Long Service in Congress and Senate in US history
Washington reports that Justin Morrill of Vermont and William Allison of Iowa hold the record for 40 plus years of federal service. The piece compares continuous and aggregate tenures across the House and Senate, notes Morrill’s enduring record, and discusses other long-serving members like Sherman Hale King and Hamlin while outlining potential future holders of the longest tenure.
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Washington, Fed
Congress
Justin §. Merrill
Vermont
William .B. Allison
Iowa
John Sherman
S.house
Senate
Merrill
Allison
Morrill
Sherman
House
Messrs
Cockrell
Jones
Morgan
Cannon
Holman
Ketcham
Sebat
Justin S. Morrill
William B. Allison
Ohio
Nathaniel Macon
N. Carolina
Henry L. Dawes
Mass
George F. Hoar
Eugene Hale
Maine
William P. Frye
William R. King
Alabama
Thomas H. Benton
Missouri
Shelby M. Cullom
Ilinois
Hannibal Hamlin
Daniel W. Voorhees
Indiana
Richard M. Johnson
Nelson W. Aldrich
Blackburn
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Lo Randolph
Roanoke
William Windom
Minn
Woo
Isham G. Harris
Tennessee
James
Daniel Webster
Joseph R. Hawley
Robert M. VT
Hunter, Va
John J. Crittenden
Justin
Francie M. Cockrell
John P. Jones
Nevada
John T. Morgan
Massachusetts
William M. Stewart
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
J. Donald Cameron
John W. Daniels
Virginia
West
Thei
King
Stewart
Tellier
Hamlin
Gorman
Crittenden
Atatadahnown
Lincoln
Boston
Iougene Hale
Harrison
Fillmore
Teller
Interior
Arthur
Women as Politicians in Australia Push Reform at Sydney Meeting
A Sydney gathering of Australian women active in politics passed resolutions urging government action to reduce infant mortality by registering baby farmers, enforce Sunday liquor prohibitions, and increase truancy officers to ensure school attendance. The event featured speeches by attendees and tea service with wafers.
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Australia
Sydney
Americans to Shape English Speech Amid Marriages
Thomas Power O'Connor predicts the American accent will become fashionable in England as Lords marry American women and their children inherit the speech. He asserts the trend will spread through the House of Lords, altering speech patterns across the peerage.
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England
House of Lords
Defense of Wife Is Self-Defense in Thaw Case
In a defense of the husband as the natural defender of his wife, the writer argues that when years of persecution and sexual coercion by a wealthy, influential man leave no lawful escape, the husband may be compelled to end the aggressor’s life. The piece contends Thaw’s actions were human not criminal, urging acquittal if self-defense is proven, and reflects on justice, wealth, and moral culpability.
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John’. Morgan
Iowa
Morgan
Allison
Alorgan
America
Harry
Thaw
Commonwealth
Harry Thaw
The City at Night In the Park
A dark scene shows a nameless man in a park under a pale moon. He lies on a bench with a crust of bread while questions echo about night, shadows, and whether anyone prays as the lagoon glints.
New England Truckman Delivers Sleighride for 6000 Children
Waterbury Connecticut February 14 Special to The Sun Ralph N Blakeslee a leading local truckman organized the city's largest sleigh ride parade for 6000 schoolchildren. 116 sleighs plus many more followed as mayor William J Thoms and families joined in.
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N. Blakeslee
New England
Waterbury
W. Main and
N. Willowsts
Mr. Blakeslee
Wm. J. Thoms
Santa Claus
Blakeslee
Largest Forest in United States Described in Arizona
A historic overview describes the northern Arizona forest as the world’s largest unbroken stand outside Africa, dominated by western yellow pine with caves, springs, and dramatic scenery. It notes ongoing fires, past overgrazing by sheep, reserves created from 89 to 1902, and forestry rules limiting logging to protect future growth with revenue reported for 1905 and 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Quisenut Kun
Indians Cut Totem Poles for Firewood
Special to The Sum Vicorta British Columbia notes a Haida practice of using sacred totem poles for firewood amid dwindling population. The piece recalls Gorge the Shaman and the hollow boulder coffin known as Gorgie's Coffin-House, highlighting loss of culture as fuel shortages threaten remaining poles.
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Victorta
B. C
British Columbia
Gorge
Neen Charlotte Island
Gergie
Gorgie
America
Carr & Bradley Get Contracts for Indianapolis Gear
Cleveland firm Carr and Bradley wins contract to furnish Indianapolis players with uniforms bats and balls next summer. Charley Carr asks Johnny Fisher for uniform measurements and expresses optimism about the team’s success, while denying retirement rumors.
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Cleveland
Carr & Bradley
Indianapolis
Charley Carr
Johnny Fisher
Carr
Pyramid Pile Cure Free Trial Offer Promoted
An advertisement touts a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure claiming painless relief from piles and rectal irritation. It includes a customer testimonial from T. Heffner praising instant relief and urges readers to request a free trial package from Pyramid Drug Co. and to buy 6 cent sample boxes at druggists.
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U. S
P. Y
Luzon
Islang
China
Japan
T- T. Heffner, Co
Inf
Manila
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
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Alison
Aupurne
North Carolina
France
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Sen
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Yanexs
Pennsylvania
Illinois
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College-ave
Dr. King
Thomas Power O'Connor
B. WW. van Breeman
Waterbury, Conn
W. Main ST
Africa
Megalon
Stoneman’s Lake
Beaver Creek
Pine Creek
Lands In Reserve
San Francisco Mountains
Grand Canon
Black Mesa
Tonto
Out West
Arizona Forest
Forest Service
Arizona ‘Timber& Lumber Company
Santa Fe Pacific
Bick Mesa
Tonto Reserve
Gila Reserve
Great Forest
Indianapolis Gas CO
Majestic
S. Pennsylvania St
the Merchants
Associa
Tion of
the Merchants’ Association
Archibald-Cleaver CO
Badger Furniture CO
D. H. Baldwin & CO
Bliss, Swain & CO
WM. H. Block & CO
Bobbs-Merrill
John D. Brosnan
South Illinois Street
Clork House
Feeney Furniture and Stove Company
Albert Gall CO
Charles L. Hartmann
Paul H. Krauss
Kahn Tailoring CO
Custom Tailors
Langen & CO
Suita
Lily & Stalnaker
H. Lieber
George J. Marott
Charles Mayer & CO
W. H. Messenger
L. E. Morrison & CO
New York
People's Outfitting Company
Rink
the Sander & Becker Furniture Company
Star Store
L. Strauss & CO
Taylor Carpet CO
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Julius C. Walk
H. P. Wasson & CO
When Clothing CO. Men’s and Boys Outfitters
C. Z. Coffin
E. Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
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