Wit and Whimsy of John D Long at Gridiron Dinner
A Washington Gridiron Club dinner story recalls ex secretary John D Long turning a crowd’s interruptions to his favor with a sharp quip about newspaper men. Other anecdotes show his kindness to animals, a Maine boy’s whipping tale, and a laundry miscue during a Massachusetts vacation.
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Long shows compromise not quarrel in latest speech
The article quotes Long arguing against open conflict and instead pursuing a compromisable approach. It frames his stance as collaborative over confrontational, detailing his call for negotiation and measured policy steps.
Royal Doctor Quips On Edward VII Livers And Meals
The Chicago Tribune report recounts Sir Richard Powell examining King Edward VII and declaring that the monarch had eaten and drunk too much. The scene includes brisk medical talk, a sharp exchange with Sir Francis Laking, and a jest about tattooing. A separate village tale describes a church pageant with hymns shown on a screen and colored pictures.
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Leadon Cable
Chicago Tribune
Richard Powell
Buckingham
Francis Laking
Laking
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Odd Church Experiment Lights Dim To Aid Poor Attendees
London services held in total darkness now attract poorer worshippers. The Rev C J Kirkor of St James Clerkewell believed neighbors could not see shabby clothes, encouraging attendance. The plan, reported by the New York Herald, has proved successful.
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C. Jirker
St. James
Clerkewell
New York Herald
Calve's Fiance Chooses First Husband in Paris Scene
The Chicago Times notes Calve was reportedly set to wed Jules Bois, an occult writer, in a tale of Montmartre theater. Bois staged an one act play The Devil In Darkness shown in total blackout until a gasman lit the room, exposing mundane singers on chairs and ending Bois stage career.
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Jove
Jules Bols
Chicago Times
Motmartre
Paris
Bois
Montmartre
Jules Bois
New Arctic Expedition Plans Tracking Ice Regions
The London Times reports Dr. Jean Charconson plans a polar voyage with a scientific mission through Iceland, Spitzbergen and Nova Zembia. Objectives include codfish biology, ocean current study, and precise mapping of Arctic island positions, funded by the French Academy of Sciences.
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London Times
Paris
Jean Charconson
Auto travel across Swiss mountains eyed after trials
Travelers to Switzerland in the summer may cross the mountains by automobile if spring trials prove successful. The Pittsburg Dispatch reports the experiments in progress near Berne aim to replace the traditional post diligences, allowing smoother tours if results meet expectations.
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Pittsburg
Mountain Pass Reopens To Automobilists
Authorities announce the mountain roads will open to car travel at half the previous time, though the routes had been closed to automobilists due to horse traffic. The measure balances access with safety concerns as horse hazards diminish.
Tribute to the Western Bachelor Pioneer and Empire Builder
A western editor lauds the bachelor as a genial, brave pillar of settlement. He pushed into the wild west turning barren land into fertile fields while facing privation without female guidance, blazing a path of thrift and civilization whose fame endures in history. His humble dugout and rugged life will be remembered in future scenic depictions.
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Commonwealth
Tite
Prairies
Wilerness
Voters at Jubilee Corners End Debate with Previous Question
The legal voters meet in the school house at Jubilee Corners to decide a resolution after a long discussion. The teacher urges ending the debate by moving the previous question. Old Squire Peters, as chair, rules that there is no previous question and invites continued talk.
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Jubilee Corners
Squire Peters
Chicago Tribune
Johnny and Elder Brother Chase Across the Block
A brief cartoon-style exchange shows Johnny hiding while his elder brother hunts for him. Johnny retorts he was not searched for, and the elder sibling playfully implies he would have avoided being found if he had tried.
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Johnny
The Frosted Hand
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a brief exchange where a woman declines and waves farewell, reflecting a sharp, chilly remark in a brief conversational moment.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chimney Height Report Without Zane Adjusts Wind Reading
A 115 foot chimney height is noted to influence wind measurement by ten inches, with no involvement from Zane in the observed adjustment.
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Zane
Beware of the man whose dog dislikes to follow
A short note from New York Life warns readers to beware of a man whose dog dislikes following him, implying a cautionary saying about trust or behavior.
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New York
Life
Wine of Cardus Promises Beauty Through Health
Advert says beauty mirrors health in women and that pure blood yields a rosy flush. It claims wine of Cardus strengthens female organs, making a healthy, attractive appearance within a month and implies friends will notice the change.
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Cardus
Cash Prize for a Name for Rock Island Train
A $100 cash prize invites the public to name the new Daily Limited train to California set to begin service November 1, 1902. The Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company operate the route via the El Paso Short Line. No fees required. Send submissions to Tno. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacific Company
Elpaso
Tno
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Dyspepsia Cure Ad Promises Free Trial and Tablets
An old advertisement asks readers about digestive symptoms and self diagnosis then offers a free trial of PEPSIKOLA TABLETS with a pamphlet Advice To Dyspeptics. The LAXAKOLA COMPANY lists 25 cent tablets and agents wanted from New York address.
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Laxakola Company
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