Potosi Journal Snippets on Society and Inventions
A collection of short witticisms and notes from the Potosi Journal. Topics include childrearing views, a reference to poleless wireless, a Nashville divorce comment, a Brooklyn physician on water drunkenness, a large tin ore discovery in Alaska, a Wisconsin murder plea of temporary insanity, the duke ofAbruzzi's navy plans, opera singer Emma Eames, Edison on sleep as habit, ballooning fad among Philadelphia women, and balloons' cost impacting Philadelphia men.
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Philadelphia
New York City Sets Food Kitchens for Starving Children
A harsh comment laments a perceived failure in New York City's civilization as it establishes food kitchens for starving school children, calling the development a blot on modern life.
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New York
Philadelphia critic blasts diplomacy abroad in print
A cultured Philadelphian abroad says American diplomacy is a butt abroad. It has butted several foreign diplomats off the bridge and keeps right on butting. A New York woman lawyer opens an office serving women clients only, though women may still prefer male lawyers.
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New York
How Would You Advise a Young Man to Spend His Vacation
Waterbury American notes a reporter interview with John D Rockefeller on frugal vacances. It includes references to Mme Anna and debts on installments, Prince Helie facing bleak prospects, Prof Brand’s study on English proficiency, and a quip about Americans versus Brits in pronunciation.
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Mme
Anna
Prince Helie
World capital of Timbuctoo: 4000 years hence remark
A university professor predicts Timbuctoo as world capital far in the future. The remark is balanced by caution, suggesting observers wait several millennia to assess practical outcomes such as cassowaries' impact on missionaries before buying real estate.
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Timbuctoo
Cassowaries
Postage drop may spark more transatlantic travel cards
A two cent postage for letters between England and the United States could enable one cent postal cards. If realized, more ocean liners might be deployed, as cheaper travel would invite tourists to flood the homeland with small travel souvenirs.
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England
United States
Chicago Mayor’s concealed marriage shocks press
Mayor Busse of Chicago, long known as a bachelor, appears to have secretly wed a woman a couple of months ago. He kept the plan and ceremony hidden from newspapers and reporters until now, an unconventional but intriguing development with perceived charms and compensations.
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Busse
Chicago
New York Comptroller Flags School Cookery as Sham
The New York comptroller criticizes public school cookery reports as a sham. He says bills favor salads, fruit dishes, pies, jellies, cake and candy totaling about $15,000 annually, harming city finances and pupils’ digestion. He laments the loss of simple, substantial cooking in schools.
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Comptroller of
New York
William Jennings Bryan Nominated for President at Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska won the Democratic nomination for president at Denver in a dramatic, disorderly session. He led on the first ballot with 892,14 votes to 46 for Johnson and 59% for Gray, in a unanimous vote amid tumult and elaborate speeches by supporters and detractors.
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Denver
Col
William Jennings Ryan
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Johnson
Gray
E-Stern
Bryan
Ignatius J. Dunn
Iiryan
Getrin
Oregon
Gov
Glenn
South Carolina
Guv Claude Swanson
Virginia
Gillenn
Clayton
Mell
Wihesder
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Clayton of
Alabamma
Committee of Inquiry
Thomas P. Ball
Texas
Grady
New York
Wade
Iowa
Champ Clark
Missouri
United States
Missing Dijon Will Rediscovered In 1906 Fortune
A Paris story notes M Frossard director of the Mont de Piete in Dijon died childless leaving about 100000 francs. No will was found then and the fortune went to three distant relatives. A German book collector later found the will among old books once belonging to Frossard revealing a residuary legatee among the dead man’s oldest friends.
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Paris
M. Frossard
Mont de Piete
Dijon
The Female Form Divine Sparks Husband’s Silence
A witty exchange reveals a wife praising her figure after buying a ready-made suit with no alterations. She discards corset bustle and four pads, prompting her husband to be left with no comeback.
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Hubby
Practical Sympathy Quaker Wit on Feeling in the Right Place
A gentleman tells a tale of distress to a Quaker who answers that feeling for a neighbor is right but questions whether the feeling was in the right place asking if it reached into one’s own pocket.
