Galleries Sparse as Debates Roil Congress Visitors
A Sun dispatch from Washington notes galleries at Congress are thin amid rare lively clashes like Williams of Mississippi versus Lamar of Florida. Crowds mostly consist of casual visitors and tourists, with locals largely unimpressed by routine sessions, while true tumult remains infrequent and unpredictable.
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Sun
Washington
Williams
Mississippi
Lanur
Florida
Congress
Taanar
Walker
Hawrke Cook
Ram
Bailey
Texas
Beverides
Juda
Wiliams-Lamar
Capitol
Meral
Charms of Eddie Foy’s Foyer in Home Life
Special to the New York papers profiles Eddie Foy the beloved stage star and family man. He praises his wife Madeline and describes a lively home on the Big Town road with seven children a parrot two dogs and a farmyard of chickens and ducks. He notes the steadiness of home life after years of touring and money earned.
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Congress Art
Washington
Capital
New York
Dee
Mina Eddie Foy
New Tochetle
AMD
Morinde
Kile Ghidly
Wis
Bryan
Spectator Galleries Show Politics As Public Theater
The article paints congressional galleries as a social stage where strangers and locals watch lawmakers. It notes the glare of presence over substance, with constituents judging based on looks, swagger, and wealth, while regulars nap, munch, and chase long-shot claims in a free nation.
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Pirke
Galleretes
Gallerice
Conwresa
Diplomats Ignore Congressional Deliberations in Gallery Quiet
The article notes diplomats rarely attend sessions in the galleries set aside for them, showing little interest in congressional doings. It recalls Lord Pauncefote’s rare visit when he slept through a debate, drawing a sharp rebuke from former Speaker Henderson.
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Congress
Washington
Owen i
Ittache
Lord Pauneefate
Henderson
British Isles
Seattle Woman Receives Confusing Mail at Hotel Register
A Seattle guest at a San Francisco hotel discovers a letter addressed to Mrs. Browne, Seattle, then learns it is meant for her though the name is misspelled as Browne. She reveals she has been married only a month and recognizes the handwriting on the envelope.
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Seattle
San Francisco Chronicle
Brown
Clark
Tarth
Anu Raru
Tahii
Hawaii
San
Namesake Emulates G W Washington in Court
In Bendigo a youth named George Washington faced magistrates for illegally cutting crown timber. He confessed after attempting a defense about mirroring his namesake. The bench mocked the choice defense and sentenced him to twenty two days in custody.
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London
George Wilshington
Bendigo
George Washington
Conference On Mileage Proposal For Travel Groups
The conference examines the two cent mileage proposal presented by traveling groups and commercial firms. Governor Aly is assured that the executive committee of the Central Passenger Association will attend.
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Wim Heedd
Munky
Gov. Aly
Tahiti and Island Life Described in Tahitian Paradise Feature
A long travel feature describes Tahiti with lush reefs and garlanded celebrations. It notes French protectorate status, island geography, and native customs while contrasting colonial views and a forthcoming local marriage puzzle in Cherryvale.
Free Trips to Indianapolis and Local Outfitters Ad
An old newspaper fragment advertises free trips to Indianapolis and lists multiple merchants. It mentions dry goods cloaks shoes draperies and outfits for men and women plus furniture and home furnishings. Also noted are manufacturers and retailers of pianos and organs including Bliss Swain Co and The Progress Clothing and Men's Furnishings.
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Rick
Reen
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Idle, Jr
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Mig
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Tye
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Island Paradise
Prench
France
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Roosevelt
United States
South Pacific
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Miture
Vo Riiglts
Elma
Palma
Cherryvale
Miss Simmons
Mr. Stock
Simmons
Ohio
Ste Meadquarterf
Munohner, Hofbrau
Pilsner
Indianapolis
Retail Merchants’ Association
Ovt
L. S. Ayres & Co
D. H. Baldwin & Co
the Bobbs-Merrill Co
Charles L. Hartmann
Lilly & Stalnaker
George J. Marott
People’s Outfitting Co
Rink’s
Vonnegut Hardware Co
H. P. Wasson & Co
H. Messenger
Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
Merchants’ Association
Washington St
Columbia National Bank
C. Z. Coffin
E. Washington St
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