Socialists Gain Steam in 1910 Congressional Battle
The Chicago national convention May 15 signals a strong socialist push to elect congressmen this year. Milwaukee’s socialist victory fuels optimism for possible gains in Wisconsin and other areas with strong socialist sentiment. Despite unlikely immediate control of the lower house, the party aims to broaden representation alongside many diverse factions in Washington and local politics. Believing rumors and focusing on public projects, observers note lingering questions about Panama exposition sites and canal policy amid Carrigan's credulity.
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Socialist Party
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Wisconsin
Congress
Philippines
Porto Rico
Cannon
Washington
Tammany Hall
Demand of the Hour in a Newspaper Office
An applicant asks to edit the women’s section but the manager says that department is full. He adds they need someone who can handle a suffraget’s pace, signaling a fast and active hiring need.
Abating a Nuisance in Court with Violin
A wandering musician arrested for vagrancy won release in court after playing his violin. The judge was moved to tears by the performance but ordered the instrument placed as security for the case.
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Nix
Fishy immigration tale in a sailor’s joke
In a humor piece, Siap the fish explains his birth near the Seine and his escape from the Hook of Holland via storage, disguising as food to cross. Thud questions reveal he was once an actor, now a ham on a bun sandwich man in a comic exchange.
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Fred Schaefer
Seine
Holland
Hidden poisons in popular medicines alarm experts
Dr Kebler warns habit forming drugs in common remedies fuel drug addiction in the United States. Opium and cocaine use rise, with millions exposed to dangerous ingredients in headache powders and tonics. Scrutinize labels for habit forming agents and poisons. The Star continues coverage tomorrow.
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Kebler
Division of Drugs
Department of Agriculture
United States
Wise SAYS and random notes mix in chaotic column
A fragmented parade of quotes jokes and trivia spans politics culture and humor. It mentions Luther Burbank and a fanciful animal idea, flood relief donations totals, language word counts, poetry lines and cultural tidbits with incomplete and garbled phrasing.
School Parents Visit Plan Proves Effective
Louise E Tucker of Public School No 163 invited parents of 1500 pupils to a luncheon and a brass band event. About 2000 parents attended, taking ice cream and cake, showing material inducements boosted parental turnout.
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York
Louise E Tucker
Tucker
Quieting Barcelona Riots Sheds Light on Weyler Role
The Barcelona disturbances tied to Weyler's Cuba policies surface again as Americas protests fade. Weyler returns as chief of the province and uses the army to push conscripted youths toward Africa, drawing criticism over brutality.
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Barcelona
Weyler
Americas
Cuba
Not Mute Oh Not That Dialogue Fragment
The exchange presents a tense, evasive dialogue where Clarice denies speaking with Agnes. A direct confrontation reveals two characters admit they do not communicate, highlighting a rift and unresolved tension between them.
Centenarian Elk Joins Owenso Lodge Parade Plan
Daniel O Connell aged 105 joins Owenso Michigan lodge and plans to march in the Elka parade at Detroit in July. He will outpace younger KikA on the 10 mile weekly round trip from his farm to town for exercise.
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Daniel O'Connell
Owenso, Mich
Detroit
How Many Boys Can Bring Two Next Sunday
In a Sunday school scene a superintendent asks how many boys can bring two others. A hesitant new boy speaks, declaring he cannot bring two but offers to bring one boy and do his best. The piece reflects the magazine's early 20th century tone.
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William
Everybody's Magazine
Reflections of a Bachelor and a Tale of Insight
A fragment from Helen’s ninth birthday party reveals a plain but tactful child who remarks that “Folke don’t always match their outsides.” The piece, drawn from Woman's Home Companion, contrasts appearances with character and offers a toast to honest judgment.
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Helen
Boy Critic Tale at Palm Beach Luncheon
Richard Croker spoke at an open air luncheon in Palm Beach recounting a George Washington story. A teacher asks what distinguishes Washington from other Americans and a student answers with a witty miscue about lo.
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Richard Croker
Palm Beach
George Washington
Tommy Jones
Then It Happened
A shipboard inspection scene follows a line of ore handling. Wack hauser comments on the loading process as a five ton ore bucket is swung over the hatchway, ending with a prompt The End.
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