Hughes on Bench Sets The Tone At His Supreme Court Debut
The report notes Justice Hughes enters the bench with statuesque poise and a flawless oath. His first opinion is clear but lacks personal signature, while his fellow justices show diverse temperaments. Hughes remains rigid, unmoved, and distinctly composed as he begins his tenure.
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Justice Hughes
John Marshall
Capitol
Mall
Botanic Gardens
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
T Hughes
Hughes
Justice Harlan
Justice White
McKenna
Uvlmes
Day
Lorton
Hughes—Hughes
Taft
Justice Moody
Lirvoklin
Fragmented News Snippets and Humorous Quips Collage
A fragmented collection of quotes and blurbs from various papers reflecting attitudes toward politics economics and society. Entries reference Jim Hill suspender buttons labor unrest in Chicago and war concerns while mixing names and literary lines and placeholders for future content.
Your Chance Now Chicago Advertiser Seeks Honest Clerks
A Chicago advertiser urges fair hiring and fair wages, promoting a frank public appeal to shop early for Christmas. The message champions a clear conscience, decent treatment of employees, and mutual respect between buyers and sellers as a social good.
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Chicago
Peeping Eyes in Taft Ballinger Controversy
The article portrays a tangled political clash over Ballinger and Cunningham claims. It accuses Ballinger of unfitness and secrecy, with calls for his resignation while Taft resists. It depicts cabinet infighting, proposals to shift decision making, and concerns about transparency and proper authority.
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Taft
Ballinger
Cunningham
Congress
Court of Claims
Gravis
Pinchot
Department of the Interior
This Man Mac Vicar Politician of Des Moines Speaker
This man Mac Vicar from Des Moines speaks under the Commercial club auspices. He is superintendent of streets and public improvements there and has served as mayor twice. A noted advocate of commission government, he argues politics ensure efficiency over mere goodness. He is secretary of the American League of Municipalities and a national expert in city governance.
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Mac Vicar
Des Moines
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Berryhill
American League of Municipalities
Allen
MacVicar
Commission
Bloom of Purity and the Consequences of Crime
Henry Ward Beecher reflects on youthful purity as fragile and irreplaceable. He compares pristine character to dew on a flower and frost on glass, arguing once defiled it cannot be fully restored. The piece warns that crime leaves lasting effects that forgiveness cannot erase.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Des Moines plan praised for efficiency and progress
The passage argues that Mac Vicar has shown consistent improvement in the city under the Des Moines plan. It counters opponents who fear one man staying in office, stating those who produce well like Mac Vicar deserve to remain. The author asserts Mac Vicar was not efficient under the old plan, hinting voters will understand on December 8.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Berryhill
Mac Vicar
Patience as a Virtue Lessons on endurance and wisdom
A New York American column extols patience as courage and virtue, contrasts wise patience with harmful stubbornness, and cites Washington Lincoln and others. It argues patient endurance shapes leaders, fairness toward workers, and long term success.
Just a Minute A Sailor's Yarn
Sailor recalls a dramatic moment when his father was struck by a bullet, losing both arms and legs and being cast into the sea yet surviving by his swimming skill. The tale reflects wartime peril and personal endurance as recounted in Le Rire.
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le Rire
Brown Buys Four Phonograph Records Prompting Visit
In Detroit, a city note hints that Brown may invite the speaker and party over after being seen purchasing four new phonograph records that afternoon. The sighting suggests a forthcoming social invite.
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Brown
Detroit Itree Press
Ais Exhibit Teases Horse Show Opening
Puck offers a playful tease about the upcoming horse show with lines about exhibition plans and personal life hints such as two daughters and one wife, reflecting light theatrical wit.
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Ais
Puck
Convalescent Joke From Chicago Post
A friend reports his wife’s recovery with humor, saying the doctor’s tonic was a new hat every two weeks until she now wears a sealskin coat and full set of ermine furs. The quip highlights playful medical folklore from the era.
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Chicago Post
Uncle Jabez and the talk of prices in old days
A Pittsburg Post quip contrasts Uncle Jabez speaking of past cold weather with him now dwelling on low prices of bygone years. The brief item evokes nostalgia and a humorous take on changing concerns.
Emerson on best way to do everything
A fragmentary quip from the Chicago Record-Herald questions whether Emerson ever found a best way to wear shoes that were a size too small. The remark reflects wit on practical limits and method in daily life.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Generous Uncle Ethan Compares Town Figure to Charitablest Man
A fragment recalls Uncle Ethan praising a respected town figure noted for generosity and lending his plug hat to anyone. The quote from Youth's Companion highlights the man's charitable image and humble, sharing nature.
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Ethan
Attorney Plea Moves Jury to Tears in Court
The defendant’s attorney delivered a masterly plea, and as he concluded nearly all present were moved to tears. The jurors, a hard headed group of seasoned locals, reflected strong sentiment and lingering emotion after the dramatic address.
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Ike Snowfinkés
Attorney Declares Not After Water In Heated Exchange
A courtroom moment records one attorney stating with calm precision that he is not seeking to “boring for water.” The remark highlights a brisk, pointed legal exchange as counsel size up the opposing side.
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Cleveland Leader
Pastor Deplores Allocation To Africa Savages
From a pulpit report a pastor condemns today’s collection allocated to Africa. He notes some brethren dropped trouser buttons into the plate and calls them useless. The remark is attributed to Piie gevde Blatter with a cryptic closing line.
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Africa
Piiegevde
Plenty of Reason but Not for Stopping Drinking
A Louisville Courier-Journal item notes a man declaring, Yes, I've stopped drinking. He faces skeptical remarks about motive, with a witty exchange claiming the act pleased several girls and satisfied others mildly, reflecting social attitudes toward temperance.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Christmas Market In Indianapolis Showcases Elite Goods
The Christmas markets in Indianapolis feature luxury items for the rich, including diamonds, platinum jewelry, and Swiss watches. A standout piece is a $1,550 placque with 77 diamonds and 32 diamonds in the chain, while Swiss Patek Philippe watches fetch up to $200. Gowns, hats, and sable furs also high price items, with a Parisian gown valued at $200 and a sable collarette set at $400. Indianapolis merchants report total holiday stone shipments exceeding $150,000.
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Indianpolis
Amsterdam
Julius Walk & Son
Switzerland
Theso
Paris
Telly
Patek Phillipe Company
Geneva
Indianapolis
France
FE. O. Langen Company
Liberty
Milady
Ayres & Co
Australia
Lewis Trike Statement On Southwest Mine Strike
President YT L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers issues a second strike statement outlining his position on the long southwest disruption spanning Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Oklahoma He rejects blame for prolonging the strike cites contract violations by all parties and argues disputes should be settled without strikes through a reliable arbitration system and adherence to wage contracts.
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YT. L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Lewis
Southwest
Osage County
United Mine Workers
Osage
The
Bar Association Plans Wednesday Meeting in Indianapolis
Reports from committees on grievances and reform will be heard at the Indianapolis bar association annual meeting in the federal court library Wednesday evening. A bill will be chosen for introduction before the legislature. Reform goals include discretionary venue changes and tighter demurrer regulation in Indiana courts.
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Indianapolis Bar Association
Federal Court Library
Indiana
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Pennsylvania Street
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