How Sousa Was Named From John Philipse to Sousa
A Washington origin story explains how the musician John Philip Sousa became known as Sousa. Born and educated in the capital, he allegedly added U. S. A. to his signature as Marine band leader, and a stranger praising a performance called him John Philip Sousa, a form that stuck.
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John Philip Sousa
Washington
John Philipse
Marine Band
United States Army
John Philipso
Sousa
End of Private English Wine Cellars
The article notes wine cellars have fallen from fashion in England as families abandon private cellars though overall wine interest remains. Sherry grows rarer while Madeira and Madeira-era terms fade. auctions fetch keen competition for good cellars, yet private cellars are nearly obsolete.
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England
Mormons Face Smoot Hearing Odd Garment Claim
During the Smoot hearing in Washington a claim arises that Mormons must wear white union suits. Senator Dubois answers that such garments are imperative, and a quip about Indians testing Gentiles for Mormon identity circulates as a humorous aside.
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Washington
Dubois
Idaho
Our language mutilation in house humor with Williams tale
John Williams of Mississippi mocks linguistic mutilation in the house while reciting a plantation tale about a lazy worker. Representative Clayton of Georgia adds a waiter joke about rare beef and an underdone misunderstanding in Atlanta.
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John Williams
Mississippi
Buffalo
Williams
Clayton
Georgia
Atlanta
Wynne and Cabinet Gaffes Highlighted by Postmaster General
Postmaster General Wynne, once a Washington newspaper man, recalls a cabinet scene with humor. Secretary Wilson quips that the others feel more than Wynne, while Wynne jokes about Foster’s first days in the treasury.
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Wynne
Washington
Wilson
Foster
Treasury Department
Political mockery at Democratic HQ targets Jerry Simpson
Reported remarks by Chairman Taggart criticize newly elected congressmen, citing Jerry Simpson nicknamed "Lockless" for his confusion over the McKinley bill. The discussion centers on his willingness to study the issue before voting on payment.
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Taggart
Jerry Simpson
Lockless’ Simpson
Jerry
Congress
McKinly
Private Harrison Papers Reveal Four Years of Presidency
John L. Griffiths, guardian of President Benjamin Harrison’s private papers, reportedly found in the collection a highly significant document. It is described as an intimate history of the four years of Harrison’s administration written by the president himself.
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John L. Griffiths
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Spirit filled Christians Lesson Paper noted
Dan Norris visited from Loving on Wednesday. Miss Longino of Jacksboro visits L. B. Kidwell family. Rev G W Rushing and John W Groves of Olney depart for Fresno California to attend Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly. John T Cunningham the postmaster travels to Dallas for Episcopal Council meetings this week.
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Mary Mayes
Ethel Lamons
Laura Wilkins
Dan Norris
New Town of
Loving
Miss Longino
Jacksboro
L. B. Kidwell
G. W. Rushing
John W. Groves
Olney
Fresno
California
General Assembly
The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
John T. Cunningham
Dallas
Episcopal Council
Time Tried and Merit Proven One Minute Cough Cure
A children’s cough syrup praised as harmless pleasant to take and effective against coughs croup whooping cough and related ailments.
Local Rural Life Notes from Gra ham and Crosby County
Farmers plow and plant cotton after a hard rain forced replanting. Visitors from Graham include Mrs G L Aynesworth and Miss Ollie McKnight and John Hughes. Ed Parson and Rob McLaren bought cattle. J W Horner finished a plank fence. Misses Lillian Ernest and Cordie Farmer close Crosby County schools for vacation.
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G. L. Aynesworth
Ollie McKnight
Graham
Maggie Farmer
J. H. Alford
Floyd Farmer
J. W. Horner
Bill Coffman
Knox County
Hitch
Belle Beckham
Maud Bell
Jesse Fore
A. P. Hogue
John Hughes
Ed Parson
Rob McLaren
Mr. Smith
George Farmer
Lillian Ernest
Cordie Farmer
Crosby County
Town News Briefs Include Local Trips and Subscriptions
Mr Watson of True spent the week in town. E M Lunn and Mr Roach of Olney were in town Monday. R L Morrison of Olney rode Tuesday’s train to Vineyard for his health. S M Robinson of Murray called at the office and subscribed for the Leader.
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Mr. Watson of
True
E. M. Lunn
Mr. Roach
Olney
R. L. Morrison
Vineyard
S. M. Robinson
Murray
Leader
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Sousa Was
J. W. Gallaher
M. K. Graham
J. Nermen
Cashie
G. F. Meece
Beckham National Bank
S. R. Crawford, R. E. Mab
J. W. Gaither
Oliver Loving
W. P. Stewart
Cicero Smith
MO. C. Kay
W. C. Clark
Chas, Gay
Cashier
A. A. Morrison
Ea Ree
Capital
Johnson
C. Kay
Clark
Chas. Gay
Sigero Smith
A.a.morrison
Graham, Texas
Frank Waggoner
Prop
Old Court House
West Side Square
BULLS
At Ranch
Geo. H. Craig
West Side Barber Shop
Delaney & Grimes
J. C. Vaughan
Mgr
Vaughan Land Agency
Texas
Victor
Monest
VAMP
Courtney
SAIS
Victoria Shoe
Aia
Ayelt
Mons
Tai
Nad
JOO
Uni
EE i Railway
San Franciec
ST. Louis
NIGHT
E. P. Turner
Tex
Texarkana
Memphis
Saint Louis
Biest
Gotton
Mzals A LA Cart Palace
Mississippi River
Thebes
Colton
Nomgam
Neral
Ft. Worth
Tyler
Dorees
Gus Hoover
Waco
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Return Baptist Convention
Kansas City
Daly
Chicago
Phil A. Auer
Fort Worth, Texas
DeWitt
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