Gambrinus Reigns No More in Kansas
The State Supreme Court ousted the Anheuser Busch brewing association from Kansas and ordered sale of its property by court receivers. The decision defines state receivers powers and may prompt further seizures of saloon and warehouse holdings. brewers plan to seek United States Supreme Court review.
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Topeka
Kana
State Supreme Court
Anbeiser-fnsed Brewing Association
Kansas
Nan Fital Ang
United States Supreme Court
Marvels Of Human Body Hidden Facts Of Our Form
An old digest presents curious figures about the human body. It notes 440000 hairs in an average man and 25 trillion red blood cells in blood, with the heart circulating nearly twice per minute. It describes skin's limited renewal and the body's water composition, plus a bone inner ear that helps balance.
Daniel Emerges as Possible Senate Candidate
The New York World reports Daniel’s name is floated for the Senate as Ryan backs his potential. Paul Morton of Equitable Life advises Virginian Democrats on Daniel’s suitability. The New York Sun and Harper’s Weekly weigh in on his qualifications amid Democratic party dynamics and Bryan’s sway.
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New York World
Daniel
Thomas Fr. Ryan
Senate
Paul Morton
Ryan
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Virginia
Senator Daniel
New York Sun
Harper's Weekly
Lynchburg
Daniel I
Democratic Corporation
New York
Mr. Bryan
Noted Citizen Dies While Walking Home
A city editor recalls a blunt death of a prominent resident who clutched his heart and collapsed, then quietly died on the street. The quip turns on the irony that he "made good" at the end, as reported by a hurried journalist.
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Towa
Japanese Economy From the Reader Describes Ideal Homes in Japan
The reader argues that a professional man in Japan can live comfortably with his wife on 250 dollars. It describes a large apartment with kitchen, bath, study, store room, garden, servant, and refined surroundings. Rooms feature mats, lace, and careful organization, with privacy ensured by a bamboo fence and every gram of food eaten. Flowers decorate the home, and the space converts between living and sleeping areas. The piece extols simplicity and refinement among those with little who feel no poverty.
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Japan
Strancese
Tennessee Natives in Other States Across U S A
Nearly 600000 Tennesseans reside outside their state with many attaining high offices. The list names Joe T Morgai of Alabama John Sharp Williams of Mississippi Jnc C Floyd of Arkansas and former lawmakers Burton Woods McCulloch Bell Boreing Folk Flint. It notes Sam Houston early Tennessean influence and several governors and senators born in Tennessee who led across the South and West per the Knoxville Sentinel.
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United States
Joe T. Morgai
Alabama
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Jnc
C. Floyd
Arkansas
Maccenas R. Burton
Missouri
Samuel D. Woods
California
Phil D. McCulloch
John C. Bell
Colorado
Vincent Borelng
Kentucky
Tennessee
Texas
Claiborne
Peter H. Burnett
Wm. M. Gwin
Bowm l
Clement C. Clay
W. Felix G. McConnell
Sydemham Moore l
Alexander White
Henry 8.Poote
Stephen Adams
Jefferson Davis
Tis State
John H. Reagin
Cmfederacs
Wis
Augustus G. Garland
Cleveland
Knoxvitte! Sentinel
Oliver Lands $12 Million Savannah to Chattanooga Rail Contract
W J Oliver, once linked to the Panama Canal project, secured a $12,000,000 contract from an Eastern capitalist syndicate to build the Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad. The line will run 420 miles from Savannah to Chattanooga.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Wm. J. Oliver
Allroad
Header
Racial clash near Yazoo City leaves three dead
Near Yazoo City a racial clash ends with three negroes dead two wounded white men and four others injured. T O D Kirk a plantation owner confronted a group of laborers Abe Johnson curses Kirk leading to a fatal firing by a younger negro. Johnson and his sons attacked Kirk’s house as two of Kirk’s brothers and J T Cheatham were wounded in a volley. The Johnsons barricade and house is attacked two negroes killed two more severely whipped. Situation quieted with no further trouble anticipated and wounded Kirk brothers and Cheatham expected to recover.
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Yazoo City
Mise
June
T. OD. Kirk
Abe Johnson
Kirk
Als
Johnson
Fred
J.T. Cheatham
Green Johnson
Johnsons
Kirk Brothers
Cheatham
New Orleans Boy Held for Ransom
Six thousand dollars was demanded today for year old Walter Lamana son of a well to do Italian undertaker. The boy disappeared two days ago and police have vainly searched for him. A ransom note signed Blackhand was their first cue.
