Kipling and Roosevelt Meet Through Memoir Ad Conflict
In a Good Housekeeping extract Winifred Black describes a quarrelsome luncheon between Rudyard Kipling and Theodore Roosevelt. Kipling critiqued American institutions while Roosevelt boasted no English blood, prompting sharp exchanges and a noted rebuke from Kipling in a letter. An ironic later postscript references post-Christmas sale pitches.
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New York
Des
Theodore ‘Roosevelt
Rudyard Kipling
Winifred Black
Annie Laurie
Good Housekeeping
Kipling
Ale
Roosevelt
Unera
Miss Blick
Kips Ying
Jetter
Democrat seeks to bar straw vote in mail system
Representative Pierce of Oregon announces a plan to bar straw ballots from the mails calling them easily framed to mislead national sentiment. He says he will petition Postmaster General Farley and then the Democratic National Committee, arguing straw polls could be manipulated to generate unwarranted majorities.
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Washington, D.C
Representative Pierce
Oregon
Farley
Democratic
National Committee
Cerlain
Pierce
Roosevelt
Cagney Off Payroll in Film Dispute
Hollywood reports James Cagney is off Warner Brothers' payroll temporarily amid a studio dispute. The actor returned from a weekend yachting trip as talks continue over his film output and role selection and casting influence.
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Cagney
Hollywood
Calf
James Cagney
Warner Brothers Studio
Warner
Bone Hunger and the Scott's Emulsion Cure
An old medical advertorial warns of bone hunger a malady seen as rickets-like in babies. It cites bowlegs narrow chests and misshapen teeth, urging parents to feed infants Scott's Emulsion rich in Vitamin D and Vitamin A.
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Reed
Scott
Record Hotel Year Ia Seen Record Hotel Year Ia Seen
The Texas hotel industry expects its best year, led by Graham Hall of the Ben Milan hotel in Houston. He and R. J. Sanderg discuss the Centennial attracting visitors in 1936, with Texas hosts guiding guests. Hall plans a January 14 cross country tour to promote Texas hotel and Centennial interest nationwide.
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Texas Hotel
Graham Hall
Ben Milan Hotel
Houston
Texas Hotel Angociation
Presi
Texas
Hell
Mid-West
Catholic educators plan anti communism education in schools
Catholic leaders across the Midwest East and West plan to introduce anti communism curricula in Jesuit universities colleges and high schools. Deans from 15 Catholic universities coordinate to root out Marx and Lenin influence by teaching youth with new study courses after holidays.
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Chicago
Walianal Jrehit Neucational Association
Middle West
Lake Shore
Louise University
Marx and
Lenin
Ameria
Ruther Daniel St. O'Connell
Palsonal Association
Midwest
Hickey
Thomas A. Egan
College of Liberal Arta
Ectentrs
Toyota
Oil Field Worker Hurt in Pearsall Fall
Pearsall dispatch reports an oil field worker, Lee Mora, injured when he fell from a derrick about a mile west of town. He was taken to Beall hospital with a broken arm at the wrist.
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Pearsall
Lee Moravie
Antonio
Beall Hospital
Brain center located near top of head described
An Ohio or Chicago study reports placing ultra fine wires directly into living gray matter to read jaw control. The jaw center, found near the temple, shows a steady electrical current at rest that intensifies when the jaw moves, with no pain or sensation for the subject. The work parallels early digestion studies and uses a temporary skull window for access.
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St, Louis
Dev
China
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Edmui and Jacobson
Physiology Department
University of Chicago
Willan Beaumont
Jayi
New Year Outlook From Secretary Roper on Recovery
Washington report quotes Secretary Roper forecasting a broadening recovery for the nation in 1940. He cites gains in employment, manufacturing, consumer purchasing, and rising security markets, noting a 40 percent rise in factory employment from the year before and higher factory pay. He mentions meat price shifts and a hog shortage impacting meat consumption.
