Two American daughters in wealth and fate compared
The Intelligencer recounts two sisters: one marries a French count and spends millions amid scandal and divorce filings. the other forgoes society to pursue humanitarian work, earning the nation’s praise as an uncrowned American queen and a richer title. The piece asks which woman American girls admire and who led the happier life.
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America
France
Paris
Richmond
Times- Dispatch
Girls Take to Playwriting Across Schools and Clubs
A surge of interest in playwriting grips young women as they scribble scripts and seek collaborators. Motivated by stories of wealth and fame, many pursue dramatic work in schools clubs and social circles, chasing opinions, opportunities, and exposure.
Writing as a Diversion in literary labor and fortune
The essay notes that to achieve conspicuous literary success one needs not only talent but also vogue and luck. Even skilled writers must often accept hackwork such as reviews introductions and articles to earn a living, risking less tranquility and leisure for steady work.
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Cornhill
Waiter Makes a Quick Profit From Tacoma Tide Lands
A Seattle cafe waiter overheard talk of Tacoma tide lands. He bought an option with $2,000 saved, then Union Pacific offered $80,000 for the land block. He netted about $60,000 after paying $20,000 for the option, leaving the rest as profit.
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Seattle
Tacoma Tide Lands
Tide Lands
Union Pacific
Walter
Thirteen Miners Survive Dreaded Mine Entombment
In Lens France 13 miners aged 17 to 38 were rescued after 20 days trapped in the Courrieres coal mine. They survived on hay bark and decayed horse meat in darkness. Their recovery revived hope for the remaining missing, with about 700 unaccounted and 500 bodies recovered.
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Lens
France
Courrieres
Henri Nemy
Father seeks 100000 damages over boxer's death
Isaac Tennebaum, father of Harry Hennebaum known as Harry Kenny, sues the Associated Athletic clubs for 100000 damages in San Francisco alleging the fight managers were responsible for his son's death after the February 28 glove contest with Frankie Neill.
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San Francisco
Isaac Tennebaum
Harry Hennebaum
Harry Tenny
Frankie Neill
Associated Athletic Clubs
Senate votes to probe Iowa insurance firms
In Des Moines on March 29 the senate voted 42 to 2 to order an investigation of Iowa insurance companies. The bill creates a five member commission of senators and representatives and appropriates 10 000 for the inquiry. Passage in the house appears assured.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Senate
House
Three Boys Fall Ill After Eating Wild Parsnips in Michigan
Charles Thornell died while his brother and Frank Roy were reported dying after eating wild parsnips found in the woods during a fishing trip near Baldwin Michigan. The incident prompts warnings about foraged plants and accidental poisoning.
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Baldwin, Mich
Charles Thornell
Frank Roy
Ohio Senate Backs State Railroad Rate Regulator
Columbus March 30 The senate by unanimous vote passed the house bill creating a state railroad commission and providing for regulation of freight rates.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Congress in Congress: tariff talks and river of speeches
Washington notes recap a week of floor clashes on reciprocity and tariff revision as Shackleford and Tawney clash over remarks. Senate debates railroad rate questions with Knox and Tillman and McCumber divide time. House and Senate pass key bills including a 30 million appropriation and army medical department reorganization.
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House
Shackleford
Missouri Volunteers
Tawney
Minn
Tillman
McCumber
North Dakota
South Carolina
Knox
Senate
Interior Department
Clay, Carmack
Newlands
the Army
Courtroom Quip Highlights Taxing Exchange
A high financier on the stand insists he has told nothing after two hours while a new congressman complains of misquotation. The seasoned statesman quips that outcomes unfold and luck favors misquotes in courtly banter.
Distinguishing Classical Music A Quip Between Spouses
Mrs. Cumrox asks if her husband can tell classical music from others and he replies that certain tunes that threaten to be music but always disappoint are classical. The exchange toys with how to classify art.
Professor Tries Larger Shoes After Foot Pain
A professor tests a larger pair after wincing with weight on his foot. He remarks he cannot judge the shoe by feel, only by how his corn reacts, and asks for a bigger size.
He Gets the Coin
A brief exchange reports a political appointment for a husband. Mrs Huggins notes the pay is modest, while Mrs Muggins says the graft value exceeds the salary in this candid joke.
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Huggins
Muggins
Chicago Daily News
Where He Kissed Her in Yonkers Streets
A Yonkers Statesman item recalls a romance moment as Patience recalls a vow of love and Patrice describes a farewell kiss on the steps, highlighting a personal crossing of paths and affection.
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Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Train wreck injures 23 near South Whitley Indiana
A Nickel Plate eastbound passenger train derailed near South Whitley on Friday, with the smoker, day coach and five sleeping cars leaving the track. Twenty three people were injured and one person fatally. The incident occurred as the train approached Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
South Whitley
Innovations in steel and marine propulsion announced
A survey of recent tech advances notes German patent steel hardened by nitrogen, air cooling tool steel, and automated taffy pulling. European ballast includes Farcot’s paddle wheel boat propulsion and a Munich sick room clock with ceiling shadow display for invalids.
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Germany
F. Munster
Wisconsin
Munich
Europe
A. Farcot
Buchet Factory
Suez Canal urged for doubling or new route
The Liverpool Underwriters' Association calls for widening the Suez Canal or constructing an entirely new canal to prevent bottlenecks and improve global shipping capacity.
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Liverpool Underwriters’ Association
Curiosity Quip About Room for a Cook
In a brief exchange from the New York Sun a quip questions where a cook could be kept, with a joking answer about the natural history museum. The playful dialogue frames a light moment amid a museum setting.
Auto humor in Stella and Cholly headline style
A tersely framed quip notes Stella and Cholly share a car trait. The joke hinges on a vehicle that resists movement and defies timing, echoing a New York Sun flavor of playful satire.
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