Tariff fight looms as four Democrats may bolt Senate
Washington dispatch reports growing fear that four Democratic senators may defect on the Underwood tariff measure. Names cited include Thornton and Hansel of Louisiana Walsh of Montana and Newlands of Nevada. A defection could force a tie requiring Vice President Marshall to break it, shaping Woodrow Wilson's tariff strategy.
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Specter of a Mohammedan holy war alarms observers
Critics warn against a Moslem uprising and a global clash of Christian and Muslim powers. They claim Muslim nations lack unity and modern cohesion, with Turkey recently defeated and Arab and Persian regions unlikely to unite.
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Child Discipline Dialogue Echoes a Harsh Joke
A humorous exchange centers on parenting discipline with a provocative line about spanking on one side and a quip about permission. The brief joke underscores varying moderation of child behavior and parental response.
Women improve milk safety in Philadelphia nurseries
Through the Philadelphia Association of Day Nurseries women board members investigated city milk shops near nurseries. They found flagrant health violations in dipped and loose milk sold in cigar and candy shops, leading to license revocations and prohibitions on unsafe milk sale. The effort aims to protect infants' health by enforcing sanitary standards and restricting unsafe milk sources.
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Housewives' League Targets Soda Water Fountains
Mrs. Julian Heath national president leads a mission with league members to inspect soda water emporia on Manhattan's Upper West Side and Lower East Side finding some vendors serve falsely colored drinks.
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Wasp Sting Makes Mak Walk
Charles Wightman deputy county clerk of Clayton told a Post-Dispatch reporter he walked without crutches for the first time in 38 of his 42 years. He recalled a neighbor’s snake tale before bed, then a wasp sting in his ankle as he slept. The sting caused him to stand and walk unassisted for the first time since infancy.
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Post-Dispatch
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Bryan Does the Marketing in Washington Market Scene
Secretary Bryan is seen shopping in a local market with a large basket, elbowing through crowds as he buys his morning produce. He continues his routine amid state duties, enjoying radishes and the bustle of the market just as in previous campaign tours.
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Col Bryan Seeks White Radishes at Market
In a brief exchange, Col Bryan laments missing his preferred white radishes. A woman shopper nearby notes his preference as he continues to search the stalls for the vegetable, expressing his clear devotion to that variety. The moment captures a small, relatable scene of daily life in the market.
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Borough stocks pike perch to curb Jersey mosquitos
In Ridley Park New Jersey the borough council released 200000 pike perch into the lake to feed on mosquitos during the summer season. The move aims to reduce mosquito populations and improve local conditions around the water.
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Must Sail the Sea Woo Chow Blocked From Landing
A Cantonese man named Woo Chow has been prevented from landing in either America or China after fifteen years ashore. He sailed from New York on the Ambia bound for Singapore seeking to prove his identity as a Chinese national to Singaporean authorities. His eight inch braid and pigtail dispute, lack of passport, and Chinese exclusion laws keep him at sea in limbo, with no landing until he can satisfy officials or smuggle himself into the United States.
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Failure in big treasure hunt off Cocos Island
A British expedition aboard the Melmore failed to locate a rumored $1,000,000 cache on Cocos Island. Englishwomen Mrs. Barry Till and Miss Davis aided the search after a dying sailor claimed to know the site. After months of digging the party returned to Panama, with numerous other ventures continuing the legend in the decades since.
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Cherie
Fragmentary verse notes Henry Howland and nature imagery
Fragmentary passage references Henry Howland and melodic instrumentation. It evokes nature scenes with roses in bloom, clover honey, and orchard shadows. The text hints at a mood of yearning and a perennial June-like atmosphere, though readability is limited.
Family business plan shapes heir with law career
A railroad magnate discusses his son's future, rejecting a bottom-rung path and saying he wants his heir to study law and pass the bar so he can later step into the business when the founder retires. The exchange highlights a preference for formal training over toil in the railroad trade.
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Fragmented Quote on Langley Character and Trust
A partial dialogue questions Langley’s character and trustworthiness. Respondents express uncertainty about wrongdoing, acknowledging no known crimes but noting precautions when giving others benefit of doubt, reflecting doubt about Langley’s integrity even without proven misdeeds.
Sweet Child Ma Seiya Teases Friend at Party
A fragment from a 19th century dialogue shows Yor and Elele discussing parties at a house with playful banter about safety and wealth. The exchange hints at social familiarity and mutual assurances against danger. The text reflects informal speech and character interplay within a domestic setting.
City Conversation on Beauty and Growth
A fragmentary dialogue hints at civic pride and concerns about urban appeal. Residents discuss the city’s liveliness and the need for improvements like a “back yard beautiful movement,” reflecting interest in beautification and community upgrade efforts.
Worth Cringing To My Good News
Fragmentary dialogue reveals a married couple discussing money and social dynamics. The speaker notes her husband John is indulgent and generous, claiming no maid could please her as he does. The text lacks clear events or dates.
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How Ite Did It in a Wrinkle Free Life
A quoted exchange jokes about aging and the idea of living thirty years without a wrinkle. The speakers tease each other about beauty routines and perception of time, hinting at clever shortcuts or skepticism about longevity without signs of aging.
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Tero
Unclear Meeting In Dining Car Cited In Courtship
A fragment notes that a man met his wife in a dining car and won her admiration by abstaining from using a quill toothpick presented on a salver by the waiter. The account lacks fuller context or named individuals.
Fragmentary Quote About Art and Learning Context
A puzzled speaker recalls a remark on art attributed to a person tied to learning, mentioning Sddo as a possible link. The lines suggest uncertainty about the quote’s author and its educational or cultural reference.
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