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...Chicago-not New York- will be the birth control capital of the U. S. In Chicago we shall established our headquarters; from Chicago we shall disseminate our information." Feodor Chaliapin, famed Russian basso: "At a rehearsal in Chicago for Boris Godunov, opening opera of the season, I lost my temper. ' Imbeciles! Pigs! ' roared I to the musicians. Maestro Spadoni, who was in charge, stalked toward me, hit me squarely on the nose." Clara Clemens, daughter of the late Mark Twain: "At Town Hall, Manhattan, I gave a recital. Said the critics: 'Sincere, eager, creator of a poetic...
Second Game. Four home-runs were hit-two in succession by Yankee Ruth, one by his teammate Ward, one by " Irish " Meusel, Giant fielder. Ross Young, another Giant fielder, lost his temper after making two errors, slid foully into second base in the sixth, was hissed. Score: Yankees 4, Giants...
...basis of Tuesday's special election you conclude that "Governor Walton's appeal to force has not been successful." I do not believe that the recent election, if conclusive at all, is indicative of the true "temper of the Oklahoma people," for Governor Walton was elected by the largest majority in the history of Oklahoma. The recent expression of the "people of Oklahoma" is similar to that of a boy in a dentist's chair, who, when asked how he felt after a bad tooth had been extracted, replied "worse...
...question for the Reich to settle and not a subject of discussion with the French and Belgians. In the meantime the Hitler Guards openly condemned German capitulation in the Ruhr and their leader, Adolph Hitler, ordered "grand maneuvers." Dr. von Knilling seemed unable or unwilling to curb the temper of the Hitlerites, whose audacity knew no bounds. The Government Party became alarmed and the Ministerial Council elected Dr. von Kahr as Dictator...
...muddle of injunctions and appeals and cross-restraining orders in that state deserves a place in the Hall of Fame. The tangle is far too intricate for the lay reader, but one thing is clear. Governor Walton's appeal to force has not been successful, due entirely to the temper of the people of Oklahoma...