Untrustworthiness of Brandeis Editorial
The senate judiciary committee reports 10 to 8 on Brandeis nomination. Critics claim betrayal of former clients, while supporters note his moral duty to aid public causes. The piece contends his shift from corporate counsel to a “people's lawyer” and condemns aggressive business practices as contrary to high finance.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Louis Brandeis
Wilson
Supreme Bench
Brandeis
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Thorne
Iowa
Cummins
Interstate Commocive Commission
Mr. Brandeis
New Haven
Memorial Day Message on Duty and Preparedness
The piece reflects Memorial Day as a call to self dedication to national ideals and institutions. It urges readiness for future challenges, noting Europe’s war risk and questioning whether the nation’s navy army and resources can be marshaled quickly. It links Sir Edward Grey’s peace talk remark to Bryan and Ford.
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Europe
Army of ‘61
Edward Grey
Wilson
Bryan
Ford
Hill Built an Empire A Tribute to James J Hill
A tribute profile of James J Hill highlighting his self made rise in St Paul and his role in linking the northwest to rail and steel. It contrasts his constructive railroad methods with others and notes his influence on American transportation and finance. It also mentions Lloyds London declining an insurance risk for a New York music festival.
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James J. Hill
Northwest
St. Paul
Hill
Lewis and Clarke
Mellen
The
Goulds
Burlington Road
Stock Exchange
Mr. Hill
Lioyds
London
New York
Lloyds
Worry in Childhood A Parent Guide to Calm Nervousness
A reflection on worry as a disease of age that harms children. It warns parents against creating worry through fear, overanxious concern, favoritism, harsh religious fear, ridicule, and poor handling of faults. It urges identifying causes, addressing them, and seeking medical advice for possible physical weaknesses.
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C. W. Saleeby
In Memoriam Poem by J. A. Coan Quincy May 30
Memorial verse honoring fallen soldiers who defended liberty and rebuilt the nation. The author thanks brave men who saved old red white and blue, praising their sacrifice and reverence for the flag. May 30 noted with solemn tribute to heroes.
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J. A. Coan
World peace court and preparedness debate influence
A compilation of editorial snippets contrasts Taft era calls for a world peace court with criticism of Mexico, militia readiness, Rockefeller war relief gift, gasoline price concerns, German military service, and Theodore Roosevelt as the national voice on preparedness and social defense.
Peter Rabbit Is Most Uncomfortable
Peter Rabbit suffers stings from yellow jackets after hiding in Johnny Chuck's old house. He fears discovery by Jimmy Skunk who warns of more trouble at night. With no exit and a looming prank revenge, Peter lies awake, miserable and uncomfortable in body and mind.
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Peter Rabbit
Jimmy Skunk
Reddy Fox
Johnny Chuck
Yellowjacket
Peter
Peter Wabbit
Yellow Jackets
Bose Yellow-jackets
Whig's Letter Box on Seas Freedom and Faults of Nations
A Whig reader argues the freedom of the seas is a fiction during war and condemns both Germany and England for naval and imperial aims. The letter critiques two rival worldviews, notes Belgium and other crises, and questions litigation and arbitration trends in contracts as cheaper, with abolition urged for financial reasons rather than morality.
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the Whig
Germany
England
Belgium
Serbia
Egypt
Transvaal
Russia and Britain in Global Strife and Future Peace
C E Freeman of Quincy argues that exhaustion may force a lasting end to conflict, enabling a peaceful federation of nations. He notes Russia fights England’s battles while threatening Western Europe, predicts Russia’s expansion and internal disintegration, and suggests law must be backed by power for any contract to endure. He cites Bryan and Ford as needing adjustment. May 27.
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Bryan
Ford
Balfour
Russia
England
Western
Europe
Ancient
Egypt
Babylon
Roman Empire
C. E. Freeman
Senate approves river and harbor bill with 43 million
Day in Congress reports the Senate passing the annual river and harbor appropriation bill by 35 to 3. Commerce subcommittee reviews shipping bills while the House discusses naval measures and Ways and Means Democrats mull a revenue plan. A light note relates Foggs in London prompting a comic line with a policeman about his wife.
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Senate
Commerce
House
Ways and Means
Democrats
In Our School by Paul West and Frank Moser
A playful school diary style piece notes upcoming class exercises and the controversy over a pageant poem “Sam of Life” by Henry Longfellow. It describes rehearsals, student voices, and the jollity and nerves around the school’s farewell events led by Miss Palmer and the janitor Mr Blinkey Hammond.
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Paul West
Frank Moser
Anny
Blinkey Hammond
Reddy
Blinkey
Steamer Dubuque Sails To Keokuk This Evening
Steamer Dubuque will be up this evening at 6 o'clock on her second trip of the season. She will make her schedule run to Keokuk, leaving here at 9 o'clock this evening.
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Dubuque
Keokuk
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