Jeffersons Desocracy Prompts Democratic Convention Debate
An editorial denounces the two thirds rule at the Democratic convention in San Antonio on June 29 1932 arguing it betrays Jeffersonian democracy. It laments the defeat of majority rule and predicts efforts to subvert Roosevelt aligned delegates, urging adherence to majority control as essential to democracy.
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Committee On Rules
House of Morgan
Franklin Roosevelt
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Roosevelt
Geneva Arms Conference echoes futility amid shifting stances
Washington reports President Hoover proposes a sweeping global arms reduction to jolt Geneva to life but faces stiff resistance from France and Japan and tepid reception from Britain. British delegates echo Conservative naval strength and Germany comments on U.S. focus abroad while domestic crises loom.
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Geneva
Troover
Washington
France
Japan
MacDonald
John Simon
Herbert Samuel
Vacations and the Nature of Work in Varying Climates
A fragmented meditation on who benefits most from vacations and healthful living. It contrasts Chilean vitality with the desire for air and physical well being, suggesting artists and professionals adapt to portable tasks while many seek happiness only in cities.
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Chiledren
Adulla
Liden
Cilis
Pervbar
Charlie Lamb
Wordsworth
Countey
Listen World by Elsie Robinson
A late 20th century style essay argues people tolerate abusive, habitual companions. It claims readers cling to habit disguised as duty or pity and that toxic friends or relatives reflect inner weaknesses. It urges breaking these “bad habits” to stop being drained by others.
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Coryright
Marry-Go-Round By Helen Rowland
A brief sketch notes how women react to men and how a woman could counter a kiss with swift retorts. The piece highlights gendered misunderstandings and playful social advice in dated tonalities.
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Helen Rowland
O Henry’s lone life and elusive fame revealed
New York reports that hundreds claim to have known Henry in limmitely though few editors paid him visits. The piece portrays the reclusive writer as a solitary figure, his secrets tied to a Columbus prison stint and a daughter, with close ties to a few friends who never truly knew him. It recounts his poverty, wanderings, and enduring pride as a literary purist who avoided selling on bleak years.
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New York
Henry
Teast
Lone Wolf
Bob Davis
Willam Johnston
Roy L. McCardell
Caledona
Texas
Columbus
Ohio
al Jennings
Neen Hersh
Zaiter
Herat
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Fly
O. Henry
Vane
Southwest
Faro
New Orleans
Aple
Wes Buffetings
Remembering When by EV Williast Tomey Arsenal Texas
An archival reminiscence recounts a 19th century shooting contest at the Pacific competition, naming General Bock as a notable figure. The text blends personal anecdotes and reflections on love, marriage, and social mores with scattered historical references and garbled phrases.
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Tomey
Arsenal
Tragihe
Department of Texas
Senmral
Clark Way
Chobén
San Antonio
General Bock
Etiquette questions for a country wedding and silver anniversary
Dear Miss de Peyster seeks guidance on invitations and seating for a dual wedding and silver anniversary in a simple, economical country setting. Advice covers who writes invitations, guest lists from both families, processional order, attendants’ costumes, hats or veils, and seating at the bridal and silver tables.
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Miss de Peyster
Tience
Happy QR
Miss de Peysler
Calanles
Dy Peysler
Cccaato
Mra
Gorham
Mr. Gorham
Henin
Whig Arms
Sym
20 Years Ago From The San Antonio Light
Fragmented OCR reads about unions and railway work in 1922 with references to Chesterfield, local officials, and election notes. Mentions Democratic national convention at Baltimore and ballots. Also notes real estate exchanges schedules in San Antonio and a city notice.
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The
San Antonio Light
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