Catfish Aristocracy Inspired by Sumner Drifter Lang
Late Governor John A. Martin recalls Senator John J. Ingalls drawing from Jonath an Gardner Lang for Catfish Aristocracy. Lang, a river jug fisherman and town drunkard, claimed the hero, alleging Ingalls used Lang’s stories from his boat while catfishing. Lang threatened suit as Ingalls paid with flour and bacon.
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John A. Martin
John J. Ingalls
Ingalls
Sumner
Martin
Jonathan Gardner Lang
Lang
Jackley
No Mosquitoes There Now In Panama Canal Zone
Capt A B Delaney of New York notes the Panama canal zone is free of mosquitoes, a major health concern at the start of U S work. He recalls visiting Panama, touring lowland and upland areas, and finding no insects during the rainy season. He recounts a ship cat driven to suicide by the insects to escape the mosquitos.
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Panama Canal Zone
United States
A. B. Delaney
New York
Canal
Panama
Useless Bullet Cartridges Issued to Turks
A British army training note explains wooden dummy cartridges used to instruct recruits. The brass cases hold red painted wooden bullets and lack explosive charge or percussion caps. Perforations on the cases allow quick verification that these are inert dummies, not usable ammunition.
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Balkan
Under the Russian Flag drew laughter at Portsmouth theater
In Portsmouth a new drama titled Under the Russian Flag provoked amusement as the plot reached a scene where a dying father signs a will disinheriting his son. A gallery voice cried for mercy causing the audience to burst into laughter at the dramatic moment.
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Portsmouth
Rights petition for Frau Kuniticka seat in Bohemian parliament
The Society of Austrian Women petitions the government to admit Frau Kuniticka, elected deputy to Bohemia’s parliament, arguing the election complied with all rules and no law bars women candidates. They insist the people’s will should prevail and that she be seated.
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Society of Austrian Women
Frau Kuniticka
Bohemia
Woman pins divorce rise to pie crust indulgence
Elisabeth Fulton head of domestic science at Kansas State Normal School argues in a lecture that American pie fuels nerves and marital strain. She claims pie unmans men, leaves wives unhappy, and predicts divorce courts loom as America retreats from indulgent crusts.
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Mise Elisabeth Fulton
Tate Normal Echool
Kansas
America
Land of Last Men In Country of Swift Changes
A El Paso feature describes disappearances across the southwest where many men and women vanish yearly. Boarding-house trunks hold clues as missing residents leave no word, while locals note indifference and cultural avoidance of intrusive personal questions.
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el Paso
Tex
United States of America
Great Southwest
Texas
Pacific Coast
Southwest
East
Great
Angry boy starts fire near Montpelier barn blaze
In Jamestown North Dakota a five year old, angered by a hired man denying him access to water, piled straw and set fire to it. The blaze consumed the straw mules and the barn, owned by the hired man who had left for love.
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Jamestown
N. D
O. W. Wilson
Montpelier
Threw 660 Into the Fire Wilkes Barre Incident
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania Miss Hattie Carpenter unintentionally crumbled an envelope her father handed her and cast it into the stove during a conversation. Her father, who had recovered enough to make the bills redeemable, witnessed the act and the ensuing scene.
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Wilkes Barre
Hattie Carpenter
Whale Stranded and Killed in North Pyongan River
In Bin Anju, a whale was seen moving in the Tallyong river near the railway, later stranded in shallow water. Tomizo Tashiro, a Japanese rail worker, fired at it and fled, then Koreans armed with axes hunted to the spot and killed the 36 foot creature valued at about 1000 yen.
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bin Anju
Pyong-an
Korea
Wangpong Li
Tong Kyon
Kasan
Tallyong
Tomizo Tashiro
otruga@ling
Tashiro
Hard Work to Gain Favor for King Ferdinand of Bulgaria
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria faced recognition and security challenges as he began a difficult task at twenty six. European courts refused to acknowledge his rank, while plots and assassination attempts troubled Bulgaria. On an unofficial visit to France he surprised Duc d Aumale by entering his library unannounced, provoking anger before laughing that Europe did not recognize him either.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
France
Duc d'Aumale
Chantilly
Europe
Vegetarian Gide Dish at Kent Studio Dinner
Guy Pene Du Bois, invited to Rockwell Kent's studio, discovers Kent's vegetarian stance. He excuses himself to call his office, then returns with a foil wrapped bologna and declares, Now we can begin, highlighting the clash of diets and social dining in a brief anecdote.
