Senate Banking Committee to Resume Broad Inquiry
The Senate Committee on Banking and Currency will soon restart its investigation. Senator Fletcher of Florida takes the chair with Senator Norbeck remaining a member. Ferdinand Perera stays as counsel. The panel plans an exhaustive look at J. P. Morgan & Co Kuhn Loeb & Co and similar houses and the links to institutional banks and stock control. The inquiry may also assess flotations led by investment firms and safeguards for the public in securities purchases. The panel may not yet pursue commercial banking questions but will continue its thorough, impartial fact finding.
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Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Congress
Perenone
Norberk
Fletcher
Florida
Ferdinand Perera
Pecatz
J. P. Morgan & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Distributing Anges
Aircraft Defense Vital Program Urges Navy and Air Corps Growth
The piece argues for rapid expansion of U S military aviation under the five year program 1926 to modernize and enlarge the air corps and fleet. It stresses replacing old vessels and aircraft and completing aircraft carrier cruiser destroyer and submarine construction to restore naval strength and national defense readiness under President Roosevelt and a new Congress. It urges timely completion amid budget delays to meet emergency needs and strengthen both navy and army air force.
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Congress
Rosevelt
Air Corps
Army Air Corps
Navy
Air Corp
Army
New Mayor Quintor Brings Hope In Turbulent Era
The new mayor, Quintor, receives broad best wishes from officials and citizens as he assumes office amid difficult times. He enters with a reputation from private practice and a nonviolent campaign, promising vision, courage, and public service to steer San Antonio toward a brighter future.
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Mei
Mayer Quintor
San Antonio
Sant Anta
Chad
Bringing Her In by T. E. Powers in New York
A column-like reminiscence of Broadway figures and entertainment history from Sam and Hela Spewack to Florence Reed. The piece reflects on career shifts during lean times, memories of stage legends, and the shifting mood in New York’s cultural scene. It weaves anecdotes about actors, writers, and the public’s fascination with theatre, ending with a personal salute to Miss Reed.
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New York
Sam
Hela Spewack
Hollywood
Dip
Easy Street
Ole Arntz
Listen World! A reflective piece by Elsie Robinson
The author muses on life choices and desires, confessing lifelong indecision about what to be. She contrasts dreams of happiness with conflicting identities, noting everyone harbors multiple, incompatible wishes and no single path fits all.
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Abe
10 and 20 Years Ago From the Hiles of Tae San Antonio Light
The item recalls anniversaries and past events from 1913 and earlier. It mentions candidates for a spring election, a fire incident near DaG1000 east of Las, and the White Palace business with a fatal fire linked to an engine horace. The narrative reflects an archival look at local history and notable occurrences from the era.
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San Antonio
Matucit
Lola
G. A. Stowers Finni- le Company
White Palace
Scarlet Fever Warning From Royal 5 Copeland M BD
Tremendous strides have been made against scarlet fever yet cases grow due to neglect and improper care. The disease risks serious complications including kidney involvement, pneumonia, and middle ear infections, which can be prevented with scarlet fever serum.
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Bnen
Jis
Joeahratth
Tink Fey Syn
Etiquette Questions From Dear Miss de Feyster
A reader asks how to place cocktail forks and serviceware at table, when to serve first course items, and how many spoons or plates are needed for cocktail service. The column also includes medical notes on vaccination and diphtheria precautions with advice to consult a doctor and officials.
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Miss de Feyster
I Remember When Squirrel Friday Feasts Rules
A reminiscence by Bryan Mauemmann recalls a downtown restaurant serving squirrel every Friday. The quirky weekly menu became highly popular, attracting curious patrons and sparking rumors as the town's trade and social scene evolved amid quirky lore.
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Bryan Mauemmann
Carolina Street
Veldayn
Mary Squarels
Precious relics revered by millions in Indian archaeology
In the Madras Presidency at Nagarijonda konda, discoveries include carvings about Gautama the Buddha and a bone fragment from his skeleton. The exhibit depicts the prince who renounced palace life to save the world, and a symbolic casket and temple motif, illustrating ancient Buddhist relic veneration.
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Madras Presidency
India
Nagarijondakonda
Gautama
Buddha
Baly
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Frank Craven
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Dame Barton
Henry Stephenson
Victor Moore
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William Gaxton
Heles Morfan
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Fannie Brice
Zita Johan
Lite Clair
Katherine Cornell
Spring Byington
Dad Warfield
Lenore Airle
Riatto
Florence Raed
Miss Reed
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MeNouebt Aim
Elsie Robinson
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Royal 5
Copeland
M. BD
Etiquette
Katerfn DE Feyster
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