Mischief and Mockery in Early New York Farces
A compilation of odds and ends from Philadelphia and Cleveland papers. Humorous exchanges feature Walter Giles in New York seeking a median examination, a boastful clerk and a shopkeeper provoking hysterical laughter, plus schoolroom and farmyard gags. The tales showcase regional humor, miscommunication, and mockery in late 19th century life.
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Walter Giles
New York
Gaston
Chronicle
Telegraph
Navy strength in Mexican waters outlined for possible action
Washington reports a prepared naval force for Mexico with 18 battleships and 15 destroyers on the East Coast and additional cruisers, gunboats, mine ships, and auxiliaries. Land forces include 3,000 Marines on the East Coast and 1,000 on the West, with 16,000 more troops available along the border for reinforcement.
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Raat Tooet
Waat
Sallore
Mexico
Emnt
North Atlantic
Vera Cruz
Charlee J. Badger
F. Pr
Pletcher
Arkangaz
Pratrio
U Ford J. Boush
San Francisco
Tampico
New Hampshire
Wourity
Mayo Vermont Ae
New Jersey i
Oon
Utah
Tacons
Seaaee
Nashville
Connecticut Treteaee
Hancock
Minoccote
Vulcan
Ghfet
Frank J. Beatty
Armored Crubert
Tattleshipe
Pitenburgh i
Maryland Saree
Rhode Ialand
Torneta Fiotita
Nebraska Ra
RB. H. Dowd
Coromender
Virginia
Deorgia
Eeeee Gioeat Willian
K. Metealt
Torpeda Netilti
Sima
Deatroyere— Hirminghaw
Crulher
Wiblpple Thenene Ee
Bi Dixie
Yoo. S.ca
Destroyers
Raleigh
Orwiser
S.ces
Oarth
Felaby
Topolobampo
Yorktown
Firth Division
Atlantis
N. Jeffers
Yanning
Texas
New York
North Dakota
Delaware
Jowett
Kansas
Debated Ship Subsidies and Coastwise Trade Policy
The text argues subsidies to build ships would raise ocean going tonnage and enable troop ships and freighters, but contends coastwise vessels lack war utility. It critiques coastwise trade as not enhancing military or foreign trade aims and cites political commentary from the Boston Transcript on Democratic leadership and past party defection.
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Autheidies
Lantic and Pacific
Panama Canal
President Wilson Defends U S Rights in Tampico Incident
A formal statement outlines U S views on Mexico and the Tampico affair. It recalls priorita of action, cites historical naval responses under Seward and later officials, and asserts U S authority to protect citizens and dignity. It notes potential for naval measures if the insult to the flag continues.
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Wilson
Mexico
Dlacusgions
Washington
Afexton
Tamplco
Mrt
United States
Haa
Tta
Tampico
Barch
Vorng
Thio
McKinley
Peking
Hoyer
Sloop of War
Dole
Johanna
Pembroke
Japan
Wyoming
Benard
Seward
Helal
Legation
Problem of Reform and Law Enforcement Outlined
The article discusses balancing strict punishment for evils like traf fic with protecting the innocent from unnecessary penalties. It argues for careful government action to reform laws without fettering national business as the president and party confront the era ahead and the electorate evaluates them at the 1914 and 1916 elections.
Democracy Now In Order
Mr Wilson acts with restraint and purpose, guiding the party toward unity after decades of factionalism. Observers note his leadership has steered a divided Democracy toward disciplined action and clearer direction.
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Wilson
Wilgon
Privilege critics denounce false claims and royal authority
An incoherent wartime style piece accuses privilege advocates of deceit and hatred in pursuit of royal power. The text signals public disapproval of privilege seekers and questions their mandate amid calls for reform.
Cure for scalp ailment praised in old advert
An old advertisement recounts a mother using Cuticura Soap and Ointment to treat a four month old girl’s scalp lesion that started as a red pimple and worsened, causing itching and bleeding. The testimonial claims the remedy cleared the pore in a week.
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Borga, Wye
Otto F
Heckly
Poatcard
Cuttcura
Dept
L. Beaton
Incomes and supertax figures cited in inquiry
Responding to a parliamentary inquiry the secretary of the treasury states that separate divisions will classify incomes over 500000 per year for supertax. The aggregate number of persons assessed for supertax reaching 500000 is 16 according to the latest New Ten.
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Great Britain
Tore
Transbry Cal
Castoria Ad Claims Safe Remedy for Infants and Children
A vintage styled ad asserts Fletcher's Castoria is a safe and reliable remedy used for over 50 years for infants and children. It touts the product as trustworthy and well loved by parents, with enthusiastic praise and strong claims of satisfaction.
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Crete
Bette
Fletcher
Resinol Ointment Adverse to Skin Itches Complaints
An old advertisement extols Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for eczema tetter ringworm and rashes with a baby safe claim and low cost. The piece also includes a social anecdote about American servants and a New York conversationalist speaker Mrs Boardman Harriman.
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Boardman Harrmas
New York
Bali
Reagan for Acquittal Juror Weighs Sympathy
A juror explains that sympathy for the defendant and his aged mother influenced the acquittal. Another juror cites the lawyer's effectiveness as a factor in the verdict.
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Reagan
Secretary Garrison Says Diplomacy Improves Navy Image
The Boston Transcript recounts Secretary Garrison debating naval budgets in Washington. A worker named Brown, idle during slack times, tries canal labor to earn passage, leads boats along towpaths for two days, then resigns, declaring he might as well walk as work for passage.
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Garrison
At & Lunghoon
Washington
Ike Brown
Brown
Butalo
Quiet Pat: Aims to Make St Patrick Day a Legal Holiday
The fragment recalls a query on making St Patrick Day a legal holiday to honor memory. The text is sparse with missing context and unclear attributions.
Hatter Suits Pend Judgment in Case Drawn Out
A fragment shows a courtroom exchange with a lawyer prompting reconsideration and a frustrated response. The text hints at legal maneuvering and delayed proceedings without naming parties or specific facts.
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