Sulzer Impeached in New York for Campaign Funds Scandal
Governor William Sulzer faced impeachment by the New York Assembly on charges of misusing campaign funds and perjury. The articles allege false expense statements, corrupt perjury, witness bribery, suppressing evidence, and stock speculation with campaign money. The Senate summons Sulzer to trial as the impeachment process unfolds amid Tammany Hall opposition.
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Albany
N. Y
William Sulzer
State Assembly
Senate
Sulzer
Circuit Court of Appeals
Frawley Committee
Frederick L. Colwell
New York Stock Exchange
Boss Murphy
Tammany Hall
New York State
State Department
Murphy
People’s House
New York
Assembly
Tammany
Frawley
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Harris & Fuller
Congress
A. E. Spriggs
Montana
Louis M. Josephthal
Boyer, Griswold & Co
Charles H. Reynolds
Big Four
Real Test of Character in Sustained Kindness
A meditation on character, noting that true virtue lies in continuing acts of kindness beyond youth. The piece argues sustained generosity defines moral depth more than impulsive generosity in youth.
Huerta Stands Pat on Mexican Presidency Crisis
Washington notes report Huerta rejects U S peace proposals and Lind’s mediation attempts. President Wilson and Bryan discussed Lind’s dispatches but U S stance remains no recognition of Huerta regime, citing constitutional government as a condition for any settlement.
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Washington, D. C
Huerta
United States
Washington
Wilson
Bryan
John Bassett Moore
State Department
John Lind
Mexico
Mr. Lind
Latin America
Will Buy and Fit Academy Hall Sac City
In a special school election Sac City district approved a bond not to exceed 10000 to buy and equip the academy hall and campus once occupied by Sac City Institute. Vote stood 221 for and 6 against with 96 women voting yes. The site will support playgrounds and the building will become a first class high school and house normal and vocational departments.
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Sac City
Academy
Sac City Institute
Thill Penetrates Heart in Cedar Falls Accident
J. H. Cummings aged 79 was killed when a horse he held bolted at a passing automobile and a hill end pierced his heart. A well known local figure, he was father to Prof. H. C. Cummings of the State University of Iowa.
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Cedar Falls
J. H. Cummings
H. C. Cummings
State University of Iowa
Motorcycle race ends in injury at bridge encounter
Mason City report says Tony Tyler led eight starters in a 64 mile race from Mason City to Hampton when he crashed into a bridge. He sustained an eye injury and internal injuries. four of eight finishers completed the course at speeds exceeding a mile per minute.
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Bridge
Mason City
Tony Tyler
Here
Hampton
Mother and Daughter Crown. Hampton.
Mrs J H Zan Nuis wife of a prominent local farmer and her daughter Miss Lou Zan Nuis drowned in Reed's Lake while fishing with her grandson Wilbur Scanterbury. The boy escaped by crawling on top of the boat as it up set and clung to safety until help arrived.
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Crown
Hampton
J. H. Zan Nuis
Lou Zan Nuis
Reed's Lake
Wilbur Scanterbury
Conrad Farmer and James Lister Fatal Crash Near Marshalltown
James Lister a 55 year old wealthy farmer of Conrad was killed when his automobile left the road five miles north of Marshalltown. The car went into a ditch and turned turtle as he was driving toward Marshalltown.
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Conrad
Marshalltown
James Lister
Here
Lister
Daylight burglary at Avoca power house reported
Burglars forced entry into the Avoca electric light and power house during daytime. They broke open a box while Andrew Stucker, the second engineer, attended the engine and stole a watch and a pocketbook.
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Yeggs
Avoca
Andrew Stucker
Maquoketa Teachers Resign From High School
Maquoketa High School will lose three popular teachers next year as Bess Clark Mollie Sievers and Fay Wenk have resigned from the staff.
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Maquoketa
Maquoketa High School
Bess Clark
Mollie Sievers
Fay Wenk
Eleven Bridges Ordered in Maquoketa County
Jackson county supervisors ordered eleven new bridges at a recent session. The total estimated cost runs to 13960 dollars for the project across Maquoketa area.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Tender Skin of Children Summer Remedy Ad
The notice promotes Tyree's Antiseptic Powder for sensitive heat related skin affections in children. It promises quick relief and offers a 25 cent sample or purchase through druggists, with J. S. Tyree as chemist in Washington D C.
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Tyree
J. S. Tyree
Washington, D. C
The Circle Bridge Quip Endures in New York Press
A brief quip from The Circle notes why players spend time at bridge games. It highlights the idea that bridge is mental training and answers the gag about training the mind to play more. The exchange captures a light newspaper moment about a classic card game.
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New York Press
How that receiver of stolen goods was scored in court
A court case centers on a receiver of stolen goods and the legal handling of the fence’s conduct. The exchange hints at the social dynamics of crime and punishment, with courtroom wit framing the discussion around accountability and fencing practices.
