Acheson Pushes Water Wagon for Reelection
Pennsylvania congressman Ernest F. Acheson leverages the water wagon as a political tool to secure another term, railing against opponent John Tener of the Elks order. He touts liquor ads restrictions and beer taxation, claiming big revenue from beer while promoting local option in his district. Tener's stance on local option remains unclear as Acheson campaigns.
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Ashington
Ernest F. Acheson
Pennsylvania
Congress
Acheson
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
John Tener
Tener
Penrose
George T. Oliver
Pittsburg Gazette-Times
Tenet
the Elks
Ray Serene
Quay
Mr. Tener
Inside the United States Bureau of Standards Tests
The Information Bureau explains how the U S bureau tests items sent by the public. A celluloid collar and false teeth were tested for flammability and pressure resistance to verify safety and avoid fraud. A new paper durability machine folds paper repeatedly until it breaks, measuring strength, with a dial recording the repetitions.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
Perfidious Modistes Embarrass Washington Matrons
Washington social whirl recounts a dinner party misadventure revealing Paris gowns by Trench dressmakers. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Mrs. Perry Belmont, famed New York hostesses, learned their white satin gowns with silver tulia were not unique, provoking laughter and plans to resell. Belmont's figure and jewel ensemble outshone Vanderbilt's simpler styling.
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Ashington
Trench
Cornelius Vander Hilt, Jr
Nicholas Longworth
Perry Belmont
New York
Washington
Richard Townsend
Mrs. Vanderbilt
New White House Entrance Exposed Mystery of Secret Passages
A New York or Washington era note claims politicians visit the White House via hidden doors to avoid reporters. Frank Hitchcock has been seen leaving by a rear door, prompting press coverage. Prominent southern Republicans allegedly navigate through hotels to secure White House calls, entering via the east entrance and secret paths to the president.
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White House
Frank H. Hitchcock
Whites House
Legends of St Patrick and the man behind the myths
A survey of Patrick scholarship argues his historic life in Ireland is established. It notes his two authentic writings, the Confession and the Letter to Coroticus, and explains how legends grew around him while detailing his 31 years in Ireland, church foundations, and role connecting Ireland to Rome and broader civilization.
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Coroticus
Bury
Patrick
Ireland
Thias
Crochan
Highton Patrick
Old Man Recalls Youthful Ireland in Dreamlike Sunset
In a reflective scene from the past, an elderly man, fading into memory, sits by the brook in County Clare. He recalls boyhood paths, home across the Shannon, and songs of distant Ireland. A dreamlike vision drifts to his companion as he whispers names and homeland prayers.
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Shannon
Towish Gyat
Clare
County
Cipre
Chlenga Tribune
Worthy of Highest Honor St Patrick's Day Praise
An editorial celebrates St Patrick as a symbol of Irish national spirit and Christian unity. It lauds his role in expelling superstition, uplifting Ireland, and inspiring continued zeal, devotion, and progress for mankind through the Irish race and its global descendants.
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Patrici
Prince of Peace
St. Patrick
Ireland
Patrick
Emerald Isle
Church
Erin
Ballyhooley Lemonade Prank on Arthur Balfour at Commons
A St Patrick’s Day joke aimed at Arthur Balfour as Irish chief secretary involved a cigar box sent to the House of Commons. It contained shamrocks and a so called infernal machine with a sugar lemon blend, but a chemist found the contents harmless. The box also held rusty tools and a note about buying whisky to brew Ballyhooley lemonade for Ireland.
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Ballyhooley
Arthur Balfour
House of Commons
Cheminst
Bally Hooley
Ireland
Apostle of Joy and the Shamrock Saint Patrick
The article traces St. Patrick’s association with the shamrock as a teaching symbol of the Trinity and notes the trefoil’s sacred status in Iran under the name shamrukh. It mentions Pliny’s remark on serpents avoiding the trefoil and hints at Patrick’s travel through Treland England Scotland and Wales, highlighting legends that praise the saint’s deeds.
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Apostle
Joy
Ireland
Patrick
Shamrukh
Iran
Pliny
St. Patrick
Treland
England
Scotland
Wales
Des Moines Letter Warns of Coal Mine Closures in Iowa
A Des Moines letter warns that the complete shut down of the Carl mines in Iowa, with 15,000 miners, may occur if a wage agreement expires March 31 and eastern state talks fail. It notes planned Iowa miner operator conferences, a national convention in Indianapolis, and the risk of April 1 work stoppage without new terms.
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Des Moines
Carl
Lawa
Iowa
Joh P. Reese
Towa Coal Operators’ Association
Reese
Indiana
Ohio
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
National Convention
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Schultz
Lawyard
Y. M. Cla
State Board of Examiners
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William Holland
Monroe County
J. B. Conner
Appanoose County
William Abrams
Jdésper County
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Volunteers of America
Chicago
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Rock Island
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Omaha
Lincoln
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Pueblo
Rutherford
Kline
Warton Drys
Men’s Liberty League of Iowa
Iowa Prohibitionists
Crocker D Building
Kirkwood
J. B. Stewart
Clinton
Clinton Evening Journal
B. A. Luekis
Marshalltown
Theodore Lindt
Davenport
Frank Thimmesch
Dubuque
J. BB. Stewart
PF. P. Mattes
Bennett
Cummins
Burton R. Bennett
Bremer County
Supreme Court
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Mitchell
Farwell
Sager
Roosevelt
White Horse
Ann
San Francisco
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Grinneil
Maud Marshall
Wilson
Laura Kraemer
Pella
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Moulton
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