South America unity urged in North American Review
The piece argues US ignorance of Latin America hinders trade and growth. It calls for stronger university ties, Spanish language learning, scholarships for Latin American students, and more technical experts to foster Pan American unity through conferences and joint action.
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North American Review
South America
United States
Imp
Bureau of American Ublica
Poer
Latin America
North
Monkeys Attack German Ship Crew In Ocean Vicious Rampage
Six chimpanzees aboard the German ship Tannenfela, arriving from Calcutta and Colombo, attacked crew including Wong Koo the cook. Captain Lubke demanded removal of the beasts, which escaped their cages during a mid ocean assault that wounded Chief Engineer Newman and others before the simians were recaptured.
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New York
Calcutta
Colombo
Lubke
Boston
Newman
Wong Koo
Wong Foo
Hubert Hanseon
Hannels
Polimal
Flo
Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Proas
Commentary on bachelor life and social expectations with sharp phrases about investment gambling and women’s responses. The text hints at idleness, overindulgence, and a playful critique of societal norms.
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New York
Tooh Ip
When Dueling Was the Proper Thing
A Richmond reminiscence from 1873 recounts Mary Triplett, John Mordecai, and Miss Triplett’s breakup after a Europe visit. A German club prank leads Mordecai to threaten McCarty, a duel follows near Oakwood with Colt revolvers, both men miss twice, Mordecai dies, McCarty is jailed then pardoned, and Mordecai bids a final whispered message to Royal.
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William L. Royall
Richmond
Mary Triplett
Page McCarty
Mary
Europe
McCarty
Sprigg Campbell
Campbell
Miss Triplett
John B. Mordecai
Richmond’ Howitzers
Enoe
Btrauss
Ainner
Gerot
Enquirer
John Mordecai
Willie Trigg
Tri
Mordecai
Mike Triplett
Ray
Charley Hatcher
Morde
Mordechi
William B. Tabb
Oakwood
Tabb
John
Meredith
Myself
Royal
Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago News
A collection of satirical cautions and social observations about manners marriage and behavior. The passages poke fun at thieves husbands wives and women with nerves noting how imagination and age affect social dynamics and shopping.
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Chicago News
Poser for the Office Boy in Loulaville Times
The office boy answers a call about the longitude of Loulaville and deflects to the sporting editor who is away. A humorous scene shows the boy seeking the correct face in the newsroom as he explains the editor’s absence. Ancient Egyptians used antimony to shade eyes.
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Loulaville Times
Loulaville
Loulavilles
Rubber Neck Cars Annoy Newport Elite In Constant Prying Glare
Newport special reports touring auto vans with megaphones harass summer residents on Bellevue avenue. Spectators, critics say the noise and boasting intrude on privacy while city officials take no action. The piece notes vanity houses of the Van Astergoulds and Portly Portheimers amid a scene of social scrutiny.
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Newport
van Astergoulds
Countess of Parchess
Neek
Hol-Pollol
Podunk
Punxsutawney
Bellevue + avenue
New York
The Cost of Fast Living Haunts New York Insanity Rise
Washington Post reports New York State Care and Aid data showing 30 607 insane in asylums on October 1 up 1 414 from last year. The piece links urban pace in New York City to mental strain, noting Americans’ rush to work meals and leisure, with New Yorkers uniquely driven by business to collapse under speed.
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Washington Post
Alleniata
New York
State Cuies Aid Association
Empire State
New Y
Union
Childres
Vanities
The Sun Set Cox and Cannon House Exchange
A New York Times recap notes a House floor incident where Cannon tried to block remarks. Sun Set Cox demands a timed concession and jokes about Cannon’s pockets as the veteran Illinois member questions the duration and hand signals.
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New York Times
Bent Cannon
Uncle Joe
Cannon
Cox
Mr. Cannon
Bailiwick
New York
Mr. Cox
Illinois
Things to Forget in a Closet Skeleton Tale
A verse listing hidden sins and secrets as reasons to forget them. It hints at a tall leader’s tale and past misdeeds buried in shame, urging forgetting as a plan to avoid sorrow and regret. The poem cautions that memory darkens life and happiness.
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Ann
Williams Warns Against Tariff Reform Trade Fears
The Rochester Herald notes John Sharp Williams mocks tariff reform hopes of Republicans fearing “the highly protected Infant Industries.” A joke about a Missal neighbor at prayer meeting is recalled. Also, the Vatican observatory is to be moved to the top of Vaticans hill after a recent reorganization.
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John Sharp Williamese
Rochester Herald
Congress
John Sharp Williams
Misslappel
Omston
The
Vatican
Vations Hill
St. Peters
Reforming Newspaper Readers Prompts New Reading Class
The New York Post piece reviews English efforts to educate readers about selecting quality newspapers and filtering pages. It cites Phage Grab in England forming a new class for working girls to learn what papers to read and how to skim, emphasizing discrimination and reading balance.
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New York
Hventhg Post
Hingkah
Orares
Igsey
Phage Grab
England
Soleridge
Hadley
Yale
Clever Turn in London Trial Highlights Witty Exchange
A London courtroom anecdote describes an eminent lawyer failing to outwit a clever woman, mother of the plaintiff, in a breach of promise case. In a final appeal he concedes his client’s weakness and triumphantly asks the jury to consider his own childish misjudgment.
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London Mail
Waa
Honest Lawyers and a New Arkansas Prospect
A eastern law graduate writes to a prominent Arkansas lawyer seeking chances in the region. The reply advises that honesty guarantees work and party ties affect protection. A quip notes a well dressed man by a necktie could end a war.
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Wren
Eastern Law School
Arkansas
Tan
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