Today -100: May 21, 1925: Talking takes away all the illusion

In the German Reichstag, the Socialists bring a motion of no confidence, focusing on the government’s plans for protective tariffs, especially on foodstuffs, showing, they say, the domination of the government by Prussian Junkers.

Kansas’s former governor Jonathan Davis, who was arrested on his last day in office in January for selling pardons, is acquitted despite being guilty as fuck. He declares himself vindicated, as “I expected and deserved.” Other charges remain. He’ll beat those too, but will never hold elected office again, despite running for governor & US senator a bunch of times.

The Wisconsin State Assembly petitions Pres. Coolidge to call a constitutional convention to repeal the 18th Amendment (Prohibition). It also calls for a state referendum on legalizing 2.75% beer. The Drys attempt to substitute “milk” for “beer” and are shouted down by calls of “We want beer,” which I believe is the state motto.

Thomas Edison says static will never be completely eliminated from radios, and that talking-type and color motion pictures will never be commercially viable. “Talking takes away all the illusion and spoils many scenes that would otherwise be effective.”

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