Judicial Reform Sparks Debate On Jury Selection
Reformers urge limiting juror questioning and allow trial judges to shape venires to speed justice and cut costs. Advocates note Britain’s quick juror selection and question whether American practice wears down witnesses and jurors, pointing to cases like Elk Hills and Remus as examples of lengthy, costly trials and perceived miscarriages of justice.
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Oregon Journal
Portland
Great Britain
United States
America
Washington
Fall
Doheny
Elk Hills
United States Supreme Court
Remus
Taft
Wickersham
Court Criticism Hits Public Confidence and Pride
A fragment remarks that ongoing proceedings are a waste of taxpayers money and undermine public confidence in the judiciary and the honor of American institutions. The brief note underscores concern about trust in court processes.
A Travelling Salesman Came to an Inn Poem
The piece riffs on classic authors and myths as voices combine in a woodland scene where a travelling salesman story weaves through ancient writers. It ends with playful brag and a cryptic signature referencing Nate Salisbury Newman Levy.
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Pan
Theocritis
L'Envoy Prince
Nate Salisbury
Newman Levy
Negro Oscar de Priest could become Chicago's northern congressman
Washington May 16 The prospect that Oscar de Priest will succeed the late Martin Madden as a Chicago representative in Congress unsettles southern lawmakers and raises questions about how northern black voting power will reshape Capitol Hill. Analysts note a shift from southern to northern districts and predict increasing black political influence in national affairs.
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Washington
Oscar de Priest
Martin B. Madden
Chicago
Capid Hill
House of Representatives
de Priest
Madden
Illinois
Dixie
Congress
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
Edgar A. Guest reflects on past trials once seen as giants now reduced to pebbles. He recalls days of doubt and danger, yet notes many fears faded with time while current troubles feel heavy and real. The speaker questions what fuels motivation for the journey ahead.
Dicky Meets a Real for Sure Flying Dragon
Dicky and Happy Giggles shrink to dragon size and visit Mr Flying Dragon in the woods. The dragon explains his flying sails and playful nature as Dicky learns that the creature is harmless and a true talking dragon. They hurry home to share the tale with Dicky's amused mother.
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Dicky
Happy
Mr. Flying Dragon
East Indies
Flying Dragon
Happy Giggles
Scoops the taxi riding Irish terrier and his owner
In Chicago a famous Irish terrier named Scoops travels only in taxicabs and holds a cab company charge account. Owner Leon Cassriel of Evanston says Scoops is well known to officials and the public, but he wanders, returns by cab, and Cassriel pays about $15 monthly to reclaim him.
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Chicago
Scoops
Leon Cassriel
Evanston
Cassriel
One Minute Palp. Scriptural Verses on Life's Fleeting Years
A compact meditation quotes Psalm passages about the brevity of life and the need for wisdom. It reflects on the days allotted to humanity, noting even long lifespans are marred by labor and sorrow, and asks for the ability to number the days and apply the heart to wisdom.
Grover Whalen Receives Public Grins and Gratitude Elsewhere
The diary notes Grover Whalen as head of the mayor's guest arrangements in New York. It details his tireless work for receptions, the high costs involved, and the frequent jibes from cartoonists and officials. The piece also reflects on New York’s transient pride and suburban homesteads among its residents.
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New York
Grover Whalen
Whalen
Wanamaker
Grover
Jimmy Walker
Rome
Prince Potenziane
Jimmy
Quotation Snippets From Newspapers Reflect Wit
The passage blends quotes from Springfield Union Hillsborough News Herald and Kansas City Star critiquing spring delays and popularity. It contrasts rural nostalgia with urban life and humor about spinach versus greens. The lines show editorial voice rather than a single event.
Sunlight therapy for children and adults promotes health
An article urges natural sunlight over artificial UV for tuberculosis and other conditions. It describes gradual exposure schedules, praises Rollier Institute practices in the Swiss Alps, notes winter limits, and cites a Porto Rico study of outdoor living reducing rickets. Readers are invited to request pamphlets and article reprints.
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Rollier Institute
Swiss Alps
Porto Rico
Childre
Poppy Day Planned in Warren After Legion Auxiliary Meeting
A Warren notice announces Poppy Day on May 24 following a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary. Earlier, a demonstration by Jefferson Street School pupils showcased safety education and its value to public schools.
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Warren
American Legion Auxiliary
Jefferson Street
Miss Alice M. Anderson Honored at Mixed Shower
Miss Alice M. Anderson was honored as the guest of Mrs. Arthur Anderson at a Friday evening miscellaneous shower held at their home on Pennsylvania Avenue East. Rev. Luther Malmberg, dean of Thiel College Greenville, will preach at First Lutheran Church Sunday morning.
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Alice —M. Anderson
Arthur Anderson
Pennsylvania Avenue
East
Luther Malmberg
Thiel College
Greenville
First Lutheran Church
Second annual boys leaders conference at Warren M C A
Forty boys aged 12 to 7 years attended the second annual boys leaders conference at the Warren M C A building. County Treasurer Addison White presided at a later meeting in the courthouse supporting the Pepper Fisher Smith Woodyard ticket.
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Warren ¥. M. C. A
Addison White
Court House
Explosion at Eaton gasoline compressor on Jackson avenue
An explosion of unknown origin occurred Monday at the gasoline compressor owned by Fred C Eaton at the head of Jackson avenue. Rev Stoddard of the First Baptist church received nurses from Warren General and State Hospital as specially invited guests at his service last evening.
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Fred C. Eaton
Jackson Avenue
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