Octopus Crisis Sparks Campaign Ironies Across Parties
A satirical piece recounts Gen. Frederick Funston aiding in capturing an octopus and Bryan's long pursuit of the same creature. It notes Funston's victory undermining Bryan's political posture, and critiques William Jennings Bryan's leadership while highlighting Republican resistance to U S attorney appointments and party patronage amid county demoralization.
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Frederick Funston
Aguinaldo
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Car Times
Commoner
Fanston
Octopus
Republican committee urged to probe Latah county's drift
The Taz Moscow Mirror urges the Republican state committee to investigate how Latah county nearly shifted toward the Democrats. It warns that distributing federal patronage without wisdom could keep unpopular leaders from wrecking the party, referencing former U S attorney Cozier and his Pocatello record.
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Taz Moscow Mirror
Republican State Committee
Latah County
Cozier
U. S
Pocatello
Favorite Prescription Restores Strength and Weight Gain
A testimonial notes a woman rising from 135 to 175 pounds after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription along with other remedies. The account credits improved health and pregnancy recovery to the medicine, claiming relief from weakness, inflammation, and female complaints. The ad touts regularity and general well being as outcomes.
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Pierce
Lr. Pierce
Mre
Edwin Gardner
Heechwood
Norfolk Co
Mass
Cegan
Port Rico tariff act upholds Congress power
The New York Sun notes the cases varied in fact and law but converge on a key point. The court upholds the Porto Rican tariff act and affirms Congress has authority to legislate for Porto Rico beyond constitutional limits that apply to states, challenging the Calhoun doctrine against national expansion.
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New York Sun
Congress
Porto Rico
States of the Union
Debt Confusion Between Judy and I In Detroit Free Press
Dialog fragment shows two people arguing over small debts and favors after a brief quarrel. The exchange mentions owing 10 cents, borrowing 5, holding 30, and a purchase for 40 cents leading to a claim of a remaining nickel. Ice cream soda plans conclude the exchange.
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Judy
Detroit Free Press
Asking Boss About Job If Begging Is Work
A dialog quoted from the Indianapolis Sun shows Hoxey Hi asking Mr. Smithers if taking a daily fifty dollar job would beat sleeping in box cars, panhandling by day. The exchange highlights a widish view of vagrancy.
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Hoxey
Mr. Smithers
Jist
Indianapolis
Boy’s reply to circus wish recalls schooling limits
A Detroit Free Press item describes a gentleman at a circus asking a boy named Jimmy if he wishes to perform like the trapeze act. The boy responds that his mother makes him attend school and never allows him to be anything else.
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Jimmy
Detroit Free Press
Faith Cure Question Sparks Witty Exchange
A Philadelphia North American line records a playful exchange where a devotee asks if one can embrace the faith cure and the other quips about including the faith curist, highlighting a humorous debate over healing methods.
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Philadelphia
North American
Why styles come in for dress codes
A Chicago Record remark notes debates on proper wear of watch chains with dress suits. It observes a practical issue where men must pawn a watch and chain to rent a suit, highlighting social pressures around appearance and affordability.
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Chicago
Witty quip frames shoplifter in Chicago chatter
A playful line from a Chicago News item jokes about a shoplifter wearing a rainy day dress to foil being tracked, framing the thief as fashionably elusive in a city-wide quip.
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Chicago News
State News Notes From The Idaho Exchanges
Briefs from Idaho papers report on County commissioners visiting Market Lake to inspect locust or grasshopper damage and discuss extermination funding. Boise adopts telephone sworn oaths for county recorder duties, Lewiston enforces porch removals amid damage suits, and Corcoran seeks pardon for a 17 year Idaho penitentiary murder sentence.
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Boise
County Recorder
Paul Corcoran
State Pardon Board
Idaho Penitentiary
Shoshone Coun
Idaho State Tribune
Wallace
James R. Sovereign
City of Pocatello Warrants Up To 8749 Paid
City treasurer announces all warrants for Pocatello up to and including 8749 will be paid at the city office. Dakeah, city treasurer, Pocatello, May 18, 1901.
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Pocatello
Nas. Ane
Dakeah
Idaho
Haitt& Niel&on
Buckling Pile Ointment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement warns those troubled by piles not to neglect the condition. It promotes TABLES Buckling Pile Ointment with immediate relief and a cure claimed, priced at 76 cents for a bottle or 4 tubes.
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A. L
Cook
County Superintendent Office Hours Listed for January 1901
The County Superintendent's office announces open hours for January 1, 4, 5, 6, and 1901 with Anna Hanmen named as County Superintendent.
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Jane
Anna Hanmen
Cotfnty Sup't
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