Guggenheim on extravagance and living costs
A satirical long critique argues wage earners spend extravagantly on luxuries while the rich grow richer. It claims the Guggenheims Morgan and Rockefeller drive up prices, contrasts millionaire frugality with worker consumption, and ends urging reform of millionaire support before tax cuts or higher prices.
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Amateur Night Opera Debut Ends With Sudden Exit
Frissiobacci, a barber baritone, performed an Italian grand opera aria from Trovatore on amateur night. After his bow he imagined a storm of applause but a large hook suddenly loomed toward him, ending the scene abruptly as the piece concluded.
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Frissiobacci
Trovatore
Louise Declines Handshake Over Familiarity
A 4 year old Louise refuses to shake hands with a gentleman visitor, explaining to her mother she is not used to him. The light anecdote captures a child’s candid social boundary and family amusement in a small moment.
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Louise
Welineator
Broken Hearts Do Not Move Coroner Inquest Verdict
Wind and Hobert discuss belief in a tale told by Blings this morning. The Chicago News notes the coroner's verdict remains unshaken by the story, with characters expressing disbelief in the tale.
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Winding
Blings
Everett True Seethes Over Base Ball Season Results
A heated outburst derides the season results and disputes the fairness of commentary. The speaker criticizes the handling of baseball outcomes and calls for restraint in discussion.
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Everett True
Habit Forming Agents Poison Our Babies
A historical warning notes soothing syrups for infants contain opium morphine and related drugs. It cites government reports on infant addiction from repeated dosing and lists several preparations, urging scrutiny under new food laws and promising dangers at soda fountains.
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Bureau of Chemistry
Pahey
Fahrney
Fowler
Groves
Hooper
Jadway
James
Kopp
Miller
Moffett
Victor
Winslow
A Local Proverbic Reflection on Marriage and Wealth
The piece satirically notes a self serving good fellow can be disagreeable at home. It suggests people blame being caught for foolishness. It questions wealth’s reach and moral balance in life and after. It comments on women bearing burdens and men claiming credit.
New York Proms Highlight Community Voices
A brief notice from the New York Proms presents opinions on listening and learning. The event gathers diverse voices to discuss value and understanding in a communal setting.
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy Named CPR Chairman
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, longtime Canadian Pacific executive, becomes chairman succeeding Sir William Van Horne. Born in the United States to Irish parents and knighted by King Edward, his rise began as a Milwaukee clerk and spanned roles from purchasing agent to president before this latest appointment.
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Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Road
Wm. van Horne
Empire Buallder
United States
St. Paul Road
Milwaukee
Canadian Pacific
Western
Canada
King Edward
Sir
Quotations on character and society from Chicago News
A collection of aphorisms about fault, work, perspective, truth, excuses, fate, marriage, income, and friendship attributed to a Chicago News source. The quotes touch on blame, personal motive, and social behavior through concise maxims.
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Chicago News
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