Daughter of a Political Boss Faces Belmont Scandal
Gloria Kerr, daughter of Belmont political kingpin David Kerr, arrives at his home and becomes entangled with editor Joe Wright and business ally Judge Gilbert. As Kerr seeks to control Wright and keep Gloria from learning graft, Wright fights the franchise plot while Gloria, disillusioned, helps a sick girl and shelters Wright after an assassination attempt.
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Gloria Kerr
Belmont
David Kerr
Kendall
Chicago Packers
Judge Gilbert
Kerr
Joe Wright
Reformer
Gilbert
Gloria
Belmont Society
Joe
Europe
Gilberts
Wright
Belmont News
Underworld
Ella
Boss's Daughter Sparks Feud in Hidden Room
In a tense confrontation, Gloria defends Wright against Little Ella who claims Wright loves her. Ella taunts Gloria with the boss David Kerr's name. Gloria strikes Ella, drags Wright from hiding, tends to him, then collapses.
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Gloria
Ella
David Kerr
Wright
Turkey
Dave Kerr
Ryan
Night of political intrigue and attacks at Noonan lodging
The Belmont power struggle escalates as editor Joe Wright survives a trap at Noonan's lodging house. David Kerr engineers leaks through ward boss Durken while Gloria and Little Ella endure peril. Wright edits the News from home as election results show Kerr's defeat.
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Joe Wright
Mike Noonan
David Kerr
Wright
Gloria
Noonan
Kelly
Turkey Ryan
Ella
Dr. Norton
Ryan
Gloria Declares Power In Tense Clubroom Confrontation
In a dramatic showdown Gloria asserts authority over Ryan Kelly and Wright’s conspirators. She reveals she is the daughter of David Kerr, prompting a tense retreat as Ella’s screech signals the boss’s looming danger. Gloria fears the curse her words unleash.
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Gloria
Ryan
Kelly
Ella
Dave Kerr
Mike Noonan
David Kerr
Wright
Gloria. Kerr
Noonan
Gloria Hnd
Bila
Hila
Imaginative Patient and a Doctor's Oyster Promise
A senator recalls a medical acquaintance who treated a woman obsessed with imagination. She feigned illness to attend a theater and asked if she could eat oysters afterward. The doctor, preparing to leave, warns mildly that if she eats them she will have shells and ail.
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Marcus Smith
Arizona
Novelist's Japanese Prints Enriches British Museum
A British Museum display gains a valuable addition with Arthur Morrison's collection of Japanese prints. The note highlights the significance of the new acquisition and its impact on the museum's holdings.
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British Museum
Arthur Morrison
Rich Ruby Mines of Upper Burmah Noted Since Seventeenth Century
The world's richest ruby mines in Upper Burmah have long been mined since early in the seventeenth century, reflecting a long history of gem exploration and production in the region.
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Upper
Burmah
English art authority Morrison joins rare collection scene
The writer of Tales of Mean Streets, Morrison, is cited as a leading English authority on Japanese art. His fascination began after a street accident sparked his interest by a print in a shop window, igniting decades of collecting and study.
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Morrison
Bfe
Women’s clubs endorse equal suffrage at Chicago convention
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs, in its twelfth biennial meeting, voted to support political equality for men and women. The Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling allowing women to vote for statutory offices arrived during the same day, prompting mixed reactions among delegates.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Chicago
Ill
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Argument
Roberts
Illinois
C. G. Denniston
Committee On Resolutions
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Mount Lassen Erupts in California Killing One
A Mount Lassen eruption near Redding California killed Lansing Graham a Viola lumberman. Eight companions fled after the rock blast. One observer was seriously injured and a man driven temporarily insane. Two new crater outlets appeared alongside the May 30 breach as fire shot from the mountain, seen from distant rooftops.
