Cleveland Venezuela Message Read for Courtesy, Not Advice
In a biography of Grover Cleveland, George F. Parker relates how Cleveland read his Venezuela message to Secretary Carlisle with cabinet member J Sterling Morton present. Harmon later said the president used the reading as courtesy, not to solicit cabinet opinions, a unique wartime moment in Cleveland’s tenure.
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Cleveland
Venezuela
Great Britain
Grover Cleveland
George F. Parker
British Guiana
North Carolina
Mr. Morton
Mr. Carlisle
Congress
United States
Richard Olney
Harmon
Ohio
Parker
William L. Wilson
Mr. Cleveland
Judson Harmon Nominated Attorney General by Cleveland
The selection came after President Cleveland sought a westward tapped, non political choice. Secretary Carlisle recommended Judson Harmon of Cincinnati Ohio, admired for ability and integrity. Harmon’s quick confirmation followed inquiry into his name.
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Richard Olney
the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Mr. Carlisle
White House
Carlisle
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Cleveland
Harmon
Covington
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Senate
E. J. Edwarda
Ancient Egyptian Inkstand Exhibited in Berlin Museum
A wooden inkstand likely from Egypt and dated around 1500 B C is on display in a Berlin museum. It features two ink compartments for black and red ink and a lower chamber for reed pens, with preserved ink residues. A second inkstand intended for a schoolboy reportedly has four ink holes, and both were found at Thebes.
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Berlin
Thebes
Webster's Oration Craft From Trout to Speeches
Collected reminiscences recount Chauncey Depew noting Daniel Webster drafted notes but did not write out full orations. He rivaled Seward and Conkling in preparation, with Webster composing while fishing near Marshfield and at times delivering unread speeches, including the Bunker Hill address.
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Chauncey Depew
Bunker Hill
Robert G. Ingersoll
Daniel Webster
Hayne
Chauncey M. Depew
Senator Depew
Colonel Ingersoll
Webster
William H. Seward
Roscoe Conkling
Seward
Conkling
Y Webster
Wendell Phillips
Phillips
Boston
Sea‘shore
Marshfield
Mass
Battle of
E. J. Edwards
Most Dangerous Occupation Cited As Fishermen On New England Coast
Insurance data show fishermen along the New England coast suffer the highest fatality rate, about 12 percent of workers dying yearly. Rail workers face roughly eight percent, with total wage earner accident deaths between 30,000 and 35,000 and non fatal accidents exceeding 2,000,000.
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United States
New England
Queen Mary Knits on Wedding Journey and at Home
The article portrays Queen Mary as deeply domestic, noted for her knitting. It recalls she carried knitting on her wedding journey and has continued the habit at home, with a satin bag by her chair for evening sessions.
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Queen Mary
Courtroom Etiquette and the Crossed Leg Contempt
A New York Sun report says Justice Goft’s court polices knee position requiring uncrossing. Attendants seize upon crossed legs and warn offenders with the motto Them's the court's orders. A lawyer questioned the contempt ruling, joking about Ludlow Street jail and urging his client to test the issue.
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Justice Goft
New York Sun
Ludlow Street
Jiggs Corset Trust Jokes About Waste
A light quip notes the corset trust being uneconomical as Jiggs claims everything it makes goes to waste. The exchange plays on a pun about waste and waist in a humorous panel.
Dean's Kidney Pills touted by Baker City reader
Mrs R F Scott of 302 Front St Baker City Oregon testifies kidney trouble years cured by Dean's Kidney Pills after backache urinary issues and severe weakness. Ad claims doctors failed but pills restored health at 50 cents sold by druggists and general stores Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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R. FE. Scott
Front St
Baker City
Ore
Dean
Dean's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Private theatricals compliment sparks witty exchange
A Boston Transcript note recalls a private theater scene where a young man compliments his hostess saying she played her part splendidly. She replies that a young pretty woman is needed, and he retorts that she has proven the contrary.
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Boston Transcript
Loitering Question Sparks Police Stop Over Hobble Skirt
A police officer challenges a man and his wife as they walk. the man says they are out walking with his wife who is about 30 yards behind in a hobble skirt, prompting questions about purpose.
Stop the Pain with Cole Carbolisalve and Mrs Winslow’s Syrup
Advertising copy notes Cole Carbolisalve to end burn or cut pain and prevent scars at 25c to 60c with free sample requests to Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wis. Also promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain at 25c. Mentions untaxed tobacco and a remark on teen girl chums.
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Cole
Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
The Summer Toast Napkin Typewriter
A freelance stenographer describes typing toasts on paper napkins for a club women group planning outdoor entertainments this summer. She used non copying ink but fears guests may leave with purple smudges on their faces from the napkin messages.
Eat for the Fun of It Says World’s Work View
Herbert W. Fisher argues in World’s Work that food must be enjoyed to have value. He cautions against gluttony and claims that eating less increases pleasure, with taste as the true lure rather than quantity.
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Herbert W. Fisher
Mr. Fisher
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