Debussy and Music Criticism in Early 20th Century Debate
The excerpt discusses Van Vechten and critics debating modern music, citing Debussy and Stravinsky. It notes conservative backlash and arguments that audiences seek sheer pleasure over theory, with references to Symphonic works and the shift in musical reception in the era shaped by critics and performers.
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Irving Berlin
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gobert B. Lee
MacDonald
agin
ie Van Yeunsten
Debussy
Beethoven
Van
hig
Van Vechten
ausic
Official Rebuked By Drys Official Rebuked By Drys
National sobriety advocates demand action after revelations of officials flouting Prohibition. Upshaw calls for a purge from Congress citing violations of the Volstead Act. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League joins in urging resignations or pledges to abstain from liquor.
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United Preas
Washington
Friends of national
Upshaw
Georgia
United Press today
St James
Scott
Michigan
Japan
Ching
United
alga
Association against the
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon league
Anti-Dry Association
Wheeler
Japan will maintain hands off policy in China Hayashi says
Baron Hayashi Japan s ambassador to England tells United Press that Tokyo will pursue a hands off policy in China and seeks open cooperation with the United States and other powers He warns against military intervention calling it a colossal blunder and favors financial and advisory help instead with any action needing Chinese agreement.
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CLARENCE DUBOSE
United Press
London
Japan
China
United States
Baron Hayashi
England
Tokyo
Baton Hayashi
sieong man
Senate approves veto of 68 million postal salaries bill
The Senate sustains President Coolidge by a 55 to 29 vote to veto the 68 million postal salaries increase. The measure previously passed last session but lacked revenue provisions, and its fate now hinges on whether the veto stands. passage over the veto would have needed a two thirds majority.
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United Press
Washington
senate
Coolidge
congress
Claim Bank At Madison Faces Fraud Investigation
A Madison bank, involved in alleged fraudulent transactions totaling about $1 million, is set for federal grand jury review starting January 16. Jourgen Olson of Minot, North Dakota, is under arrest. two Wisconsin banks are named as victims. The scheme spanned Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and other states. U S Attorney W H Dougherty would not reveal the other bank names.
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United Press
Madison
Jourgen Olson
Minot
N. D
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
W. H. Dougherty
United States
Nine Year Old Thief Sought By Milwaukee Police
Milwaukee police search for a nine year old known as a "tight fingered" youth who has been purse snatching from women shoppers in recent days. Reports say he has taken more than 100 dollars. A witness, Mrs Al Wilmot, grabbed him as he opened her purse. he cried and she warned him.
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United Press
Milwaukee
rege
Al Wilmot
Supreme Court Ruling in Lake Water Case
The court affirms a decree for an injunction in the Sanitary District matter. It holds the United States may regulate navigable waters and fulfill treaty obligations with Canada, and that only law governs the outcome with sixty days to take effect. The ruling cites the 1909 treaty with Great Britain and the authority of the United States and Canada in joint waters.
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Supreme Court
Chicago
secretary of war
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Dominion of Canada
international joint commission
Chicago Plans Large Meeting On Lake Water Flow
Chicago officials and business leaders gather Saturday to map steps after the Supreme Court limits Lake Michigan water flow to 4167 cfs. Chicago now diverts 10000 cfs, risking cesspools, contamination, and potential blackout risks without a solution. Possible remedies include congressional legislation, a permit from War Department engineer Brig. Gen. Taylor, and Sanitary District actions. The district, created in 1889, has operated the canal since 1900.
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Chicago
United States Supreme court
Illinois
Desplaines
Lockport
congress
Madden
Gen. Taylor
war department
sanitary district
ahist
City council debates extending water mains outside limits
At Monday’s meeting Mayor Schuelke and two council members registered concern over water mains extension to Pine Woods park and a summer campsite. Aldermen condemned outside connections made without council approval and pledged future action. The Board of Public Works allegedly extended mains with a Sheboygan permit, despite prior ordinances granting authority.
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manna
Schuelke
North Side
Pine Woods park
Homke
board of public works
Grams
Glaeser
board of public works authority
Pine park
Sheboygan
W. H. Sprenger
Mussolini Sealed Behind Un divided Cabinet in Rome
United Press reports Premier Mussolini faces Italy with an undivided fascist cabinet after King Victor Emmanuel approved three fascist minister appointments to fill liberal resignations. The regime has moved through three stages of consolidation since the march on Rome.
