Impartial juries and bribery fears in Hillman trial
The judge cautioned the jury about the seriousness of tampering and the need for an impartial panel. He warned that a crooked juror could betray honest witnesses and prosecutors, while recounting Van Horn’s testimony about a bribery offer. The text also derails into unrelated, garbled lines about Cynthia Grey and a dating question.
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United States
Danworth
C. D. Hillman
Convi
van Horn
The Woman Who Smiles and the Curtiss Portrait
A vintage piece reflects on the contrasting expressions of Glenn Curtiss and his wife Mrs Curtiss before a flight. It suggests facial hints reveal courage and reassurance for danger, noting wives often smile to buoy pilots and promote brave acts amid perilous journeys.
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Glenn Curtiss
Curtiss
Mr. Curtine
Mrs. Curtiss
Mrs. Curtins
Glenn
The Strength of the Weaker Vessel News Item
A chaotic report describes a 12 hour battle where 1,600 British police and soldiers captured two anarchists. It notes civilian evacuations, a stubborn owner and a dramatic daredevil moment, and mentions a lone socialist in a Pennsylvania legislature caucus nominating Cohen for the U S Senate.
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E Stairs
Pennsylvania
Cohen
United States
Sena
Commissioner Knox Smith urges broader corporate scrutiny
Knox Smith, commissioner of corporations, backs drastic action to require national corporations to submit detailed business information to government inspection. He argues such data would curb stock watering, price fixing, and anti-competitive practices hidden in the dark. Persistent public distrust could grow as enforcement tightens.
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Knox Smith
When Death Comes to the Worker Near Seattle
The Star begins a series on worker deaths and injuries and impact on families. It cites low prosecution and compensation rates, notes a February 24 incident at Monahan Lumber Co where Eugene F. Graham was killed, and describes the widow’s struggle for compensation after a $300 offer and months of legal delay.
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Star
Eugene F. Graham
Monohan Lumber Co
Monohan
Graham
Babe
Monahan
Bio Comradgs
It Is Possible to Reduce Flesh Without Dieting or Exercise
An article argues weight loss without dieting or exercise is possible with a simple home mixture. It warns against starvation and unsafe methods, citing a physician caution. The remedy described includes Marmota, Cascara Aromatic, peppermint water, taken after meals and at night, claiming rapid fat loss with no harm.
Diary Excerpt From a Young Clerk at Tite & Wadd
A brief diary entry chronicles a new junior clerk at Tite and Wadd brokers. He notes starting Jan 1, seeking higher pay, and asking for a raise on Jan 3 before ending. The tone reflects early career concerns and daily work life.
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Tite & Wadd
Tite
Uncle Sam a Careful Housekeeper
Washington January 26 The Panama railroad announces a new honest and efficient system with automatic weighing machines for selling supplies to canal employees as part of its annual report.
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Washington
Sam
Panama
Baby's smile reflects a humorous infant tale
A dialogue between Jenkins and Mrs. Jenkins reveals the baby smiles in response to faces. A young doctor asks about a broken leg in the house, and a resident quips about a carpenter. A spring reel is introduced as a new device to lift slack cords on desk phones for business use.
Strollers Column: Casino Dice Resentment and Glasses Pat
A city scene shows shops using dice games for cigars with bets and a “head I win tails you lose” setup. A passenger’s quick wit and a grandmotherly traveler’s use of cigarette papers to polish glasses provide light, human detail amid street life and a grinning bystander crew.
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Protective Union
Richard
Deluded Nap Napolean's View of Good Men Reinterpreted
Fragmentary note suggests Napoleon equated good men with machinelike beings, hinting at a flawed belief in virtue as mechanical. The text reads as a brief, ironic musing on leadership and humanity.
Shampoo Advice From Washington Post Readers
A newspaper advertisement describes canthrox shampoo as a simple, inexpensive hair cleansing option. It claims hair becomes soft, pliant, and lustrous after use, with a warning to ensure an original canthrox product and careful preparation.
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Mae Martyp
Washington Post
Stardust and rambles on politics and odd facts
A collage of notes and quirky items references rail rates, Supreme Court brief reading, Lorimer scandal, O Henry, Santa Claus lore, Kansas law on fines, fruit chemistry, and moral maxims. The item weaves together speculative commentary and whimsical observations without a single coherent narrative.
Diana's Diary Bench Show Aims to Reclaim Neighborhood
Mise Dilipickle organizes a Sirius street bench show to restore a block once neglected. Neighbors sweep Ketch barn, whitewash, box dog seating, and resolve class standards for dozens of entries including yellow, spotted, long and short tailed dogs. Contemplated lawn scratching and bone burying contests are considered but not pursued. The event is foreshadowed as a howling success.
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Mise Dilipickle
Fred Schaefer
Sirius St
Mins Beestinger
What Causes Many Bad Complexions According to Mrs Martyn
Health writer Mrs Mae Martyn of the Baltimore American argues that muddy complexions stem from clogged pores. She urges using a lotion instead of powder and provides a simple spurmax and glycerine mixture as a whitening, softening skin treatment.
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Mae Martyn
Baltimore American
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