Plunge to Save Uncle Peter at the Race Track
In a farcical plan a trio schemes to manipulate Uncle Peter’s betting by disguising as actors. John Dodd and Bunch plot with Ikey Schwartz to win back Peter’s losses, while Murf Higginbot tom helps. the scheme collapses for Bunch as cops eject him and the con ends with Uncle Peter’s winning bet on Eppy Grams.
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Bunch
Uncle Peter
Ikey Schwartz
Peter
Buraldene
Zurberg
John
Jackson
Billallys
Perdition
Schwartz
Grabheimer
Martha
Zurverg
Dago Shootblack
Long Island
Ikey
Genoa
Hickory Corners
Promised Land
Eppy
Dodd
Kentucky
Murf Higginbottom
Mary
Murf
Bettah
Hiram Dodd
Swampscott
Conn
Pe*r
Connecticut
Cop
Eppy Grams
G. W. Dillingham Co
Making Hits First Mark
The exchange notes a young doctor nicknamed Slicer who has already left a mark with his first case. He performed a procedure described as a vein vacination, earning praise for good work.
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Mve
Slicer Hag
Haste Not Desirable in Congress Tariff Debate
The piece argues Congress should not rush to overhaul the tariff this summer. It prefers limiting action to the Canadian reciprocity bill and possibly one or two tariff schedules, likely the woolen schedule, while warning broader changes would draw in the whole tariff system. It urges Ways and Means to hold firm until next winter.
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Congress
New House
Committee On Ways and Means
Centralized Appropriations Call To Curb Departmental Spending
The text argues that division of appropriations among committees leads to each seeking maximum for its department and that making funds immediately available encourages spending to cover deficiencies. Chairman Tawney proposes a general appropriations committee representing all departments to check each other and concentrate responsibility, ensuring economies.
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Tawney
Democrats Face Economic Realism in House Rule
The piece argues that when Democrats control the House the path of fiscal policy will be difficult. It suggests modest savings are possible but warns that trimming only small sums will not meet government needs. It urges lawmakers to view appropriations as fair reflections of national necessities and not chase unsustainable records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Economist
Picayune
Balley Opposes Canada Deal Citing Material Dues
Senator Balley calls the agreement with Canada illogical and a danger to manufacturing by freeing or reducing duties on raw materials. He frames the stance as protecting local interests, notably lumbermen, whose plea he has already supported.
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Balley
Canada
Ike
Government spending totals and revenue forecast announced
Chairman Tawney of the House Appropriations Committee says the last session appropriations total 1,025,489,662 dollars, just over estimates. He projects next year’s revenue surplus of at least 26,500,000 dollars.
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Sam
Tawney
House
Tariff Talks Could Boost Extra Session Cost
The article notes an extra session may cost up to a million dollars with further tariff tinkering by Democrats possibly increasing the expense beyond that figure.
Wealthy Women urged frugal dress for mission funds
Miss Olive Gibson, missionary for the Congregational church of New Mexico, told the Philadelphia Interdenominational Women's Home Missionary council meeting that church women should avoid costly furs and donate the money to missionary societies. She noted a deacon spent two thousand dollars on fur for his wife could educate nine children instead.
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Olive Gibson
Congregational Church of New Mexico
Philadelphia Interdenominational Women's Home Missionary Council
Philadelphia
Conversation Sparks Across Busy Social Scene
A casual acquaintance compliments the hostess wife on her charming conversations. The husband replies that he has heard the same about his spouse, reflecting a light social exchange in a bustling society setting.
Footwear quip scene in street dialogue
A salesman extols sturdy socks that keep feet from falling asleep while a customer comments on their loud appearance. The exchange highlights a practical, witty street interaction about everyday wear.
Fisher Faces Heavy Burden as New Interior Secretary
Walter L. Fisher of Chicago takes over the interior department amid a demoralized system. He must address Alaska coal and California oil lands leasing, waterpower site policy, pending prosecutions, reclamation funding of 20 million dollars, and defense against Democratic house scrutiny while pursuing Alaska railroad and Cunningham coal case resolutions.
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Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Interior
Ballinger
Alaska
California
Publica
Congress
Alaska Railroad
Cunningham
Democratic House
Fisher
Senator Root's Plan for Senate Elections
The Root bill to resolve deadlocks would elect a senator by plurality if no majority exists by March. It proposes a joint assembly vote requiring a majority of those present, prompting debate on whether plurality or popular election better represents the people and avoids legislative standstills.
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Root
United States
Joint Assembly
Bailey's Weakness Yet Strength in Texas Senator
The piece argues Senator Bailey of Texas is strong in knowledge conviction and force but shows weakness in perseverance and leadership. His resignation from the senate amid Democratic discontent exposes frailty and ends any hope of continued leadership, likely ending his career at term's end.
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Bailey
Texas
Senate
Yeggmen Fail In Vault Explosion At Polk County Treasury
Overnight attempted robbery at the Polk County courthouse treasury failed after a nitro charge blew the vault door. Clerks were bound and threatened. a lookout was wounded a police officer, and suspect Al Rhoades was arrested while a second assailant fled.
