Judge Lindsey and the System Clash in Denver
A profile of Judge Ben Lindsey, his reform work with Denver youth, and his battles against Denver's ruling elite. The piece notes Lindsey's autobiography in Everybody's Magazine and argues for open government to aid the middle and poor classes. It warns readers to examine the editor's note on page 575 and critiques attempts to suppress the Lindsey story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Lindsey
Juvenile Court of
Denver
Judge Lindsey
Colorado
Lindsey
Lindsay
Everybody's Magazine
Bwana Tumbo Reads Twain After a Day in Jungle
After a perilous hunt through the jungle and moments of spectacle with a fallen hippo, Bwana Tumbo contemplates his day and returns to writing. He peels away from pursuit and gazes at Mark Twain to guide his own literary work.
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Mark Twain
Colnan Dock
United States
Pather
Titthe Rolie
Pepeasee
Washington Tar
Taft Golf Outing in Tacoma Ends With Public Admiration
President Taft plays nine holes with C Henry and seven holes with A Kerry and others, showcasing a lively round on a busy day. Report notes his vigor, cordial reception at Beattie Golf Club luncheon, and playful moment with Yale classmate W A Peters as crowds cheer the visit to Seattle.
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Taft
C. Henry
A. &Erry
C. J. Smith
W. A. Peters
Tacoma
Beattie Golf Club
Osler
Oellen
Ito
Yale
Pete
Raeing
An American Widow charms New York stage crowd
Mrs. Elizabeth Killigrew inherits a fortune and ropes in Jasper Mallory in a farcical stage comedy set in Saratoga and London. The quirky plot folds romance, deception, and an ambitious opera into a lively clash among lovers guardians and a penniless earl. Grace Filkins and Frederick Perry earn praise for standout performances.
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New York
Elizabeth Killigrew
Ariesing
Pitney Killigrew
Teddy Bacon
Augustus Tutwiler
Jasper Mallory
Teddy
Earl of Dexminster
Mrs. Killigrew
Mallory
Tutwiler
Earl
Mrs. Mallory
Grace Filkins
Mrs. Killicrew
Frederick Perry
The Love Classic reads a verse masterwork
Miss Euphrosyne reads a home grown sonnet to Major Stanton who shows sharp wry humor. The major departs from politeness praising the poem as a peach a masterpiece and a classic in grand theatrical fashion.
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Humph
Major Stanton
Minstrel Midgets Reaches for Punch Line at Railcar Banter
In a comic exchange aboard a baggage car, performers debate training beans on a string versus stringing beans on a twain. Eph cannot answer, while the group riffs on punchline wordplay and stage banter.
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Eph
Bea
Vignette of Humorous Quips and Witty Sayings
A collage of quips and jokes from various sources. Lines note social sly humor on politics, marriage, vacation, and everyday scenes. The fragmentary items reference a bee, a bee teacher, children, love, fears in airships, and innkeepers, among others.
Irate Father and Son Clash Over Prompt Obedience
An irate father demands immediate compliance from his son in a terse exchange. The son questions the instruction, insisting the request be remembered, while the father repeats the demand with growing insistence.
Boy begs for oil as car breaks down in middle of road
A small boy frantically dances in the road and stops a passing car asking for a drop of oil to help with a breakdown. The encounter highlights roadside aid and a driver’s response.
King's Fool Seeks Exit After Royal Mockery
A court tale recalls a king being urged by his fool to resign his post after years of service, lamenting that one of his duties in her majesty's service has mocked him, leaving the jester feeling useless and worn by age.
Student Demands Two Marks for Delayed Wake-Up
A student, who owed the landlord four marks if he woke him at 8 o clock, offers two marks to stay in bed longer. The terse exchange reflects a bargaining moment over an agreed morning wake-up.
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Philier
Remark by Major Leads to June Marriage Plan
A literary speaker proclaims a sonnet marks a new era in poetry while a major questions matters of marriage. Miss Euphrosyne sighs that they should wed in June as hydrangea blossoms nod in a scented garden near Ilaca.
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Miss Euphrosyne
Reflections of a Bachelor Observations on Wives and Husbands
A humorous collage questions brains and deeds. It contrasts women bragging about brains with men’s imagined deeds and marital blame. The tone is wry and era specific, noting pride, apologies, and roles within the family.
Iron and steel empire looms over Western cities
The piece touts a new holding structure led by IRONDALE Steel and Western Steel Corporation, claiming massive assets and future prosperity. It urges immediate investment in steel city real estate, promising quick returns as the giant industrial movement grows.
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Irondale Steel Company
Western Steel Corporation
Steel City
Big Ste
IRQ Realty
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Alaska
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Hippos
Mons
Ot Hons
Bwana Tumbo
Joseph L. Garvin
First Christian Church
Lywun
Poutine
Prerg
Josiah Collins
Henry
Battle Roya O Core
Asoe
Theington State Building
Temman
Rheam
Seattle
Old Tutwiler
Megan
Mitney
Saratoga
Jasper
Mra Mallory
Pitney
Mra. Killigrew-Saliory
Sbe
Bungstow
Tutntler
Mra. Killa Mallory
Abaloni
Grace Filking
Ando
Fred. Erick Perry
Jas “Mallory
Jace
Euphrosyne
Hkuphro
Ham
Shem
Miss Euphronyne
Fuphrosyne
Josh Whee
Many & Man
Chicago News
Detroit Prep Press
Wilfred
Fred R
Kanease City Journal
Dallas News
Paul
Ruth
Newark
Peckham
Catholic Standard and Timea
Tierman
Dalise Newa
Washington
Tar
Catler
Pilegende Blaetter
Home
Eastern Outfitting Co
Second Avenue
Union Me
Seatle
Brother Motortet
Aler
Seatile
Vancouver
Victoria
San Francisco
Worcester, Mass
Oriental Limited
Chicago
Second
Corner
Columbia
W. Meldrum
Sera
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