Wiley Warns Against Cracked Mugs in Lunchrooms
Washington news notes Dr. Wiley, famed Uncle Sam chemist, urging bans on cracked mugs as breakfast daily germs are found in mug seams. His team reports millions of organisms in mug cracks, including bacillus cells linked to inflammatory diseases, prompting calls for sanitary meat and drinkware in eateries.
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Ashington
Dr. Wiley
Uncle Sar
Washington
Mr. Wiley
Wiley
Man
Costly White House repairs eyed as essential upkeep
Col. Tremwell, army engineer, warns the White House requires about 1,000 dollars weekly for next year to stay habitable. Current year upkeep runs 673 dollars weekly. He estimates 15,000 dollars would cover necessary repairs including upholstery, walls, and interior overhaul, with Congress expected to grant funds under extraordinary repairs.
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White House
Col. Tremwell
Serres
Onlonel
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Budget figures show large increases in federal appropriations
Figures prepared by Thomas Cleaves and James Court outline that last session's congress approved 1,008,097,543.56 dollars in appropriations with large sums for the army, navy, pensions, post office, and sundry civil expenses. Continuing contracts cover battleships and other vessels. Public buildings allocations total 20,789,750 dollars. Net employee changes add 16,682 positions with a pay rise of 9,086,287 dollars, including 6,000 navy seamen and 809 marine corps personnel. Overall salaries rise to 129,928. The first session of the Sixtieth congress shows 87,599,299 dollars more than the last Fifty-ninth congress.
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Thomas Cleaves
James C. Courts
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Army
Navy
Post Office Department
Vo Celliers
Parison
Marine Corps
Postal Service
District of Columbia
Military Academy
Society Girl Weds Englishman in Maine Summer Home
Minna Field Gibson formerly Mrs Preston Gibson, daughter of Mrs Thomas Nelson Page, marries Algernon Hornsby of Leicestershire England. The ceremony was at the Page summer home in York Harbor Maine. They plan Baggrave Hall in Leicestershire as their future home.
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Minna Field Gibson
Preston Gibson
Thomas Nelson Page
Algernon Hornsby
Leicestershire
England
Mrs. Page
York Harbor
Mrs. Gibson
Washington and
Gatlety
Chicago
Page
Gibson
Alexandria
Washington
Gilson
Henry Field Gibson
Burnsby
Lindsay
Boston
Wieves
Curran as a Possible Democratic Vice Presidential Choice
A lengthy, fragmentary profile discusses John W. Kern as a potential Democratic vice presidential candidate, recalling early teaching days, health scares, and his distinctive whiskers. It notes Kern's satire and affability, hints at campaign lore, and references a 1900s Washington politics milieu with humor about Curran.
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Intranipolis
Dora W. Kern
Allhoush
Kern
W. J. Hrvan
Washington
le Vine
Alease Kern
Bryan
Korn
J. W. Kern
Caevan
Jane
Curran
Pritchard
Hares P. Brunaugh
Blasvess
Charan
John We
Hroward
Indiana Normal School of
Kokomo
John W. Kern
John Kern
Remy
Prad Stanson
Prohibition candidate from Wisconsin profile
A native of Wisconsin, a Winnebago resident, and a key Prohibition party figure, the candidate for governor with a long career in public service and law mentions birthplace in Walworth County and education at the University of Wisconsin. He authored Lives of the Presidents and Lincoln the Man of Sorrows. He belongs to Odd Fellows and other societies.
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Chieka
Wisconsin
Winbis
al Ahhabs
Vance Wion
Walworth Conty
Wisciosii
Tie
Unt
Ity
Waukesha
Wis
Epworth League
Laupler
Isconsin
Lincoln
Odd Wellows and
Elliot
Monument to Brahms Unveiled in Vienna at Kirlsplatz
A monument to Johannes Brahms was unveiled in Vienna near the Kirlsplatz. Deputy mayor Le Neumayer presided as prominent musicians and Brats society members gathered. Sculptor Prof Weyr faced mixed reviews for the muse's lyre and the stone work. Brahms died in April 1887 after a life largely spent in Austria.
