Storiettes and sketches from a Boston Common crowd
Shortremarks on a Sunday crowd in Boston Common where a well known entertainer mocked vices and nations. Other items recount British diplomat Sir F Bertie in Paris a Queen Victoria quip and a Roosevelt prank call. Lola La Follette uses wit to coax a stingy donor at a Madison charity plate collection.
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Boston
Spain
Lola la Follette
Wisconsin
Madison
Miss la Follette
Funeral Procession Delays Negro Driver in Washington
A black driver on Washington streets slowed a funeral procession by trying to pass in front of the hearse. He feared crossing between carriages and attempted to overtake, asking the driver to pause so his passenger could pass quickly.
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Washington
Perkins Maine Voter Shift Marks Democratic Gain
In Perkins ten voters cast ballots mostly Republican. A prior tally showed twelve Republicans and one Democrat, while this year yields eleven Republicans and two Democrats. The precinct clerk quipped Perkins, a democratic gain of one hundred percent, prompting a chorus from Democrats.
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Perkins
Best In the World. Dodd's Kidney Pills Restor e Health Says Patient
After eighteen months of suffering from epilepsy, backache, and kidney trouble, W H Smith of Cream Arkansas credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with his recovery. He reports renewed strength and ability to work, claiming the medicine cured his kidneys and cleansed his blood for better health.
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Ark
W. H. Smith
Dodd
Conversation on neighborhoods and class in satire
In a witty exchange Mrs. Dobbs asks about the new neighborhood and Mrs. Dibbs replies that it mirrors the old one where wealth and status dominate dialogue. The quip highlights social pretensions and class talk in urban life.
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Mrs. Dobbs
Mrs. Dibbs
Puck
Thief Steals Thermometer From London Jeweler Window
A thermometer was taken from the door of a London jeweler. The next day a notice appeared in the window asking the thief to return it, noting it would be useless since it only registers 125 degrees in heat.
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London
Try One Package Defiance Starch Ad Offer
A vintage ad promotes Defiance Starch with a trial promise. If you are not pleased, return it to the dealer for a refund and get one third more value for the money. The copy claims the starch provides satisfaction and does not stick to iron.
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Defiance
Quotable: Prideful Yet Honest Folk Remain Idle
A brief critique notes many refuse begging or stealing yet avoid work, painting a portrait of a stubborn, lazy complacency among some individuals. The observation contrasts pride with laziness and lack of labor.
California Resorts Spotlight in Sunset November Issue
California is described as a country of year round outings with numerous summer and winter resorts. The article by Carrie Stevens Walter in Sunset Magazine highlights famous destinations and lesser known favorites that attract both broad audiences and a few devoted travelers.
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California
cCarrie Stevens Walter
Sunset Magazine
The dog shark bites worse than Ma bark
A playful idiom about a dog shark generating a sharper bite than Ma’s bark, suggesting a feisty creature with a bold mouth and a dog like stance in a lighthearted context.
National Association of State University Presidents Adopts Plans
Des Moines reports the annual meeting adjourned with plans for closer ties between agricultural colleges and state universities and a possible union. Officers elected include EB Andrews president, William L. Prather vice president, and William Harris honorary vice president. Four Iowa Civil War veterans face potential federal charges over land fraud schemes, with detective A M Burtis investigating and scp brokers identified as likely defendants as federal grand juries prepare action.
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Des Moines
National Association of State University
Washington, D. C
EB. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
George E. MacLean
State University of Iowa
William L. Prather
University of Texas
William T. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
George BE. Fellows
University of Maine
MacLean
Iowa
F E. B. Fulton
Mississippi
A. H. Burtis
United States Secret Service
Burtis
Washington
Kansas
Scp
Polk County Wins Iowa Country School Medal At St Louis Exposition
Polk county and Des Moines school groups earned top honors at the St Louis exposition. Polk county received a bronze medal as a mark of honor for its country school display, while East Des Moines and West Des Moines also won medals. Des Moines and Polk county schools led the state in honors, with Polk’s country schools securing the distinctive award.
