Editorial slate of city officials for upcoming election
Editorial department endorses Edward Hale for Mayor Frank Treat for Recorder James Flynn for Assessor Joaquin Legarra for Treasurer William Taylor for Marshal Philip Contzen for Councilman at Large Daniel Evans for Councilman First Ward and M G Samaniego for Councilman Second Ward, outlining support and positions.
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Edward Hale
Frank Treat
James Flynn
Joaquin Legarra
William Taylor
Philip Contzen
Daniel A. Evans
M. G. Samaniego
Barstecorden
Assensor
James Flynn Ga
Traitors alleged in Arizona statehood debates flagged
The Citizen reports Arizona figures like Marcus M A Smith warning of treachery at home over the statehood fight. It urges exposing traitors, endorses Frank Treat for city recorder, cites Beveridge and Council hopefuls Contzen Evans Samaniego, notes Tucson’s bad finances, calls for reform and new city leadership, favors Legarra’s reappointment as treasurer.
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M. G. Samaniego
Samaniego
Contzen
Evans
Tucson
Contzen, Evans and
Tucson Political Watchdog Warns Against One-Party Rule
The piece criticizes Tucson spending and urges voters to reject continued Republican control, calling for a prudent, businesslike approach and reforms to city government. It stresses voters’ duty to act in the city’s best interests and welfare.
Power of the trusts and the push for action
The piece argues Congress must confront trusts with stronger remedies, criticizing the President for a weak approach. It claims trusts dominate industries and freight, crush competition, and force prices on consumers. It contrasts Republican inaction with the Democratic pledge to pursue remedies or new measures to curb trust power.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Trusts threaten public power needs timely regulation
The excerpt warns that without speedily regulated trusts will seize control of the country, stripping the people of power. Senator Hoar notes trusts can corrupt elections and the courts, and the moment to curb them is now before it becomes too late. It praises Bill Taylor as an efficient city marshal deserving reelection.
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Hoar
Bill Taylor
Ex Governor Murphy Refuses Washington Statehood Mission
The text notes ex Governor Murphy, appointed by the Phoenix board of trade to lobby for Statehood in Washington, declines the trip. It also asks if there is any word from Hanna, implying uncertainty about communications or support.
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Murphy
Phoenix Board of Trade
Washington
Hanna
Vote for Good Government in City Elections
A political notice urges voters to support Democratic candidates for city council and local offices, arguing that Republicans favor higher water rates and taxes. It emphasizes lower water rates, reform of city government, taxpayer protection, and accountability, urging Thi Mon day election.
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Philip Contzen
Dan Evans
M. G. Samaniego
Arizona Republicans push for Washington statehood pressure
The Arizona Republican organizations urge sending a council of 100 party members to Washington to persuade Senate leaders Hanna Lodge Aldrich Allison Hale and Depew that Arizonans favor statehood. They warn that defeat would doom Arizona Republicans and call a delegation to Los Angeles Times editor H G Otis to lift his embargo.
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Arizona
Washington
Senate
United States
Beverridge
Republican Party of
Hanna
Lodge
Aldrich Allison
Hale
Depew
Flynn Praised as Best Tucson Public Servant
Leaders in Congress claim Arizona's air and soil will hinder Republican principles. James Flynn is hailed as faithful and capable public servant and urged to continue in office for his diligent service.
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Congress
Arizona
James Flynn
Tucson
The Tranquil Mind and Poise of Character
A reflection on serenity as the highest form of culture and virtue. The passage extols a tranquil heart, self control, and balance as essential to happiness, arguing money pales beside inner calm and the calm ocean of truth beneath life’s tempests.
Happy man floods post box with wedding invites
A cheerful man places a large bundle of envelopes in a post box, insisting they are wedding invitations. A bystander police officer corrects him, arresting him for advertising a lottery through the mail in a dramatic turn of the encounter reported by the Kansas City Independent.
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Post
Kansas City Independent
The Bubble Reputation Dialogue Between Governor and Judge
A humorous exchange centers on reputation as the Governor and Colonel meet Judge Blank of Blankville. The governor worries about which reputation is being referenced, noting it makes him uneasy. The judge confirms Blankville as his home and acknowledges the Colonel by reputation.
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Judge Blank
Blankville
Simple memory system for dates with Waterloo example
A teacher explains a mnemonic method to date events by counting apostles. The pupil learns to add, multiply, and combine numbers to yield 1 815 as the Waterloo year. The exchange suggests memorization tricks rather than historical detail.
Roe Shot In Scottish Hunt Bonded By Counted Beaters
A hunter questions the keeper about beaters during a Scottish covert roe hunt. The keeper confirms all beaters are out, and the shooter sighs with relief, saying he has shot a roe. The exchange highlights cautious hunting culture in Scotland.
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Scotland
The Spitting Snake Named by the Boers
A two to three foot long African snake earned the name spitting snake from local Boers due to its bold active behavior. In confinement it shows savage tendencies opening its mouth erecting fangs and sometimes ejecting venom observed to spit.
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Africa
Potent liquors claimed from fruits and grains worldwide
The piece notes that banana and coconut milk allegedly yield strong distillations. It cites the Japanese using plums, motherwort flowers, and peaches to make beverages. Chinese methods include rice and peas producing many intoxicating spirits, and even an alcoholic drink from mutton.
Soothed to Slumber Brer Williams Delighted by Song
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution notes a lighthearted exchange about how a hymn soothed Brer Williams and helped him drift to sleep during a church collection round. The humor centers on the singing bringing rest and dreamlike peace.
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Atlanta Constitution
Squire Prescott's Odd Farm Trade Judgment
A Banbury tale shows a country squire asked to decide a farm swap fairness. A man seeks guidance on land quality, crops, traits, and even a mystery dog incident to balance the trade. The prompt hints at clever, nuanced arbitration by a local magistrate.
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Squire
Squire Prescott
Banbury
Square
Hen Rogers
When Tissot Was Satisfied Story of the painter Jacques Tissot
The French painter Jacques Tissot seeks perfection in England and again in Paris. A local critic initially praises the work but he keeps repainting, finally provoking a solemn gesture of prayer from the viewer before declaring satisfaction.
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Tissot
Jacques Tissot
England
Chef Doeuvre
Parisienne
Rome's Aqueducts and the Level of Water
Rome's eight ancient aqueducts delivered about 40 million gallons of water daily to the city. The article notes that if Romans knew water always seeks its own level these arched structures, standing seventy feet high, might have been unnecessary.
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Rome
Expensive Headgear and A Witty Exchange
A father questions his son’s college expense account accusing half a dozen bottles of whisky to clothing costs. The son replies the whisky served as nightcaps. The note features witty quips from The Bore and playful exchanges with The Belle.
Curran Met His Match In Irish Wit Tale
Curran the famed Irish advocate charms with sharp repartee and a playful exchange with Father O Leary. He jokes about heaven's gate and the priest counters with a quip about possessing the key to the other place. The exchange ends with mutual amusement and a lighthearted moral.
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Curran
Father O'Leary
Folded Arms Sparked Proposal Joke In Laughing Exchange
In a playfulexchange a couple jokes about an engagement. He asked her to marry him last night and she said yes. She notes he folded his arms, prompting laughter and a tease about his interest. The tale ends with the couple in each other's arms.
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Madge
Harry
llostetter's Stomach Bitters A Historic Remedy Ad
Stomach Bitters advertised as the standard remedy for stomach liver and kidney complaints for fifty years claims to cure headache nausea indigestion dyspepsia and kidney troubles. Promotes a genuine bottle with a private stamp over the neck and warns to avoid substitutes and imitations.
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