Rumors swirl around Woollcott and a campus retreat
The piece recalls Alexander Woollcott leaving New York's bustle for quiet near his beloved Hanstow College, seeking a rural sanctuary to read, write, and travel. It notes his reputation as Times Square's sage and his plan to move from his East Side apartment to an old house near his college, to enjoy a simpler life and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Wuodlcott
New York
Haanstow College
Times Square
Gale
The Closing Events Of The School Year
The article reflects on graduation day as a landmark moment for students and parents, contrasting old exam day ceremonies with modern graduations. It notes the pride of families, the role of school boards, and the belief that education’s value is recognized as youths advance to new paths.
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Tommy
Mary
Demosthenes
Allege
Hoover on parole abuses sparks crime fight in Philadelphia
The article cites J Edgar Hoover denouncing parole systems as filth encrusted scandals. It notes G men dying at hands of paroled criminals and claims freed inmates commit murders kidnapings and hold ups. Hoover argues parole must be properly limited to aid justice rather than thwart it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hoover
Philadelphia
Hoover
Hooter
The Prayer of the Motorist in Bible Verse Form
The passage cites The Prayer of The Motorist from the London Church Times calling driving a Christian obligation. It asks for steady hands and a watchful eye to protect all, to avoid harm, and to use the car for others’ need and to honor the world with care and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lndon Church Times
Japanese bowing proposed to curb disease in America
A Connecticut physician urges Americans to adopt the Japanese bow as a safer, cleaner alternative to handshakes. He argues that reducing hand contact could cut flu and pneumonia spread and suggests leaders model the practice amid social and wartime interactions.
Taxes and government waste fuel hidden levies
The piece warns that all citizens pay taxes through indirect levies as politicians mask costs. It argues wasteful public administration drives up living costs and cites demagogic gestures as a drain on the economy. It also notes the public enemies of the era as an inferior, weak group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St At Bothtecs
Anniversary notes and historical facts column
A fragmented page lists anniversaries, births, and historical milestones. Entries mention Edward Eppite born, Ciera Louise Burnham linked to Casea Maine, Robert W. Chambers connected to Brooklin, and other figures with scattered dates. It also recalls Today in History events and two birthday notices for Dr. Shaler Mathews and Al Jolson along with a horoscope note for the day.
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Sameel Hazphia
Newton
Mass
Casea
Maine
Robert W. Chambers
Brooklin N
Shaler Mathews
University of Chicago Divinitg School
Portland
Waine
al Jolson
Washington, D. C
E. K. Mees
Roch
New York Day by Day: Society, Opera, and Gossip Notes
May 26 item lists society figures and events in New York led by O O McIntyre. Names include Richard Urcker, Charles Tupi, Frederik McKar, John A. Cocker, Robert Hilliard, Wall Kesster, Pat Gilmore, Edna Wa, and many others. Mentions venues like A T Stewart marble palace and the West Presbyterian church. Captures a bustling social scene with attire, dances, weddings, and hotel life amid urban bustle.
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New York
Boulevardier
Richard Urcker
Buess-Nise
Frank A. Munse
Warren Street
Patrick Gilmore
A. T. Stewart
Frederik McKar
John A. Cocker
New York World
Wrakely Hall
Robert Hilliard
Wail Kesster
Cafe de Lopera
Athaveste
Edna Wa
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France
Alaska
Barrow
McNaught Syndicate
Pliny
Gaul
Cried Frater
Edscate
Andrew Johnson
London
Igi
Aer
Prague
Czethop
New York City
pers _n
Ontario
Mees
Griste
Nietzsche
Europe
Inowe Brothers Shack
Roy E. Hultz
Middle Ave
Cor
2Nd &T
O. O. McIntyre
Russell
West Presbyteran
West
Lewis Sherrring
J. P. Morean
Ridsewar
Serah Bernhardt
Man House
Ryrlema
Santa Marta
Columbus’ Flag
Columbus
America
Ligerr & Mizns Tosacco Co
Abel
En-Ar-Co
Penn Motor Oil
Pennsylvania Motor Oil
National Motor Fuel Co’s
White Rose Stations
Doc” Lucas
al” Wagner
Cleveland St
Beverly Ct
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