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Polk County
Des Moines
Country Schools
Jealousy sparks triple tragedy in Des Moines boarding house
Neill Mathews a Black suspect ran amuck at 753 Ninth Street boarding house. Bud T. Travis of Camden Tennessee is dead, Roland H. Diggs is critically wounded, and Mrs. Diggs is wounded. Police have not yet captured the assailant.
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Des Moines
Neill Mathews
Roland H. Diggs
Ninth Street
Bud T. Travis
Camden
Tenn
Iowas Inebriate Parole Figures And Policy
Two hundred forty two convicted inebriates from three state insane hospitals Independence Cherokee and Mt Pleasant are on parole along with about seventy five from Clarinda making roughly 325 at large in Iowa but subject to recommitment if they again become addicted. Hospital superintendents and the board of control plan to release inebriates when they can become well and useful citizens if they avoid liquor. The state offers no cure beyond rest and nourishment and cannot guarantee against resumption of harmful drugs or alcohol.
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Independence
Cherokee
Mt. Pleasant
Clarinda
Iowa
Board of Control
Corn Belt Meat Producers discuss folding plan for packing firm
A member of the Corn Belt Meat Producers association says there is little chance of forming an independent packing company now. At a recent meeting the idea was debated but no action was taken, though supporters may revive it in the future.
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James Jeffrey Roche
Roosevelt
White House
Archie
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association of
Flowa
Enehie
Way Pe
Des Moines Population Figures From Polk Directory
Des Moines shows a population of 97,693 in the just completed city directory by R. L. Polk & Co. The figures rise by 1,288 from last year.
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Des Moines
R. L. Polk & Co
Iron undershirt anecdote prompts laundry joke in city papers
The excerpt records a humorous exchange about an iron undershirt worn by the Sultan and a stray joke about sending it to a laundry. A passenger asks about presidential choices, and a straw vote is noted as a secretary of state is marked as one vote, in a brief city paper tone.
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F. Bertie
Paris
Queen Victoria
Bertie
Victoria
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chicago Tribune
Russians wait for final blow as Port Arthur siege tightens
Reports from St Petersburg Che Foo and front lines describe Japanese forces gaining positions to seize the eastern forts of Port Arthur. Siege works and infantry maneuvers proceed as Tokyo aims to end operations before Mikado's birthday, with Russian surrender hoped at Linot promontory.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Mukden
Che Foo
Associated Press
Keekwan
Rihlung Mountain
Rihlung
Banjusan
Linot
Pacific
Desperate Fighting At Port Arthur Described
An Associated Press report details the late sea battle for Port Arthur with Russians retreating to the fortress and Japanese lines extending fourteen miles. Two mountains Taku and Shahku are objective points as fierce hill fighting ends with Japanese gains and heavy casualties.
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Port Arthur
Taku
Shahku
Etse
Hermit Guards Son's Grave Near Wilkesbarre
Two White Haven hunters report an old hermit guarding a lonely mountain grave near Wilkesbarre. He claimed the headstone marked his son, who died thirty years ago, and fled when approached. An old log shanty stood nearby.
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Wilkesbarre
White Haven
Whites Haven
Russians Report Enormous Losses At Port Arthur Bombardment
News from Che Foo and St Petersburg details six day bombardment of Port Arthur ending November 3 with Japanese forces breaching fort No 3 but unable to hold it. Chinese reports cite enormous Japanese losses and a dramatic, costly assault amid high Russian confidence in endurance.
