Fragmented excerpts and jokes from a bygone column
A collage of quirky vignettes and anecdotes includes misheard lines from a stage rehearsal, a Fort Worth teen’s romantic letter to her parents about ping pong, a father’s harsh reaction, a dining-room drummer’s mock bravado, and a boiler explosion described in brisk, satirical fashion. Also recounted are tales of Dumas and Wu Ting-fang with wry morals, plus advertisements for laundry blue, starch, and medicinal cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fort Worth
Omo
Panis Jane
Arbitration prospects in Venezuelan dispute debated in Washington
Washington reports no new developments as allies show reservations on unconditional arbitration. The Hague tribunal is seen as possible but not all issues admit arbitration, notably attacks on British and German subjects. Britain favors guarded arbitration, Germany accepts in principle with fixes, Italy leans toward arbitration but depends on senior partners.
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Washington
Hague
Bowen
Tis
State Department
Caracas
Castro
United States
Venezuela
Allagio Smerican
Hay
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
London
Berlin
Rome
England
Five St Louis delegates sentenced to five years
Five former St Louis House of Delegates members, including John A. Sheridan Charles J. Denny, Charles Gutke Edmund Bersch and T E Bright, were convicted of bribery connected with the suburban streetcar bill. Each received a five year term in the penitentiary after a Tuesday start and Wednesday verdict, with bonds posted pending motions for new trials. The cases reflect fourteen bribery trials arising from municipal corruption investigations and feature testimony about a House bribery conspiracy to trade votes for money. John K Murrell also testified for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
House of Delegates
John K’ Murrell
Bowen to Act as Venezuela's Representative in Blockade
Caracas reports official authorization to Bowen to notify La Guaira and other ports of a blockade to take effect December 20 at 3 p.m. The Venezuelan Foreign Minister Lonez Baralt sent a document naming Bowen as the country’s sole representative to settle the present dispute, granting him unrestricted authority to protect Venezuela's interests.
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Caracas
Alles
la Guaira
Puerto Cabella
Cora
Maracaibo
Carupano
Barcelona
Dee
Bowen
Castro
Republic
Venezuela
Eyentin
Senate Passes Pension and Deficiency Bills in 1902 Session
Washington dates review a sweeping session as the Senate passes a pension appropriation of 19 million with discussion, and a deficiency bill for 1.148 million including 500 thousand to combat foot and mouth disease in New England. House actions follow with currency reform debate and tariff moves on Philippine products. Adjournment to January 5, 1903 ends the session.
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Monroe
United States
Washington
Senate
Sénate
Secretary of Agriculture
New England
Bacon
Georgia
House
Fowler
House Committee On Banking and Currency
United States Treasury
Opening of Blockade Forces Caracas Markets to Panic
Caracas reports British cruiser Indefatigable seizing Venezuelan schooner Julia bound for Higuerete as blockade begins and cargo owned by German firm Blohm & Co protests to U S consul. Washington mystified by blockade timing shadowed by arbitration talks and sudden market jump. Venezuela puzzled by allied acceptances and immediate enforcement.
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Caracas
Indefatigable
Julia
Higuerete
Miranda
Blohma
United States
Washington
State Department
London
Caraces
la Guaira
LOWER DUTIES FAVORED FOR PHILIPPINE BILL
Washington reports the House Ways and Means Committee authorized a favorable report on Representative Cooper’s Insular Affairs bill. It would cut Philippine tariff rates to 25 percent of current schedules and exempt Philippine products shipped to the United States from export duties in the Philippines. Democrats pressed for free trade amendments, but the majority prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Philippine Islands
United States
McCall
Masachusetts
State Department
Sesson
Senate
Morgan
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
House, Ways and Means
Cooper
Insular’ Affairs Committee
Philippines
The
Philippine Commission
Advertisements and anecdotes from a temperate period
The piece surveys old medical ads claiming cures for lung disease and kidney troubles, interleaved with quotations from Mark Twain and an Irish joke. It recounts a Sheridan anecdote, Conkling and O Conor dialogue, and a Kansas report praising Dodd s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ailments based on user testimonials.
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Cabbel
Kans
Ths
Kansas
Bright
Dodd
J. B. Cunningham
Relef
Mr. Cunningham
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proven for General Catarrh
Historical ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures constitutional disease by internal remedies affecting blood and mucous surfaces. It touts testimonials, a Toledo Ohio company, and widespread physician support. Also mentions a separate promise about “Family Plus” diamonds and an exaggerated value claim.
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F. J. Queney & CO
Toledo
Defiance Starch Claims and Advertisement Claims
A dense ad blend touts Defiance Starch as longer lasting and offering more value than competitors, with claims of 16 oz for the price of 12 oz and guarantees if not pleasing. It bundles testimonials and other product pitches, including health and household items, moral quotes, and references to various brands and organizers.
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Defiance
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Sampson
Portsmouth
Readig
London Bridge
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Harry A. Spurr
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Wu Ting-fang
Bor Fing
Megnet
Horha
Lane
Nealthy
Adiress
Oj F
Woodward
le Rowen
Carey
Adidrens, J. I
Cowntelove Co
Des Moines
Laning-Harris
Union Natiing
Bank
Birdstreet's
Hotiaga
Turkey
Siena
Lowa Poultry. CO
Gastro
August
Koshig
S. Hamburg
Augusta Koenig
Hamburg
St Jacobs
August Koenig
Mark Twain
Harper’s Magazine
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Charles O'Conor
Mreer
Dr. Kilne
Norvoe
Sid Treatien
H. B. Kave, Ltd
Arch Bt
Philadelphia
John Boyer
Trinity Springs
Ind
Getty
George Eliot
James Barker
Wainwright
St Louis
Eve
Satan
Garden of Eden
WOIAE
Epinaham
Sol
Lydia
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Maze Kerrns
9Th Ave
New York City
Lydia E. Pinitham
Amanda T. Petterson
Atwater
Minn
Dean
Prxxuam
Urs
A.potter
Locust &T
Bedalis
G. Howard & Co
Washington Bt
Chicago
Uay
California Fig Syrup
N'S Sons
Atlanta, Ga
Iowa Business College
Iowa
Addrang
J. R. Hutchison
Pres
Des Maines
Lowa
Edes Robe Tanning Co
Edes Tybe Tauntog Co
Dubuque
Fur Dreegers
Fur - Dyers
Furriers
Ieee Santa
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Ri T. Davis Mill & Mig. Cas
St. Joseph
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