Congress's Inner Man at the Capitol Cafes and Canteens
Correspondent reports the Capitol lunchrooms as social hubs where senators and representatives mingle over milk and occasional wine. The Gridiron Club notes lawmakers’ thirst, the mix of policy talk and camaraderie, and the rising push for a government run dining service to curb losses.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Gridiron Club
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House
Senate
Sam Powers
Massachusetts
Newlands
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Mississippi
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Lynn Haven Bays
Dr Hill May Succeed A D White In Diplomatic Post
Dr Hill and Dr David Jayne Hill are named as possible successors to Andrew D White as United States ambassador to Germany. The report notes White may retire this fall and cites Hills' diplomacy experience. The piece then discusses the Capitol’s lunchroom evolution, liquor debates, and a bill to ban alcohol in the Capitol building, deemed unlikely to pass this session. J D Whelpley contributes the closing remarks.
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Andrew D. White
United States
Kaiser Wilhelm
White
Berlin
Hoase
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District of Columbia
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Public Buildings and Grounds Committee
J. D. Whelpley
Quincy shows saloonless city benefits in Massachusetts
New York Evening Post highlights Quincy Massachusetts as a shining example of a saloonless city. It notes the population more than doubled over twenty years while the poor department spending fell twelve percent as deposits in savings banks and valuations rose. The piece argues against saloon advocacy by contrasting growth with prohibition.
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New York Evening Post
Quincy
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Boston
Massachusetts
Thomas
Would All Be Left. New York Evening Sun
A classroom scene shows a teacher guiding Johnnie through a fraction problem. The boy guesses two thirds of an apple while the teacher corrects him, noting two thirds is less than three quarters. The exchange highlights arithmetic missteps and teaching patience.
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New York
Johnnie
Breater
A Scene in St. Peter's Crowds Await Pope Leo XIII
In Rome on April 20 a large crowd gathered at St. Peter's for Leo XIII's last public appearance as official denials fail to ease fears of retirement. The procession featured Swiss Guards, Papal Nobles, and Cardinals as the pope blessed the worshipers. Report describes the venerable pope’s gentle, spiritual presence amid grand robes, the crowd’s fervent acclaim, and the solemn alchemy of ceremony.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Prominent Japanese Travelers Tour the World and Pope Cheers
Count Masasoski Matsukata former Japanese premier and his two sons T Magata and Fukai tour the world. They crossed the United States from the Pacific coast spending weeks in New York and other cities. Crowds cheered the Pope with fevered cries of Long live the Pope and Long life to the King of Rome. The Pontiff appeared moved by the devotion and blessed the crowd. A writer notes the Pope’s gentleness, and describes a humorous aside about a quiet figure named H. Lesal. The piece ends with brief musings on detectives, marsh wrens, and local fauna. ELIZABETH NUNEMACHER New Albany Ind.
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T. Magata
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Bank of Japan
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Pacific
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Leo
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Elizabeth Nunemacher
New Albany
Ind
Wrens of Indiana and Bewick Wren Noted Songsters
The article reviews Indiana wrens the Carolina wren as a prolific songster and domestic neighbor, noting its diminutive size and lively chatter. It also describes the Bewick wren with the longest tail, cinnamon-brown body, and two simple songs, highlighting its fondness for wood piles, barns, gourds, and manmade shelter.
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United States
Indiana
Bewick Wren
Wren
Bewick
Mr. Coues
Curious Postcard Slur Beats Slander Claim
A Kansas man mailed daily one word postcards to a neighbor. The sequence read Ridiculous old Bill Jones to the meanest cuss in town. The sender argued the punctuation rewrites changed the meaning, but townsfolk favored the initial reading. The court sustained the defender’s view while community belief persisted.
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Troy
N. Y
Kansas
Bill Jones
Brooklyn Eagle Quote Reveals A Fragile Temperament
The Brooklyn Eagle reports a temperamental man described as indecisive and talkative. He reportedly holds a long standing grudge against a hotel keeper and claims to seek revenge, though actions remain absent despite advice to act prudently to avoid violent outcomes.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Tts
Salary and Honor in the Academy Discussed
Lippincotts Magazine notes academicians often lack wealth, relying on a modest three hundred dollar yearly salary plus social privileges. The piece recalls dramatist Labiche, after joining the Academy, receiving so many dinner invitations that he quipped about getting board along with the salary.
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Lippincott’s Magazine
Labiche
Academy
Indianapolis Formal Dress Seen Among City Leaders
In Indianapolis men dress well and display good form as prominent figures are openly conspicuous in public. The city’s well known men are expected to maintain proper attire, avoiding any appearance of casual dress in this high visibility environment.
American Style Wardrobe For Business Men In Indianapolis
A North Pennsylvania tailor extols Indianapolis businessmen for dressing well, arguing costly clothes reflect quality. He outlines a complete wardrobe including evening suits, tuxedos, Prince Albert frocks, cutaways, multiple overcoats, and seasonal business suits, plus a yearly clothing budget of nine dollars. He advises outfits by occasion such as afternoon weddings and car outings.
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