Literary Figures and Prizes Highlight 1920s Women Writers
The article surveys prominent women authors such as Cabell and Ferber, noting prize wins like Doubleday's Prize and Huebsch editions. It discusses their literary styles, recognition, and the era's shifting views on women writers, with references to Ellery, Willa Cather, Edna Ferber, and notable works and prizes of the time.
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Income tax bill pulled as partners and critics clash
Madison United Press senator John Schumann of Watertown withdrew his income tax bill, also pulling related measures against state officials and margarine restrictions. Critics including Assemblyman Ingalls questioned parentage and motives, while Governor Blaine attacked a Will proposal to cut income taxes 25 percent, saying real burden lies in property taxes.
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Mystery Over Departure Of Boy Emperor
Boy emperor Henan Tung also known as Harry Pu Yi left the Japanese legation at Pekin during the night without notice, accompanied by an unknown Chinese, seeking refuge at Yamato Hotel in Tien Tsin. His two wives departed today without incident and officials plan to issue a formal statement.
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Crane Company Vice President Dead in Berth
New Orleans report states Raymond, 60, vice-president of Crane Company and noted international plumber, was found dead in his train berth as the Texas and Pacific arrived in New Orleans from Texas. He had left Chicago for Texas on a business trip a week earlier. Officials said the general manager of sales was traveling with him and no word had been received yet. Raymond was said to have appeared in good health when he left Chicago.
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Wheeler Goes Before Grand Jury Willingly
Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana appeared voluntarily before the District of Columbia grand jury probing conspiracy charges against him and others. The proceeding was described as a voluntary appearance in the Washington inquiry.
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Hollywood Row May Be A Tragedy
Darby Day Sr. faces possible loss of sight after an acid attack during a domestic quarrel at his Beverly Hills home. His estranged wife Bernice, 20, attempted suicide by poison, and had earlier threatened self harm and jumped from a cliff. Day’s father is a Chicago telephone company official.
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Warren Gets Committee OK for New Job
The senate judiciary committee voted nine to four to favorably report the nomination of Charles B. Warren of Michigan as attorney general. Earlier polls showed committee opposition, with negative votes reportedly from Borah Walsh Ashurst and Reid. Objections cited alleged connections to sugar companies under FTC scrutiny.
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Burglars Foiled at Hemlock Inn Safe Break-In
Burglars entered Hemlock Inn at 4639 Indiana Avenue after midnight through an east window and damaged the safe but failed to take the $600 it contained. Owner Robert Aleff discovered the break this morning, with no thefts reported aside from a severely damaged safe door.
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Violence of Gunmen Opens the Chicago Election
Chicago voters faced a violent start as six gunmen opened a political meeting with a riot. No casualties were reported. Special squads of policemen were deployed to polling sites in wards deemed at risk. Several alderman contests grew heated amid the election of fifty aldermen and seven bond issues totaling 15.5 million dollars.
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Alaska Suffers Severe Southern Quake In Two Movements
United Press reports a strong earthquake struck southern Alaska near the Alaska railroad, felt in Anchorage at 1:55 p m for about twenty seconds. Hospital patients were shaken from beds, dishes broken, clocks stopped, with reports of damaged chimneys and water pipes in Seward. The quake disrupted rail corridors between Seward and Valdez.
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Much Improvement Shown In Condition Of Former Premier
Former British premier Lloyd George shows marked improvement while confined to a hotel room on Birmingham Island Al. Physicians say he is likely to be moved to London tomorrow or Thursday.
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Berlin Negotiations Open on New Commercial Treaty
According to Warsaw dispatches, talks have started in Berlin between Minister Skrzynecki and Soviet or Austrian officials toward shaping a new commercial treaty. The move signals a possible reshaping of trade accord terms and reduces friction in postwar relations.
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Wilbur Opposed to Disarming in National Defense Speech
In Washington Wilbur argues disarming would be a crime against God and man and warns the nation would scrap its navy if wars ceased. He cites children’s cries as proof that peace is not yet achieved and defends coastal defense and aviation while opposing blanket disarmament.
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President Ebert’s Condition Reported Satisfactory
The condition of President Ebert after an operation for acute appendicitis last night was described as satisfactory. He slept peacefully after 3 a.m. A postoperative fever rose to 39 degrees Celsius, two degrees above normal, and then subsided.
Two Die in Train Smash-Up at Newark Transfer
A rear end collision between Pennsylvania Railroad trains near Newark and Manhattan, New Jersey, killed two railroad inspectors Joseph Petrick and George Hatcher and the Atlantic Coast Line Express engineer. Dozens of passengers were injured and taken to Newark hospitals.
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Miner Killed in Dust Blast at Standard Coal Mine
A dust explosion at Standard Coal Mine in Wheatland Ind killed Ed Cross and burned William Ferguson, with 125 other miners escapees. Fire was controlled quickly as investigators from Sullivan, South Dakota, and state mine inspectors responded to the incident.
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Committee Will Re Open Air Probe
Washington. By a 50 to 1 vote the House aircraft investigating committee voted to re open hearings likely Thursday. The panel had closed its inquiry Saturday citing depletion of funds though about 2 500 remained for expenses. Rep Bloom offered to cover costs out of his own pocket amid broader tensions over aviation policy.
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Compromise on Postal Salary by Conferees
Washington Senate and house conferees on the postal salaries and rate increase bill reached a compromise on the bill as passed by the House. The plan includes two cent rates on parcel post for the first two zones and scaled increases through the seventh and eighth zones, with a two cent special fee. Chairman Moses said he would bring up the report in the Senate later.
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Senate in wrangle over UW junior prom debacle
Madison dispatch reports a fiery state senate debate over University of Wisconsin student conduct at the junior prom. Senators clashed on allowing use of the Capitol for a student ball, with critics citing liquor and disorder while defenders insisted the university bears no blame for a few hoodlums.
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Gloria Swanson Remains In Same Condition After Surgery
United Press report from Paris states Gloria Swanson, still recovering from last Wednesday’s operation, remains in about the same condition as of 3:40 am. Hospital authorities deny rumors of her death.
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