Jokes and oddities mingle in Springfield humors
A roundup of whimsical items from state and abroad. Hints of political chatter about EK M Hainer as a future Illinois governor, plus farcical notices about peanut stands, charitable works in London, and curious “natural” stories. The piece closes with a revived era chatter.
Torpedo of Advice Recounts Crisp Reporting Rules
A brief editorial piece urges reporters to be brief direct and factual. It stresses plunging into the subject avoiding preface trimming adjectives and moralizing to reveal essential ideas in concise form.
A Cautious Young Man At A Fort Street Moment
Justice Pott officiated a Fort Street East wedding where the groom paused the ceremony asking if the vows applied to caring for the bride's family as well as her. The judge explained, and the groom pressed for clarity on how much of the family was being married into.
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Washburne Denies Fremont Bourse Fee Charge
Mr Jihn B. Washburne rejects a charge that he revived a fee for Fremont bows on the Varig Bourse as false and atrocious. He says he never received or was offered any money for influence. He brands The New York Sun as malignant and untruthful and sides with Dana, calling him beyond belief.
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Johnson Backed by St Louis Republicans for Democratic Nomination
The St Louis Republican endorses Andrew Johnson as the Democratic candidate for president. It notes he is less unpopular nationwide than when in office, yet argues he is unlikely to regain the presidency, viewing him as a long-shot choice amid current political currents.
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