Law costs and delays expose fault lines in justice
A lengthy Philadelphia case highlights the high price of legal action. Michael Donnelly sued his brother in law for 158000 in 1889, enduring 22 years of trials, 97 trial days, and 249 witnesses across 16 justices. He finally won 41000, paying 6350 in fees and court costs, losing decades of life in pursuit of precedent and principle.
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Michael Mnelly
Albany
N.Y
P. J. McArdle
Donnelly
Nevers
Uncle Sam's Sore Toe Narrows the Public Land Grievance
A historical critique notes Congress ties California Oregon Railroad to 2.4 million acres and a 160 acre sale condition. The land value has risen to about 75 million. Attorney General Bona began separating the railroad from the grant, with Federal Judge Wolverton weighing the case as it moves to court.
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Sam
Congress
California & Oregon
Southern ) Company
Bona
Wolverton
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court Affirms National Power Over Public Lands
The court rejects the claim that states alone may regulate resources within public domain and upholds national control of water and forest reserves. The decision counters calls by water power interests and asserts the public domain is a heritage for all Americans, benefiting nationwide interests across Colorado, California, Ohio, and Massachusetts.
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Supreme Court of United States
St. Paul
Bever
United States
Colorado
California
Congress
Uncle Sam
Justice Reeves Rules Wolgast Me Meeting A Prize Fight
Observations from Los Angeles report Justice Reeves ruling the Wolgast Me meeting a prize fight. A Daniel Dewiel appears in judgment amid speculation. Overlooked grounds freed Stracey by self investigation.
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Justice Reeves
Los Angeles
Daniel
Dewiel
Wilson to tour as possible Democratic nominee candidate
Washington reports Woodrow Wilson plans a three week tour through California and back to present himself to voters as a potential Democratic candidate. The piece notes California governor James H. Johnson and senator John D Works as contemporary figures, with commentary on senate motives and Lorimer.
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Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
California
Johnson
John D. Works
Lorimer
Senate
Notory
Heyburn
Senate Committee
Jim Sherman
Bailey
Why Not Smile Awhile and Other Tidbits
A collage of light anecdotes and sketches from a Sunday school teacher to a college grad, featuring a toy of kindness, a Pullman porter returning diamonds, an English baronet as a janitor, and notes on civic manners. Includes quips on fashion, letters, baptism, and local curiosities.
The Exemption and Humorous Bits from a Bantering Salon
A satirical collage of dialogue and quips on gender roles debt worries and social manners. It features a suffragette remark, a brutal joke about chorus singing, reflections on unhappy marriages, birthday candles, money and charity, plus moral one liners on honesty and clever talk.
Ober the tireless public official in Seattle
Ralph H. Ober, new superintendent of buildings, works 14 hours daily while directing Cedar River watershed development. A veteran engineer of 20 years city service, he previously helped bridge projects on the Columbia, Fortifications, harbors and silvers surveys, and spent a year at MIT with a lifelong career in Seattle.
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Charlie
Ober
Ralph H. Ober
Iife
Cedar River
Massachusetts Institute of Technology of
Boston
Crete
Milwaukee Road
Columbia River
Seattle
Tacoma
Wenatchee
Flagler
Caney
Worden
Washington
Idaho
For Men Ager Hair Vigor Promotes Healthy Scalp
The product is advertised as a splendid hair dressing for men. It refreshes and cools while keeping the scalp clean and healthy and does not change hair color. Consult your doctor for guidance.
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Ager
Laa
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United States Senate
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New York
Mexican National Theatre
Mexico City
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Miss Pew
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Chambers
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Camorrista
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Ilinois
Seattle Automobile School
Broadway
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Roya
Seattle Commercial Club
Evangels of
Greater Seattle
Northern Pacific
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First Ave
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Everett
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Steel
Folrtm Ave
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New Academy
Jessone
Pullman Davenports
Stickley Arts and Crafts Furniture
Buck’s
Canadian Pacific Railway
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Pioneer
Third Ave
Wash
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Dental Combine
Dr. J. Brown
Brown
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L. W. Sutter
Tis Prest Avenue
Union Block
Saturday Star
Horlick
Horlick’s
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