Fool Friends and Press Bias in Hanford Case Amid Princeton Dem Rally
The piece argues that distorted reports aim to belittle evidence against Hanford while press wires provide a fair digest for congressmen evaluating impeachment. It also lauds Princeton University’s president in fighting aristocracy as a sign of democratic progress and praises the Democratic presidential nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Committee
Hanford
United Press Association
Associated
Princeton University
Princeton
United States
Poor White Man and the Indian Population Outlook
A satirical piece notes the large native population in 1900 and 1910, mocks assimilation policies, and jokes about Teddy Roosevelt and Taft. It imagines Indians multiplying and moving whites back to Europe while predicting a frigid cross country tour for Taft in December weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Roosevelt
Europe
Taft
Bill Taft
Hope Plunkett builds Ireland through cooperative farming
One Way to Freedom Ireland highlights Sir Hope Plunkett as a quiet builder of Ireland's prosperity. He mobilized 100000 farmers into 900 co operative societies with a $15000000 yearly trade, running their own banks and stores and raising social and intellectual life. A post office holiday note follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Sir Hope Plunkett
Fourth of July Tax Dispute Sparks Quip in Dialog
A clipped exchange features a father and son debating calendar days and a playful line about the Fourth of July. A bystander, possibly a collector or doctor, suggests settling a bill around the fifth or sixth of July, ending with a forecast of a busy time.
Wilson nomination sparks varied editorials from Chicago to London
Across Chicago journals the Wilson nomination is seen as a shift from protest to achievement with Bryan praised for credit. London press applauds the choice as best Democrat available, noting it may prevent Roosevelt vote leakage and bolster Democratic success.
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Chicago
Journal
Democratic
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Gov. Wilson
Wilson
Theo. Roosevelt
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Bryan
London
Press of
Woodrowilson
Baltimore
Pall Mall Gazette
The Animated Skeleton Interaction in Atlantic City
A young actor stays in a royal suite at an Atlantic City hotel while a copper magnate and his family reside nearby. In the palm garden a young actress comments on wealth and reveals a cryptic line about the Metals having a skeleton in the family, prompting a witty reply about seeing her swimming.
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Atlantic City
Royal Suite
Palm Garden
Washington Star
Post Your Rich Uncle Attacked by a Bull at Country Place
Dialogue notes a humorous exchange about a rich uncle who was charged by a bull at his country estate. The judge reacts with relief that the incident did not happen in Wall Street.
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Post
Parker
Wall Street
Labor of love on the field described by punchline
The joke frames a labor of love as a baseball moment where a pitcher and catcher work to physically remove a ball from an umpire’s eye, illustrating a humorous misinterpretation of teamwork and devotion to the game.
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Willie
Paw
Cincinnati Enquirer
College baseball benching echoes parent concern
A dialogue notes a college baseball player who is repeatedly benched when two runners are on bases and it is his turn to bat, with a substitute hitter brought in instead. The exchange frames parental worry about his college sports role and game decisions.
Civil War Turning Points Gettysburg and Vicksburg
Retired U S Army Lt Gen Nelson A Miles recounts the Civil War campaigns that shaped 1863 and the Vicksburg siege. Union forces under Grant press the Confederates from Chickasaw Bayou to the Yazoo and finally seize Vicksburg on July 4. Lee’s 1863 Maryland invasion peaks at Gettysburg with Lee retreating to Virginia as Union momentum solidifies.
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Nelson A
Miles
Wickab
Gettysburg
Chancellorsville
Lee
Maryland
Pennsvania
Grant
Vicksburg
Washington
Longstreet
Baltimore
Hooker
Meade
Chambersburg
Army of the Potomac
North
Englai le
Potomac
Greggs
Willamaport
Virginia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Corinth
Oxford
W. T. Sherman
Memphis
Chickasaw Kiaffa
Sherman
Yartoo River
Erate
Forrest
Mobile & Ohio
Pemberton
Porter
Joseph KE. Johnston
Champion Mill
Not For Him A Fourth Of July Wit Exchange
A humorous dialogue where a father explains to his son that Fourth of July marks his parents marriage rather than independence, delivering a lighthearted family moment about shared history and celebration.
Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Mentioned
A fragment notes preparations or plans related to a Fourth of July fireworks event with playful dialect and unclear details. No specific people or organizations are clearly identified.
It Was His Theatre by John Stetson at Globe Boston
The Globe theatre in Boston ran by John Stetson drew comments from W. Ross and others. A longtime treasurer named Sharp caused a notable sign mix up when a matinee sign read Sharp rather than Stetson. Stetson insisted the manager change it to Stetson after noting he paid the theatre rent.
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John Stetson
Globe
Boston
W. Ross
Old
Boston Museum
Stetson
Sharp
Kees
New York Morning Telegraph
Walking Gentleman Part Promised by Manager
A dialogue from Judge's Library notes an actor securing a role as a walking gentleman. The manager will also guide the actor on the speaking part as he practices the performance.
Owning Up and Quips From Two Papers
A fragmented mock dialogue cites a Washington Star line about a bird like poet and a prosaic critic about a wife trimming hats. It adds a Kansas City Journal quip noting four afternoons spent in bridge clubs with wasteful consequences.
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Washington Star
Streenenen
Kansas City
Ournal
Yankee Doodle Origins and Colonial Celebrations
A playful sketch traces July Fourth traditions from 1776 to later replications noting a toy pistol accident and the evolution of Yankee Doodle. It cites folk rhymes, a Dutch variant, and a child’s amusement with a feathered hat and macaroni style dress in a light historical tone.
Unusual Man and Quotations Across Publications
A collage of comic snippets and captions from multiple newspapers presents quirky lines about a strange man, inventive firecrackers, and light banter. References include Yonkers Statesman, Boston Transcript, The Tattler, Lippincott's, and The Queerness of Bilton, with playful remarks on manners, strikes, and fear.
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Uncle Sam
Post Office
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Chicago Evening Post
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Kitty Fisher
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Didel
Dude
Tanter
Voswise
Beeleysport Mouse
Patience
Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Everett True
Townley
Boston Transcript
Clarence
Claude
Bilton
Stuart
Karl
Horsford
Cuticura Resolvent
Doan
ST. Jacob's Oil
PLUTO
Leibig’s
Gude’s Peptomangan
Danderine
Ayers
Scott’s
Fulton
Fellows
Sheffield
Hamlin’s
Wizard Oil
Ade
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CALVA
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Eskay’s
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