McReynolds Criticized Over Delayed Diggs Caminetti Case
The article defends Attorney General McReynolds against charges of bad faith for delaying the Diggs Caminetti and Western Fuel cases in California. It notes McNabb’s forced pause, and a letter from President Wilson praising McReynolds for acting with sound judgment and impartial fairness.
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President presses for diligent prosecutions in cabinet delay dispute
The letter shows President Wilson endorsing swift action and a special counsel to prosecute controversial cases, while signaling private discipline of McReynolds. It questions cabinet cohesion amid delay and calls for rapid selection and immediate enforcement of justice.
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Woodrow Wilson
McReynolds
Costly Monroe Doctrine Critiqued by Yale Expert
Hiram Bingham of Yale argues in Atlantic Monthly that the United States should abandon the Monroe Doctrine. He says its policy provokes Latin American distrust, strains ABC alliance, and overstates guardianship. A concerted US South American effort could preserve friendship and equality.
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Yale University
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Illinois farmer struck by lightning loses hair and whiskers
A local Illinois farmer was left bald and whiskerless after a lightning strike. The remarks then shift to a skeptical Vogue of idol worship and a jab at Senator Jim Ham Lewis. The piece also notes a claim that George Washington wrote poetry.
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Illinois
Jim Ham Lewis
George Washington
Chinese assassin apologizes after mistaken killing
A Chinese assassin who killed the wrong man by mistake has apologized to the police. The incident prompted an official statement and ongoing investigation into the mistaken killing.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A satirical verse extols thrift over spending, noting that those who save money gain wealth over time. It mocks shallow wisdom and urges hanging onto surplus income to become a multimillionaire after decades.
Up and Down Dialogue Between John and Sue
A humorous exchange between John and Sue over a car trip. Sue says they went up one hill and down another on a lovely road, while John insists they went down one hill and up another, sparring over which direction qualifies as the ascent. Sue ends the conversation before the rest.
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Sue
Sis
Discretion Better Than Vengeance in Lippincott Quote
A snippet from Lippincott's Magazine discusses why Henderson did not prosecute a woman who took his umbrella. It notes her lawyers would press how he acquired the umbrella if the case reached trial and contrasts people who are naturally short with the ease of getting along.
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Henderson
Lippincott’s
Geta-IT promises corn relief in seconds with painless use
Advert detours corn sufferers to GETS IT a 25 cent remedy claimed to shrink corns quickly without harming healthy flesh. It vows immediate relief for corns warts and bunions and lists Chicago firm E Lawrence & Co. as seller with La Crosse outlets Colum bian Pharmacy City Book and Drug Spence-McCord Drug Co C Beyschlag Mariner Runckel Hebberd & Co.
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Chicago
la Crosse
Columbian Pharmacy
City Book and Drug Store
Spence-McCord Drug Co
Chas. Beyschlag
Geo. Mariner
C. F
L. Runckel. Hebberd & Co
Murder in an Apartment Hotel Ends in Blood and Fear
Tommy North, drunk and terrified, discovers Captain Hanska dead in his pajamaed room with a knife through his chest. Blood stains the hall and mirror reveal the gruesome scene as Professor Noll and others scramble to call a doctor amid alarm and accusations. The case unfolds in a tense hotel corridor as police and witnesses converge.
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Haska
Hanska
Tommy North
Professor Noll
Mrs. Moore
Mr. North
Miss Estrilla
Ulster
Mr. Estrilla
Noll
Reminiscences Reveal Brooks Story of a Confession
Mme L de Hegermann Linden recounts Bishop Phillips Brooks tale told by a black man in confession. When asked if he had stolen since his last confession he replies No sir and is pressed about various items including chickens watermelons eggs and turkeys with no theft admitted.
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Mme. L. de Hegermann-Lindencrone
Phillips Brooks
Hay's Hair Health Promises Youthful Hair Restoration
Advertising offer touts Hay's Hair Health to revive grey or faded hair, claiming it restores life and natural color without dye. Promised results include thicker, darker, glossy hair and a refund if unsatisfied, with free offers at listed druggists.
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Hay
F. Hoeschier Bros
A. Bellevue, Hebberd & Co
G. E. Mariner
Neighborly Girl Feud Over Biting Incident
A long friendly relation between two Washington neighbor girls ends in a quarrel after Louise reports Blanche for biting. The heated exchange includes accusations of meanness and a boast about the strength of Blanche’s head to avoid punishment, with a playful moral about family protection.
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Washington
Louise
Blanche
Lippincott’s
Quarrel Between Two Little Rock Men Ends in Blow
Two Black men in Little Rock fought when one struck the other on the head with a wagon spoke. The struck man touched his head, then told his companion Stephen there was one more.
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Little Rock
Stephen
To Reagin a Healthy Complexion
A promotional note on beauty remedies suggests using mercorized wax nightly to absorb a dull complexion and reveal healthy skin. It also recommends a saxolite and hazel facial bath to smooth wrinkles and firm tissue.
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