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Democratic
Spelling Reform Idea Sparks Quick Program Joke
The entertainment committee chair invited a short talk on spelling reform. The home-grown orator replied with a concise plan: just remove the word me from the program, a witty one-sentence riff on reform.
Sultan Reverses Policy on Church Property Rights
The sultan of Turkey has hardly hindered Christian churches from buying and holding property in their own names since 1874. A notable case involved an American landholder in Ces area who was compelled to deed his property to the sultan after the purchase price was refunded.
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Sultan
Turkey
Cesarea
Democratic convention promotes Bryan demand at crack of dawn
The Chicago Democratic gathering showcased stirring oratory and a large display of enthusiasm as delegates rallied around William Jennings Bryan. After a long day of speeches and a roll call for presidential nominations, Nebraska supporters pushed Bryan forward amid cheers while a dramatic oil portrait view heightened the mood.
Kern for Vice President Nominee at Bryan Convention
Denver report notes the convention naming Indiana man as running mate for Bryan. Delegates enticed by heat, attendance remains sparse as sessions resume after adjournment.
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Indiana
Bryan
Bryan Says He Will Refuse A Second Term As President
William Jennings Bryan declares after receiving the Democratic nomination for president that if elected he will not seek re election. He frames the decision as a duty to God country and the people, emphasizing singleness of purpose and rejection of personal ambition.
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Fairview
Lincoln
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Figures on Germany's Franchise in Prussian Assembly
In the 1903 Prussian chamber elected by landed proprietors and officials, 225 votes formed a majority. Of Prussia's 37.2 million people only about 100,000 owned land, yet they elected 111 deputies, 96 conservatives. Half of farmers' reps also belong to conservative parties, explaining why 324,000 conservative voters yielded 143 seats while 314,000 socialist votes had none.
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Germany
Chamber of Deputies
Prussia
Chamber
Newspaper Day Gains Ground in Australian Schools
In Australian primary schools Newspaper Day has become a popular weekly institution. On this day the usual textbooks are set aside and children in the upper classes engage with newsprint to build literacy and current affairs awareness.
Nothing In the Paper Recalled As Daily Learning Tool
The passage urges using that morning's journal to explore shipping news for geography, casualty notices for first aid, and vacant positions for practical letter writing. It claims this method helps children grasp how much useful information a single day’s events convey, alluding to a famed journalist’s joke about paper content.
Accohol Drinkincy in New York City
New York city residents are consuming more alcohol as consumption grows faster than population. The city drinks about 200000 gallons daily.
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New York
New York City
Motor Car Frustrations Spark Quirky Exchange
Humorous exchange shows a husband adapting to his car, with one line noting his automatic swearing at the machine. The brief cartoonish skit captures domestic comedy and automotive annoyances in a period voice.
Letters Give Clew Police About To Solve MyStery In Poisoned Ale Case
Local residents provide letters and tips aiding investigators in the poisoned ale incident. Police reaffirm commitment to solving the case as community guidance highlights potential suspects and motives.
Cipher Letters Linked to Dr Wilson Murder Mystery
Philadelphia reports fifteen hundred letters found in the late Dr Wm H Wilson's home secret drawer. Police seek a key to translate cipher records revealing four years of cases mostly involving women of wealth and high social standing. Detectives hope the letters will aid the investigation into Wilson's death by poisoned ale. Mrs Mary Wilson, widow, lies in collapse under medical care after testifying to the coroner's jury.
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Philadelphia
Wm. H. Wilson
Wilson
Mary Wilson
Farmer and Son Ambushed Near Arlington Mo
On the route home from Arlington to their farm south of town, Mo John Crane was shot in the right side during an ambush. His father Lerk Crane was not hit. Otto Rolufs and W L Miller, local farmers, were arrested on charges of ordering the shooting and bonded for a preliminary exam set for July 18. Prosecutor Lorts delayed action to await John Crane’s wound outcome. Miller is rumored to have had enmity with the Cranes. The suspects were brought to Rolla on a Saturday.
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Rolia
John Crane
Lerk Crane
Arlington
Otto Rolufs
W. L. Miller
Lorts
Miller
Crane
Rolla
Son's body found in vat at San Francisco plant
The body of 14 year old John Buchneff was found in a garbage vat at a reduction works in San Francisco. The skull was fractured and police suspect murder before disposal. Theodore Buchney, after hours of searching, arrived at the sanitary plant as the body was discovered. Authorities consider Blackhand vengeance against the father as a likely motive.
