Chesterton Criticizes Millionaires as Absentminded Institutions
The piece discusses G K Chesterton’s essay on American millionaires, arguing his view misreads their social role. It contends millionaires are not free agents but societal institutions shaping railroads, mines, oil, and libraries, while the public blesses them for philanthropy and a weary, ironic moral.
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G. K. Chesterton
London
Mr. Chesterton
Chesterton
Hercules
Matrimony and Business Clash in Modern Marriage Tale
A woman recounts a troubled marriage profiled in a magazine, arguing divorce is not evil but that many couples are mismatched. She describes a husband who prioritizes business over sentiment, imposes control on the home, and aims to shape their son to his own image, while she remains ready to resist. The piece notes growing divorces draw attention to marriage flaws as society opens with a Chautauqua event.
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Frank
Milwaukee Journal
Leonore
Jack
Blue Anchor
Pinge
Troubadours Hit Broadway Style Show Draws Big Crowds
The Dixie Troubadours presented by a premier band of darkey singers and dancers drew large audiences in New York Philadelphia Boston and New Orleans. Notable visitors included President Theodore Roosevelt who sent a courteous letter to the company. The troupe will perform at the La Crosse theater on Wednesday June 30.
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New York
America
Dixie Troubadours
Philadelphia
Boston
New Orleans
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
la Crosse Theater
Nation would lose laughter without retired millionaires
A Record-Herald quote reflects on the national Pantaloon figure who provides humor and questions how dull America would be without retired and retiring millionaires.
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America
Record-Herald
Catechism on income tax and tax avoidance in Washington
A Washington dateline presents a catechism accusing Taft of opposing income tax to protect a favored corporation tax. It cites Aldrich, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and J. Pierpont Morgan as motives, claiming the tax would raise prices and hit bond holders. The piece ends noting continuation on page 19.
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John J. Hannan
Washington, D. C
Jefferson
Bryan
Taft
John D. Rockefeller
John PD. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
Aldrich
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A poem by H J Kellogg in the New York Times discusses microbes as ubiquitous, dangerous yet playful, listing ailments and effects from microbes in food air and water, then shifts to a quip about a prodigal son in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Wall Street
H. J. Kellogg
New York Times
Atlanta Constitution
Intellectual and musical treat at La Crosse event
La Crosse hosts an intellectual and musical treat praised as worthwhile. The piece notes the Jeff Davis style red fire recalling stump speech days and humorously wonders about the local chop suey expert’s take on Leon Ling’s whereabouts. The line asks who has the button in play.
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Jeff Davis
Leon Ling
Bow County Court Shrimps Case Recorded
Dialogue from Bow county court notes a witness claiming help offered to sell shrimp with one arm injured and shouting support rather than pushing the barrow. The exchange underscores a humorous legal exchange about effort and shouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow County Court
London News
Fare Demand From Oblivious Passenger
The conductor sternly demands payment from a passenger who remains distracted and silent. He refuses weather or appearances as excuses and bluntly orders the passenger to settle the monetary obligation, noting the passenger’s presence in the car implies payment. The passenger finally reacts, emerging from a trance.
Press Agent Pitches Flattering Line To Sell Romance
The Louisville Courier Journal cites a press agent praising a woman as a flawless beauty and irresistible. The girl responds with a wry acceptance stating she cannot be swayed by such language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Missionaries on Leave Face Higher Costs in New York Talk
At a New York conference of foreign mission boards a speaker notes rising living costs for missionaries on leave, comparing journeys to staying abroad. A Spurgeon anecdote follows about two clergymen debating tickets, illustrating frugality and service.
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New York
of Foreign Mission Boards
Mr. Spurgeon
Shil’s Resolve and Leonore at Black Hall
John Shil confronts Leonore Jackson about their marriage and his past deceit over Laura. He vows he cannot wed a woman who deceived him, insisting he will bear his burden alone unless Leonore accepts his second self and the truth.
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Leonore
Laura
William and
Sarah
Gorehaven
Tankerlane Court
Sir William Tankerlane
Tankerlane
John Shil
Ben Holland
Leonore Jackson
Black Hall
Familiar Story Sparks Smiles From Rev Thompson
The Newark Star recounts a tale told by Rev Albert W H Thompson assistant pastor at Trinity Church. He described meeting a dust-covered seven year old girl on a city street who shouted to him to “make a noise like a hoop and roll on” after he greeted her thinking she was a Sunday school pupil.
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Albert W. H. Thompson
Trinity Church
Mary
Newark Star
Conversation Echoes in Boston Transcript Style
A quoted exchange asks Hicks about his wife’s first husband’s cause of death while Wicks quips that lonesomeness was the reason, calling the man perfect. The dialogue-like snippets resemble a newspaper column’s wry, period voice.
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Hicks
Boston Transcript
Sensation fades after a day as people discuss it then forget
The passage notes that a sensation lasts only briefly as people talk it over the next day and then move on, quickly forgetting the event or issue.
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