Editorial attacks on Statehood and Marcus A. Smith
The Arizona Star is accused of opposing Arizona statehood to spite Marcus A. Smith. The piece argues taxes and resources prove readiness for self-government, condemns the Star for bias, and contends statehood will advance Arizona’s interests despite criticism. It also critiques coal wage economics and tariff effects on consumers and miners.
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Arizona Star
Senate
Arizona
Star
Marcus A. Smith
The
Statehood
Mark Smith
University of Arizona
The Goal Barons Respond To Miner Plea in Arbitration
The coal operators of Pennsylvania printed their answer to the miners complaint for pamphlet distribution. President Baer of the Reading company dominates the response, portraying miners as prospering with higher wages than the average, while other operators share the critique.
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Baer
Pennsylvania
United States
Mr. Baer
Great Britain
Hanna
Arbitration Commission
Reading Company
Cuba's Quesada Denounces Return of Found $6000
Mi nister Quesada protests against handing over $6,000 found on a detainee nicknamed Neely, calling the act a grave error. He asks if forgiveness for a burglar would justify reclaiming the money.
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Miister Quesada
Cuba
Neely
Civil case against Neely remains pending despite dismissal
The criminal case against Neely is dismissed, but the civil action continues. The Coven government plans to object to Neely receiving any recovered funds during settlement, a point used to support authorities’ reasoning in the dispute.
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Neely
Coven
Passing of the Tariff and World Trade Outlook
The piece argues tariff reform as essential for American industry amid global integration driven by steam and electricity. Citing Frederic C. Howe in Atlantic Monthly, it notes westward world trade shift, predicts New York as a world clearing house, and calls for tariff readjustment to boost cordial international trade. Also mentions football interest and anticipations from surgeons and undertakers.
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Frederic C. Howe
James A. Garfield
Howe
Atlantic Monthly
Mesopotamia
Phenicia
Greece
Constantinople
Venice
Florence
Netherlands
London
Liverpool
England
Atlantic Ocean
English
Wall Street
New York
Robert Peel
Mexican Eruption Benefits Guatemalan Coffee Planters
Reports from Mexico indicate the volcanic ash has aided Guatemalan coffee growers by eradicating pests and acting as a fertilizer. The ash fallout is described as beneficial for crop health and soil enrichment.
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Mexico
Pioneers Memorial Urges Territory Constitutional Convention
Arizona Pioneers society adopted a memorial urging that a constitutional convention be formed among the Territory’s counties by population. Eleven members attended the meeting with one protest, ten voting in favor, nine Republicans. The memorial seeks amendment to bill to shape the convention by county population.
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Arizona Star
Society of the
Arizona Pioneers
Senate Committee On Territories
Society
Arizona Delegates From Statehood Plan Spark Debate
The article questions assigning convention delegates to three Republican officials arguing the Omnibus bill correctly uses existing legislative apportionment. It notes Governor Brodie supports statehood and the plan, while opponents doubt Republicans should hold such power. The Pioneers claim nonpartisanship. critics urge regular, orderly method.
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Arizona
Mormon Church Moves to Install Smoot as Utah Senator
After Utah elected the Republican ticket, the Mormon church contemplates placing Apostle Smoot in the Senate. The article argues Mormons will run Utah to suit their interests, with backers unaffected by expediency claims. It contends a Mormon majority would wield all offices and favor themselves.
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Utah
Mormon Church
Apostle Smoot
Shoul
How Rockets Are Made
Describes rocket construction for signaling and decoration with detailed ingredient lists for both types. Explains building the paper case, choke, copper mold, packing with mallet, and sealing with plaster of Paris and a paper pot topped by a cone of tow.
Irrepressible Name Amid Cart Prank in Ireland
In rural Ireland owners chalk their names on carts to meet regulations, but mischief makers rub them off. A sergeant accosts a farmer whose name is erased and, puzzled, pronounces it obliberated. The farmer replies that his name is O Reilly and he doesn’t care who knows it.
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Ireland
Bhoys
Constabulary
O’reilly
Liverpool Post
Bright cites Philistines and Samson in Parliament interruption
During a parliamentary speech John Bright faced an interrupter who mocked him with a "Hee-haw" cry. Bright responded with a quip about using his neighbor's jaw in the style of Samson, noting the historic success of such a weapon.
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John Bright
Free Advertised Butler’s Social Mix Up in New York Suburb
A colored butler in a fashionable New York suburb was sent over a hundred invitations for a social function and used them to slip in a massage circular from his wife seeking patients. Guests were surprised and alarmed by the dual documents found in their invitations.
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New York
Felicitous Barber Banter in Pick-Me-Up
A witty exchange unfolds as a barber jokes about shaving and sandpaper. The customer responds with playful disbelief, revealing a lighthearted barber shop moment from the Pick-Me-Up item.
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Loudon
Peeling a Pearl Reveals Delicate Lapidary Craft
The Philadelphia Record describes a lapidary at work peeling a pearl. He wears delicate kid gloves and uses magnifying glasses to prevent discoloration from perspiration. An acid drop briefly marred a pearl, and the craftsman may pare away further layers to reveal a hidden core.
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Philadelphia Record
Knives and Tomahawks
John Chalmers, missionary friend of Robert Louis Stevenson, telegraphed England about trading knives and tomahawks to promote goodwill with New Guinea cannibals. London criticized his blunt method, noting such items suited barter more than education or culture.
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John Chalmers
Robert Louis Stevenson
England
Jones
London
New Guinea
Rochester Post-Express
Chalmers
Insurance Against Accident Profit Questioned
The London Tit-Bits calculation argues that if an entire population were insured against accidents with a policy paying £1,000 on death and a premium of £4, the total premiums would reach £149,746,868 while total death payments would be £14,908,000, leaving a profit around £130,000,000 after expenses.
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London
Fishing ad sparks ire at country hotel stay
A humorous exchange unfolds as a fisherman confronts a country hotel keeper over an advertisement. The keeper defends the wording claiming the phrase was misread, noting the sign warned away anglers rather than promising fine fishing.
A Little Child's Loneliness in Bed
The piece recounts little Mabel who, left alone in bed, repeats I am lonesome. Her mother offers a rubber doll named Happy then reminds her God is with her. After a brief quiet, Mabel again cries and says she wants someone with a skin face instead of Happy or God.
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Mabel
Happy
Bride-To-Be Dispatches Quick Exit From Household
In a Philadelphia Press item, a cook named Bridget announces she will marry next week and depart this morning. Her mistress attempts to delay the departure, but Bridget explains she is unwell and not ready to introduce her fiancé, insisting she must leave promptly.
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Bridget
Philadelphia Press
A New Piece of Music
General Horace Porter once asked Li Hung Chang for his photo for his daughter. The statesman drew quirky figures on the portrait and explained that the left column listed titles while the right listed posts. Porter gave the picture to his daughter, saying she might read it or play it on the piano.
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Horace Porter
Li Hung Chang
Porter
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West Virginia
the Star
Tucson
Benson
Goal Barons
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Brodie
Bright
Mary
Hostetter
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