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San Francisco
Cal
John Buchneff
Theodore Buchney
Blackhand
Hearst Withholds Support for Bryan Declared
New York editorials state William R. Hearst will not back William Jennings Bryan. The American and Evening Journal signal loss of confidence in the Democratic Party and in Bryan. In Manchester England, cotton spinners reject a five percent wage cut, foreshadowing a general strike if masters press the cut.
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Hearst
Bryan
New York
William Jennings Bryan
William R. Hearst
the American
The
Evening Journal
Mr. Bryan
Manchester
Eny
Inemen
New York Woman Dies by Gas Inhalation in East Twenty First Street Flat
New York Miss Louis Hover relative of J P Morgan and cousin of Rev Dr Theodore L Cuyler killed herself Saturday in her East Twenty first street apartment by inhaling gas. She was penniless and rent was due.
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New York
Louis Hover
J. P. Morgan
Theodore L. Cuyler
East Twentyfirst Street
Boyer
State auto license figures from recent month
Secretary of State Thompson announced that during the final month of operation of the state automobile law 5 050 licenses were issued and the total receipts totaled 206 500 dollars.
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Columbus
Thompson
Big Telephone Merger Expands Reach Across Nation
Cleveland area talks resume on a merger of independent telephone properties. The consolidated system would span from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic coast and include properties valued at over 100 million dollars.
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Cleveland
Mississippi River
Atlantic Seaboard
Fight for Davis Millions in Federal Will Contest
San Francisco heirs sue in federal court over the will of Jacob Z. Davis valued at more than 23 million dollars. The claimants allege conspiracy and a forged will as grounds to challenge the estate.
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San Francisco
Jacob Z. Davis
Grand Forks Fire Destroys Downtown Block
A blaze in Grand Forks consumed two and a half blocks of the main business district. Loss pegged at 200000 dollars with 25 percent insured. Fire department battled the flames as investigators reviewed the remains.
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Grand Forks
B. C
Deputy Jim Delivers Prisoner by Mule and Swim
In Down in Alabama John D Fearhake recalls a deputy marshal who pursued a bail jumper into Georgia. He telegraphed the judge that the man would come, then rode into town with the prisoner tied to a clothes line. The judge quips about the walk, while Jim explains part was dragged and at the Tallapoosa river the prisoner swam.
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Alabama
John D. Fearhake
Georgia
Jim
Tallapoosa River
Two Cures Of Eczema From Cuticura Remedies
A Louisville reader recalls eczema cases from 1884 and more recently. He credits Cuticura with rapid improvement and final cure for his grandson and himself after trying many doctors and costly treatments. The letter cites dates in 1907 and notes a Chicago street address.
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M.W. LaRue
Seventh St
Louisville
Economy Taken Too Far Says Rockefeller Jr
John D. Rockefeller Jr. warns that economy can become a fad. He cites a farmer near Cleveland who ties a hen to his bogey to feed the horse. at noon under a tree the hen eats the spilled feed, preventing waste.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Wireless triumphs and whisky win stir Palmyra Journal
The Palmyra Journal notes rapid wireless advances and recalls winning a whisky prize at the Lyons Elks fair. On the journey home a crowd met the car including three church members a town official and two band members. Since arriving many locals once seen as respectable have shown them kindness.
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Palmyra
Lyons
A Man's Tact Question Leaves Miss Fairley Unmoved
Mr Henley asks Miss Fairley how she would change her hair and eyes. She replies she would remain as she is, a reply that astonishes him and reveals his lack of tact in this personal exchange.
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Mr. Henley
Miss Fairley
Henley
Tenant Defends Lease Rights After Staircase Incident
A magistrate questions a small red-faced man summoned for allegedly kicking his landlord down stairs. The tenant asserts his lease grants him rights beyond what is prohibited, insisting the lease would prove his claims.
Different Now Athlete Finds Better Training Food
A Michigan athlete credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with major gains in strength and stamina. He notes weight rising from 124 to 140 pounds after switching from pastry and coffee to the Postum powered diet.
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Weller
Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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