Deeper Waterways Convention Opens In Baltimore
Five hundred delegates gather for the first annual Deeper Waterways convention in Baltimore. Representative Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania chairs the event which aims to build an inland waterway from Boston to Key West, linking the Atlantic seaboard and boosting maritime interests. The movement claims major life saving, property protection, and vast commercial benefits.
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Philadelphia
What the Enterprise Means Saving of Hundreds of Lives
Moore argues that opening inland waterways from Cape Cod to Trong Island Sound and deepening channels between Delaware and Chesapeake bays would save lives and billions in property, shorten shipping routes, and boost American industry by providing safe harbors and increased trade opportunities.
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Ruef’s Counsel Threatened in San Francisco Change of Venue
In a venue change application for Abraham Ruef the defense cites affidavits alleging threats to their lives by telephone and mail if they continue the defense. The communications are said to target Ruef’s counsel to influence the trial in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Loin
Rue
Independence candidate Liiseen withdraws from politics
Springfield Massachusetts November 17 Thomas J Liiseen of West Springfield the Independence party candidate for president this year is announced to be out of politics for good.
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Bunsen Ends Joking Prankster Image With Real Consequence
A humorous yet cautionary tale about Bunsen, a lawyer, who once teased his wife and others until a costly mistake cured him of the irritating habit. The piece notes Bunseu’s real name and hints at a political nomination not covered in the excerpt.
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Kidder
Bunseu
Gompers Doctrine Faces Critics At Union Convention
Labor urged safeguards for federation funds after adjournment, with calls for an independent political party. Gompers argued the Sherman act labels unions as conspiracies, warning courts threaten labor organizations and urging fund protection against attachment.
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John B. Lennon
Canada
Man Learns To Stop Mocking Wife After Hat Bill
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item recalls Bunsen who teased his wife about a new hat. The joke backfired when he received an $18.54 bill for retrimming the hat, which he promptly paid and apologized for the incident.
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Bunsen
Mabel a Fickle Muse in a Detroit Free Press Note
A lyrical sketch rails against the capricious charms of Mabel eighteen year old described with azure eyes and rosy cheeks. The writer laments frequent changes in Mabel and vows devotion, while noting her lingering smile and claimed heart.
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Mabel
Detroit
Mean Man Seeks Courage to Steal a Kiss
A witty exchange from the Houston Post recalls a couple arguing about past kiss stealing before marriage. The husband jokes about turning his wife's face away so he can muster courage to steal a kiss again.
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Houston Post
The Knowledge That Hurts in Editorial Wit
A quip compares Towne-So to a man tied to a college woman, praising her for knowing much he lacks. Browne-Oh faces a sharper sting from her awareness of his ignorance, as noted in a standard and times remark.
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Dumley
Browne
Catho Hc
The Wise Fly Parlor Plea Sparks Caution
A parlor scene unfolds with a spider inviting the fly inside while the fly declines. The exchange echoes caution about temptation and danger, as reported by Hetrot Free Presa in a playful yet cautionary tone.
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The Masquerader Poem Fragment
A verse from Chirage in the Inter Ocean depicts a daily pretender who wears a cap and bells to perform a role that wounds the soul then questions whether he has earned the right to remove his mask at night.
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Chirage Inter Ocean
Singleton Oh Well Remembering Not Expected
Dialogue from Chicago News notes that Wedderly jokes no man recalls all details, and only his wife expects him to.
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Chicago News
Unclear Portrait in Cleveland Plain Dealer Passage
Quoted lines describe a weak pallid girl in fashion illustrations with hints of doubt about marriage. The fragment notes a contrast between appearance and vitality, reflecting a critique of staged female images in media.
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Ana
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wed ding Gift Exchange Prompted by Cup Name
The Roston Herald reports a humorous exchange where Ktella asks for a wedding present and Rella suggests a loving cup with three handles, a playful nod to the couple.
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Roston Herald
Woman's Age and Marriage Odds Listed in Almanac
Column lists a woman's age range from 18 to 30 and widow status influencing marriage chances. It references numbers like 100 and 640 and mentions a publication named Evening Sun. The readable text is fragmented, but the topic appears to be age based marriage prospects per a local almanac column.
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Arian
Noted Anagrams of Famous Names and Phrases
A discussion of witty name anagrams from statesmen and notable figures. Examples include Gladstone, Disraeli, Florence Nightingale, Horatio Nelson, Nelson, Livingstone, and others with quips like What is truth and It is the man here present.
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Disraeli
Florence Nightingale
Angel
Horatio Nelson
Charles James Stuart
Arthur
Pilate
Linda
David Livingstone
D. V
Nile
Ripon
Freemasons
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Prince of Wales
France
Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne
Orton
Telegraph
The Ingenious Maiden
The humorous exchange centers on a Maiden and Mr. Scratch in a Tatler snippet. The Maiden questions marriage while he laments nerves and a faint heart, with a playful remark about darkness.
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Tatler
Getting a Substitute
A vignette from Lipincott's Magazine recounts a train conversation warning against shifting trouble to others. A man recalls a boyhood moment when he held a ram for an hour and received a sharp reminder to avoid passing problems to someone else.
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Sonny
Scandal Afoot as Wappsley Divorce Suppressed
Chicago Record Herald reports Mrs. Wappsley obtained a divorce but notes the case details are sealed. The affair is described as nasty with records hidden, leaving the public with little information.
