Acting as Business and its Real Wealth for Stage Folk
The writer, a playwright and actor, argues the stage is crowded but offers a path to wealth for disciplined performers. He notes a $100 weekly stage salary differs from business pay, with 30 to 45 week seasons and six idle weeks. For a promising young woman, small parts can pay about $25 weekly, and top stars evolve into character roles, maintaining ambition and prudence. He cautions actors to invest in government bonds over flippant spending.
Let the Negro Leave the Country By Bishop Turner
A speech by Bishop Turner of the African Methodist Episcopal Church urges African Americans to depart the United States, arguing the Supreme Court is against them and that true men should seek freedom elsewhere as the race is here only briefly and under threat.
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Bishop Turner
The
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Supreme Court of the United States
Voters Foolish For Party Patronage Claims
Some people think party membership guarantees financial support regardless of merit. The text warns such notions are flawed and that reliance on political patronage can mislead them, noting that the public should demand accountability and principled action.
Political hats enter the campaign scene this election
The Parker and Roosevelt campaign hats debut as party promotion tools. The Parker hat is soft black with red white and blue tassels on the cord band. the Roosevelt hat is soft and light brown. Advertisers note hats help drawing attention even if not proven to swing votes.
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Parker
Roosevelt
Parker Letter of Acceptance Receives Mixed Press
Across editorials the Republican press finds fault but fails to cite any sentence showing an administration against the masses. Independent papers praise Parker for calm constitutional government and a law grounded, non imperial platform. They describe his speech as clear on trusts and tariff and as a test of preferring peaceful conservatism over Rooseveltian radicalism.
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Judge Parker
Roosevelt
New York Evening Post
Parker
Chicago Examiner
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Death of ex Governor Pattison shocks Democratic circle
The death of ex Governor Robert J. Pattison of Pennsylvania shocks party members at the Democratic convention. He attended the all night solutions committee session despite poor health and died August 1 likely of pneumonia. Pattison had a record of double election to overcome Republican majorities and served as governor and on the Pacific Railroad Commission providing a minority report that displayed courage and concern for the people. His loss leaves a void in party councils.
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Robert J. Pattison
Pennsyyvania
Resolutions Committee
Philadelpha
Pacific Raiload Commission
Parker Speech Praised by Ex Senator Jones
Ex Senator James K. Jones lauds Judge Parker's remarks as admirable and clear on campaign issues. He says Parker's nonreappointment pledge shows wise, statesmanlike judgment and will strengthen public trust in a future term.
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James K. Jones
Democatic National Committee
Judge Paker
Judge Parker
Figures Don't Lie But Wright Will Juggle The Figures
The piece depicts Mr D Wright as the GOP chief statistician likely to be busiest for three months. It notes his past cost of living claim, including bacon flour nutmegs and spices, and points out rent was omitted. It argues he must work hard to satisfy party expectations.
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D. Wright
Republican Party
Wright
New State Law Changes Name Change Procedures
A July 4 enactment requires name change applicants to file with the district court clerk a full personal description, list of real estate, county residency, and reason for name change. The clerk files these and transfers listed property to the new name, with cross jurisdiction notice. After thirty days from filing the applicant may use the new name.
Charity Folly Exposed by Toledo Mayors Papers
The son of Toledo mayor Golden Rule Jones found notes totaling thousands offered for twenty cents to settle a batch of requests. He notes the mayor’s charity funded by donors often vanished into drink and vice. The piece argues for strict scrutiny before giving.
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Jones
Toledo
Ohio
Mayor Jones
Ceram
Cedar Rapids
Arithmetic Medal Won For Odd Problem Answer
Johnny arrives home proud with an arithmetic medal. He explains the prize came from solving a quirky problem about a baby’s weight gaining an ounce daily, predicting a final weight of four hundred sixty six pounds when twenty years old. The mother and teacher react to the humorous math stunt.
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Johnny
Humor and Philosophy 1904 by Duncan M. Smith
A compact collection of wry observations on truth money and honesty. It humorously notes that not every man has a price and that wealth often alters perceptions and behavior. The author contends opportunity and money influence responses more than principle.
Broncho Bill Meets His Match in Town
A wild Bad Lands tale follows Broncho Bill as he wounds the town then faces a mirroring test. A little woman ventures along the sidewalk and breaks his spree, forcing the gunman to tremble at a sharp moral reckoning.
Disputed Ages Stir Family Records And City Gossip
A exchange questions a woman’s age after a family record lists 1870 as her birth year. She asserts a ten year deviation in Philadelphia, claiming those years don’t count. The dialogue hints at family memory versus official records and social scrutiny.
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Philadelphia
On the Way Back Reflections on Walking and Racing
A quoted reminiscence contrasts racing with walking noting one good thing about the races and a negative view of walking as merely healthful exercise. The dialogue-style lines reveal a character’s skepticism about redeeming features in both activities.
Cinch Mystery: He Marries a Rich Heiress
The dialogue questions the man’s livelihood asking if his occupation is a profession or trade. The reply notes he married a wealthy heiress, suggesting wealth rather than a known trade.
Give Him First Place
In a witty exchange a discussion mocks the idea of praising a boy excessively and even jokingly cautions that virtue should not be framed as a path to future high office. The remarks reflect a playful take on encouragement and ambition.
Force of Habit. The statesman dead doth Iie in state
A reflective verse laments a deceased statesman, praising his past deeds and stature. The poem contrasts his spirited life with his resting place, honoring the memory of a once roaming figure now laid to rest.
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