Panama talk and senate trials highlight long speeches
A retelling of Senator Fairbanks and Senator Morgan dueling in the Panama debate with lengthy addresses, Morgan’s endurance on the floor, and Cullom guiding foreign relations. The piece also covers Pratt presiding over Judge Swayne’s trial, and a mosaic of senate anecdotes about decorum, eloquence, and quips from major politicians.
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Fairbanks
Senator Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Panama
Senator Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Cullom
House
Congress
Illinois
Morgan
Platt
Connecticut
Charles Swayne
Pilatt
Pratt
High Court
Judge Swayne
Grees
Congress Notes on Tariff Board Report and Various Bills
Taft sent the tariff board report on pulp and newsprint to the Senate. It notes Canadian newsprint costs higher by 5.35 than U.S. and lists averages of 27.50 in Canada and 22.58 in the United States with a 3.75 duty. A revised constitutional amendment draft on inaugurations and congressional sessions was presented to the House. The Democratic ranks show strains over committee nominations and steel and sugar probes. Other items include pardons, wool schedule, post office Sunday delivery ban, Hawaii admission petitions, and judiciary appointments.
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Taft
Senate
Tariff Board
United States
Canada
Congress
Howee
Frenry
House Committees On Rules
House
Courts of Commerce and Customs Appeale
Washington
Charles W. Moree
New York
John H. Walsh
Chicago
Wickersham
Underwouw
Hobson
Council of the National Defense
Army
Navy
House Committee
James R. Mann
Republican Four
Post Office Department
Ha Waii Ts
Committee On
Territories
Hawaii
A. Miller
East St. Louie
Secretary of the Treasury
Maceagh
Missouri
Lewis
Kansas
Itr
Waye
Trans
Mann
Hla
Steel Trust
Hearl
Texas
Counse
Department of Justice
Was
Salt
Lumber Trust
Gore
Oklahoma
Clark
House of Hawaii
Newton FE Mason
Ordnance
General Board of the Army
Dewey
D.C. Worcester
Philippine Islands
Slayden
K. Hess
St. Joseph
Hayes
St. Louis
Robert
Tired Feeling Banished by Hood’s Barsaparilla
A reader mentions impure blood causing weariness and low ambition and credits Hood’s Barsaparilla with removing fatigue. The testimonial claims renewed energy and drive after taking the remedy, noting improved well being and motivation.
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Hood
Ridla
iNineme
Featfield
N. J. Corm
Orin Tabice
Ead
Barwatabos
Colored Witness Testifies on Ownership of Cow in Hawkenville
Abram Reese, a colored man, testifies in a case to determine cow ownership. The questioning recalls a trade allegedly done by Mist Dibba and Mist Inmons in Hawhoneville. Reese denies seeing a direct change or new possessions, asserting the status quo remained.
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Abram Reese
Natural Evidence Adage in a Fashionable Scene
Adelaide chides Cornelia about a tangled hair moment as George slips in to steal a kiss before a shout. Cornelia protests stepping before the mirror to rearrange hair and mocks the idea of being kissed, insisting none of the girls would believe her.
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Adelaide
Cornelia
George
Cosen
Longtime Western Politician Cleared After Trial
A Western state politician once famed for alleged crookedness and high wages was indicted, tried, and acquitted after a lengthy jury deliberation. As he left the courthouse a minister involved in the case told him to reform, but the politician replied that he is not pledged to any open. The report appeared in Saturday Evening Eagle.
Bearded Contrast Sparks Humorous Cotillion Quip
A witty quip contrasts the softness of powder with the roughness of a two day beard, described as less agreeable to the touch than a young man’s facial growth. The remark reflects courtly humor of social circles and playful commentary on grooming norms.
One Cook It's a matter of skill
A short note on cooking skill frames a practitioner as precise and patient, highlighting accuracy over luck. The passage hints at mastery through technique rather than chance, celebrating craft in kitchen work and the value of practiced hands.
Post Toasties Delights Celebrated In Royal Taste Test
A playful note describes Post Toasties made from white corn toasted to a delicate crisp. It mentions matching the Queen's taste with rich dairy like cream or milk and a touch of sugar, highlighting a refined breakfast appeal.
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Charles W Pairbanks
Indiana
Pairbanks
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Lengeth
Bia Wiel
Ul Hon
Senator Fairbanks
Sayne
Mr. Fairbanks
New Hampshire
Gale Inger
Mathew Stanley Quay
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Iipa
Nelson
Daniel
Virginia
Gallinger
Galifager
Madison Street
Church Street
Samson Street
Tla New Hampshire
Madison
Samson
Sanson
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Llby Fchll I
S Worf ED
Olanator
Annte Meelovy
Charles W. Fair Bans
Pringipala
Laweult
Hawkensville
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