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Washington, D.C
Roper Farmeay
Commerce
Roper
Industr
Towa Official to Demand New Trial
SIONUS CITY. Towa, Dec. 30- Attorney General Edward K. O'Connor said today he would seek Trompi retrial to gain complete vindiction iftechisrial on slot. Machine pratt charges ended Sun day in dismissal of a deadlocked jury. The Woodbury county board of spervisors went into a confer ee with Maurice Rawings county attorney to determine disposition of the O'Conney and other graft cases.
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Sionus
Towa
Edward K. O'Connor
Trompi
Machine Pratt
Woodbury County Board of Spervisors
Maurice Rawings
O'Conney
Allred Will Let Law Take Course
Austin dispatch reports Governor Allred will not interfere in the execution of G B James, sentenced to die shortly after midnight for the murder of a one year old child. Edward V Clark, secretary to Governor Allred, confirmed the decision.
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Allred
Austin
Edward V. Clark
G. B. James
Com. Amon Jaw Wile
German Ambassador Hans Luther Visits San Antonio Incognito
German ambassador to the United States Dr. Hans Luther spent a brief day in San Antonio incognito with a party, staying at the Gin ter hotel under aliases Vi Koerner and party. They had toured Mexico recently and were en route back to Washington, with possible diplomatic aims tied to trade interests.
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Hans Luther
United States
San Antonio
Luther
Ginter Hotel
Vi Koerner
Mexico
Washington
Davelover
Ema Maria Tutner
Edward George Kotrevos
Garlin Architret
Marga Koerner
Society guests host holiday party at Gallagher ranch
Miss Aay Lillian and Bill Mc Nutt entertained Sunday afternoon at the Gallagher ranch with a rodeo featuring cowboy riding, busting, and roping. A barbecued supper followed under the oaks, and dancing continued late. The hosts were aided by My and Mrs H. Mc Nutt. Also mentioned is Hilda Anica Steinweis visiting from the University of Texas and plans for a Women’s Overseas League dinner at the Argyle in San Antonio. Brackenridge High School Reserve Cares group opens an open house 7 to 10 pm at 1435 Hicksaver hosted by Enola Anderson.
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Aay Lillian
Bill McNutt
Gallagher Ranch
Vv. H. McNutt
Tae San Antonio
Women's Overseas League
Argyle
Erich Davidson
Te National Organization
San Antonio
Brackenridge High School Reserve Cares
Enola Anderson
Hicksaver
Byrns Demands U S Strengthen Defense
Speaker Byrns pushed greater national defense with the air force as spearhead declaring preparedness for war is good insurance. He cited allied gains including an Alaskan base and Hawaiian fortifications to strengthen air power and border fortifications.
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Washington, D.C
Byrns
Burns
Light Aims High Readership At Low Cost With Disl F 1231
A concise note describes choosing The Light for maximum reach and minimal expense, citing Disl F 1231 as a key tool or reference in the strategy.
Mexico appoints new consul general in San Antonio
Benjamin Hol becomes consul general in San Antonio replacing Rafael de la Colina who departs for New York. Hol, previously a Mexican congressman from Lower California, takes office at the Alamo National Building as American visitors stream toward Mexico in 1936.
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San Antono
Mexico
United States
Benjamin Hol
PWT
San Antonio
Fio Alamo National Building
Rafael de la Colina
New York
Hiss
California
Tucarda Hill
Los Angeles
Hall
Penson
George
Ald
Spanish Cabinet Members Resign After Republic Collapse
Madrid dispatch reports the fourteenth government of the second Spanish republic collapsed 16 days after formation due to cabinet rifts and election preparations. Premier Portela Valladares resigned after a cabinet meeting with President Aznar Garcia approving a decree dissolving Congress. Wiley Watson Caulfield, 75, pioneer rancher from McLennan County, died near Waco, leaving two daughters, Mrs. W. T. Munsellvery and Mrs. Bilkavath Avnield.
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Madrid
Fromier
Manuel Portela Valladares
Alealn Zarsora
Waco
Wiley Watson Caulfield
Mclennan County
W.T. Munssolvery
Bilkavath Avnield
San Antonio
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Fhe Institute of Meat Backs
NEW Post
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Autler
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Hilda Anica Steinweis
University of Texas
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U.S
Weimar
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State Ranger
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