Warning to U S Labor on Communist Threat
A speech by National Commander Daniel J. Doherty of the American Legion in New York denounces Communists as termites infiltrating labor. At the United Mine Workers convention in Washington a Canadian delegate seeking Communist party links was booed and rejected. AFL President Green downplays imports of European ism and affirms patriotism of American labor while urging alertness against communism.
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America
Daniel J. Doherty
The
American Legion
Doherty
New York City
United Mine Workers
Washington
Communist Party
Green
American Federation of Labor
Europe
Stupid Sacrifice in Navy Air Disaster
A severe navy air collision off California killed eleven crew during practice amid a storm. The editorial faults high command for lax judgment and risk, contrasting with the Hawaii mass flight discipline, urging accountability for the fatalities and policy failures.
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Navy
California
Naval Service
Honoalu
Campaign urges public help to end venereal disease scourge
A early treatment appeal notes venereal disease is carried by lay public and medical professionals alike. It calls for public and professional cooperation, quick recognition, and consultation with physicians to prevent complications and further spread. The piece stresses urgent action toward ultimate eradication.
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Uv Biden
Mankiaul
Ula Soclal
United States
Aircon Ranatas
Eveasary la
By Royal Copeland on syphilis treatment and cure
Dr Copeland argues early recognition and treatment cure syphilis, but relapse is possible if care is not continued. He notes public stigma and calls for universal medical advice and preventive examination as essential to control and eventual cure.
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Yen
Wilmiéet
Ny King Peas, Send, Inc
Puzzling Phrases From a Century Ago in A Mock Quiz
A clipped, OCR like prompt offers quirky phrases and old spellings such as We sang a hymn to Agnus Del and Twenty-five Were necessary for a quorum. It lists varied items including a court plea and a connoisseur of Jowels, inviting readers to turn to the Come Pan for answers. Copyright 1908.
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Terra Dirms
Jowels
Hing Featurea Syndicate
Fae
New York Bursts With Names In Quickie Gossip Column
The column surveys fame across cities from Paris to Moscow. It highlights Byker as a Paris sensation, Robeson’s idolization in Moscow, Davis in Egypt, Chaplin in Japan, Fairbanks in London, Tallulah Bankhead, Sophie Tucker, Belle Baker, Harry Richman, and the Hotel Astor comeback under Bop Christenbensy. It notes Broadway debut ripples and social buzz.
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New York
Harlem
Josephing
Byker
Paris
Marvinke
Winter Garden
Moscow
Paul Robeson
Bette
Davis
Chaplin
Japan
Spain
Fairbanks
London
Tallah Bankhead
Sophie Tucker
Belle Baker
Harry Richman
Hotel Astor
Notable World of Theatrical and War Anecdotes From 20th Century Media
Fragmented text recounts heroism with a trench grenade saves eleven lives and his own. Mentions Astor, hotel industry jargon, and a quote about customers. Notes Donald Ogden Stewart and Bob Benchley as famed comedians, plus Twain on paying for laughter and entries on Prisco Osterman and Rone Williams at openings.
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Christenueizy Iad
Donald
Ogden Stewart
Bob Benchley
Prisco
Jack Osterman
Mark Twain
Byrone Williams
Stage Notes Highlight Boston Photo Feature and Local Observations
A comic, brisk snapshot of theater and cafe life. Miss Williams draws attention with a sharp stage presence and a cynical edge while photographers court a Boston magazine spread. A clumsy dog cameo and a secretary deep in late-night ponderings add local color.
Wicked Flourish in the Face of Hard Times
A reflective column questions why the wicked prosper while the pious suffer. It argues true righteousness demands bold action, not passive recitation of prayers, and criticizes complacent churchgoers who avoid real struggle in favor of neat pieties.
The Go-Getters and the Saints in Faith and Force
A dense reflection on ambition and virtue argues that faith in oneself and principled action drive achievement. It contrasts go-getters with saints, noting the wicked often prosper while the good lag behind. The piece urges ordinary people to cultivate self-belief and dynamic effort to reap abundant life.
Bond Issue Plan for San Antonio Schools Delayed
February 1924 item notes bond proposal of 2,5000 dollars to ease crowding in San Antonio public schools will wait until after the upcoming board election on March 14. John F. Fentiman, a board member, says voters should not be asked to approve funds until the board lineup is known.
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San Antonio
Board of Education
Board of Trustees
John FP. Féntiman
Caruso’s Daughter Gloria and the Broadway World
The piece recalls Enrico Caruso in New York’s Times Square, his Florence home due to Italian export laws, and his love of noisy Broadway life. It notes Gloria Caruso nearing adulthood with singing talent, plus reflections on Maeterlinck, Georgette Leblanc, and cultural figures in a late era New York sounding piece.
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Italy
Caruso
Gloria
Florence
New York
Helve
Ruckerbocker
Forty-Second Street
Broadway
Ute
Sim
Cenor
Times Square
Squahe
Broadway End
Forty- Second Street
Maeterlinck’s muse Georgette Leblanc and a doomed love
Edwin C. Hill recounts Maeterlinck’s dramatic muse Georgette Leblanc, her rise with the hit play The Blue Bird, and her departure as his wife after years of influence. The piece notes her three-carat diamond and a later biographical claim of a masterpiece on Maurice and Georgette, hinting at enduring legend.
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Maeterlinck
Ciretr
Georgette Leblanc
Maurice Maelorinck
Georgette Lebince
Alfred. Sutro
Car
Tob
Madama Maeterlinck
Bulro
Georgette
Light
Renee Laehon
Chile
Beauty
Salt
Georgetis Leblanc
Maurice
King Fess
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U.S. Labor
Peteos
Oly Mornar Hubbard
TAK
Avi
Fe Pope
Royal
Copeland, M.D
C. O. Melmyre
Williams
Boston
Tamela
Paul Seydell
Schrailt
McNamaht
James
G. Tatts
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Pittsurgh
Elsie Robinson
Gol
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Syady Fu
L. A. Light Files
Max M. Ciska
Eugene J. Hernandes
United Spanish War Veterans
Henry Quisso
Don G L. Mahoney
Tony
C. A. Stowers Furniture ‘Company
J. ©. Dielmany
San Antonio and
Aransas Pass
Ray Lambert
Carusa
Blaize
Preston
Ceruso
Exison
Alent
Maurice Maeterlinck
Samuel Goldwyn
Penius
By Edwin C. Hill
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