The Wine Expert And Its Rigorous Ascetic Life
A detailed portrait from the New York Tribune describes the wine expert as a disciplined tester of liquor quality through sight, smell, and taste. He must abstain from tobacco and heavy foods, test numerous vintages by palate alone, distinguish regional wine origins, and avoid swallowing liquids to keep senses sharp. The role demands precise tasting methods, special glassware, and a temperate, athlete-like lifestyle.
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France
Garonne
Burgundy
Dauphiny
Sillery
Reims
Epernay
Sauterne
Barsac
Preignac
Bommes
Xeres
Johannisberg
Steinberg
Hockheim
New York
New York ‘Tribune
Editorial Over Arizona Statehood and Senate Visit
The piece argues Arizona’s push for statehood hinges on a full, on‑the‑ground assessment rather than a car window survey. It urges the Senate Territories Committee to adopt a thorough investigation and warns against delays and hidden opposition that threaten the union with state status.
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Senate Committee On Territories
Arizona
Prescott
Phoenix
Tucson
Bisbee
Colorado
Nile
Gila
New Mexico
Salt River
Santa Cruz
San Pedro
Nogalea
Clifton
Morenci
Douglas
Naco
Patagonia
Washington
Globe
Florence
Yuma
Senate
University of Arizona
The Fire in the Rear on Arizona Statehood Debate
The Arizona Star is criticized for opposing statehood as the Senate moves to consider admitting Arizona. The writer argues the Star’s stance shows opposition despite its claimed neutrality, citing its actions around the Senate committee visit.
Arizona Statehood Battle Echoed in Press Fight
The article condemns The Star for its stance during a Senate committee visit over statehood. It accuses opponents of Arizona’s political progress of venom and lack of patriotism while asserting their efforts will not affect the bill’s outcome. The piece portrays supporters as resolute despite criticism.
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Senate
Arizona
the Star
Arizona Star
United States Senate
Star
Watered Securities Roost in Turbulent Markets
The article critiques tariffs and distrust in federal governance as Wall Street stocks fall and gold exports loom. It argues that watered securities backed by tariff policy flood the market, burdening investors as trust-linked securities lose value. It namechecks Mark Hanna and calls out the party of prosperity.
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Wall Street
Republican Party
Mark Hanna
Party of Prosperity
Denmark
Tariff reform message and Philippine fate questioned
A critical view of watered stocks and tariff excess argues the Dingley tariff fuels market squeezes while crops flourish. The piece urges revision to curb over speculation and trusts. Roosevelt spoke on Philippines policy at Memphis, but left questions about citizenship and union inclusion for Luzon and Sula unresolved.
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Roosevelt
Memphis
Luzon
Sula
Philippines
Mitchell retires from crossfire in miners union case
After four days on the witness stand John Mitchell, miners' union president, leaves the fray unscathed. Tom Johnson stresses Hanna's Cleveland street railway is assessed at only six percent of value, while Hanna calls Johnson a demagogue.
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John Mitchell
Mitchell
Tom Johnson
Mark Hanna
Cleveland Street Railway
Hanna
Johnson
Restrictions on Church of England Clergymen in Historical Canon
In a Pearson's summary an 18th or 19th century canon restricts clergymen of the Church of England from riding to hounds visiting taverns or dice games, meeting colleagues in private homes to discuss grievances, farming over eighty acres, trading for profit, living outside parish bounds, bribing patrons for benefices, seeking Parliament seats, or holding town offices. It warns of severe penalties including a daily fine and court costs.
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Church of England
England
Pearson
Streets of Arsinoe Similar to Modern City Roads
Unearthed papyri from Fayum Egypt reveal Arsinoe street names such as School Lower South West Cloth Arabian Thracian Cicilian Demetrius Therapeia Church King and Emperor's square. The writer notes these resemble modern city streets and squares like Little Italy and Madison Square in New York.
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Fayum
Egypt
Arsinoe
School Street
Lower Street
South Street
West Street
King Street
Emperor’s Square
New York City
Demetrius
Italy
Madison Square
New York Herald
Wrong Man Rivers confronts framing shop over damaged painting
Rivers storms into a framing shop in anger after receiving a cheap, poorly mounted water color with finger marks on the margin. The proprietor apologizes, noting the delicate nature of the work and joking about misjudging the artist’s needs.
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Rivers
Chicago Tribune
Child’s Voice Across the Water Sparks Debate
The Baltimore News reports a remark about sending a daughter abroad for voice training. Critics fear the voyage may endanger her talent and suggests Europe as a potential refinement, while supporters defend the plan as cultural cultivation.
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Hlear Tiesus
Biggins
Iis
Europe
Baltimore News
Board of Education can hire or fire staff in emergencies
The Los Angeles Herald author notes the proposed charter amendment grants the board of education power to employ or remove any teacher or head of department in any emergency. The interpretation hinges on broad emergency language and the scope of personnel affected.
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Board of Education
Los Angeles Herald
The Origin of Twenty and Child Humor in Century Lore
The piece explains why twenty is a score, tracing it to tally sticks and counts in inns and markets. It also examines changing child humor, noting girls’ loss of fearlessness around age twelve and boys’ pranks, including fright tactics toward girls.
Satyrican Tales From Old Columns
A collection of curious anecdotes from early newspaper satire. The Persian shah refuses a dentist demand while the grand vizier endures a mock extraction. A later tale recalls three women’s odd experiences at an experiential meeting and a window washing mishap on a high floor.
Nothing Peculiar Salary Exchange Cited
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph reports a humorous exchange at a neckwear counter where a clerk tells the floor walker he asked for a raise and the boss replied that everyone would receive one. The anecdote captures workplace banter and morale themes of the era.
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Pittsburg
Mike's Poodle Excerpt Turns on Blooded Bloodhound Raise
A vivid line from a Chicago News excerpt describes Hogan-An as a blooded dog. It recalls a pup bled to prevent it becoming a blood hound, reflecting drastic early breeding practices.
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Mike
Hogan
Faith
Chicago News
Earned It in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune recalls a figure who earned the honor by declining a prior alderman nomination. The item centers on the question of how he earned the title and his political choice.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
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