Women Sufferage Plank Triggers Deliberate Battle at Democratic Convention
At the St Louis Democratic gathering a three hour clash over the woman suffrage plank ended with 888 percent to 181 percent support for suffrage. Gov Ferguson of Texas led anti suffragists while 15 women delegates fought from the floor as yellow pennants waved and a thunderstorm interrupted the roll call.
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St. Louis
Ferguson
Texas
Wilson
Walsh
Montana
Suffrage Plank Debate Divides Democratic Convention
Delegates at the Democratic convention heard a minority report led by Gov. Ferguson opposing the party support for woman suffrage while Senators Walsh Pittman and Stone argued for immediate adoption. The vote on the reform plank followed, defeating the minority and upholding the suffrage position. Fifteen women delegates attended, shaping discussion with a strong presence.
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Gov. Ferguson
Texas
Democratic Party
C. L. Bartlett
Georgia
Stephen B. Fleming
Indiana
Jim" Nugent
New Jersey
Wilson
Missouri River
United States Senate
Walah
Walsh
Gov
Ferguson
Resolutions Committees
Ambushed Tenth Cavalry Troops Break Toward Hills
Four couriers relay a grim account of the Carrizal engagement near Paso Texas where Captain Boyd Captain Morey and Lieutenant Adair led 65 troopers against Mexican forces believed to outnumber them by five to one. The battalion faced machine gun fire lost mounts and a brutal retreat.
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Tex
Tenth Cavalry
Pershing
Carrizal
Charles T. Boyd
Lewis
Morey
Henry K. Adair
Boyd
Felix Gomez
Gomez
Adair
Roth
Hornea
Horaes
Nervous Patient Questions Hospital Visit
A fragment shows a worried person fearing hospitalization after calling a hospital. The reply reassures it is for rest, while a voice on the line says operator.
Frightful Prospect Ends War Petition Rally
Dialogue snippet shows Miss Fadde urging signatures to end the war and Reggie reacting with sarcasm about saving gasoline as the conversation hints at wartime sentiment and public petitioning. The exchange captures a mood of urgency and collective action during a period of extended conflict.
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Miss Fadde
Reggie
Do You Consider It Proper to Bet on an Election
A reader questions the propriety of betting on elections arguing that elections already force risk in prospects of prosperity and that wagering money on outcomes is unwise for voters and citizens alike.
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Thacher Kedicine CO
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Gentle Liver Cleansing
An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver and bowel cleansing. It claims the product cleans sluggish livers, relieves headaches and dizziness, and leaves users feeling energetic by morning, with a vegetable formula that cannot salivate.
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Dodson
Painter’s Allegory Sparks Personal Feud in Street Confrontation
A poet and novelist confronts a rival painter claiming a personal grudge after seeing a painting titled The Allegory of Sleep at a permanent exhibition. He alleges the artwork ridiculed him by featuring his portrait on the cover of the book he authored. The exchange ends with threats to visit the painter’s home.
Plantation Chill Tonic Guarantees Chills Away
Advertisement promises NO MALARIA NO CHILLS with Plantation Chill Tonic and guarantees relief or a money refund. Priced at 50 cents. Ad copy emphasizes quick relief and satisfaction.
Reminder of Jester Eulenspiegel’s Braunschweig Bake Shop
The note recounts TIN Eulenspiegel the fourteenth century jester from Braunschweig who worked as a boy in a bake shop. It notes the connection to the piece Till Eulenspiegel and mentions he made gingerbread owls and monkeys for children. The shop at No 11 Backerlint reportedly thrived before the war.
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Braunschweig
Tin Eulenspiegel
Till Eulenspiegel
Merry Baker Boy
Braunschwergy
Backerlint
Don’t Gamble on Your Heart with Renovine Ad
An ad promotes Renovine heart and nerve tonic with prices 60 cents and $1.00. It urges readers to ensure heart health and avoid gambling with their wellbeing.
Silent eloquence of war wounds moves Otto Hahn
Otto H. Kahn described war horrors while noting a Hoboken pier scene where two men watched a cargo of wooden legs being loaded for Europe. The sight prompted a quip that the wooden limbs were a stark, eloquent argument against war.
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Otto H. Kahn
England
Hoboken
Europe
Immune system issues prompt California recall
Fragmentary text mentions California and years with vague references to a person’s experience. The readable parts imply routine travel and a lack of concern, but details are unclear and no concrete events or identities are provided.
Patriot Duty Sparks Harsh Exchange Over Service Failure
An irate caller claimed duty calls exposed the emotional patriot as unhelpful and demanded competent service, urging immediate performance and criticizing the worker's job. The exchange highlighted frustrations with public service expectations and accountability.
Do We Need a New National Anthem Debate
A fragmented quotation discusses whether a new national anthem is needed. It contrasts the old anthems with a hypothetical song sung by vaudeville artists, suggesting audience engagement and memory gaps in the public.
City Hall Move Urged Near Baseball Grounds
A clipped, informal notice argues officials should relocate city hall closer to the baseball grounds to save time for citizens and coffee holders who currently waste much time traveling.
Magic Washing Stick Thin for easier heavy laundering
New Magic Washing Stick promises to cut washing time by half without a machine. It works on white colored woolens and delicate fabrics with no acids or hazardous ingredients. Sold by druggists and grocers, or send 25 cents plus stamps to Rickards Co Sherman Texas.
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Sll Druggista and
Grovers Eatery
Rickards CO
Shermen
Texan
Ady
Home Team Suffers Humiliating Defeat
A terse, wry remark compares a sporting loss to an nearly funeral moment, noting the home team's humiliating defeat and the sour mood in the aftermath. The exchange hints at disappointment and a sense of duty unmet by the game's outcome.
Modest Girl Confesses Birthday Wish to Reckless Boy
A playful exchange between a modest girl and Princeton Mayer reveals her reluctance to accept gifts while hinting he will insist on something lavish and costly. The line “Everything is possible to those who don't shy at the Impossible” frames the banter as lighthearted encouragement.
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Ireally
Princeton Mayer
Mule kicks lead to strange city vice squad leader
A garbled exchange implies a mule kicked someone and hints at a distant city. The odd dialogue then reveals the person has become a leader of a vice squad rather than fighting in Europe.
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Heny
Europe
Untitled Exchange Sparks Speech Prep and Timing
A dialogue outlines plans and excuses around a keynote speech. The speakers mention a proposed moment, a speech delivered, and a pun on lightning and price. The exchange hints at waiting for a warrant and a tense dynamic.
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