The Suppressed Editorial at Delphi Journal
Representative Landis of Indiana once owned and edited the Delphi Journal before his congressional election. After leaving the editorial desk, he wrote a heavy piece and expected it to run. His editor laughed, saying such material belongs in the Congressional Record, not the Delphi Journal.
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Representative Landis
Indiana
Delphi Journal
Congress
Washington
Landis
Journal
Delphi
Tom
Congressional Record
Jimmy
New York World
Sumner memory frames a father's lost meeting with Sumner
A Wisconsin father cherished a Kansas conflict tale and the Hon. Charles Sumner, hoping to greet him in Milwaukee. They rode a train together. Sumner sought undisturbed space while the father sought a handshake. The father’s heart broke when Sumner slipped away, never acknowledging him.
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Sumner
Charles Sumner
J. B. Pond
Kansas
Wisconsin
James
Father
Charles
Milwaukee
Parisian Fashion Trends for Summer Dresses and Accessories
A Ladies' Home Journal feature outlines lavender dress fabrics with trimmed skirts and boleros, white chemisettes for all ages, white lawn gowns with lace or hem stitching, and white and colored wash silk shirt waists. It notes wide ribbon belts, deep collars, parasols in striped silk or plain dark colors, and simpler parasol sticks this season.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Frock for a Girl Ages Ten to Fourteen Described
A blue pin spotted alpaca dress for a girl aged 10 to 14 features a hem trim of white lace and a slightly gathered back. The blouse front is cut out with lace edges and matching trim.
Washington Letter: Senate Chair Shifts and Foreign Relations
Special correspondence discusses possible shifts in the senate committee chairmanships, Frye may stay on commerce, Cullom could lead foreign relations, and Lodge eyes the post. Also notes Hay Pauncefote treaty outlook, American Republics Congress plans, a new Capitol history book, and a Gypsy encampment near Washington with scenes around the White House.
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Associated Press
Hay
England
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Great Britain
Mr Wu Visits Beecher Hall Girls in Dormitory Quiz
Minister Wu questions Miss Wallace and Beecher Hall head about the girls living together. As questions linger on their education and marriages, a dormitory cheer erupts shouting Beecher. The minister is surprised by the students’ spirited reaction and asks if they yell or play football.
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Mr. Wu
Beecher Hall
Minister Wu
Miss Wallace
Beecher
Funston Story Tells Of Camden Mentor In Cuba Prep
A Parkersburg correspondent recalls R. P. Camden, nephew of a former U.S. senator, teaching Fred Funston the manual of arms and tactics before any title. They met in New York as Funston prepared for Cuba, Camden drilling Funston and his men in a cellar at night. Camden says Funston’s unrequited love for Henry Ward Beecher spurred his adventurous life.
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Funston
Parkersburg
W. Va
Cincinnati Enquirer
R. P. Camden
United States
Camden
Fred Funston
New York
Cuba
Fnally
Mr. Camden
Henry Ward Beecher
Tafeta Jacket Returns as Summer Fashion
The Tafeta Jacket of the country is that the most useful garment the taffeta jacket will be fashionable again this summer. There have been few fashions so practical as this ailk coat. Harper's Bazar.
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Harper’s Bazar
Humor of the Hour: Young Suitor Wins Daughters Hand
A youth politely pleads for a banker's daughter. He vows a modest home and life insurance for her future, while the banker weighs comfort versus wealth. The decisive line: the banker approves, and the match is made.
Stage and theatre notes from the era of stars and tours
Hobart Chatfield Taylor studies for the stage while Helena Modjeska nears a final departure for Poland. Anthony Hope to stage Pilkerton's Peerage in London. Emile Faquet joins the French academy. Wilson Barrett prepares The Christian King for London. Mascagni considers an eight week US tour with an Italian orchestra. A memorial window for Mrs John Drew unveiled at St Johns Larchmont. Richard Mansfield contemplates memoires after retirement. General Funston and the Filipinos slated for the stage. A portrait of Mansfield as Richard III judged bad while the Shylock portrait is deemed fit for payment. Actors often plant falsehoods to spur denials in print. Clipper reports a man’s marriage assertion followed by a demand for contradiction.
