Poor Judgment of Democratic National Committee Leader
The article criticizes the Democratic National Committee for weak leadership by Sergeant-at-Arms John J. Martin. It argues his age and lack of executive business ability hinder convention management, contrasts Republican conventions as more businesslike, and questions July 4th as the opening date causing broad public disruption.
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Democratic National Committee
John J. Martin
Martin
Unitedates
Democrats Open Convention After Republicans
The Democratic National Committee opens its convention in Baltimore two days after the Republican gathering in Chicago provoking criticism for scheduling. The press and telegraph workers face back-to-back exhausting assignments with no rest. Critics say the move lacks justification and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Committee
Baltimore
Chicago
Rainmaking system beyond present knowledge foretold
A speculative forecast envisions a future invention to manufacture rain and water from electricity, preventing hail and turning waste lands into productive fields. Citing Comte de Beauchamp, the piece notes his hail-destroying device drawing electricity from the air, with Paris to install three units and provinces likely to follow.
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Comte de Beauchamp
France
Paris
Poets and the coin tale reflect a changing mood
Dr. George A. Zeller notes a countrywide confessional trend amid a supposed rise in thrift. The post office savings bank report, a year old, suggests middle class caution, with John J. McDevitt cited as a rare exception and Frank H. Hitchcock commenting on the shift.
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George A. Zeller
Illinois State Hospital
Bartonville
Post Office Department
Little Postal Savings Bank
Illinois
Commonwealth
John J. McDevitt
Frank H. Hitchcock
Tan
A Feeble Speech by Senator Root on Judicial Recall
The article critiques Elihu Root's opposition to judiciary recall, arguing his reasoning is flawed. It contends recall would invite unequal leverage in courts, and notes Root’s stature as a lawyer and former secretary of state, while asserting such speeches hinder the broader cause opposing recall.
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Elihu Root
United States
New York
New York City
Root
Senator Root
Postal savings system shows trillions saved by Americans
In a long report the postal savings program is described as hoarding over 15 million dollars with deposits rising to 1 million weekly. It notes a 50 to 100 million dollar savings this year and explains limits of 100 per person and 500 total. About 6000 banks as depositories and government take of 0.25 percent.
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Postal Savings
Uncle Sam
Hitchcock
Making Rastus Honest In Alabama Shoe Shop Tale
A tale of a shiftless colored boy in Alabama sent to a penitentiary to learn a trade. On return he meets a white acquaintance who asks about his prison work. He replies they started to make an honest boy out of him by placing him in the shoe shop to nail pasteboard soles.
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Alabama
Rastus
Letter to the San Antonio Traction on passenger guidance
A reader argues the traction company must improve conductor guidance and station information. Failures to direct passengers to Argyle Avenue cause misdirections, darkness, and complaints, feeding claims and suits. The writer urges better training and courteous service to reduce damage claims.
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San Antonio Traction Company
Alamo Heights
Argyle
Patterson Avenues
Argyle Avenue
Prof Brander Matthews predicts another U S war by 1929 1930
Springfield Republican notes Professor Brander Matthews of Columbia warns in satire that the United States is likely to enter a future war on the wrong side as wealth and population grow, predicting a repeat of history with the nation as the bully.
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Brander Matthews
Columbia
United States
Springfield Republican
The Spring Maid Delights Grand Audience At Opening
Heinrich Reinhardt’s operetta The Spring Maid received a warm reception at the Grand last night. Miss Mizzie Hajos in the title role, Miss Dorothy Maynard as Annamirl, and George Leon Moore as Prince Aladar impressed, with memorable melodies Day Dreams and a martial leitmotif standing out.
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Heinrich Reinhard
Mizzie Hajes
Bozena
Sprudelfee
Dorothy Maynard
Annamirl
Hajes
Maynard
George Leon Moore
Prince Aladar
Ruppert Julian
Roland
Dorothy Lamar
Ursula
Vienna
Louis Miller
Baron Rudi
Princess Bozena
Dame Fashion Shrinks Wardrobe In Judge Verse
Minna Irving recounts a quizzical fashion tale in verse where Emily shops years ago and returns with a brimless bonnet and a compact skirt. The piece notes leather purses and wide hats yielding to modern trimming while Dame Fashion compels the change.
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Wen Emily
Minna Irving
The Spring Maid at the Grand San Antonio
The Spring Maid receives strong local praise with a large chorus and polished performances. Mizzie Hajos leads a capable cast as the operetta enchants with its colorful Hungarian styling and engaging music. The show runs at the Grand all week for San Antonio audiences.
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Annamirl
Jack Raffael
Prince Nepomuk
Princess Bozena
Tillie Salinger
Evakatl
Karlsbad
Ralph,Newman
Spaetling
H. A. Barrows
Earl Craddock
Albert Williams
Colonel Boone
Kentucky
Hungary
San Antonio
Mizzie Hajos
Miss Hajos
Jon
Mader
Freud
Four Strangers Regroup and Share a Bar Tab Chance
In a hotel lobby four travelers meet broke and hoping someone else will buy the drinks. They line up at the bar and watch each other for signals. The chief clerk arrives and offers a round for everyone, sparing the group an awkward moment.
Warden Encounters Stray Bass In Stream Incident
A warden checking a youngster’s catch finds catfish, perch, and suckers on the line. A few feet downstream he discovers a large bass tied to a string with a stone. The boy explains the bass was stealing his bait and he tied it up while fishing.
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