sewage pollution. Health officials warn any lapse by waterworks could trigger epidemics as plants in the river region consider one joint disposal plant. Dr Pedicard of Wheeling backs regional action and cites a Fort Ozlethorpe example. The piece also discusses NRA policy shifts and small business impacts in Upper Kanawha Times.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Martins Ferry
Bellaire
Steubenville
Ohio River
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Valley
de. R. M. Pedicard
Pedicord
Martine Ferry
Bridgeport
Shadyside
McMechen
Henwood
Beech Bottom
Br. Pedicard
Fort Ozlethorpe
Georgia
West
Wheeling News
NRA
National Recovery Administration
Industrica
Catalda
Hoover to re enter public life in rising spotlight
Washington dispatch says Herbert Hoover plans more frequent public appearances and a potential bid for the presidency, after advisers urged dropping his earlier denial of 1936 candidacy. The report notes altered manuscript language and a strategic shift to regain influence.
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Washington
Herber Hoover
Hoover
Wis
Intercepted Message Suggests State Savings Letter
A dated intercepted message from June 11, 1935, to Francis argues that saving the state 57 500 with an expenditure of 2 208 and freeing 10 children should earn the gratitude of a legislature. The fragmentary text implies political praise for a fiscal action.
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Francis
The Great Game of Politics by Frant Kent
A fragmentary notice presents a political work titled The Great Game of Politics by Frant Kent. The text is garbled and unreadable in parts but references political debate and commentary with scattered names and terms.
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Frant BR. Kent
Fear Without Foundation in Congress Lobbying Bully Culture
Washington June 1 an editorial denounces organized minorities especially the American Federation of Labor for dictating to members of Congress. It recalls a House debate moment when representative Cannery Massachusetts claimed word from AFL HQ advising lawmakers to use their own judgment, highlighting subservience to labor lobby and lack of protest.
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John J. McSwain
Capitol
McSwain
Edlys
Hubert L. Doughtan
North Carolina
Iter
Ee McSwain
South Carolina
Base of Representatives
Ways and Means
House Naval
Congress
House Military Affairs Committee
Ananped McSwain
Washington
American Federation of Labor
NSA
Fish
New York
Cannery
Massachusetts
Baltimore Sun
A. F
Dams and Dignity in Mountain America Clash
A rugged travelogue critiques large scale projects like dams and roadways while praising workers who built them. It recounts a banquet where a professor’s plan to educate mountain residents is rejected, underscoring independence, self-sufficiency, and distrust of outside modernization.
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Ga Inc
Imitators spoil Helen Kane era with overdone imitations
McIntyre recounts how Helen Kane and many imitators flooded stage film and radio with unoriginal tricks. He notes Ava Tangy and Lenore Ulric as examples and recalls a near traffic tragedy involving a child. The piece surveys fashion for footwear among performers and lists several names and quirks from 1935.
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New York
Helen Kane
Carison
Joe Tennet
Joe Frisca
Questions And Answers Test Your Knowledge Release
Readers are invited to mail in questions for a knowledge quiz covering presidents, geography, literature, and history. The page includes sample Qs and As, plus instructions to mail answers and a coupon offer for the complete course and self education program.
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James A. Garfield
William Jennings Bryan
Willa Cather
Atata
Mount l of the Holy Cross
Jean Lafitte
Gary
Indiana
Most Cruel Killer Paroles And Ransom Money
Chicago reports the week’s most cruel murder involving Cecelia Venable at a hotel. Tony shot her after breaking in, then hid shells and fled, while figures like Waley and Mohan figure in ransom crimes. Vincent Astor’s hotel plans noted amid references to the Astor name and historic houses.
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Vincent Astor's
Mr. Kissell
Chicago
Cecelia Venable
Tony
Fred
Today By Arthur Brisbane
The column presents Arthur Brisbane's opinions on current events as part of the International Syndicate features. It notes that the views are the columnist's and may not reflect The Cus sia Brisbane's official stance.
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Ee Eing Features Syndicate
Hote
Arthur Grithens
Cussia
Brisbane
Oaritie Picts
Coarel
Adda
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