Carbo Spring Steel Fence Posts and Home Jobs Ad Reel
A scanned classified page fragment offers Carbo Spring Steel Fence Posts for field fencing. Also lists home employment plans for 25c, metal polish samples at 10c, and various consumer ads. Many entries push mail order prompts and dealer solicitations. The tone is promotional with multiple businesses and contact hints across states and cities.
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Carbo
Carbo el Post Company
Chicagreo
Warning on Castoria safety and authentic signatures
The notice urges parents to verify Castoria wrappers bearing Chas. Fletcher's black signature and red signature on the bottle. It warns against counterfeits and urges mothers to scrutinize medicines given to children, stressing ongoing vigilance for safe дитren and families.
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Chas, II. Fletcher
Castoria
Apts
Oyster definition sparks answer in class
In a Natural History lesson the teacher asks what an oyster is. Tommy proudly declares an oyster is a fish built like a nut, eliciting amused reactions from the class.
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Tommy
Everybody’s Magazine
Cure for Infant Eczema Described by Mother
Mrs John White of Roxbury Ohio reports that her two week old son developed widespread eczema on cheeks arms and head causing itching and disfigurement. After trying other treatments the skin cleared following use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment with nightly baths and applications. Cuticura ads promote sale worldwide with a 32 page Skin Book.
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Roxbury
Ohio
John White
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Widow Refutes Consolation In Curate’s Tease
A plump widow with two daughters laments her loss and refuses a curate’s cheerful line. She explains she is not to be consoled by her children, and insists she is not "laced" at all despite being called a relic in mourning.
Foundling Girl Violet Jennie Impresses Visitor on Frances Birthday
A Cleveland Plain Dealer note recalls Violet Jennie, a girl from a foundling asylum, visiting Frances on her birthday. Violet seeks to avoid patronizing but subtly asserts her unique origin by remarking she was founded rather than born, highlighting social contrast.
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Violet Jennie
Foundling Asylum
V. J
Frances
Violet
Foundling Hospital
Violet Jenny
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Only Way to Fly
A witty exchange hints at someone pursuing aviation as a goal or dream, using a play on words about going up for it and taking to the skies. The line suggests enthusiasm for flight and pursuit of flying ambitions.
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Aviating
Epigrams on Youth by Lillian Russell at Pittsburgh luncheon
Lillian Russell toasted Youth at a Pittsburgh luncheon delivering epigrams on aging. She quipped that the struggle to stay young ends in defeat, marked by a white stone, and noted time fights twenty four hours a day. She added that more people fail reaching a centennial age than in any other pursuit.
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Lillian Russell
Pittsburgh
Such a Foolish Question
A man laments a missing purse said to contain $15. The dialogue pivots on whether she was going to town or returning home, revealing the misdirection and the tale’s punchline about the purse’s contents.
So Like the Summer Girl Engagement Ring Question
A dialogue excerpt shows a playful exchange about choosing an engagement ring. One person defers to the partner whose taste is deemed perfect, indicating trust and romantic decision making between Harry and his companion.
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Harry
Old Sea Dog Mistery Prompts Witty Exchange
A playful exchange features a self-styled old sea dog famed for talk of bark that remains unseen. The humor hinges on the unretrieved bark, underscoring a lighthearted detective vibe. The quip echoes nautical lore and a long-running joke about elusive fame.
Noted Banter on Love and Courtship in Dialogue
A playful exchange compares marriage to a battleship and courtship to transport. The dialogue features Jack and Tom debating the nature of romance with maritime metaphors and light humor.
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Jack
Tom
Nothing Ever Comes of Pipe Dreams Says Oil Dreamer
A quoted exchange shows the debate over speculative ventures with the retort that oil success turns dreams into reality. The dialogue contrasts skepticism with optimism about resource wealth and investment outcomes.
The man who regrets not acting yesterday vows to act tomorrow
A wry proverb about indecision and procrastination. The speaker notes a man who laments past inaction and always plans to act in the future, illustrating a pattern of hesitation.
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Cuser
Philadelphia
Mignon
Polly) Hopkins
Miss Hopkins
Charles Robinson
Kansas
Harrison Reed
Florida
William W. Holden
North Carolina
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
David Butler
Nebraska
Henry C. Warmoth
Louisiana
Adelbert Ames
Mississippi
Lind and Hale
Thill
Allison, Rye, Pueblo Co
Cal
Prairie City
Greenburg Supply Co
Walnut Grove
Postal
Heather Specialty Co
Winter Hill
Mase
Baldwin Co
Quincy, DL
Mfr. Co
Parkersburg
Love
R. Y. Tucker
Petersburg
Virginia
Ludive
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