Uniontown letter blasts Hobson for insincerity and duty
Thug Val Taylor, head of Uniontown Loan and Trust, replies to Captain R. P Hobson in a red hot open letter. He challenges Hobson to stay at his post of duty and prove sincerity, attacking the candidate’s alleged neglect of duty and political ambitions while urging a focus on present responsibilities and franking abuse.
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Val Taylor
Broke’ Loan and Trust Company
Uniontown
R. Pobson
Senate
Hobson
Fs Taylor
Taylor
Washington
Nheur
Congress
Eople
United States
Alabama
Wall Street
Oscar Underwood
Mr. Hobson
Tam
Underwood
Colored Wigs Capture London Dance Circles
A social whirl at the Duc and Duchess de d'Uzes event features wigs in blue violet gold lavender mauve and other shades. Blue dominates while green is avoided as fashion evolves from theatergoers to broader society with notable wearers named.
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London
Senatorial Debate Amid Letters and Plainspoken Appeal
A presidential hopeful reflects on duty, honesty, and fitness, challenging a rival’s Senate bid. He recalls past votes, questions past support, and urges readers to weigh character over party. The writer urges clear, direct communication and ends with a concluding note of shared history and intent.
Firemen Ordered To Quit Smoking Engines
Omaha February report says Great Western railroad officials ban smoking on engines. W M Mitchell, a visiting Eastern supervisor, demonstrates firing methods to reduce smoke and hands out report cards for observers to note when engines smoke. Firemen explain coal shoveling method and pressure to clear smoke from the firebox.
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Omaha
Great Western Railroad
W. M. Mitchell
Mitchell
Fragmentary note on feelings and courtesy to a colleague
A partial message expresses hatred and a directive to go home and work for divine glory and country. It closes with personal regards and best wishes except for success in the recipient’s current efforts.
Dog's voyage to Italy for health ordered by doctor
Miss Roberta W. Wyeth of New York sails with her Mexican dog Martha Marr aboard the Martha Washington seeking sun and sea air to cure lung trouble. A maid accompanies them, and a steamship doctor Dr Carl Donbreva is assigned to tend the dog en route.
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New York
Martha Marr
Roberta W. Wyeth
Martha Washington
Italy
Railroad Firemen Learn Trick To Ease Steep Grades
An engineering veteran and fireman discussed easing climbs by limiting coal before steep grades. Mitchell demonstrated shoveling about half the normal coal, and the train ascended without effort. Word spread as other firemen sought the method, convincing veteran railroad men of its effectiveness.
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Mitchell
Mitchell Jane
Durin's Harrowing Fall Blamed on Tango Room Shortage
On Friday night at about 11 o clock in Paris a passerby narrowly escaped injury when objects fell from a fourth story window as a tailor named Guenard argued for space to dance. Police restrained him after a struggle and he was found to be insane.
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Paris
Durin
Geoffrey de Asner
Guenard
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