Flight of Time Sparks Inadapted Conversation
A Denver News-Times dialogue quotes a fair maid asking about time’s flight and a brilliant young man replying that it is likely driven by the spur of the moment. The exchange portrays a witty, era-appropriate banter on fleeting moments.
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Fair Maid
Denver News-Times
Plodding Pate and Housewife Spark Witticisms
A Washington Star clipping captures a sharp exchange between a housewife and Plodding Pate with quips about time and improvement. The dialogue reflects brisk, humorous street banter characteristic of local columns.
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Washington Star
The Explanation Cartoon Exchange
A brief humor item notes Tom-Miss Willoby knitting her brows while Jack-Yoes remarks the task is easier than darning socks in a St. Louis Republic comic snippet.
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Tom
Unclear dialog in Yonkers Statesman dialogue snippet
Fragmentary exchange shows Mrs Styles asking about a man and Mrs Myles confirming if he is her husband. The item captures a brief conversational moment from Yonkers Statesman.
Judge Quotes Harsh View On Woman's Beauty
A court declaration notes that the judge dismisses pity for a woman's looks stating her salvation lies in her lack of beauty and grace as she faces starvation without fear.
Gompers Refuses Fine and Supports Labor Rights Stand
Gompers vows not to pay any fine nor accept federation payment, risking jail to defend his rights as an American citizen. He denounces Max Thayes for Socialistic speech and criticizes the Democratic platform and court decisions he says aim to enslave workers.
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A Leading Actress Skips Meeting Over Car Breakdown
A city newspaper quips about a leading actress who telephoned to say her car broke down and she could not attend a creditors meeting. The fragment treats the event with light humor, noting the actress offered trouble to a group of creditors.
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Saying and Doing in Kansas City Times
Reader comment quotes reflect a social double standard about people reacting to accidents. The Kansas City Times notes a pattern where bystanders condemn cars after a person is struck, while they themselves would blame the driver and vehicle.
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Naughty doll cry at dentist in Lippincott’s Magazine
A mother chides Wargaret for fussing over a new dolly to coax a dentist visit. The child retorts that she did scream, not murmuring, in a quoted line from Lippincott's Magazine.
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Lippincott’'s Magazine
High Flier Warned by Wise Youth at Titts burg Test
A brief exchange from the Titts burg Test features a reckless rounder urging a youth to join the push and become a high flier. The youth cautions that the high flyer often faces the hardest fall.
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Miss Flip Faces Sour Look Over Rival Success
A Baltimore American item notes Miss Flip appearing sour at a Doll meeting as rivals are pictured doing well in their pursuits. The cryptic remark hints at jealousy over competitive progress.
Odd pairing sparks fortune tale with a lucky hit
An odd combination centers on Young De Perster and a girl who unexpectedly fortunes. The two share a brilliant stroke as he makes a lucky hit with a lucky miss, turning the moment into a dramatic twist. The dialogue hints at chance and wit shaping outcomes.
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Printing workers plan strike over wage scales
In Kingston Kawachi, workers in local newspaper printing and related trades announce a strike for November. They demand pay according to the U S union scale, which would double current rates. employers refused. They note living costs here are lower than in the United States.
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Kawachi
United States Union
United States
Way of the World Verses from Lippincott’s Magazine
A clipped verse note recalls a moral vignette from Lippincott’s Magazine about a benefactress and a cruel rival actress. The poem comments on virtue and vice in a compact satire.
Where Theyre Found
Dialogue fragment shows a question about extra men on a football team and mentions an ambulance. Greene confirms a few extras. Flossie and a parent respond to a minister about following commands in a domestic scene.
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Greene
Yonkers
Raw Lungs and Coughs Halted by Foley’s Honey and Tar
When lungs are sore and inflamed pneumonia and consumption germs settle and multiply. Foley's Honey and Tar kills cough germs cures obstinate racking cough heals the lungs and prevents serious results. The genuine is in the yellow pack Bees H J Moogk and Wm F Jungun.
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H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungunz
Duke of Abbuzazi to answer US cables on rumor
Turin reports the Duke of Abbuzazi has received several cablegrams from the United States questioning Senator dKing's claim of a liaison with the duke's daughter. The duke declines to answer the communications and will see to it personally.
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Turin
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United States
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Hils
Miss Bryan a Bridesmaid at Fort Smith Wedding
Miss Grace Bryan attends school here and was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Belle Norweel Tyler, daughter of Ex Governor Lose Tyler, and Frank McConnell of Fort Smith Arkansas.
Golden Moment of Opportunity Cited as Art of Life
A reflective note quotes Johnsen praising seize the immediate chance and grasp the good within reach as the essence of life’s art. It frames timely action as key to realizing value and growth.
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Johnsen
Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Constipation Relief
An advertisement claims Foley's Orino Laxative will cure constipation by stimulating digestive organs and does not gripe. It describes temporary liver trouble relief and asserts the product is pleasant to take with no need for continual laxative use after finishing. Names H. J. Moogk and Wm F Junugkunz are listed.
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Wm. F. Junugkunz
Fly Population Explodes From March to August
The article notes rapid fly growth starting March 20 with 300 individuals, rising to 90 000 by May 28 and then multiplying to 8 100 000 000 by August 8. It emphasizes the staggering final count as an appalling figure.
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