Belmont Framing Plot Delays Packers Franchise Fight
Gloria Kerr, the daughter of Belmont power broker David Kerr, returns to town as political maneuvering surrounding a proposed interurban Packers franchise intensifies. Editor Joe Wright battles Kerr’s machine while Senator McMinntry eyes leverage to control the city and legislature. The News exposes dummy incorporators, Kerr plots to buy the paper, and Gloria faces social rebukes as Belmont gears toward election.
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Belmont
David Karr Io
Kendall
Foptenantt
Chicago Packets
Judge Gilbert
Kerr
Joe Wright
Reform
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Belmont Society
Gilberts
Europe
Wright
Paris
Kert
Beging
Hia Flaht
Pather
Belmont News
David Kerr
Esmeralda Springs
Maple Avenue
Amos Gilbert
Gilbert
St. Louis
John Kendall
Ace
Kerr Asherents
the News
News
Jack Durken
Gangatera
Mike Noonan
Hve
Noonar
Shin
I Vas Te Presse
Walfa” Yuer
Inter
House
Senate
Healmont
McMinttry
Interurban
Jim
Davidson
Peake
Locust Lawn
Mrs. Gilbert
Contradictory Terma Explained at Cambridge Visit
An American visitor in Cambridge, England seeks clarification of odd terms. A guide deciphers terms like full term and May week, explains general admission as the day men leave the university, ordinary degree as earned by a special exam, and inspector of art as a long time arts student. The visitor asks whether tickets to Cambridge are available in London.
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Cambridge
England
London Tran
Gambler’s trait drives stock choices in tale from broker
A Spokane broker laments the gambler instinct that favors high risk over solid returns. He recalls a young man seeking a mine stock promising quick wealth and explains why cautious, steady investments endure while flashy bets often fail.
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Spokane
Spokesman-Review
Women Secretaries and Secret Keeping in Government
The piece argues that women secretaries are used in government, noting Lloyd George and Asquith employ women secretaries with staff, and that Percy Alington also has a woman secretary. It asserts officials would not hire women without good reason, including their ability to keep secrets.
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Lloyd-George
Asquith
Percy Alington
We Wonder Too Exe This Magazine Note on Japan Styles
A brief, humorous musings on Japanese women's fashion remaining constant for 2,500 years and the imagined topics of conversation among them. The fragmentary item references Mrs Exe-Gracious and asks what they discuss when they meet.
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Exe
Japan
Rastus Jackson on Root Beer Myth and Risk
A playful quip contrasts root beer with statecraft, suggesting even great leaders began with simple drinks. The remark features Grandma Jackson defending its harmlessness while noting caution.
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Rastus Jackson
Grandma Jackson
Puck
Private Capital Clash Over Public Enterprise
A public official questions private money in a public venture. A lobbyist replies that private funding exists but is extremely private, highlighting tensions between government use of private funds and transparency concerns.
Neighbor Questions Farm Sale Of Cows At Meade Farm
Town neighbor Cornailk asks about a cattle sale at Meade Farm. Farmer Bul requests the south meadow for grazing, saying he needs space to keep his herd. The exchange shows local tensions over pasture access and livestock sales.
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Cornailk
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