Rose From Pinboy to Boss George Cox in Cincinnati Politics
A profile of George B. Cox the Cincinnati and Hamilton county political boss now under perjury indictment. From pinboy in a bowling alley to saloon operator and rapid rise to power, Cox is described as despotic, wealthier, and influential in state and national politics through coalitions and control of banks, railways, theaters, and insurance.
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George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Cox
Ohio
Coax
Joan of
Was Once a Cabinet Maker Gov Donaghey's Rise to Arkansas Capitol
The career of Gov George W Donaghey shows how a cabinet maker became Arkansas governor. From contractor to reformer he rebuilt public trust by fixing a bribery taint in the state capitol project and presided as the first governor to sit in the marble halls after its completion.
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George W. Donaghey
Arkansas
Donaghey
Oklahoma
Texas
Gav.lloueghey
Aius
Frye the Nestor of the Senate Marks 30 Years in Congress
Senator William Pierce Frye of Maine, age near eighty, is celebrated as the Nestor of the United States Senate. He began service in 1871, with a career spanning both houses, including time as Maine attorney general and Lewiston mayor. His term expires March 4, 1913, and leadership may pass due to limited health.
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William Pierce Frye
Maine
James G. Wains
Lewiston
Congress
Senate
Frye
Domesticating Wild Animals For Food In Britain And America
A chaotic report discusses potential domestication of wild animals for food, noting figures like Maj. Fred Ro Buintem and John Hays Hammond. It contemplates bringing exotic beasts from Africa and Albion to stabilize future meat supplies, with references to British scouts and Boer War figures and cross-continental experiments.
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Louisiana
Ebbe
Ing. Land
Ng & Nan
London
Fred Ro Buintem
John Hays Hammond
Jamieson
al Wabi
Albion Tees
Bonnet Bargain Sparks Family Friction
A wife accuses her husband of brutal talk over a bonnet purchase while planning to return to her mother. The husband remains engrossed in his paper as a father-in-law’s call reveals the mother’s anger over a bonnet bill and her plan to pack up and relocate.
Primmel’s Egg Debacle Sparks Unlikely Romance
A meek Sunday school teacher, Elza Primmel, clashes with rival Lemuel Tanmore over coloring eggs for a children’s program. A mishap leaves Primmel splashed in dye and emboldened, leading to a bold proposal to widow Mrs. Ide Lia Bithers and a rapid engagement.
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Brother Primmel
Tanmore
Lemuel Tanmore
Primmel
Brother Tanmore
Lem
Wiza Primmel
Elza
Easter bonnet survives fashion with money plan
A gray-bearded philosopher suggests a hat built on a cheap wire frame with folded five and ten dollar bills forming leaves and draperies, finished with gold and silver coin bangles. The anxious father worries the scheme works only as long as the daughters stay unmarried and hats stay in fashion.
Dress Ruse Sparks Church Morning Tension
A wife reveals she lent her new church dress to the cook to appease her anger and keep her at home longer, prompting her husband to question why she is ready for church while the garment is missing. The scene unfolds with tension as the couple discusses the disharmony caused by the cook’s anger and the disguise.
Advance styles in bonnets and dresses distress locals
The piece catalogs fashion trends labeled as Advance styles across bonnets dresses lace slippers and ribbons. It notes public discomfort with rapid changes and how these fashions extend the apparent face and affect family finances.
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Papa
Hat on street sparks jurist wordplay in courtly aside
A witty exchange unfolds as a judge remarks on a hat worn by a passerby. The scene blends jurist gravitas with light humor about attire, with the hat becoming a focal point in a playful public moment.
Easter Dress Game Sparks Family Fracas
Dialogue from a household scene describes a quarrel over a children's game named Easter dress. A parent warns about harsh punishment for using bad language while a child defends the game as playful fashion role play.
Host and boarder clash over antiques in parlor
A star boarder notes a landlady keeps a cabinet of rare antiques. The new boarder hesitates over his HKaster eggs, wondering about their location. They quibble whether the cabinet sits in the parlor or the pantry, revealing a domestic misunderstanding.
Tired of Them and Easter Bells in a Clever Exchange
A witty newspaper excerpt features a debate about church going and Easter finery. A character notes a brother is a window trimmer, while a jab about the Easter belle not signaling June brides is offered as a humorous aside.
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Rose
Pinboy
Boss
Nestor
Wilbur D. Nesbit
Hira Primmel
Mr. Primmel
Idelia Bithers
Brother Primm
Sister Bithers
Mr Tanmore
Harold
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