Statehood for Arizona Urged by Editorial Stand
A Phoenix editorial argues that Arizona voters favor statehood and that the Senate Territories Committee will find a prosperous, law abiding, self reliant populace ready for statehood. It asserts rich resources, strong institutions, and broad political moderation in support of full American state status.
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Star
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Arizona
Senate Committee On
Beveridge
Senate Committee
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Railroads Face Injunction Challenge Over Rate Cuts
The Interstate Commerce Commission seeks an injunction against six Chicago terminals to curb rate cutting and discrimination. Judge Grosscup notes freight rates should be steady and equal, with equity among shippers, while noting the case tests the government’s power to enforce the interstate commerce act.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Commission
Grosscup
Federal Court
Courts of Equity
Tucson Tailors Petition Echoes English Reform Cry
A recent Tucson history recalls three tailors on Tuley Street forging a petition similar to England's call for reform. The event notes ten participants and parallels to political petitions that demand change.
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Tucson
Tuley Street
London
England
Editorial pages drift from grave to brisk modern wit
The New York Tribune condemns editorial pages full of gossip and poetry, praising instead a mix of seriousness and humor as seen in the Washington Post. It notes the dwindling old time editors, cites Whitelaw Reid and Henry Watterson, and argues readers want quick, clear views on live topics over ornate essays. It also comments on Arizona politics, the Omnibus bill, and the likeliness of reform efforts being blocked by wealthy interests.
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New York Tribune
Tribune
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Boston Herald
San Francisco Examiner
Washington Post
Whitelaw Ried
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
London Times
Prentiss
Dana
McCullagh
Mr. Dooley
Europe
Manchuria
Times of London
Tribune of New York
Would You Want To Be Twenty One Again
Ainslee's essay quotes Harvey Sutherland musing that aging beats youth in many ways. He argues the mind shapes the body and wonders whether reliving youth would mean redoing foolish mistakes, dental woes, and wasted chances. He cites Martin Luther preferring heaven to forty more birthdays.
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Harvey Sutherland
Ainslee
Lamp
Martin Luther
Brandenburg
Earth
Germany
Epigrams In Dialogue Bouquet From Various Plays
A compilation of witty lines from multiple plays. It collects quips on folly fortune love and honesty with dialogue style humor from sources such as Sowing the Wind Queen's Favorite Alone Pelleas and Melisande His Excellency the Governor The Terma gant Her Own Rival The Rogue's Comedy and The Masqueraders.
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John Dunford
M. P
Pelleas
Melicande
Man Opposes Rain In Rambunctious Monologue
A drenched man arrives home and rails against ongoing rain. He grouses about the weather starting days ago, complains his trousers resemble dishrags, and rejects zig zagging, crosswise showers. He vows to protest the dismal forecast before bed.
The Montefiore Family Pedigree and a Joking Exchange
The article recalls Sir Moses Montefiore and notes a taunt about his lineage, citing a chart showing his ancestors from Spain for over 2000 years. It mentions his enduring vitality and spiritual and physical vigor in old age. It also includes a joke about railroad employment with a job applicant.
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Montefiore
Sir Moses Montefiore
Moses
Christ
Spain
New York Press
No Cash and Expense Accounts In Early Dialogue
Fragmentary dialogue notes from a Boston transcript discuss budgeting habits and moral duties tied to health. A character called Harry questions cash handling while Uncle George mentions an expense account. The fragment hints at broader social virtue themes through health.
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Harry
George
Boston ‘Transcript
Vast Salt Field near Salton Colorado Desert Exposed
A New York Tribune article describes a thousand acre salt field near Salton Colorado, 264 feet below sea level, where salt is harvested by steam driven plows and laborers. Indians and Japanese workers handle cracking crusts, washing dirt, and bagging salt while mirages and moonlight illuminate the gleaming salt flats. The 140 degree heat and harsh conditions drive workers to this remote site, with daily production around 700 tons and a population note on Damascus.
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Colorado Desert
Salton
Colo
Coahuila
Great Marsh
New York Tribune
Casting Sleighbells with Iron Balls in Shells
The method places an iron ball inside a sand core shaped like the bell interior. The core with ball is set in the mold of the outside, molten metal fills the gap, and the core burns away leaving the ball inside the bell. This technique also applies to ball valves and swivel joints.
Siam's Royal Palace Inspires Awe Across Asia
The palace of Siam's king sits behind dazzling white walls over a mile around and houses temples, public offices, seraglios, a sacred elephant stable, a 1000-strong guard, cavalry, war elephants, an arsenal, and a grand theater. English, French, and German troupes perform for the royal household. The king greatly enjoys the theater.
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King of
Siam
Dialogue on admitting fault in marriage
A humorous exchange where Bilks explains that he will admit his mistakes immediately. He notes he would not point out his wife’s errors, as that would create another fault for him to acknowledge.
Engagement Ring Lies About a Dentist Fiancé
A Boston Transcript quips Kitty-Constance wears a diamond ring on her engagement finger to fool people. Maude counters that the engagement is real, claiming she told me it is with her dentist and the ring is worn so she won’t forget.
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Kitty
Constance
Furthet
Maude
Boston Transcript
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Little Brother
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