Roosevelt and Congressmen in a Turbulent Era
The essay-like fragment discusses Roosevelt, Congress, and accusations against corrupt lawmakers. It mentions Secret Service, oil interest influence, and public trust, with reflections on honesty, reform efforts, and the relationship between presidents, corporations, and legislators.
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Elody
Bailey
Texas
Covon
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Standard Oil
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Prohibition in Baltimore and the South Debate
The article quotes Cardinal Gibbons arguing prohibition cannot work in Baltimore due to insincerity and moral grounds. It notes southern and western supports rely on economic motives, as bosses and merchants fear drunk workers and bad credits. It argues saloons persist from demand, not supply, and that moral campaigns fail where liquor remains profitable.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
South
Anly
Brewer
Spelling Bee Sparks Banter Over Inflammable Material
A fire insurance inspector, tasked with daily visits to gauge inflammable storage, records gallons of kerosene in a first list. Colleagues joke about his phonetic slips and odds, betting cigars on his accuracy as the banter unfolds.
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Caresene
Caresean
Careasene
Careasean
Kareasean
Divorce Court Quip Over Grounds for Divorce
In a witty exchange the plaintiff pleads to end the marriage over harsh cooking and muddy coffee. The judge rules that a half cup of grounds is not sufficient for a divorce. Source recalls Lippincott's humor.
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Lippincott's
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