Simple Problem Faces Democratic Delegates in Indiana
The piece argues that Frederick Van Nuys or Frank Dailey would have prevented a contested senatorial race, making the convention the sole chance for independents and Republicans to challenge Watson. It warns that choosing any of the current candidates would yield futility and urges Congress to consider avoiding a costly war with Japan, referencing a large potential stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick van Nuys
Frank Dailey
Newberry
Watson
Beards and Burnsides in 19th Century Ad Lawsuit
Miss Ella C. Patterson of Milwaukee sued a soap company to stop using the Burnside beard likeness in ads but the court ruled no libel or privacy intrusion. The case notes that famed facial hair has become a public right to use in advertising.
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Ambrose BE. Burnsside
Ella C. Patterson
Milwaukee
War debts and peace misgivings in Coolidge stance
President Coolidge warns that future wars stem from economic needs and debt resentment. He cites Collier's Weekly as illustrating European anger at debt terms, noting France, Britain, and Italy facing perceived unfairness and urging clearer generosity.
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Coolidge
Arlington
United States
Collier’s Weekly
France
Callier’s
America
Great Britain
Italy
Senate
Europe
Winston Churchill
le Figaro
Mothers and Children and the Limits of Modern Thought
A reflective piece discusses a mother blackbird dying with her five fledglings during the destruction of an Ohio bridge. It contrasts maternal devotion with modern views on biology and self discipline, then moves to assorted observations on behavior, animals, and everyday sayings.
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Blackbird
Ohio
Speedway Race as Symbol of Modern Age
The piece argues speed defines modern civilization, drawing vast crowds to watch racing as a fulfillment of human hope. It suggests speed shapes work, travel, and time perception, with spectators hypnotized by circling cars seeking to witness progress and the annihilation of time and space.
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Speedway
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes satire and male folly noted
A columnist recounts Anita Loos with praise for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as sharp satire of men and gold diggers. The piece mocks male vanity and gullibility as women cleverly tilt balances of power via flattery and wealth.
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Anita Loos
Northwest Mounted Police
Miss Loos
Richard Duffers
Borah Speaks on Dry Debate and Volstead Law
Senator Borah’s Baltimore sermon frames the fight over the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act. He questions whether full repeal or strict enforcement best preserves state rights and constitutional government, urging focus on the Volstead Act rather than liquor itself.
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Borah
Congress
Coolidge
Army
Navy
Murders, Suicide Linked in Wino Gradski Case
Police probe motive in the axe murder of Wino Gradski a deaf bookbinder who killed his wife and two children and hanged himself. Also reports a retired banker Dilworth deathbed remark about wills and other brief items from New York Red Bank and Buenos Aires noting injuries and protests.
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Budapest
Wino Gradski
Chicago
Edward K. Dilworth
English's Theatre Hosts The Haunted House Cast Review
Berkell company performers lead a burlesque style mystery piece The Haunted House at English's with J F Marlow as a tramp Dick Elliott as a comic constable Robert St Clair Milton Byron Fay and Fay bring strong character work William Hull earns laughs as a milkman The Goose Hangs High and Reginald Denny appearances loom at Keith's and Palace bills feature dance acts and a Siberia film with Alma Rubens
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Walter D. Hickman
English's
Berkell
English’s
J.F. Marlow
Dick Elliott
Elliott
Robert St. Clair
Milton Byron
Duncan
Byron
Fay
William V. Hull
Hull
Bernice Marshais
Edythe Elliott
Tom Coyle
Jves la Rue
Herbert Dobbins
Charleston Week Tops Lyric With River Side Winners
The Lyric showcases River side State-wide Charleston and old fiddlers contest winners with young performers in varied Charleston styles. Corinne, Tom English, Harry Bartlett, Harry Kline and Gene Kimball are featured in “Stars of Other Days” as aging act vignettes. Tom Mix in Tony Runs Wild screens. The Goose Hangs High stars George Alison and Gertude Rivers with Judith Lowry as grandmother Mrs Bradley, delivering a witty quiet drama.
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Lyric
Riverside
Corinne
Tom English
Harry Bartlett
Harry Kline
Gene Kimball
Perrys
Lloyd
Warren
Laveen
Cross
Jimmy Reynolds
Fuller
Vance
Tom Mix
Tony
George Alison
Bernard Ingall
Broadway
Stuart Walker
Mr. Alison
Ingals
Gertrude Rivers
Eunice Ingals
Miss Rivers
Judith Lowry
Bradley
Altoona Set For 91.5ci Racing Motor Test June 12
Altoona Speedway president F P Kramer announced a June 12 test for 91.5 cubic inch piston motors. Cars must hit 120 mph to qualify on the boards at Altoona, 85 mph on the brick at Indianapolis. Kramer predicts a move to two cycle engines and foresees strong attendance with airplane stunts, noting the sport must organize like baseball to endure. He mourned Herbert Joness death and praised drivers like Lockhart for their bold speeds.
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Altoona
F. P. Kramer
Altoona Speedway
Kramer
Indianapolis
P. CC. Pommer
Contest Board
Severin
Never Ordinary Kids and a Weekend Event
A fragmentary piece depicts Jim a likable, carefree character who dislikes work and chases land living while luck follows him. It hints at a future flop and discusses desire versus action, plus a vignette about a family dispute over a Saturday night event and a humorous garden hose idea.
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Jim
Answers and Quizzes From the Daily Page of 1920
A collage of reader questions and trivia including Niagara Falls legends Blondin and Annie Edson Taylor, barrel risks, wall painting prep, automatic telegraph messages, academy rank, cat and rat math, deputy marshal pay, stiffening dresses, the Cullinan diamond, and dog derby results from Eastern International, American, and Saskatchewan events.
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C. Stephens
Horseshoe Falls
Jean Francois Gravelet
Blondin
Niagara Falls
Miss Taylor
Mr. Leach
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Japan
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Tracy
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Red Bank
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New York
Charles Glassford
Buenos Aires
E. F. Marlow
St. Clair and
George Meeker
Bradley Ingall
Alan Floyd
Larry Fletcher
Elizabeth Gentry
Margaret Douglas
Paul Wright
Ernest Cossart
Victor Hammond
Lois Ingals
Keith
Reginald Denny
Reginald
New York City
Claypool Hotel
Leadieg
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Universal
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the Torrent
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Apollo
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Circle
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Isis
Mayme Gehrue
Hayden, Hall
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Hayden
Hall
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Boston
Darrell
Selbini
Albert
Siberia
Alma Rubens
the Observer
Mayme Gehrne
Walker
Perry
Herbert Jones
Lockhart Wa
Hal Cochran- Idler
Bobby Leach
Annie Edson Taylor
United
Pretoria
Transvaal
Africa
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Emil St. Goddard
Manitoba
Ashton
Idaho
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Russick
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