Brandeis Court Appointment Sparks Wall Street Opposition
A Washington dispatch reports opposition to Louis D Brandeis appointment to the Supreme Court from industrialists and Wall Street bankers. Merchants warn the court would be a bulwark of property while critics fear Brandeis could undermine privilege and seek broader democracy. Quotations from Brandeis writings and Times editorials illustrate fears of economic disruption and calls for restraint by the Senate.
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Washington
George P. West
Wilson
Briangeis
Wall Street
Supreme Court
Pri
Supreme Caret
Psu
Louis D. Brandeis
Tron
Wall Street News
New York Times
Brandeis
New York
Grean
Ueki
Epleet
Alexander Gid K Latier
Tinea
Ar. Lanier
Supreme Cours
Senate
Personal Mention At Ballas And Austin Guests In Town
A jumble of names and places records arrivals and registrations in Ballas Austin and nearby. Miss Helen Tet of Chicane Anthony and Mrs Po Va figure among visitors with others from Chicago Lewd Alopping and St Louis noted as guests at local residences and social events.
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Helen Tet
Anthony
JM. Whitantzon
Ballas
Tex
Gunter
Monn
Austle
Menger
Plenver
Cole
Ss Anthory
Ree
Chicago
Gamer
H.W. Mente
Mhleezo
Dvseer
Aio
St Lovis
Rayburn Calls for Adequate Navy and Moderate Prep
The Texas congressman Sam Rayburn urges a balanced defense plan favoring an adequate navy over a largest-in-the-world fleet. He criticizes the Continental Army and compulsory service, supports more coastal submarines, and envisions a volunteer force with strong coast defenses. He cites postwar lessons and aims for a practical, widely acceptable military program.
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Washington, D.C
Texas
House of Representatives
Army
Garrison
White House
Rayburn
Willin
Germany
Wil Jin
Nebraska
Wis
Continental Army
Committee On Military Affairs
Avors Mare
Shane
Willan
William of
Nebrask
Turkish Troops Trained in A Turkish Camp Description
Berlin reports in a German war correspondent description from a Turkish training camp. Ottoman recruits wake early for prayers and a frugal breakfast, then drill under German officers until late afternoon. Illiterate soldiers are taught to read and write Turkish. Recruits eat stew meals, share kettles, and rest two hours after lunch. Front readiness appears in five to six months.
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Berlin
Turkey
Ife
Gymmnasium
Tragedy in Breslau as Rejected Volunteer Ends Life
Wilhelm Friedmant, son of a Silesian farmer, killed himself in a Breslau high school classroom after being refused as a WWI volunteer. The 17 year old, who had neglected studies to follow the war, shot himself when told he could not enlist.
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Bresdau
Wilhelm Friedmant
Oman
Breslau
Imineelf
Blind Girls Stage Princess Florenda At Texas School
At the Texas School for the Blind in Austin the operetta Princess Florenda featured Little Miss Birdie King as the Fair Queen with Ada Starr from Galveston writing the piece and Ernest Warland from Cleburne composing the music. Attendants Luette Anderson and Louise Lowden wore white dresses, and Lizzie Rutherford along with Mabel Penfield trained the performers in vocal and dance, praising the effort and confidence gained through the stage work. The production involved blind students from Hale Center and included acts by several young performers under the guidance of Wind Institute instructors.
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Birdie King
Cind
Florenda
Texas School For the
Bling
Ada Starr
Galveston
Hinieme
Ernest Warland
Cleburne
Ada Start
Prince Alfred
Lire Miey Bing
Luette Anderson
Austin
Louise Lowden
Paige
Plorenda
Biss Lizzie Rutherford
Mabel Penfield
Wind Institute
Rutherford
Miss Rutherford
Taeile Anderson
Bird McKing
Ingenious British Deception in Gallipoli Evacuation
Readable excerpts describe Allied tricks during the Gallipoli evacuation, including candle detonators and rifle trigger devices to simulate continuous activity. The article outlines staged stages of retreat from Suvla and Helles, preserving normal conditions, with detailed troop placements and last-minute withdrawals to mislead Turkish forces.
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Gallipoli
Buyla
Apazac
Suvla
Helles
Suva
Uinspork
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Morganam
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Isa
Mir
Charles Mo
Loretto
Caumireman
Selaeman
Cleveland Plate
Secretary Garrison
SAN Antonio Traction Co
King Furniture Company
West
Commerce Street
Turis
Calumbin Jester
Lousehold
Cink
Suvta
Seon
Wnn
OLD Land & Cattle CO
Mort Worth
Fort Worth
D. B. Chapin
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
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