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Hobart Chatfield Taylor
Chicago Society
Helena Modjeska
Poland
Anthony Hope
London
Pietro Mascagni
United States
John Drew
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Larchmont
N. Y
Sol Smith Russell
Aguinaldo
Father Replies After Soldier Loses Fourth Leg
A front line officer pleads for £50 from his father, claiming to have lost another leg in a stiff engagement and lies in hospital without funds. The father quips that losing a fourth leg should be familiar by now and tells him to wobble along with what he has left.
Wife and husband clash over taste in Chicago News
In a humorous Chicago News column, a husband claims his taste is superior and presses the point. The wife concedes lightly and asserts their marriage proves it, delivering a wry bite about domestic harmony.
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Chicago News
Not Used to It Delia Crame Sparks Coffee Critique
Mrs Wanterby complains the coffee is weak. Delia responds the fault lies in the crame, noting the mistress is not accustomed to crame. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia Press.
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Delia
The Trotting Record Recaps Many Notables in California Trails
California pace trotter Funston and Canadian Toboggan head the season lineup. Rachel Ray remains at Fuller farm near Nashville. Baron Wilkes offspring Arline Chimes dam Grattan foals appear at Grattan farm. Zylpha’s bay filly by Grattan to be bred back at Sheridan Indiana. Georgena eyed for Elkwood Park purse match against The Abbot. Leander touted as one of fastest in John Splan’s Cleveland string. A. B. Cummings trains Mars King Vasco and three greens at Shillington track. Grand Simmons healthy for season after Detroit illness last year.
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Baron Wilkes
Arline Chimes
Chimes
Zylpha
Greystone
Grattan
J. B. McIntyre
Sheridan
Ind
Grattan Farm
Georgena
Elkwood Park
Abbot
Leander
John Splan
Cleveland
A. B. Cummings
Shillington
Mars
King Vasco
York
Grand Simmons
Detroit
Scottish Dialect Injury Report Card
A local bulletin in Scots notes Saundie Geiks has fallen from a bike on a spike and will be out for weeks. The report records his father’s breeka as part of the scene and mentions recovery time ahead.
Time Saver
A lighthearted Baltimore note reports Bobbs observing a vow to count ten before swearing as he spots Dobbs discussing a lightning calculating machine bought this morning. The item underscores a witty exchange on frugal habits and practical gadgets.
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Bobbs
Nobbs
Dobbs
Baltimore
Taking No Chances Inexperienced Rider in a Livery Tale
A Tit Bits anecdote features an inexperienced rider challenging prepaid terms at a livery stable. The proprietor jokes that the horse might return without the rider, underscoring the risk and humor of early motor and riding culture.
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Livery Stable
Notes on negotiable paper and endorser liability
Notes payable on demand if no payment time is set. Fraudulent notes or those by intoxicated makers are not collectible. Endorsers may negate liability by writing without recourse. Interest accrues after maturity unless stated otherwise. Endorsers are exempt if dishonor notice is not mailed within 24 hours. Death of maker may release surety after estate settlement. Governing law follows state of payment if different.
Weather Comic Line Makes The Clouds Chuckle
A whimsical note from a Cleveland Plain Dealer item portrays Jupiter Pluvius joking with fox April as he pulls a shower valve causing sewers to laugh and choke, presenting a playful seasonal humor moment.
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Jupiter Pluvius
April
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Quinine Pronunciations Noted In City Gossip
In a playful aside, Towpne-Subbubs claims a Queen Anne cottage in Aiguhurst, while Browne humorously mispronounces Towne as Quinine, prompting a quip shared by Philadelphia Presse readers.
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Kwineen
Keeneen
Towpne
Aiguhurst
Browne
Philadelphia Presse
Expressed idea and exchange on being short
A Washington Star quotation shows a commercial acquaintance asking how much an employee is short, the bank director responding that they are the ones short and that someone went ahead of the game. The exchange frames a finance related misunderstanding in concise dialogue.
