The Bar and Crime Prevention Debate in Chicago
A report to the American Prison Association convention in Chicago singles out criminal lawyers as a major factor in turning first offenders into career criminals. The committee cites 75 percent of prisoners as shaped by defense attorneys and argues for reforms to ensure courts and juries operate without legal manipulation, urging removal of shysters and increased ethical standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Crime Prevention of the
American Prison Association
Association
Chicago
Prison Association Committee
Crminal Justice
Shystera
San Antonio urged to enforce law against slot devices
An editorial argues San Antonio and Bexar County should seize coin operated gambling machines after four people were wounded in a barroom gun battle over a marble table. The piece notes a ten year old played the table as a marble board and calls for enforcement of the machine seizure law defining coin operated vending devices and their destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Bexar
Skeptical View Of Science Meetings And Modern Knowledge
A reader letter questions the value of giant science conferences in Harvard Pittsburgh and Blackpool arguing that experts talk in circles. The writer fears hype and job creation versus practical progress, calls for realism, and urges focus on peace and employment over endless theories.
Dear Gov Roosevelt Dear Prez Please explain spending to save wealth
A typed letter from a frustrated reader appeals to President Roosevelt asking why the government spends billions to supposedly save the country while ordinary citizens like Mabel and the writer struggle financially. The letter mocks current rhetoric, questions the "spending to save" policy, and seeks a plain explanation of the money system.
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Reoevelt
Pireride Dist
D. C
Prez
Rensevelt
Mr. Preadent
Mabel
Matel
USA
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Relief fund banquet aids Florida hurricane victims
San Antonio Junior chamber of commerce members subscribed 1701 at a banquet at the EL Anthony hotel to aid Florida hurricane sufferers. The report also notes a returning manager and a carnival dance event at Aghury Park.
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Garl Alpenhoven
Ormsby Chesratet
St. Louis
Chicago
Florida
San Antonio
Vision and glasses demand rational use and care
The piece argues against pride in avoiding glasses, urging readers to correct eye strain with properly fitted eyewear. It promotes modern frames that enhance appearance and warns of serious health issues from uncorrected vision, urging regular eye tests.
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Eoval
Copeland
Odl & Kate
Mniny Seell
King Fens
Gene Fowley and Hollywood reminiscences at Fire Island
A fragmentary New York column surveys Gene Fowley and Irvin Cobb among actors, writers, and editors in a whirlwind of anecdotes. It recalls Denver beginnings, Hollywood shifts, and meetings with figures like Dick Berlin and Abe Englishman, painting a vivid portrait of a bohemian literary world.
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O. C. New York
Gene Fowley
Pire Ilan
Fire Island
Fabinson
Nay Buiter
Guzlo
Sajty
Saucy Old Timers Fight For Life And Daring
A vigorous manifesto on aging calls for bold, unruly elders who refuse to retire. It praises spirited, adventurous seniors who fight through decay, reject complacency, and embrace action over tranquil wisdom. The author mocks detachment, urges life at full tilt, and champions fearless elderhood.
Boun-Doggle Wasteful WPA Project In Boon Town
A fragmented item notes the town of Boma Noo plans a WPA funded work program costing 9284 dollars, about 70 per resident, with federal funding over 80 percent. It promises yearlong employment for 190 families amid a sparsely populated area, reflecting local skepticism about the project.
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Boma
Noo
WPA
Reveue Amt
Federal Treasury
Boone
Ralalian
Words of Wisdom Reflected in Quoted Voices
A fragmented OCR passage weaves quotes from Selden Epictetus Johnson Crete and others on wisdom, courage, rhetoric and desire. The text includes misspellings and stray words like nothing, victory, dinner, and industry, suggesting a jumble of aphorisms without clear context or complete attribution.
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Tang San
Nelson Harding
Edwin C.hill
Bemuel D. Bervind
Jemey ‘Chy
Julia Huxley
Harvard
Trey
Wind
Bibel
Epeyve Sl
Acenula
Pandi
Berachat
Thiz
C. E. Ghesterton
Shlew
H. G. Wells
Wells
Nouvean Fiche
Amilar
Sciences
Erem
Benvind
King Fean
Winston Norman
Myzelf
Ben Prackin
Geo. Weehlington
Golly
Mr. Presidant
B. C
W. Norman
Caps
King
Sattember
Dolores Matrava
Wolarex Mileovich
Anil
Adnini Mitravinh
Irvin Cobb
Hollyood
Los
New York
Paducan
Easthampton
Bull
West Coast
California
Cartlinas
Harry Burton
Faith Baldwin
Aléward
Eabin
Dick Berlin
Tandon
Big Ben
Tsums
Tate
Bobby
Frasier
Mcintyre
London
Amer+ tegass
Russ Cole
Pleadilly
Savoy
George
Poundte
Ril
Abe
William B. Crane
Crane
Mearest
Leo ‘Deltrichstetx
Champs Elysees
Chicago Tribune
McNausht
By Etsie Robinson
Jose
Seran
Weaver
Wen
Words of
Epictetus
Reldom
Sam Johnson
Yrirth
Abkindance
Crete
Petvinder
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