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Dea
W. Keller
H. P. Wandling
Union Depot
al Rhoades
Fourth Street
Tom Denholm
George McMichael
al Pederson
Rhoades
McMichael
Denholm
Pederson
Roades
Resigns as head of home for girls at Mitchellville
Des Moines reports Miss Hattie Garrison, superintendent of the industrial school for girls at Mitchellville, resigns effective March 25 after board action on February 25. Mrs. Lucy M. Sickels of Milwaukee is named her successor and assumes duties today in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Hattie Garrison
Industrial School For Girls
Mitchellville
Board of Control
Miss Garrison
Lucy M. Sickels
Milwaukee
Michigan Industrial Home For Girls
The Japanese Treaty Ratification Seen As Notable Achievement
The prompt ratification of the Japanese treaty is praised as a notable administration achievement. It is hailed as a triumph with little opposition and as a testament to American diplomacy principles embodied by John Hay, blending Monroe Doctrine and Golden Rule.
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John Hay
Congress aims to work in a workmanlike fashion
The Washington Star argues that legislators should prioritize the people's interests over a hurried session. It notes the officials are salaried and weather is mild, allowing Congress to work without serious discomfort. The piece urges a principled, deliberate approach to upcoming questions.
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Washington
Congress
Washington Star
Resignation Reflections Echo Bailey’s Abstract Note
If his resignation had been accepted the thoughts of Senator Bailey, transferred to paper, would probably have looked like the entries in a Chinese junk's log book.
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Senator Bailey
One-Man Church Sighting in Winnipeg’s Foreign District
A Russian Greek church sect leader built a small one man church in Winnipeg Manitoba. The sight features a junkyard of old lumber iron beds tin cans and various chairs and rods arranged into a colorful, improvised display attracting attention in the foreign district.
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Wnnipeg
Man
Senatorial Vote Near Lead as Hoyt Presence Swings Ballot
Des Moines report notes United States Senate contender Kenyon at 70 votes, closest to victory with all members present. Hoyt’s return boosts tally. McCleery is the sole absent Republican. No other candidate matches Kenyon’s count as of April 1.
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Des Moines
Kenyon
United States
Hoyt
McCleery
Casady Case in Court in Council Bluffs
Former City Clerk A. W. Casady was arraigned yesterday in justice court on embezzlement charges filed by an Illinois Surety Company agent. The information cites a sum of $8,000.
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Casady
Council Bluffs
A. W. Casady
Justice Court
Illinois Surety Company of
Chicago
Former Iowa Banker Joice Dies After Illness
P. M. Joice formerly a Lake Mills Iowa banker died at his St Paul home after several months of illness from pernicious anemia. The death was reported from St Paul Minnesota on April 1. Joice was a known figure in Iowa banking circles prior to relocating to Minnesota.
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Iowa
St. Paul
Minn
M. Joice
Lake Mills
John F. Rose Turns 100 in Montezuma Community
Montezuma residents celebrate John F. Rose who turned 100 yesterday. Born in Sylvan county New York in 1811, he cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson and remains in good health with all faculties intact.
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Montezuma
John F. Rose
Sylvan County
New York
Andrew Jackson
Engagement Radar Sparks Temper Talk Between Friends
The public exchange notes a couple's engagement with friends questioning temper and compatibility. Miss Cayenne observes sparks of public congratulations while privately remarking on temperament concerns from both sides.
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Miss Cayenne
Ready for Anything Seeks Members on Anti-Toxin Debate
A statement expresses interest in joining a crusade despite limited knowledge of anti-toxin. The speaker pledges to participate though uncertain about the core issue. The remark hints at mobilization or recruitment sentiment.
Miners Die in Slate Fall at Hocking Mine No 4
Albia reports two coal miners J Stevens and Fred Pryor were killed by a fall of slate in Hocking mine No 4. Fellow workers rescued them after several hours of effort.
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Albia
J. Stevens
Fred Pryor
Hocking Mine No. 4
Cass Caught In Colorado After Iowa Tax Collector Fleeing
Edwin E. Cass former Taylor County Iowa tax collector was arrested in Durango Colorado after a three month nationwide manhunt. He is charged with being short 3500 dollars after vanishing December 15.
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Cass
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Edwin IE. Cass
Taylor County
Iowa
Durango
Farmer Drowns in Wapsie River
Independence officials report William Whittaker a 47 year old farmer died after probably falling into the Wapsie river last night. The unmarried resident was last seen near the water and his body was recovered this morning.
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Wapsie
Independence
William Whittaker
Where art thou in the question of personality
A reflective sermon on the biblical question Where art thou from Genesis 3 9 examining human identity through age change memory and the soul arguing that true personality is formed in God and found in a life where God calls individuals to their best through examples like Peter Paul and Jacob and the Rock of Ages as safe refuge.
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Eden
Seminel
Paul
Christ
Judas
Jesus
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Adam
Heaven
Hell
John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adama
Sargent
Simon
Peter
Saul
Jacob
God
Diogenes
Rock of Ages
All the Difference in Seeing Strangers as People
A reflection on how recognizing familiar faces and treating strangers with humanity changes perception. It cites the old philosopher’s view that nothing human is alien, noting that openness turns a world of strangers into a community of people.
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Harper'’s Magazine
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