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4Nual
Washington Star
Tommie Speaks of Penny Gift Admiration in Ohio State Journal
In a brief exchange, Tommie asks Mr Bildad how to respond for the penny. Tommy replies he wishes it were a pickle, reflecting a small boyish desire and a simple moral moment captured by the paper.
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Tommie
Tommy
There Are Two Acts Yet to Go at the Theater
An usher tells a hastily leaving theatergoer that there are two acts remaining, prompting the man to depart, as reported by the Philadelphia Times. The exchange highlights audience impatience and the theatergoing mood of the era.
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Philadelphia Times
Jeanie Decides to Work, Will Be Married Says Bulletin
In the Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt Jeanie declares she will work the rest of her life. A friend responds with surprise and notes that she is set to be married. The brief remarks capture social expectations about female work and marriage.
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Jeanie
Philadelphia Bulletin
Aphorisms from history and motive quotes
A collection of aphorisms on willpower anxiety action and effort from Hugo Ruffiad Bacon Napoleon Gar Geld Quintilian Sharpe Marden Cor Beille Gail Haaslltea and others. The quotes urge perseverance discipline and responsibility for one’s own good within personal limits.
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Victor Hugo
Bacon
Napoleon
Gar Geld
Notable Personalities Highlight Careers and Ages Across World
Attorney General Knox loves horses and driving, buying a Chicago horse for 9500 dollars last year. James Doel, possibly the oldest living actor, celebrated his 97th birthday in London. Miss Morris named lieutenant colonel of Governor Chandler’s Georgia staff to oversee receptions. Marquis Carbonari di Malaspina set to become ambassador to Washington at 44, youngest ever in that rank. Ex Alderman Benjamin James of Boston died, a Peregrine White descendant. The oldest private soldier in the South African war is 70, veteran of Crimea and Kaffir wars. James S. Hogg backs Texas oil, buys 40,000 acres in Beaumont. Gallius Ritter von Hochenerger, Austrian court counselor, 97, oldest qualified physician still practicing for 71 years. Alpheus B. Stickney, Chicago Great Western president, marries May Cros by of Dexter after long romance. Aguinaldo’s birth year uncertain, estimates 27 to 82. he is 5 feet 4 inches and a linguist. Two sisters of General George H. Thomas, Judith near 90 and Anne ten years younger, live at the old family seat in Southampton county. The Greek king enjoys summer farming, plowing and tending fields as if it were his business.
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Chicago
James Doel
London
Miss Morris
Chandler
Georgia
Marquis Carbonari di Malaspina
Baron Fava
Washington
Benjamin James
Boston
Peregrine White
New England
W. Robertson
James S. Hogg
Texas
Beaumont
Gallius Ritter von Hochenerger
Alpheus B. Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
May Crosby
Dexter
Aguinaldo
George H. Thomas
Southampton County
Judith
Anne
Greece
Items of Interest from Early 20th Century Notes
A collection of short curiosities including spelling quirk for numbers in Chicago, brick and engine output figures, a 12 word telegram to New Zealand for 12 cents, no statue in Washington to Grant Sherman or Meade, Sardinia giants tombs with nine foot skeletons, ping pong’s spread as a lawn tennis variant, a 23 story New York skyscraper to cost 3 million dollars, and tiny parishes in Wales with eight to fourteen inhabitants.
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New Zealand
Grant
Sherman
Meade
Sardinia
England
New York
Broad Street
Exchange Place
Wales
Sher
Bridgend Union
Nash and
Stembridge
The Glass of Fashion T:
White pearl buttons tiny specks trim gowns and new millinery features. Tissue flowers with gauze leaves, short boleros with broad collars, variegated wash milks for shirt waists, and soft blended tones cost a dollar a yard. Tan shades dominate outfits and parasols, wash silk and linen parasols appear with colored linings.
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New York
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