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Redding
Cal
Mount Lassen
Lansing Graham
Viola
Graham
President Wilson to Christen Canal Guarded by Warships
President Wilson will lead an international fleet in March from Hampton Roads to Colon to open the Panama Canal aboard the Oregon. He will head the line of warships, pass through the canal, enter the Golden Gate at San Francisco, and attend the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Washington
Wilson
Hampton Roads
Colon
Panama Canal
Oregon
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Lightning Kills Six in London Thunderstorm
London reports a lightning storm on Wadsworth Commons Sunday killed six people and wounded several others. Four of the deceased were children as many South London buildings were struck by lightning.
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London
Wadsworth Commons
Oklahoma Needs Harvesters in Wide Labor Shortage
The Oklahoma labor commissioner reports an acute harvest labor shortage of 3 000 to 5 000 workers due to large crops. He appeals to Texas Labor Commissioner J A Starling for help securing hands with wages at two dollars and fifty cents plus board.
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Austin
Tex
Oklahoma
Texas
J. A. Starling
Starling
Stevenson Dies in Chicago Hospital After Illness
Adlai Ewing Stevenson former vice president under the Cleveland administration died Saturday in a Chicago hospital after several months of illness. His three children were at his bedside.
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Chicago
Ill
Adlai Ewing Stevenson
United States
Cleveland
Miss Burleson Returns Home After Tonsil Operation
Miss Lucy Burleson daughter of the postmaster general and Mrs Burleson has returned home from Johns Hopkins hospital Baltimore where she underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils.
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Washington
Lucy Burleson
Floats Timber Down Sabine River from Cow Creek
Orange Tex W Clark a noted Sabine river timber man arrived with a large crew and 800 sticks of fine timber floated 250 miles down the Sabine from Cow Creek to Orange Texas over the weekend held in charge by Clark as the crew worked the downstream stretch
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Orange
Tex
W. Clark
Sabine River
Cow Creek
Crockett Postmaster Nomination Sent to Senate
The president Saturday sent to the senate the nomination of J. W. Hail to be postmaster at Crockett Texas.
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Washington
Senate
J. W. Hail
Crockett, Texas
How Women Avoid Operations
Cleveland Ohio and Hanover Pennsylvania women report relief from feared surgery using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One Cleveland resident credits the remedy with ending years of side pain and regularizing health, while Mrs Ada Wilt of Hanover says it eased severe female trouble and allowed her to work hard again.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
C. H. Grirrrth
Madison Ave
Hanover
Ada Wilt
Stock St
Uninfluential Quantity in a Matrimonial Debate
Miss Cayenne weighs the proposal to remove the word obey from the marriage ceremony and votes against it. She argues the phrase will not be revived as a party platform and should remain part of tradition.
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Miss Cayenne
Resinol Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief
It claims rapid relief from itching burning and disfiguring skin conditions with Resinol ointment and resinol soap. The ad asserts healing begins immediately and links past wasted money on useless treatments to the new remedy available at druggists.
Life’s Ups and Downs
A humorous exchange quoted from Fliegende Blaetter shows a speaker calling foolishness for climbing a rock while wondering how to descend, highlighting a wry take on risk and prudence.
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Fliegende Blaetter
RUB MY TISM Cures Rheumatism and Aches
An antique advertisement touts RUB-MY-TISM as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia cramps colic sprains bruises cuts old sores burns and similar pains. It labels the product an antiseptic and anodyne offered for 25 cents.
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Hunt
Wombat Seeks Name for Five-Cent Cigar
In a humorous exchange a commenter notes Wombat has no standout heroes today and wonders why he is searching for a nickname for a five-cent cigar. The joke hinges on the idea of ordinary characters becoming heroic in minimal stakes.
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Wombat
Capucine for Headaches and Grippliquid Prompt Ady
CAPUCINE claimed to ease headaches and grip issues with liquid prompt and pleasant effect. No medical backing provided. Use with caution.
Contradictory Roast Sparks Raw Deal Remark
A playful jab from a group prompts a press of playful rebuttal. The exchange centers on a morning roast described as a raw deal by the speaker, reflecting backstage tensions and witty banter between colleagues.
Grove's Tasteless CholTonic General Tonic Ad
An 1900s advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless CholTonic as a general tonic. It claims quinine and iron support liver function malaria defense blood enrichment and overall health benefits at 50 cents.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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