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Vienna
Austria
Johannes Hrahms
Kirlsplatz
le. Neumayer
Brats Society
Prof
Weyr
Hralmig
Jannis
Hamburg
Germany
Not Graceful Editor’s Dinner Quotation in New York
George Harvey remark on literary grace at a New York dinner noting grace’s absence. A garbled anecdote references a past toast in Nagasaki and a funeral hymn, with a line about a writer expressing a loving memory.
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George Harvey
New York
Ata Dumerai
New Hagysake
Rina
Mrs Jones Seeks Economy In Household Strain
In a domestic scene, Mrs Jones argues for thrift to feed the family as quarrels arise over savings and children's needs. The couple debates buying and using existing items, with Mrs Jones urging practical economy while Mr Jones grows weary of the burden.
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Maria
Mr. Denes
Trey Alkelathes
Ati
West
Jones
Mr. Jones
Fragmented Love and Faith in a Weakened Bond
A fragmentary verse fragment contemplates love, fidelity, and betrayal across a troubled relationship. The speaker recalls past vows, the pull of a past partner, and the moral weight of temptation as they seek guidance in a world of remorse. The tone echoes old period laments with reverent allusions.
Woes and Wit From Harsh Light of Daily News
A collage of humorous quips and brief zingers from papers like the Baltimore American, Cleveland Leader, and Washington Star. Seen are playful lines on heat, marriage life, Wall Street, and phrases from the Philosopher of Felly and Welly, with a touch of satirical tone about habits and travel.
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Welly
Wall Street
Cleveland
Not Very Popular Drug Wisie Causes Neighbors’ Quiet
A fragmentary line suggests a daughter named Wisie stirs neighbors to close windows. The phrasing hints at a social discomfort or reputation issue, with quoted dialogue indicating local reactions and ridicule. No clear names or events beyond the neighborly response are present.
Weather and Crime Theories Clash in Heated Debate
In the Baltimore American an exchange questions whether hot weather increases crime and wickedness. The dialog contrasts claims that a close atmosphere fuels vice with objections, highlighting a puzzling link between heat and conduct.
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Daitimore American
Indefinite Heir and Doctor Debate Recovery and Wealth
Fragmentary dialogue shows a doctor questioning an heir’s chances of recovery versus money. The text references an Ananias club and unclear names, suggesting a satirical or censored report on a local issue or social circle.
Artist Kind Contemplates Fame Across Centuries
The lines express a reflection on fame and endurance as the speaker, a kindred persona, imagines living through three centuries. A companion voice counters with a light, paradoxical stance about personal mortality and reputation.
Bugs and Kisses in Yonkers Storytime Charm
On the front stoop Jack vows to kiss me at each lightning bug sight. Patrine praises Jack with sly wit while Yut claims to sap him whenever a bug appears. The tale ends with a wink that the rest of the evening is a shared secret.
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Fatienee
Jack
Patrine
Yonkers Statesman
Fragmented comic wedding dialogue from Chicago Daily News
A brief, humorous comic exchange on the Honeymoon involving a bride and groom. The dialogue plays on affectionate miscommunications and wordplay, reflecting lighthearted newspaper humor of the era.
Mortification Sets In and Getting Even Gossip
A collection of exchange quips from Chicago and Detroit papers. A barber points to scratches on a coin while a patron retorts that his chin bears scratches too. A Browns tale is recalled as a small fish evades a fisherman in a wry punchline.
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Ola Sport
Chicara Daily News
In Doubt. He knows all the stars.
In a cottoning line the item hints at a debate over astronomy or opera. The caption plays on star power and public taste, referencing a Detroit free press quip about performing arts and science.
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Deroit Free Press
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