You Said It Irving Chicago and the Third Term Illusion
The piece chronicles Chicago crime and politics during a brief peace under Mayor Boss Ed Kelly. It notes June 14 double murder connected to Danny Stanton associates, Kelly’s political showcase, Annenberg’s tax case, and a July 27 murder with gambling links. Subsequent August 19 killing and syndicate suspicions mark a resumed blood war. The piece frames Kelly as theatrical yet central to Chicago’s brutal power struggles.
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Chicago
Ed Kelly
Party of Humanity
Providence
Michael J. McGovern
John McGlade
Danny Stanton
Chicago Welkin
Annenberg
Boss Kelly
Hollywood
John (Irish) McLeod
James Ryan
John Ryan
Carroll D. Corcoran
South Street
John Prendergast
Humanity
Boss Hague
Oss Flynn
Boss Pendergast
Kelly
Rome
Mussolini
Berlin
Hitler
Irving Berlin
America
Roosevelt Abolition of Campaign Debated in Radio Era
The piece argues President Roosevelt seeks to end traditional campaigning, citing Harold Ickes. It suggests radio forums advantage the incumbent, regulate access, and bypass the public seen in person, threatening democratic process and jury norms. It warns the shift could erode electoral accountability.
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Roosevelt
Harold L.ickes
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
Complement to the Century: Ickes Praises Willkie Speech
The report notes that Ickes, a renowned advocate, commends Wendell Willkie for his denunciation of intolerance at home and abroad, calling it a century worthy gesture. The remark highlights cross party praise amid wartime rhetoric.
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Ickes
Wendell Willkie
Westbrook Pegler Defends Prohibition Style Rally
Pegler lauds repeal era in a fiery column praising saloon signs and liquor jobs as national prosperity. He argues Petain erred by restricting liquor, claiming taxes eradicated debt and drinking supports farmers, workers, and public revenue.
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Marshal Petain
Dinner Stories INCENTIVE Ticket Price Prompting Practice
A woman asks the ticket clerk the concert price and learns three dollars per ticket. She then tells her young son this sum and urges tougher violin practice. The exchange highlights perceived value and parental motivation.
Breeding Respect in Trams Observed by The Rail
A dialogue aired by The Rail recounts Jackson praising a man who offered his seat to a woman on a tram. Jackson recalls lifelong respect for women disciplined with a strap, noting a childhood standard of courtesy and self restraint.
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Jackson
Tightrope Lesson Goes Slightly Dramatic
A brief dialogue centers on learning to walk a tight rope with a joke about tautness. The exchange hints at self-reliance and precision in balance, framed in concise, wry style.
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Fragmentary dialogue lines mention settling down and a gate but lack identifiable people places or events to summarize.
Peaceful talk from Cachise and San Carlos on the reserve
Mr. S. R. DeLong reports Cachise appears peaceful with no refuge for raiding Apaches on the San Carlos reserve. He says travel is safe across the reserve since peace, and that Cachise claims to prefer peace to war. DeLong believes the sincerity and urges rejoicing at every sign of good faith.
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S. R. DeLong
Apache Pass
San Carlos
Apache activity reported near Tucson and Florence rises
B. W. Reagan reports that on March 5 his cow was shot with two arrows by Apaches north of Tucson. Eight prowlers tried to steal cattle but were frightened off by his dogs and a shotgun, as regional thefts and one murder concern the area.
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France
United States
Tucson
Florence
B. W. Reagan
Treth
Dr Peter Thomas Opens Hair Restoration Office in Tucson
To The Public Of Tucson Dr Peter Thomas has established himself here to benefit man especially in the restoration of hair on bald heads. He operates from Congress street on the north side offering treatment and care.
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Tucson
Peter Thomas
Congress Street
North Side
We Can Do Anything If We Stick To It Long Enough
A historical quotation attributed to Helen Teller urges persistence as the key to achieving any goal. The saying emphasizes long term effort and consistency as the path to success.
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Helen Teller
Hopkins Retires as Roosevelt Aides Face Campaign Strife
Washington dispatch outlines Hopkins resignation as a strategic retreat hurting the New Deal. It notes health concerns about Mr. Roosevelt’s closest ally and details intra party clashes, loss of key aides, and the diminished Farley and Quayle-Roberts camps as the Roosevelt campaign braces for a possible third term.
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Washington
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Commerce Department
Washington Business Advisory Service
Business Department of Government
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Congress
Edward J. Noble
Willkie
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hopkins
Mr. Woodring
Kansas
Garner
Texas
Louis Johnson
West Virginia
American Legion
Noble
Edison
Corcoran
Hull
Treasury
Barn Theatre Proves Barnstorming Arts Create City Spotlight
In a humorous column Arthur Baer notes the Barn Theatre and its cashless barter model, likening farmers bartering corn cobs and hogs for shows to early acting roots. He cites the appeal to rural crowds and recalls Katharine Cornell and others starting in barns while poking fun at defense tax debates and Knudsen’s armor plate feat.
Hopkins Campaign Hurdled by Political Grumbling
The memo notes Mr. Hopkins faces backlash from machine politicians and a left wing group. Voters and delegates show dissatisfaction with the Democratic convention, which bore the brunt of criticism and blame.
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Hopkins
Machine
Bugs Baer for Twenty Years
A satirical item recalls past notes from August 28 in 1935 and earlier, including references to Relief Bureau queries about constitutionality of barn burning, crops, hogs, and a divorce. It juxtaposes questions on progress and political figures with playful errors and humor.
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Bugs Baer
Relief Bureau
Reproduction Prohibited Under King Features Syndicate
Notice warns that distribution in whole or in part is strictly prohibited under King Features Syndicate guidelines.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Merry Go Round Destruction Aims at Nazi Invasion
Washington August 28 Britain seeks destroyers from the United States to counter Hitler's invasion tactics as planes strike British targets and transports ferry troops across the Channel. The piece notes destroyers would curb supply ships and protect feeding and logistics for any landed forces. It also recounts White House camera day with Roosevelt and a seersucker suit remark.
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Britain
Hitler
GOP
FDR
Washington
United States
Indus
English Channel
Calvin Coolidge
Stanley Baldwin
Coolidge
Ramsay MacDonald
Hoover
Henry L. Stimson
Roosevelt
White House
Willkie Clubs cause friction with regular GOP in 1940 campaign
The article notes Wendell Willkie's plan to subordinate the regular Republican organization to Willkie Clubs draws fire from party insiders in Indianapolis. Regulars feel sidelined as nonpartisan clubs recruit allegiances, while Willkie acts as campaign boss and outsiders gain influence.
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Wendell Willkie
Indianapolis
Elwood
State
Orin Root
New York
Republican Party
Eave
Root
Willkie
Willkie Club
Wendell
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Bugs” Baer
Barn
Leadville
Katharine Cornell
Bert Lytell
House Ways and Means
Defense
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Detroit
American Progress
Nebraska
Santa Claus
Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Struction Workers Union
Cincinnati
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CIO
John L. Lewis
Merry
Wendell Willkfe
Bob Taft
Lee Wood
Robert Hinckley
Wood
Homer T. Bone
Vicksburg
Rene
Bill Green
AFL Building Trades Department
CIO Con
Elsie Robinson
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