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New Orleans
Walter Lamana
Blackhand
The Method of an Arkansas Judge
A Southern lawyer recalls a judge in Arkansas who finned a lawyer for contempt after exchanges with a breech of promise plaintiff. The judge jeered and ordered fines as the attorney pleaded poverty and sought leniency, highlighting a clash over court decorum and contempt penalties.
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Arkansas
Harper's
Mitchell
Pepo
Bryan Links Three Questions as One Big Issue
William Jennings Bryan tied the trust tariff and railroad questions as a single core issue of government serve the people. He said these three topics will dominate Democratic discourse and urged reform, regulation, and trust extermination while noting Roosevelt’s push for reform candidates. He also called the GOP split and Democratic policy clarity a hopeful sign.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
New York
Bryan
Mee Eratie
Roosevelt
Odd Facts About Tobacco
A collection of observations on tobacco growing and smoking origins. It notes that 6,500,000 acres are used for tobacco, cigars can cost up to seven dollars, and the largest cigars reach eighteen inches from the Philippines. It mentions Italy as a strong smoker’s origin, and Cuba’s Vuelta a Abajo as the premier tobacco region near Havana. It also covers age limits in Tasmania, smoking prevalence in Japan, and details on cigar appearance, ash, and smoke colors.
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Philippine Islands
Italy
Louisville
Kentucky Center
Richmond
Virginia Center
United States
Cebu
British India
Tasmania
Japan
Cuba
Vuelta da Abajo
Havana
Open Sesame Style Observations From Harper's Weekly
A New Yorker in Paris recalls a fellow countryman flashing imperial badges to win favor. He learns from a Walter that such insignia come from honors like the Legion of Honor or St Michael and St George, and that wearing them earns respect. The tale ends with the badge proudly worn.
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Harper's Weekly
Paris
National Republican Committee
New Yorker
Walters
Walter
Legion of Honor
Star of India
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Incidental Music Delays Wedding Ceremony at Church
An adj town couple requested marriage during an afternoon service but the minister refused to marry before the service, offering to perform the ceremony after hymns. The couple and guests then waited as the minister announced nuptials would take place at the chancel after hymn 418, Mistaken Soul That of Heaven.
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Adj
Boston Divine
Amt
Money in Politics A Bryan Recount of Havemeyer Testimony
W J Bryan recalls sugar trust leader Havemeyer testifying before a Senate committee over campaign contributions. Havemeyer answered that contributions varied by state and party, stating New York favored the Democratic party while Massachusetts favored the Republican party, and New Jersey required checking the books.
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W. J. Bryan
Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
United States Senate
Hewir
New York
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Navy Exhibition Films to Boost Enlistment Efforts
The Chicago Chronicle reports the Navy faces enlistment challenges and plans to tour moving picture exhibitions. Films drawn from ships at sea, including Guantanamo and other Atlantic points, will show life aboard to attract recruits. Travelling parties with movie equipment will advertise Navy benefits in the interior Midwest.
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Navy
Chicago Chronicle
South Atlantic
Lin
Atkantic
Guahtenwmto
Cube
Bluejacket
Electriciams
Middle West
Ams
He Drew the Line A Fedora of Dining Deceit in PULA Avenue
A Boston Transcript tale recounts a hungry stranger in PULA avenue who orders a grand dinner, then refuses to pay. The host offers a cab to the hotel for reimbursement, but the guest resists, leaving the bill to the host. The anecdote exposes sharp wit and social tension over debt.
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M Biahap
Pula Avenue
Mshop
Nim
Thaye
Boston Transcript
Construction of New Furnaces Boosts Iron Industry Prospects
Pittsburg reports rumors and official estimates that new furnace construction will add at least 260,000 tons to U S and Canada pig iron output this year. Last year’s output reached 207,000 tons as furnaces shut down amid perceived demand weakness. Experts cite confidence loss and overproduction pressures as causes for stoppages and pending repairs.
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Pittsburg
Iron and Tee
Beir
Tron
Kidney Cure Ad Claims Relief for Columbia Reader
Columbia resident L. Witte, an auctioneer and city alderman, reports backache and sharp pains from kidney trouble. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills for quick, permanent relief and allows publication of his statement. Remember the name Doan's.
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Columbia
Dean
Bt. L. Witte
South High Street
New York
United
Doan
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Black Hand
Little Walter Lamana
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Cullooka
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Chautauauc
Joe St. Ain Riare Ee Seaer
New York Central
Grenten
Comfort
E. E. Smith
Atlanta
Tl. Mitchell
A. Chattanoogs
Nein
Clucinaatl
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