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Che Foo
Port Arthur
Illustrious
Jupiter
Mukden
Kasan
St. Petersburg
Fort No. 3
Stoessel
War Office
Russia Outlines Her Case Over North Sea Incident
St. Petersburg reports Russia accepts the telegraphic draft of the Anglo Russian convention for an inquiry commission to be seated in Paris with five members from Russia Britain the United States and France selecting the fifth. Four points of the Russian case allege suspicious vessels in Danish waters wireless reports from Kamchatka and an unexplained message. the squadron spotted two torpedo boats but did not fire.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
North Sea
London
Paris
Paaris
Rojestvensky
Danish
Kamptchatka
Kamaptchatka
English Channel
Japan admits sinking of battleship Yashima
Paris reports the Tokio government confirms the loss of the 12 300 ton battleship Yashima after hitting a mine off Dalny last June. The death toll is unknown but thought small as the ship went down in deep water while attempting to reach Dalny harbor. Japan now has four modern battleships remaining.
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Paris
Dalny
Tokio
Danny Harbor
Japan
Signals Lost In North Sea Trawler Incident
An order from Vice Admiral Chouknin shows Black Sea fleet officers were unfamiliar with the new admiralty code during recent maneuvers, with no ship understanding or obeying the signals.
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St. Petersburg
North Sea
Chouknin
Black Sea
Admiralty
Japs Take Russian Furs from Kamchatka Raids
London reports from Hakata that Japanese schooners return with fur cargoes seized during raids on Kamchatka and other Russian stations. Fierce fighting occurred with Russian forces. several killed on both sides and Russians captured three Japanese vessels after a three day battle. Cobra venom is claimed to be a remedy for the plague.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Hakata
Kamchatka
Cobra
Hungarian Diet Rejects Kossuth Resolution Call
The lower house of the Hungarian Diet declined to approve Francis Kossuth's resolution urging the premier to press the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister to back U S diplomatic action to end bloodshed in the far east. Premier Tisza noted neutral intervention only works if both belligerents consent.
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Budapest
Hungary
Die
Francis Kossuth
Independent Party
United States
Far East
Kossuth
Russia
Tisza
Robbers Surrounded After California Bank Cashier Death
Cody Wyoming reports bands pursuing the First National bank robbers have the outlaws trapped in Owl Creek foothills fifty miles away. Reinforcements from Hole in the Wall and Buffalo Bill with Indian scouts and cowboys pursue. Wires cut, facts hard to obtain. Thanksgiving Proclamation issued for November 24.
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Cody, Wyo
First National Bank
Owl] Creek
Colonel Cody
Canadians Endorse Plan in National Elections
Toronto reports the liberals retain power with a larger majority after six more elections. The west backs the governments transcontinental railway proposal, the northwest territories give nine straight votes for the government, and British Columbia elections favor the liberals. There is a noted balance between self-critique and support.
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Toronto
Ont
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Quick Results Claims for Kidney Pills and Cures
A Comcord North Carolina justice of the peace extols Dean's Kidney Pills as an effective remedy for kidney disorder and backache. The ad cites improved health and urges sale by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, with price 60 cents per box and notes cures for coughs and catarrh claims.
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W. J. Hill
Comcord
N. C
Justice of the Peace
Dean
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, W. Y
Haight Sues Pullman Over Berth Collision Injury
Charles O Haight while riding in a Pullman sleeping car between Boston and Watertown fell while dressing in his berth. His legs protruded beyond the berth when a porter hurried along the aisle causing Heights legs to be broken. He sues the Pullman company for 35000 dollars.
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Charles O. Haight
Boston
Watertown
N. Y
Haight
Pullman Company
Evolution of Railways from Slow Roadbeds to Fast Tracks
A historical overview notes that early railroads followed easier routes with minimal disruption to construction. As speed rose, emphasis shifted to track quality with level grades and straight cut-offs. Modern express trains rely on both high‑speed locomotives and improved roadbeds to shorten distances while preserving safety.
Music Halls Charm London and Paris Audiences
London and Paris music halls attract crowds as theaters falter. Audiences tire of high prices long runs and star-focused programs. music halls offer variety and lively entertainment that keeps patrons amused.
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London
Paris
Star
Music Halle
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F. d. Cheney & Co
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