England Has Its Aldridges and Its Joe Cannons Too
A purported English cartoon by David Wilson criticizes high living costs and wealth influence in Parliament. It contrasts England’s lords taxed on land with widespread unemployment among the poor, highlighting political and economic tension.
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London Daily Chronicle
David Wilson
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London Chronicle
England’s election system and costs stir national debate
London reports flagging voter turnout and high campaign costs as England prepares for a national election this month. The piece notes parliament terms, lack of party tickets, and constitutional limits on party organization, with voting rules and cross-district eligibility shaping the race.
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England
America
United States
Parliamentary salary customs in the British system noted
The piece explains that Conservative Lords block Liberal reforms, MPs and Irish party and labor leaders receive annual allowances funded by constituents, while the premier usually holds two cabinet posts, often the position of lord of the treasury, with a salary of 25,000 dollars per year.
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Bludgeon Smith Released From Seattle Jail
Charles Reasor alias Charles Smith known as Bludgeon Smith freed from the city jail after police say the evidence did not warrant a trial. He was ordered to keep away from Seattle in the future following a hold up and robbery on Sixth Ave near Columbia St several months ago.
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Charles Reasor
Charles Smith
Two Critics Exchange TitforTat in Public Theatre Clash
New York audience scenes erupt as Alan Dale accuses Laurence Irving of thin legs and being a blot of scum. Irving retorts the charge, while hecklers call Dale a fool and threaten legal risk if they met.
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Henry Irving
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On the Way to New York Tillinghast Joke Stirs Winsted Crowd
A mysterious aerial craft with a bright light sparked town excitement in Winsted Connecticut as residents rushed to the streets after fluttering letters claimed to read On my way to New York TILLINGHAST dated Jan 6 1910. Officials, including Mayor Hitchcock, commented on the sighting and the joking tone of the hoax.
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Fy United Press
Winsted
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Tillinghast
Mayor Hitchcock Tosses Printer’s Devil After Balloon Plot
A crowd cheers as Mayor Hitchcock collars a printer’s devil who delivered wet handbills and notes a fire balloon launch from the mayor’s house. Street Commissioner Thomas Burke and Tom Keefe are linked to the earlier stunt.
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Hitchcock
Alrahip Billa
Thomas Burke
Tom Keefe
Hitchecock
Town doctors form a trust in Hobart Oklahoma
Ten of Hobart's physicians unite in a formal agreement and publish a 1910 service price schedule. They request payment assurance before rendering care and urge workers to save money for potential illness. The notice ends with an advertisement for modern furnished rooms at The Virginias, 804 Virginia Ave.
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Hobart
Okla
Virginias
Virginia #1
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