Laughing Fairbanks and a Nation in Transition
The piece satirically notes Charles Warren Fairbanks launching a presidential bid, sparking humor in editorials as editors and publics laugh at his ambitions. It contrasts civic satire with immigration shifts, union language influence, and a quirky crime anecdote about a Wisconsin brewer, while hinting at political undercurrents and editorial mood in early 20th century America.
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Charles Warren Fairbanks
Castro
Fairbanks
Washington
New York Morning Sunn
New York Evening Sun
Boston Herald
Detroit News
Kansas City Journal
White House
Indiana
Marek
Morning Star Contrasts Morning and Evening Papers
The Morning Star mocks the Times for a selective display of news, contrasts night and day printing, and jokes about nerve in journalism. It notes Mayor McClellan’s remark on clean citizenship and critiques perceived sincerity. Carnegie is referenced regarding wealth and dying rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Star
London Chemical Sociaty
W. I. Perkin, Jr
Labor unions unify diverse immigrant groups in Chicago report
Carroll D Wright notes unions unite Poles Bohemians Lithuanians Slovaks Slavs and Galicians who arrived after 1850. Previously divided by language and custom they formed isolated communities. Unions foster shared American interests and reduce clannish tendencies by integrating the varied nationalities into common civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
Chicago
Wright
Inherent Moral Law Beyond Bible Authority
The interview asserts morality is natural and universal, not grounded solely in biblical commandments. It argues moral laws are as real as physical laws, binding regardless of Moses or scripture, and that sin incurs inevitable natural penalties. The piece cites Mosca and a Chicago biographer to challenge reliance on printed law.
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Mosca
Chicago
Moses
Why a Wife Shall Be Paid a Salary Editorial
A Indianapolis Sun reader endorses a husband’s plan to give his wife a separate salary. He sends her one third of his pay every two weeks and covers only essential bills each month. He argues this fosters independence and improves home life, urging others to make wives partners in a fuller sense. Chicago, Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Chicago
Sunshine and Smiles to Czar Nick in Time of Peace
A fragmentary reader text presents shuffled dialogue and quotes about figures like Rev. Washington Gladden and Andrew Carnegie, with tangential remarks on nobility, credit, and discipline. The piece references St Petersburg and Western intelligence culture, mixing speech and narrative fragments without a clear single event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Nick
Tor
Duckwater Tales Highlight Sharp Business Wit
The piece cites Wisconsin's Guy La Follette praising a Duckwater style of strict economy among a group of business men. It includes a fable about a drummer reporting on bargain days in Duckwater and extends to humorist anecdotes about Russell Sage and Mark Twain, illustrating dry humor and quips.
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Guy, la Follette
Wisconsin
Duckwater
Los Angeles Times
Gigantic Store Sale Trims Books in New York Debacle
In New York a major store advertises a gigantic sale on books while an incident involving three individuals attracts attention. The event highlights a crowded sale environment and the competitive pricing drawing shoppers.
Pension Granted to English Veteran for 1884 War Service
Foreign Life Charles Smith of Broadtown England, 70, has been awarded a pension of 18 cents a day for his service in the 1884 86 Crimes. The Free Church of Scotland lodges nearly 45 million dollars in claims with the Royal Commission on Scottish churches. Children of Israel followers gather for a voyage to the Holy Land, planning in Jerusalem for year end.
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Charles ¥. Smith
Agricultural Iecorer
Broadtown
Eng
War Office
Free Church of Scotland
Royal Commission On the
Children of Israel
Parte
London
Holy Land
Jerusalem
Night storm tangles geese with electric line in Paola
During a wind and rain storm, a flock of wild geese collided with an electric line in Paola. Several sportsmen were roused from bed and managed to bag the birds despite the dangerous encounter.
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Paola
Kansas City Journal
Murder charges shock Texas Knights of Pythias leader
Attorney Frank J. Bell grand chancellor of the Roighta of Pythian of Texas was shot and killed in Dallas Monday. Suspect BR. R. Harker deputy county clerk surrendered after firing in Parker's office following a quarrel over fees.
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Scrippe McRae Press Association
Dallas
Tex
Frank J. Bell
Roighta of Pythian
Texas
BR. R. Harker
Ehist
Bell
Parker
Snow Parker
Birthday Proverb for April 5 and Child’s Birth Traits
For Wednesday April 5 a sign writings and new favors are noted. If your birthday falls on this day a quiet birthday and usual affairs are forecast. A child born in 1995 on this date is described as clever and original with quick recall, success tied to birth hour.
Flags Repatriated Civil War Regiments To State Museum
Objections arise as the Ministerial association shifts Sunday baseball rules. The council reviews a $50,000 gift from the Butler estate for a Joan Maurice Butler Dispensary project run by the City Board of Health and Charities. Local shoe retailer Eppert advertises Nat Rebate Stamps.
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Indiana
Ministerial Association
Busan W. Butler
Joan M. Butler
Joan Maurice Butler
Hutler
City Board of Health and Charities
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Japan
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Mark Twain
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Fess
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Mia
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Whittiler
Lowell
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Milton
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Kolmes
Keats
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Alen Dale
George J. Tyner
John Z. Mes Tatyre
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Henry Sete
Nate Price
Spe
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Thirteenth District
Rand Whitlock
Juletts
Torrey
Alexander
Quenton Ashlyn
Manchester
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England
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H. B. Irving
Londonderry
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Toudon
John Augustus O'Shea
the Times
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Frederick Tomas Kennedy
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Eppert
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