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Bohemia
Guy Pene Dubois
Rockwell Kent
Dubois
Kent
Snapshot Calendar Craft Idea From Harper’s Bazaar
A compact craft project uses a twenty four inch satin ribbon with a three inch hem and feather stitched embroidery. Attach a small calendar three unmounted circular photos and a brass ring hanger. Fringed hem is split to finish the dainty keepsake.
Epitaph Fragments From a Bulgarian War Monument
The lines once carved for Hadji Dimiter, a 1877 independence hero, appear repurposed across graves of present war victims. The verses describe blood spilled youth and a breast scarred by a deep wound, with a shattered weapon and a distant sun warming the hero’s heart as a grieving figure sings nearby.
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Hadji Dimiter
Delayed arrival noted for Bryles-Well party
A fragment suggests Mr Bryles-Well and companions typically travel by automobile, and imply they arrived by street car tonight. The text hints at a streetcar arrival rather than their usual auto.
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Mr. Bryles
Grand Master Address Delights Ute Masonic Lodge Visit
Grand Master Here and Worthy Grand Master Pugh of Ute Masonic order of Wromife visited the lodge Saturday evening and delivered a fine address. First degree work was exemplified, followed by a delightful supper.
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Pugh
Wromife
Secured Pledges for Road Between Haein and Manderson
Watson and R M Ahrens spoke on the south bench yesterday in the interests of a good road between Haein and Manderson and secured pledges for about 200 in money and work.
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IL. BK. Watson
R. M. Ahrens
Haein
Manderson
Muffled Knocks and Banter on Daily Life
A rambling, humorous collection of reflections on work, marriage, politics, and society. It critiques labor, governance, gift giving, and gender roles with wry asides and paradoxes, weaving anecdotes about taxes, commissions, and family dynamics.
Fragmented Thoughts On Life And Local Notes In Wyoming
Pointed paragraphs explore vanity gossip work and virtue while local items report Worland Bun sin road talks Manderson hay production and social visits. First names and places include Worland Bun sin Manderson Red Lodge Grey Bull and county officials.
Injured Players Recap After Park Practice Collision
Last night at Riverside Park several boys and young men played ball when Tom Colley and Clark Longshore collided chasing a fly. Both recovered at first, with Longshore back at home and Colley hospitalized for a possible concussion and ear injury.
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Tom Colley
Clark Longshore Mart
Clark Longshore
B.J. Sullivan
K. G. A. Harris
Has N Hospital
Entertained Alstons and guests at Wise home
Mr and Mrs F A Wise entertained Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs Felix Alston. A pleasant evening with old friendships renewed. Also present were Mr and Mrs D E Lewis Mr and Mrs R J Ahrens and Mrs W W Murphy.
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F. A. Wise
Felix Alston
D. E. Lewis
R. "J. Ahrens
W. W. Murphy
Hyattville Puts Off Sunday Baseball Game
Word from Hyattville says the town ball team cannot compete on Sunday as ranchers are busy with hay crops and short handed, leaving no players available to travel or play.
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Hyattville
Lester Gibson Hosts Delightful Young Folks Party
Lester Gibson entertained a group of young friends last Monday evening at his parents home, Mr and Mrs William Gibson. The gathering was lively and the guests praised his hosting as charming and gracious.
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Lester Gibson
Wm. Gibson
Lester
Miss Wiley Entertains at Home gathering
Miss Norene Wiley hosted a small gathering Wednesday evening at her hospitable home. All attendees report a most delightful tea party with good company and pleasant conversation.
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Miss Wiley
Norene Wiley
Stanley Better Shows Recovery After Appendicitis
W. J. Stanley, who has been ill with an attack of appendicitis during the past week, is reported much better this morning. This improvement will be welcome news to his many friends and admirers.
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W. J. Stanley
Currency Legislation Urges Public Control of Banking
The passage argues for government ownership of bank control and currency issuance to prevent private manipulation. Congress committees study aims and urge decisive action, seeking the president's support for reform to secure national interests and restore public confidence.
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Congress
Benking
Ove Uoh
Warnould
Common Council
Seon lovers stir in public and other aphorisms
A string of wry maxims on love speech money and human foibles. It cites that money talks yet the average man prefers a quiet home life and that many men would avoid effort or exposure. The piece mixes comments on relationships marriage work and perception with a punchy, humorous tone.
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Solomon
Northwest Parmatead
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