Brownlow the Tennessee Congressman Faces Insurgent Plot
The insurgent movement targets Walter Brownlow of Tennessee in a bid to win him to reformist rules. Brownlow retorts that he has done more for his district than any other congressman, noting his quiet committee work and the famous practice of transforming neglected graveyards into federal obligations.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Insurgent Committee
Mr. Brownlow
Tennessee
Capitol
Walter Brownlow
House Appropriations Committee
Snub That Cost Henry White His Paris Post
A 1886 Vienna incident during Taft’s honeymoon led Secretary White to snub William Howard Taft and his bride by denying museum invitations for a royal function. The terse note, stating exclusivity and limited invitations, remains a pivotal document in White’s diplomatic legacy and his eventual resignation.
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Henry White
Paris
Europe
Ambassador White
White House
William Howard Taft
Vienna
Diplomat White
Legation
Taft
Enormous Rise in Legislation Seen by Congress
Col. W. M. Palmer notes a striking decade long surge in enacted laws. From 1,472 measures in early fifty fifth sessions to 9,711 by the sixtieth congress, he predicts current totals will surpass all prior congresses. Palmer, long in charge of enrolled bills, cites resource growth and public demand as drivers of this expansion.
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Congress
Col. W. M. Palmer
Senate
House
Col. Palmer
White House
New Jersey
Sewell
Palmer
White House tennis court doom debate sparks expansion
The article notes the White House tennis court is endangered as President Matt pushes for expansion. Congress allocates 40000 to enlarge executive offices while $10000 was added to reinforce the building to bear future stories. The piece hints at undesirables returning and Rough Riders vanishing from the landscape.
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White ‘House
Matt
Congress
Tait
Architectu
White House
Agricultural Advice From Wisconsin and More
A broad farm guide covers spring work for cattle, hogs, poultry, and horses including pasture timing, clean housing, and careful feeding. It emphasizes thorough manure use, proper milking pace, and preventive care like lice control, barn hygiene, and careful crop planning. It notes tuberculosis demonstrations by the University of Wisconsin, pig weaning practices, and the value of sturdy stock, seed testing, and garden planning.
Radford Answers Building Inquiries On Bungalow Plans
William A. Radford offers free advice on building topics to readers, citing his experience as a builder and author. The article describes a suburban bungalow variant with dormers, a second floor with stairs and six rooms on the first floor, noting the unusual layout for a bungalow.
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William A. Radford
Molhor
Willam A A. Radford
Chiengzo
Affordable bungalow plan emphasizes sturdy framing
A detailed critique of a 36 by 46 foot one and a half story bungalow, stressing proper floor supports, division walls in the cellar, and careful joist and door placement to prevent settling. It promotes a refined, homelike finish with shaded windows, a screened veranda, and ample storage in a two-compartment cellar.
Pittsburg Wedding Rules Spark Police Controversy
In Pittsburg a Sunday wedding permit is denied if more than two kegs of beer or a full band are present. Inspector Bartley halts the celebration after residents request a permit for a Lawrenceville wedding next Sunday. The bridegroom mentions ten kegs and a band. authorities offer one or two instruments and a limited amount of beer only.
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Pittsburg
First Police
Lawrenceville
Bartley
McQuaid
Pittsburg Dispatch
Mexicans Fond of Sweets Highlight Banana Flour Value
The article notes sweets improve diet in Mexico and bananas are widely eaten fresh dried or fried. It claims 260 banana varieties grow in Mexico and banana flour yields 90.7 percent nutrition, underscoring the fruit as ideal for daily food amid travel hardships.
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Mexico
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