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...Marx seemed their probable choice; but it would be rash to predict that he will win, for the attitude of the Socialists toward a Catholic candidate is not likely to be unanimous and the monarchically inclined parties were considered just as likely to coalesce in the last effort to snatch a victory. It seems a fair assumption that either Marx or Jarres will be Germany's next President...
Puppets. Frances Lightner has concocted a ragged play about rag dolls, human and otherwise. Into a rather unusual setting of a marionette theater on Mulberry Street, Manhattan, the playwright plucks somewhat forcibly at a snatch of the Pagliacci motif...
...Hebron five, which is considered the strongest school boy team in Maine, came from behind late in the second half to snatch victory from the Crimson first year men. The 1928 quintet was handicapped after the first few minutes of play by the loss of Slocum, the brilliant right forward, and of McCurdy, the second string center, who started the game in Green's place. Both received ankle injuries which may keep them out of next Saturday's game...
...predilection for theories of education. He has already devoted much thought and ink to putting England's educational system on a sound basis, Now, either satisfied that England is saved, or convinced that she is beyond help--one can't be sure which it is--Mr. Wells volunteers to snatch the United States from deterioration...
...East boasts possession of the capital of the nation, the West is sure to drag in Kansas City, the heart of the continent". The West has long demanded, if not a President, at least a Vice-president from its ranks. Even in football they have tried to snatch glory from the East by setting up the Big Ten Conference to outshine the Big Three. And now, not content with all these usurpations, they want the Navy's annual classic with the Army...