Wilson La Follette Invite Signals Political Realignment
The article notes President Wilson inviting Senator La Follette to visit the White House and La Follette's favorable reply after years apart. It argues the episode lacks fixed significance but suggests it could reflect broader party realignment as democracy stirs, placing individuals by democratic conviction above strict party lines.
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Washington
Washington Supreme Court ruling on city power to take over private utilities
The Chicago Public notes a Seattle charter change allowing city takeover of private utility property at value excluding franchise value. The Washington Supreme Court upholds this limitation, saying franchise grants remain state power and not fully restricted by city initiative. The piece criticizes the decision as technocratic and Ballinger-esque.
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Seattle
Supreme Court of Washington
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Chicago
Aberdeen Voters Face April 8 City Election
The Aberdeen electoral scene centers on choosing mayor and council for best public service at low cost. The Herald endorses Eugene France over Hood based on fitness for office and notes Sumter's city manager plan as a model of unified governance with a nonresident manager and council oversight.
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Herald
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France
Hood
France vows action to honor neglected town
In a prior term the candidate failed to give the place adequate attention. He now proposes remedies, and the Herald, reflecting public sentiment, sees no reason to doubt his sincerity.
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France
If You Read It in the Herald
A brief note asserts the truth of a claim by referencing the Herald as the source. It hints at a conversation about credibility without detailing events or people.
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Fatal Accident on Rainy New York Streetcar Concludes
A severe rainstorm and wind cause disruptions as an uptown streetcar conductor orders passengers to move to the car ahead. Protest erupts while one rider notes the abandoned car lacked a broken fuse, but officials cite no fault beyond the cash register being unable to ring fares.
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New
New York
New York Times
Love of Ugly Men Across History And A Southern Witch Tale
A fusion of social commentary on famous unattractive men such as Julius Caesar Sir Philip Sidney Voltaire and Rousseau with a comic Southern vignette where Mammy Lou warns Lucinda about cooking beans in a fireless cooker and invoking hoodoo fears in the judge era tone and setting.
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England
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The Overruling of a Judge
A judge awoke to two burglars in his room with a pistol pointed at him. One thief finds a watch and the judge urges its return as a keepsake. The burglar overrules the motion and says an appeal is allowed. The supreme court would sustain the lower decree.
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Supreme Court
Rebel General Pascual Orozco Led Mexican Uprising
Pascual Orozco, a rebel general, led an armed uprising against President Francisco I. Madero in Mexico. The rebel movement drew attention from regional factions and posed a significant challenge to the Madero government during the period of instability.
Thackeray Autograph Hassles and a Humble Suggestion
Autograph seekers troubled Thackeray who often refused to sign. A young woman’s album led him to leave a witty marginal note beneath a poem praising Mount Blanc. Thackeray jests that Albert Smith wrote the line, suggesting Lindley Murray instead wrote whom.
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Mount Blanc
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Albert
Lindley Murray
W. M. Thackeray
Expanding the Inspiration and a Quotation
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip suggests turning anger into grand verse. The speaker recalls a quarrel over a dressmaker's bill and a poem urging kindness to the erring brother. The irony asks whether forethought can replace rage as inspiration.
Parnell criticizes James expression as unwarrantable quibble
On April 16, 1878, Mr. Parnell called Henry James statement a legal quibble and demanded withdrawal. He apologized for the remark and said the expression reflected more ingenuity of a petty sessions attorney than of a skilled lawyer.
What does this nation need what does she need rubber boots
An impassioned orator asks what the nation requires as it crosses the Pacific in trade and freedom. A rear seat observer bluntly suggests rubber boots in response to the call.
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Pacific
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Turkey Basting Gag Reveals Carving Quip
A Washington Star cartoon caption jokes that the habit of basting a turkey aims to improve flavor but the speaker quips the real purpose is to keep the meat slippery for easier carving.
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Washington Star
A Tearful Monkey in Brazilian Forests
A description from Harper's notes a tiny Brazilian monkey known for extreme gentleness and childlike behavior. It moves by leaping branch to branch, appears birdlike when hanging, and its eyes, velvet coat, and gray beads give it a doll like, expressive look. Humboldt remarks the samaki weeps and resembles a child in features.
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Humboldt
Harper's
The Higher Equity Bis marckian Egg Tale
The Pall Mall Gazette recounts Bismarck's tale of foraging with two companions in a near deserted village. They find a man with five eggs and cannot divide them among three, so Bismarck swallows two and then shares the remaining three with his companions.
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Bismarck
Pall Mall Gazette
A Great Scheme Describes Domestic Kitchen Help
A narrator recalls a plan to hire a good cook after daily family meals and continuous visitors wore them out. The piece notes relatives and friends dwindling as household management shifts to professional help.
The Natural Way conflicts Questioned by Baltimore American
A Baltimore American critique questions the case facts noting the story would not hold water. The column labels potential credibility issues and ongoing scrutiny of the reporting.
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Baltimore American
The Northwest Specialist Promises Restoration for Men
A physician describes treatment for male weak ness and sexual health issues including exhaustion, back pain, and urinary symptoms. He claims superior experience, promises improved vigor for study, work, and marriage, and advertises confidential consultation with no cost for a preliminary talk.
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Darrin
Northwest
Health and beauty promise from Dr Darrin at Hotel Savoy
Ad promoting Dr. Darrin the women’s specialist offering free private consultation and examination for female troubles at the Hotel Savoy Aberdeen until April 10th. It claims to restore health and beauty, with low treatment fees and flexible payment plans for those unable to pay cash.
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Savoy
Darrin
Hotel Savoy
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