Reform Criminal Justice After Dillinger Escape
The piece calls for sweeping reform of criminal justice from top to bottom citing John Dillinger’s jail escape and a perceived federal efficiency gap. It urges federal Scotland Yard style action, crime suppression measures, better state policing, and improvements in urban detective work. It blames politics for police demoralization and urges public outrage to force legislative change.
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John Dillinger
Indiana
Congress
Scotland Yard
Copeland Committee
United States
Geeral
Europe
Dillinger
Quest for the fountain of youth and longevity debated
The article surveys alchemists and seekers of perpetual life from ancient times through the sixteenth century and into modern times. It notes Juan Ponce de Leon's pursuit in Florida and Dr Serge Voronoff's claims of possible lifespan extension. It discusses the practical appeal and ethical questions of living far beyond current ages and urges focusing on living to benefit humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Ponce de Leon
Florida
Serge Voronoff
Fersia
Jonger ‘Ile
Persia
Beards in Russia as a Cautionary Bureaucrat Tale
A 200 year cycle on beard abolition in Russia is recounted with Peter the Great modernizing yet failing to shave Russians. Comrade Vosko, a Leningrad sanitary inspector, recently led a harsh beard cleansing campaign. Elderly men were dragged to shops for forced shaving, provoking pleas as authorities met stiff resistance. The piece parodies Greek comedy to critique reform zeal.
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Russia
Peter the Great
Asia
Europe
Charles the Twelfth
Sweden
Sura
Vosko
Leningrad
Aristophanes
Oae
Vorko
Petition Against Participation In League of Nations
Loyal American citizens urge opposition to joining the League of Nations and World Court. The brief pays homage to national sovereignty and cautions against entangling alliances while urging informed votes on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League OF Nations and
World Court
Congress
Washington
Petition Drives US Toward League Involvement
An article urges readers to sign a petition opposing entanglement with the League of Nations and its court. It accuses pro league groups of flooding Congress with petitions and calls for sending signed petitions to the League of Nations Editor in the San Antonio Light. Copies and blanks are available locally.
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United States
League of Nations
League’s Court
Congress
Hearst
San Antonio Light
Washington
Cit
Once-Overs New York Diary Fragment
A fragmented diary style scene in Paris portrays a bleak view of civilization through a speaker’s despair. It references American visitors, social chatter, and vivid, moody vignettes of daily life amid crowded rooms and observed strangers.
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New York
Paris
Civilization
Basi Woon
Hert
Grace Lytell
Long Island court theater scene described as dull and chaotic
A fragmented account portrays a controversial stage show described as a continuous orgy with performers and staff drawn into a chaotic scene. The piece references a royal family link and a young John involved in journalism, hinting at public notoriety and sensationalism.
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Long Island
Debutantes and Fiesta Plans Highlight San Antonio News
Lota Ronisan, a debutante from the Majestic bill, moved from San Antonio to Chicago two years ago and has performed on stage since September. Fiesta officials announce community fairs across Bexar County this year, with Java on March 12 hosting a prize song contest won by Java Buford for The San Antonio Swing priced at 100 dollars. Three San Antonio boys at Texas A&M are set to be named for honors at term end: Irwit A Uhr, Wood S Erxkine, and Tom B Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota Ronisan
Harry Waiman
San Antonio
Chicago
Haveing
Fiesta Association
Texas A
Rei Hoys
Irwit A. Uhr
Adolf Uhr
Wood
Erxkine
M. B. Eras Kine
Tom BR. Camp
Campaign to Promote International Courts Exposed
A series exposes how Carnegie funds backed by the Endowment for International Peace finance propaganda to push the United States toward the League of Nations and its world court. Professors, students, and clubs are drawn into Geneva linked campaigns, with books and lectures widely distributed through Carnegie channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
America
Carnegie Foundations
League Court
unf@ic
Carnegie Endowment For “International Peace
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Peace Endowment
Carnegie Corporation of New York
United States
League
Carnegie Endowment
Tell Lages
Endowment
Butler
Geneva
Toague
League Propagandis
St.of Boske Ig
College Lkraines
Carnegie Intowment
sinWar
Lihhariee
Matevist
Harvard
Manley. Hudson
World Court
Hudson
Chambers of Commerce
Rotary Clubs
Buller
League of Nations
Washington
Gray and White Sales Duel Ends in Contrasting Methods
In a comparative portrait, Drexel Gray preempts trouble with exhaustive forethought and discipline, while Ed White relies on charm and openness to win cooperation. Both cohort salesmen work hard, yet White’s approach yields steady success while Gray plans for every risk and rarely misses, illustrating two distinct paths to sales results.
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Ed White
Drexel Gray
Gray
Feild
M Mterracope
Insufficient Rest And Sleep Health Warning
AHealth warning emphasizes the dangers of insufficient sleep for children and adults. It argues regular bedtimes in infancy foster healthful habits, noting lack of sleep leads to irritability, poor appetite, weak muscles, and potential chronic disorders. It urges restoration of sleep to prevent long term health issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Copeland
King Fea, Syn,, Inc
German oath emphasis in Hitler era sparks scrutiny
Fragmentary OCR records show a discussion about the Hitler oath, noting Germans are sworn to support him rather than the regime itself. The text references enacting loyalty as personal duty and hints at public indifference to vice amid political indoctrination.
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Lucile Waren
Clyde
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Praca
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Tye
King Tlarder
John
O. O. McIntyre
National Syndicate
Ina Claire
Annstrett
Hogarth
Wallart
Unison Square
Broadway Central
Gem Lodging House
Bowery
Kline
Fisk Stokes
Grand Stair
Maud Adams
H. L. Doherty
Nat Gootwin
Will Rogers
Kathleen Norvis
Sammy Feldman
Broadway
McNaurhy
Bexar
Java
Dt. W. Buford
League Advocates
John A. Kennedy
Elsie Robinson
Bitters
Mrs. Tuttle
Fa White
White
King Fest. Gyn, Inc
Enat Carey
Pansa
Ger
Llten Te Hiller
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