Ruef Case Sparks California Recall and Judicial Reform Debate
The California Ruef case ends with a court rehearing reversal citing a technical error raised by Attorney General A. Webb. Public outrage spurs calls for judicial recall reform as Senator Cartwright seeks investigation while debates over who truly pays the price of corruption continue. Jim Hill weighs in on cross border ties, suggesting such alliances are distant and complex.
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Abe Ruef
Supreme Court of California
Areb
San Francisco
Ruef
Supreme Court
Sehmita
Heneyte
Johnson
Department of Justice
A. & Webb
Henshaw
Cartwright
Weariness and Wickedness in Human Behavior
Dr. T. A. Storey argues fatigue links to morality and behavior, noting tired people may mis judge others, commit perjury, or act cruelly. The piece urges recognizing bodily fatigue's impact and extending leniency, aiming to curb fatigue-driven harm. Also reports over $100,000 in opium seized in a nationwide raid to be auctioned to druggists.
Reform by Arm Surrender Says Limantour
Mexican finance minister Limantour argues reforms come only when insurgents lay down arms. He cites revolutions in Britain Portugal and the Young Turks, and mocks the idea that progress can be won without concessions. He notes Enrique Creel’s long governorship and Chihuahua’s debt of six million dollars.
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Jose Ives Limantour
Diaz
Great Britain
Abdul Hamid
Mexico
Food Without Land Foretold by Dr Herman Hille
The Chicago chemist predicts a future where soil and air chemistry will create all food for mankind. Farms and livestock become memories and the beef trust fades into legend. The speaker jokes about wiring in for the first daisy grown without nature.
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Herman Hille
Chicago
Beef Trust
Stolen stock hits Frisco store in broad daylight
Observations note a full stock theft at a Frisco clothing shop, while other items reference a Sacramento Star trap plot against I. W. W. and various political curiosities. The chatter also mentions a jail break by an Oklahoma woman with an axe and a Chinese plague fear sweeping through communities.
Why don’t you go to work instead of begging
A brief chiding exchange from New York Press quotes a worker who says he is a track walker for airplane lines and will seek work as soon as an opening appears.
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Nather
Aeroplane
New York Press
Scientia
Gey
Clifford
Guy Clifford Pers Hank Huilding
Peoria
Wedding Cake pagoda at Mandalay temple inspires nickname
Excerpted lines describe a temple near Mandalay dubbed the Wedding Cake pagoda for its ornate bride cake likeness. The text then jumps to satirical quips about politics law and economics including a family of three on a dollar and a half, a violin string surgery, and a hypothetical halfcent coin.
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Mandalay
Untidy notes on airmen and a quilt gift to an insane ward
Fragmentary lines reference airmen with varying roles and a Kansas woman donating a crazy quilt to a hospital insane ward. Mentions a Senator Lorimyrrh by a punny name.
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Kansas
Lovely Woman and Work Theme Reflected in Chicago News Satire
A reflective verse piece laments demand for women’s comfort while men toil daily to support households with mining, farming, shipping, and crafts. It contrasts labor, love, and social roles with a satirical quip on curiosity and a dated anecdote about Jake Fride mush and a waffle iron.
Things a Man Never Buys for Himself
A short items list notes objects a man typically avoids purchasing for himself including a silver match case a pipe rack a pen wiper a watch charm initial handkerchiefs and slippers reflecting careful gift guidance.
Why Are Strides Always Rapid
A brief quip from a New York Press column contrasts School tasks with humor about writing and a boy named Arthur. It jokes that learning to write is about moving quickly yet nervously, ending with a wry remark on the sine of a collar.
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Arthur
New York Press
Strictly Fresh. A Wasteful Habit or Loyalty Joke
A collage of humor snippets cites quick quips about voting loyalty and social satire. Farmer Corntessel jokes to a politician, Johnny the Sunday School pupil jokes about vegetarianism, and a quip about a wife at society pages. The lines showcase light domestic satire from multiple papers.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Johnny
Society
Loulaville Courier Journal
Omaha man eats $100 and ignores diet advice
A quirky Omaha item reports a man who spent $100 on a meal and resisted diet guidance. The rest of the note mocks disorders in current topics from oil abolition to cartoons and notices a jail inmate as not innocent while a savant label is questioned.
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Rara Avie
Janus Faced Meaning in Historical Context
Janus faced describes double or opposite appearances or loyalties. In government, it refers to opposing sides or hidden motives. There are 535 voting members in Congress, 100 Senators and 435 Representatives. Psychiatric relates to the study of mental illness and the treatment of the mind.
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Congress
Priestly Advice Prompts Recovery with Eckmans Alterative
The article claims strong cures from Eckmans Alterative for tuberculosis related conditions and asthma. It cites two affidavits from Rochester New York residents recounting dramatic weight gain and recovery after parish priest urging use, with endorsements of Bronchitis Hay Fever and throat and lung ailments. Drug ads at end list sellers and request readers to obtain a booklet for further evidence.
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Eckman
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
N. Y
Kona Finzoer
Savannah Mt
Kekman
Anna Mae
Lacon
Bekman
Parker
Artel
Cloudy Proverb Sparks Light Hearted Debate
A playful meditation on optimism contrasts clouds with silver linings and suggests cheer remains when spare. The piece leans into whimsy about finding value in gloom and enduring brightness amid weathered days.
The Venus Year Shortens to Days Leaving Christmas Near
A cosmic note explains that on Venus the year spans only days, shrinking time for festivities and shopping as Christmas approaches. The brief outlines how orbital dynamics affect calendars and daily life, signaling a rapid countdown to the holiday season.
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Venus
Seattle Inventor Promises Airship Speed of 70 Miles an Hour
Alexander Theobald von Hagan, a 52 year old Seattle tent maker, claims a secret test flight reached 36 mph and 200 feet altitude. He expects 70 mph once complete, with a two wing silk airship, aluminum frame, three propellers and dual motors to guard against motor failure. He plans a public demonstration after preparations and patent filings.
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Seattle
Wilbur Wright
Alexander Theobald von Hagan
von Hagan
Hin
Rail Road Avenue
Letter in Support of City Ownership of Street Cars
In Seattle editorials advocate municipal ownership to replace private streetcar lines. Thomas J. Casey argues public control lowers costs and improves service, citing Duwamish valley taxation, straphanger relief, and private profit harms. He endorses Joe Smith for council and predicts Smith’s victory next Tuesday. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
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the Star
Sir
Duwamish
Seattle
Fremont
Ballard
Ross
Duwamish Valley
The
Star
Joe Smith
Council
Thomas J. Casey
Wall Paper Sale Promises Savings at Federal Paint & Wall Paper
Clean time notice from Seattle advertising a wall paper sale at Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co. on 1314 1st Ave near University St. Remnants offered cheap for papering homes.
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Seattle
Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co
1St Ave
University St
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I. W. W. Army
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Nelse
Oklahoma
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Avia
New York
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Jake
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Chicago Tribune
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Dreamland
Ness
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Eddie J. Brown
Ters
Typewriter
Trick & Murray
Providence Hospital
A. MacLean
Erickson-Wyman Company
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Seattle, U. S. A
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