Hoover's Message Criticized for Unconstitutional Moratorium
The piece attacks President Hoover for acting without Congress in a moratorium on reparations, arguing he bypassed constitutional process by negotiating with foreign nations. It cites Representative Summers and Senator Johnson, urging Congress to assert the Constitution and insist on proper extra sessions and formal authority.
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Hoover
Congress
House Committee On the Judiciary
Representative Summers
Texas
Johnson
California
Summners
White ‘House
Republic
White House
Garner
Democratic Party
Sheser
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Wilson
Paris
Wesdilles
Senate
Lodge
Washington
Gangland's Laws JACK DIAMOND Lays Dead in Bed
The gangster known as Legs Diamond is murdered in his bed amid talk of an underground bootleg regime. A supposed sovereign code of law operates within this dark realm, where courts and officers are disregarded and appeals replace justice.
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Jack
Legs
Diamond
Tie
King Bootleg
Imperium
SOCI
Leos
Kingdom of
Bootleg
PSP
A Job for Congress
On Christmas the male role relaxes while women sustain the festive mood. Women orchestrate plotting, planning, cheering, and surprises, keeping the spirit alive as men fatherly duties fade. The piece ends urging congressional action.
Marry Go Rowy By Helen Rowland
A fragmented reminiscence from Helen Rowland about Christmas gifting rituals and social expectations. The speaker jokes about shopping, giving, and receiving gifts, noting embarrassment and the dread of holiday preparations. The piece weaves humor with observations on polite constraints and personal awkwardness.
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Helen Rowland
China Faces Harsh Terms as Japan Holds Manchuria
The article argues that China, unprepared and exposed, must accept Japan's terms despite relying on peace efforts. It asserts the League of Nations, the Kellogg Pact, and the Mine-Power Treaty failed, with Japan occupying Manchuria and intent on permanence.
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China
Japan
League of Nations
Manchuria
Diary of a modern Pepys in a Broadway night scene
A vivid fall of backstage chatter and celebrity sightings across a NYC theater night. Irvin Cobb and Helen Hayes figure in a collage of performances, cafe talk, and backstage gossip. Names like Marlon Downey, Gilbert Alller, and Helen Menken surface amid a dim-lit, era-tinged panorama of show business ironies.
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New York
Pepys
Boag
O'Farrell
Smith
Dave
Paul Whiteman
Chicago
Listen World by Elsie Robinson on letting kids face trouble
A column argues whether shielding college age youth from hardship helps or harms. Parents defer harsh truths about money and sacrifice to protect their children, while questioning if easing fear and pain truly hinders growth and happiness. The piece weighs education against comfort and asks who bears the burden of early trials.
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Rome
Fe Ayu
San Antonio Light Files Recall Civil, School Honors
A San Antonio Light archive note recalls wartime heroism and a school renaming. It mentions a World War II veteran later honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor and a decision to name School No. 22 after him. Also notes December 1911 raises for domestic science teachers and updated teacher pay for years of service.
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Oceater
Ap~ Corporation
San Antonin Tras
San Antonio Tigh School
Aslarica
Avecordanre
Mike Goggan
Unknown local incident with sheriff and deputies
A garbled report mentions a car crash and a sheriff Tobin morning event with deputies receiving $1 worth of merchandise as part of a presentation. Names and places are unclear, with several garbled phrases.
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Toh ‘Tobin
Nurprine Ateong
Mansom & Milehee
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Ike
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Mit
Enright
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Gene Grawley
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Ltoudé
Amy Ong
Éares
Fellowe
Broadway
Jacqueline
Yvette
Lolatte
Nini
Chair
Ette
Maggie Shultz
Mazes Malone
Waldorf
Clemencesus Coogan
Floyd ‘Gibbons
Jockin Coogan
Clemenceau
Madison Avenue
Gorfliaht
Mirna
Elsie Robinson
Ellis
Rosie Tecanea
Rosie
Edie
Tarefree
Rouié
Jyat
Mom
Dad
Jim
Dad Mont
Nather
Chey
Taye College
The
San Antonio Light
Thirty-ninth
Congressional Metal of Honor
Folk Press
Ize
Chie
Jeffex
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