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THOMAS B. MORGAN
United Press
Rome
Mussolini
Victor Emmanuel
Satandra
fasciati
Government Sends Bonus Policies To Veterans In Wisconsin
Milwaukee and the state will distribute over 60 000 veterans bonus policies with about 5 000 going to Milwaukee men. American Legion state adjutant Austin A Peterson says misunderstandings arise from computing amounts and notes most complaints stem from policy handlers in Washington.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Austin A. Peterson
American Legion
Paterson
Peterson
emade
Washington
Divorce trial of Congressman Scott ends mid-hearing
The Alpena Michigan divorce case of Congressman Frank D. Scott halted at 2 30 p m as court recessed to March 10 to allow Mrs Scott’s attorneys time to obtain depositions. Mrs Scott testified about social events with army officers at Fort Meyer and in Washington naming Col and Mrs Lynch Col and Mrs Hammond Brig Gen William Mitchell with several officers mentioned. She said she enjoyed their company and introduced them to her husband and to his secretary.
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United Dress
Alpena,Mich
Frank D. Scott
Scott
United Press
Alpena
Mich
Washington
Fort Meyer
Robert Lynch
George Hammond
William Mitchell
Harvey Burwell
Jazzbo” Sumner
Don Sautelle
Dry Forces Plan Another Drive In This State Soon
Milwaukee reports indicate that federal dry forces expect to launch another operation in Wisconsin soon. Treasury intelligence agents C. S. Converse and C. T. Troche met with Warren Wheeler, assistant U S district attorney, to discuss an investigation into a Wisconsin Illinois beer smuggling ring said to control southern Wisconsin breweries. The findings will be presented to the federal grand jury already in session.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wisconin
C. S. Converse
C. T. Troche
treasury department
Wisconsin
Warren Wheeler
United States district, attorney
federal grand jury
Bankruptcy Petition Filed in Federal Court
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court there today by John Ahrena of Bovina Onta Mer, listing farm and assets at pilitics at $13,710 $14,384. Assets valued at $4,174 are claimed exempt.
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United Fresco Myilwaukee
John Ahrena
Bovina
Ontamer
Kagamie county
pilitics
Blaine Proposes Brief Message For Wisconsin Legislature
Gov Blaine plans the briefest message in twenty five years to outline economy tax shifts and a two cent gasoline tax. He will urge real estate relief and income tax shifts while seeking limited department consolidations and no overall tax increases. A gas tax compromise aims to fund rural highways and a $500 homestead exemption faces repeal in related bills.
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Madison
Wis
Blaine
Wisconsin
Gov. Blaine
board of public affairs
board of control
Gov
McCoy Jury Tamper Probe Set By County Grand Jury
Los Angeles grand jury to probe alleged jury tampering after Kid McCoy manslaughter verdict. Three persons have been subpoenaed, per the district attorney’s office.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Kid McCoy
First 1925 Taxpayer G Kaat Leads Tax Day Line
G Kaat of 1611 N Fourth Street paid his 1924 taxes as the treasurer’s office opened at 8 45 am. Many residents followed, with the city treasurer urging receipts and property descriptions for quicker collection. Dog licenses cannot be issued yet as tags are not distributed.
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G. Kaat
Fourth street
Mr Kaat
Telgener aks
Hoover Hearing Delays Lindley Ouster Case in Kansas
In Topeka Kansas the pursuit of dismissing Dr. FE H Lindley as Kansas University chancellor stalls again as the Kansas Supreme Court orders a temporary injunction hearing. Witnesses are examined as the court weighs arguments over Lindley's removal and related charges amid ongoing legal action.
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Topeka
Kas
FE. H. Lindley
Kansas University
Kansas co
preme court
Milwaukee
Wendell Hoover
Lindley
Vera Densorder
Hugh Means
manent
Lawrence
tomer
Wage Fight on Permits at City Council Meeting
The city council denied Lukas Rapas of 13 Indiana Avenue a non intoxicating liquor license, citing too many saloons in the area and questioning enforcement. Alderman Benfey supported a soft drink license as safer, cheaper, and easier to regulate, arguing current law is flawed and that police access differs between license types. (Continued on page 2)
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Lukas Rapas
Indiana avenue
Theodore Benfey
ine
Rapan
Benley
Mr. Benfey
Volstead
Mr. Severson
tae daw
Successors Considered For Office
United Press reports Secretary Wilbur and Solicitor General Peck as top contenders for attorney general after Harlan Stone’s promotion to the Supreme Court. White House consideration includes Charles B. Warren Arthur Prentice Rugg Frank S. Dietrich Joan H. Bartlett Wallace McCamant and Senator George Pepper among others.
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Washington
Wilbur
Peck
Harlan F. Stone
supreme court
McKenna
Wilbur havias
California suprem court
Beck
aolicitor penurt
White house
Charles B. Warren
Detroit
Mexico
Arthur Prentice Rugg
Chicago
Massachusetts supreme court
Frank S. Dietrich
Idaho
Joan H. Bartlett
Wallace McCamant
supreme court of
Oregon
President Coolidge
George Wharton Pepper
Penneyvania
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