Observance of Flag Day and Patriotism Reflections
The piece advocates Thursday June 14 as Flag Day, urging nationwide observance in schools and public spaces. It argues patriotism guards against corruption, urges display of flags, and recalls the flag’s birth. It also notes Booth Tucker’s engagement and debates on punishment and justice. It includes a critical note on public land distribution in France.
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Indianapolis
Society of the Sona of the Revolution
United States
Death Penalty Question Arises From Tucker Case
Massachusetts faces a national debate over abolishing the death penalty following Charles L. Tucker's execution for Mabel Page's murder. Tucker denied guilt despite circumstantial evidence, sparking petitions and calls against capital punishment. The case highlights court accuracy versus potential error as the nation weighs abolition.
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Boston
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Efort
Supreme Court
OA Ad
United States
Tucker
Delaware's New Senator and the DuPont Prospect
The piece discusses J Edward Addicks being sidelined as Col Henry A DuPont emerges as the legally chosen Delaware senator, while noting DuPont's trust ties and the ongoing antitrust DOJ case. It comments on Reed Smoot, constitutional points, and the Senate's handling of Smoots fate with skepticism about the committee's constitutional reasoning.
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Col
Henry A. DuPont
Delaware
Tarmot
Addicky Hret
United States Senate
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Senate
DuPont
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United States
Thud
J. Edward Attexs
Reed Smoot Affair Divides Senate Committee on Deposition
Reed Smoot sits with a broad smile as the privileges and elections committee reads a report finding him not entitled to all seats in the U S Senate. The panel is split with a majority urging deposition while a minority oppose any removal.
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Reed Stupot Iy
Senate of
United States
Senate
Utah
Smoot
Yu Senate
Nex Gosmm
Editors mingle at Claypool amid political chatter in Elwood
A Tipton Indiana editor Pershing with Indiana Editorial and Republican badges chats with W Momtett of Elwood who wears Indiana Editorial badge over a Democratic ribbon. Avery Moore of Welser Idaho meets editors after Col Pratt’s lobby proclamation. playful banter about baseball and papers follows amid lively assignments and mockery.
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Tipton
Indiana Editorial Association
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Elwood
Democratic Editorial Association
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Avery
Moore
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Arma
Moora
By & Federal
Brooze
Maid
Committee Busy With Hearings And Beveridge Amendments
The agricultural committee advances work on meat inspection amid Beveridge bill debates. George W. Cromer of Indiana leads efforts in Washington, with livestock men and packers supporting the core provisions. Other notes include J Edward Addicks' Delaware senatorial bid and DuPont's victory in Delaware. Reports of whisky spills in Kentucky, political scheming in England, and a Louisville comedian's breakdown are touched on, with Bryan’s burdens framed by what he is not.
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Ewan
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Great Leaders and Epilepsy Through History
A dubious lithographed list cites renowned rulers and heroes including Charlemagne, Alexander the Great, Caesar, Marlborough, Clive, Wellington, Peter the Great, Charles V, Frederick the Great, Cromwell, Mahomet, and Joan of Arc as sufferers of various nerve disorders and epilepsy. The piece blends speculation with myth while presenting a sensational portrait of famed figures as mentally afflicted.
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Caeaar
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Wellington
Waterloo
Peter the Great
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Chicago packing reform report sparks national debate
The Neill-Reynolds Chicago packing route analysis is criticized for sensationalism. It urges cleaner conditions, better ventilation, nonabsorbent facilities, and strict product inspection, while warning against labeling policies and political overreach. The piece argues for precise legislation and warns that dramatic public drama harms the industry.
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Neill-Reynolds
Chicago Inter Ogean
Jongums
Reforma
Chicago
The Old Straw Hat appraisal and political satire
A fragmented satirical read discusses government drama and foreign trade costs, referencing a French Chamber of Deputies session and a modern journallet metaphor. The rambling piece critiques media and politics while blending humor and social commentary.
Tales of Oddities and Daring Train Tales
A ragtag mix of jokes and anecdotes from a railroad town share mock wisdom on cowcatchers and near fatal mishaps. A Kansas City Star note cites a man who wished his accident policy paid to his sweetheart before perishing in a locomotive incident.
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Leow & Man
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Kansas City Star
Davitt's Wish for Ireland Freedom Echoed Abroad
The article recalls Michael Davitt's plea in his will for Ireland's absolute freedom and independence. It asserts Ireland will be free, foreseeing a national day similar to Russia’s, as global movements for liberty gain momentum and echo Davitt's enduring dream.
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Michael Davitt
Irttand
Mienoe
Davitt
Mia
Ireland
England
France
Germany
New York Evening Mall
Russia
Cherry Pie Reverie and Tidbits From a Busy Page
A playful collage of snippets on cherry pie’s poetic lure and sensory joy, interwoven with aphorisms about thrift, health, and daily life. The column mentions a June day mood, a smiling woman, and the scent of summer, alongside assorted quips from Chicago News and Boston Transcript. It notes a farmer’s phone wish, presidential audiences, and light banter about school songs and improvised meals.
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Onis State Journal
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Cost of the Philippines disputed figures cited
The article compiles disputed costs of the Philippines including figures attributed to Atkin, Taft, and a 19th century comparison. It notes totals like $670,000,000 and $169,000,000 in public outlays, plus annual costs and naval expenditures, and references lives lost. It also contains a humorous local wedding anecdote from Leona, with satirical remarks about the groom and bride.
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Edward Atkinson
Louis Post-Dispatch
Parker Raya
Bec- Fatary Taft
Hey
Spain
Unwisdom of Widowhood and Marriage Trends
The London Chronicle notes figures from the Registrar General showing widows who remarry drop from 21 to 12 per 1000 between 1879 and 1904, while widowers’ second marriages fall from 63 to 4 per 1000. The piece suggests longevity may influence these trends.
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Lonoce
Not Insane Doctor Gordon Seeks Governor Nomination
The Oshkosh asylum's longtime superintendent, Dr Gordon, once raised as a Republican hopeful, declares lawyers have ruined the country and doctors are wiser, asserting his fit to govern. His tenure at the insane asylum is noted as his key qualification. Paul Dies.
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Gordon
Oshkosu Asylum
Ornor
Patch
National Fishing Day Proposed by Sentinel
The Harper Sentinel argues for a single national fishing day amid crowded holidays. It suggests a day for all to fish, reducing time spent on decorations and other observances and noting the need for a focused celebration.
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