Jacobson Seeks Minnesota Governor Nomination Amid Pie Knife Label
Jacobson, a Lake Madison resident born in Norway in 1849 and long active in Minnesota politics, rides a campaign image as a blunt reformer. He was unanimously dominated for governor by Minnesota Republicans after a contentious convention supporting his methods, including a joke about “sate pie with a knife.” His prior service includes state auditor, and he has championed Roosevelt measures and fiscal reform, while facing ongoing parliamentary battles and party scrutiny.
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Jacob F. Jacobsan
Minnesota
Hid
Frank M. Eddy
Jacobson
Cate Pie
Eviy
Hiddeen
Madison
Norway
Stanis
Roosevelt
Urs Lue
Poles
Hia
Jie
Lesseralare
Estee
Marrow Thorgin
Gaynor rules Sunday opening no Sabbath stoporder
Open Sunday ruling by William Z. Gaynor of the New York appellate division discusses keeping Sunday holy and allowing Sunday baseball. The piece portrays Gaynor amid political figures, noting his rise, reputation, and past clashes with Boss Hugh L. Melaughlin and others while detailing his career trajectory to the Supreme Court’s appellate division.
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Dugilee
William Z. Gaynor
New York Supreme Court
Gaynor
Justice Gaynor
Léneh
New York
Justi Gaynor
Hie Lit
Hugh Melaughlin
Gaynor Cold Ga
MeLaughin
John Meicane
Guoway
Brooklyn
Greater New York
Supreme Court
Republicain
Gad
Henocrats
New England Looms Revive Hand Weaving Across Regions
A long feature praises revived hand weaving in Massachusetts and beyond. It highlights loom work on Swedish linen in Hingham and Boston rug making by the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, detailing methods, supervision, and market growth for handmade fabrics and tapestries. It notes origin myths, regional centers, and the shift from machine made to artisanal goods.
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New England
United States
Massachusetts
Arts and Crafty Association
Fay Hese
Boston
Beerfield
Marblehead
Hingham
Lyon
Central Square
Cambridge
Massachusetts Commission For the Blind
Weayare
Charles ¥. Campbell
Ndustrial
Mahanchasatta Commission For the Blind
Detroit
Mich
Duluth
Ban Kanglaco
Gia Massachusetts
Ube
Fas
Hingdom
Hinginm
Arta Honrish
Koopa
Vigerdanet
Dinvines
Uae
Becky Gohan
Euine Othese Riga
Boxiua
Ahinasphery
Wwe Towit
Deerlield
Fusturs Wegm
Rubeyerd
Deerfield
Ilure
Dndiga
Duke of Wellington Faces Money Shortage Crisis
The eldest Duke, famed for Napoleonic victory, now struggles with wealth. Parliament granted millions, lands like Strathfieldsaye, and a pension, but the entail ends in 1860. His many titles burden him as he seeks a financial solution amid an aging estate and market pressures.
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Duke of
Wellington
Spain
Ie “Hurdes
Napoleon
Strathfieldeaye
Hampshire
Drescuit
Bar Mornington
Viscount Wellesley
Viscant Wellington
Darou Douro
Earl of Wellington
Marquis Duro
Conde Au Vamilero
Marquee de
French author attacks divorce law in parliament
Paul Gorget, a French writer born 1862 in Amiens, condemns the new divorce legislation. He notes France’s long church and state tensions, citing historic bans on marriage, the revolutionary period, and the 19th century shifts toward liberal unions. Bourget’s involvement in anti divorce advocacy is mentioned as context.
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Paul Gorget
Timaely
France
Vatican
Eover
Bourget
Queer Food Superstitions Across Cultures
The article surveys superstitions about salt, thirteen at table, and kitchen rites across Europe. It notes Judas at Last Supper, remedies for evil, and customs in Scotland and other countries involving cakes, mince pies, and hospitality beliefs aimed at luck and protection.
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Judas
Christ
Scotland
Wolf
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