Tales and anecdotes from Frank Lockwood to Judge Wowland
A collection of short reminiscences and wry tales. Includes Sir Frank Lockwood challenging Sir Charles Russell in court, a Southern California land swap misunderstanding, Johann Strauss recalling Wagnerian roots, and Judge Henry E Wowland delivering after dinner humor with evolving jokes about monkeys and a Maine farmer with four wives.
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Frank Lockwood
Sir Charles Russel
England
Charles
Sir Charles
Lockwood
Henry E. Wowland
St. David’s Society
Judge Howard
Maine
Cyrus
Wal
South Dakota Farma Railway booklet promotion
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway issued an illustrated booklet on the Aberdeen to Missouri River country now accessible by a new line. Copies are available by sending a two cent stamp to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. Private Malling Card with colored views offered for ten cents. Also notes Burlington Route Epworth League rates to San Francisco from Omaha at 45 dollars with return by August 31 and through cars with stopovers. contact J Francis, General Passenger Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha.
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South Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aberdeen
Missouri River
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago
I. A. Miller
Chicago, Ill
Epworth League
San Francisco
Cal
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Leading Cincinnati minister Prays for Proud to Attend
An audience notes a sermon urging humility among congregants who refuse to join and stand. The piece quotes remedies and products of the era, including Adams Pepsin and Piso’s Cure, while reflecting on human fault and public apathy during a dramatic performance.
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Cincinnati
Jineel
Tell Inzy
President on a Journey Across the West
The presidential party traveled from Phoenix to California and Oregon, encountering festive welcomes in Arizona California and coastal towns. Scenes included flag dramatic displays in mines, floral parades in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and visits to historic missions as the journey continued toward San Francisco.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Congress Gold
Blue Tank Mountains
Tower
State House
Colorado Desert
Gulf of California
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Texas
New Mexico
Gage
Redbids
Casa Loma
McKinley
Redlands
Colton
Ontario
Pomona
Melkinley
Harrison Gray Otis
Ohio
Pasadena
Santa Monica
Broadway
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Ventura
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
San Luis Opispo
del Monte
Americans Hold Forbidden City Amid Foreign Protests
In Peking on May 19, American forces evacuated most districts under their control except the Forbidden City. They will remain until Washington orders otherwise, despite objections from foreign powers. General Chateau notified Count von Waldersee that adjoining British areas would be evacuated, with remaining German assigned zones to follow to avoid chaos.
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Peking
Forbidden City
Washington
Chattee
Count von Waldersee
Hermans
Minister Guilty of Stloting in Topeka Riot
In Topeka Kansas on May 1 minister E W Emerson and physician M R Mitchell were found guilty of precipitating a riot. The men belonged to a mob that broke into a North Topeka saloon during a peak period of national agitation.
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Topeka
Reyv
E.W. Emerson
M. R. Mitchell
Woman Speaks Only When No Other Women Are Present
A reflective note states that a woman speaks about herself only when no other women are available to discuss. The remark highlights gender dynamics and self-representation within social conversations.
Man’s house marked by phrase not signaling nobility
A reflective line contrasts a house as a fortress with a claim to nobility, noting that ownership of a home does not guarantee noble character or status. The aphorism implies external systems of status are not equivalent to personal virtue.
Eagles Clash Over Cooperative Plan Isolated Battle Fought
An eagle contends alone in a dispute over a cooperative plan, with other birds opposing or avoiding direct involvement, highlighting a lone leadership stance and independent strategy in a collective context.
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Brown
Mr. Jones
Mr., Brown
Johann Strauss
Vienna
Jeany
Wagter
Manny
Pepsin
Tuttl
Watt
Caliix
N. W. Samuel
Qeown Grove
Standard Oil Co
Rocky Mountains
Denver & Rio G
Royal Gorge
Leadville
Canon
Grand River
Glen- Marshall Pass
K. Hooper
Tennessee Pass
Wood Springs
Gunnison
Denver
Colorado
Famo Denver Sa
Aya
Johnny
Spen
BOWES
Sol
Anthony
Stelli
Carc Remedy
Tor
New York
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