Local Democratic Ticket for County and State Offices
Delegates to Congress J F Wilson of Yavapai County and Levi H Manning of Pima County seek Democratic county tickets along with Legislative Assembly candidates L C Cowian and N W Bernard. County offices include Treasurer Nat E Hawke Sheriff Frank E Murphy District Attorney Charles Blenman Recorder Charles A Shibell Probate Judge Sylvester W Purcell County School Superintendent William Angus Surveyor Bartholomy Supervisors Harry A Drachman Fred Ronstadt Justices Wiley E Tussing W S Bartlett and Constables Joe Manciet Jesus Provencio.
Democratic Legislative Ticket Endorsed by Pima County
The Democrats of Pima and Santa Cruz counties nominate General Manning for joint councilman and reselect Judge L C Cowan and N W Bernard for the assembly with Harry Cody as a new political figure. The editors praise their experience, character, and service to the community's labor, manufacturing, agriculture, and mining interests.
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Pima County
Pima
Santa Cruz
Manning
General Manning
Legislative Assembly
L. C. Cowan
N. W. Bernard
Cowan
Mohave
Bernard
Harry Cody
Assembly
Nonie Bernard
Democrats nominate Harry Cody to represent organized labor
The party sought to honor labor by nominating railroad workers to Phoenix the assembly considered three names, but each man declined to risk his job. The labor movement then proposed Harry Cody, seen as a fair representative who will serve workers yet not wear the railroad’s brand. The party asserts the full slate is sound and electable.
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Legislative Assembly
Democratic Party
S. P
Phoenix
Harry Cody
Kansas State Professors Refuse Mortar Board Dress Code
Kansas State University professors defy the chancellor by not wearing mortar boards and gowns in a display of state pride. The controversy questions academic tradition versus faculty autonomy and raises questions about attire as a symbol of loyalty and status.
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Kansas State University
Tariff Commission Proposal Faces Political Realities
The piece argues that a permanent tariff commission cannot remove tariff policy from politics or Congress. It cites past failure of such commissions, notes Congress cannot delegate authority, and suggests presidents can use existing bureaus for data. It emphasizes need for political will over new bodies.
Democratic praise for local politics and media balance
The piece commends Judge Purcell for probate duties, praises Republican and Democratic candidates, and supports continued morning journalism. It argues a robust press benefits the town and questions the need for change in the probate judge position.
Religion as sole remedy for capital and labor clash
In a West Virginia University address United States labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright argues religion offers the best solution to economic strife, condemning single tax nationalism and socialism. The piece notes Methodist organs urge drastic, even extra-legal steps to end the coal strike and criticizes reliance on laws alone to curb monopolies.
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Carroll D. Wright
United States Commissioner of Labor
West Virginia University
Wright
United States
Pennsylvania
Anthracite Coal Trust
Monopolies and the call for honest statesmanship
The author argues that statesmen often act to aid monopolists due to political or personal incentives. They question whether the public can secure intelligent, courageous lawmakers to protect people from monopolies. If not, self-government fails. The public bears some blame for weak representation and choices of unscrupulous officials easily influenced by monopolist agents.
Tussing and Bartlett for Justice of the Peace
The piece urges Wiley Tussing and W S Bartlett as qualified candidates for justice of the peace in Arizona. It praises common sense honesty and knowledge of law, stating both men embody ideal traits and should be elected.
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Justice of the Peace
Wiley Tussing
W. S. Bartlett
Arizona
Tussing
Bartlett
Tit For Tat at The Hague Peace Congress
Lord Pauncefote used a fountain pen with a dumdum bullet shell handle to note proceedings, provoking a foreign representative to protest the murderous instrument. The diplomat later borrowed a pen from the English envoy and was told such instruments reflect a person’s ideas and personality.
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Hagu
Pauncefote
Lord Pauncefote
Monsieur
Pretty Baby Comment Humbles a Selfish Bertie
A nurse presents a newborn to Bertie six, who resents sharing attention. He recalls Auntie saying pretty babies grow up ugly and, after a pause, flatters the nurse by calling her a very pretty baby.
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Bertie
Browning Bloody Noses And Other Juvenile Gems
An essay recounts Browning telling a tale about flowers named bloody noses and shares lines memorized then. It cites a London Spectator anecdote and mentions a Sunday school golden text from Luke and a note on costs for producing and planting young salmon.
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Cornhill
Browning
London Spectator
Catching a Thief at the Officers Club in Tientsin
A German captain in Tientsin arranges a test to catch a thief who stole thirty dollars from the officers club. He gathers native servants, claims a German magician’s aid, and uses a table smear technique to reveal the culprit by hand color differences. Upon noticing the natural colored hands, a Chinaman confesses and vows restitution.
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Tientsin
China
Germany
Detroit Free Press
Spider Killed by Magnet Experiment: a Scientist’s Test
A scientist tests a magnet's effect on a spider. The magnet draws the spider, then immobilizes it for minutes, and after removing the magnet the spider dies under a tumbler. The report ends noting the outcome of the experiment.
Language ties flattery to a wagging tail across tongues
The article notes a cross language link between flattery and tail wagging. It cites old Norman flagra meaning to flatter and to wag the tail, Danish logre and loger, Dutch vieyden and vieydsteerten, old German wedely, and English wheedle as related through the concept of gaining one’s end.
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Logre
Loger
Vieyden
Nothing Wasted in Scottish Farmer Tale
A Scottish farmer travels to market with a hen in his trap. The farmer feeds the horse with a nosebag and the hen learns to pick up every drop from the bag, ensuring nothing is wasted. The tale appears in Pearson’s Weekly.
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Pearson's Weekly
Good Intentions and Choir Music Warned by Uncle Eben
A rough oral proverb from Uncle Eben cautions that good intentions please those who have them but jeopardize a choir’s sharpness when backed by insufficient skill. The Washington Star quotation underscores prudence in execution over mere intent.
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Eben
Washington Star
A Buttonless Coat
A mis sion teacher asks if a coat without buttons exists. a newsboy replies a coat of paint. The item ends with a quote about patriotism as action, attributed to W. J. Linton.
Private Letters Reveal Wartime Longings From Valley Forge
Harvard Library preserves letters from Revolutionary War officer William Weeks, detailing homesickness and pride after dining with General Sullivan and Washington. He notes wages, love for country, and a 10 dollar family gift enabling his Master of Arts degree, earned long after his AB.
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Harvard
New Hampshire
William Weeks
Washington
Valley Forge
Sullivan's
Continental Army
Weeks
Ten Years on Stage Life Declines in Ranks
The Chicago Tribune notes that stage careers seldom exceed ten years for the rank and file, with most not achieving lasting distinction. It argues that after a decade of public work, many leave the profession or switch paths as opportunities dwindle and the cycle of new recruits continues.
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United States
Elise
Chicago Tribune
A Question of Notes and Have Thought Her Old
Exchange humor sketches feature a land claim joke about singing wrong notes and a sharp retort. In another brief, Miss Clara vents about an insult from a young Dashaway as Miss Angie asks about differences from a decade ago.
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Clara
Angie
Notable Banter Between Master and Valet
A humorous exchange reveals the master’s growing thinness and the valet’s concern about his own wardrobe. The valet doubts he can fit into the master’s clothes once the master loses weight, while the doctor suggests the weight loss is beneficial for health.
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Valet
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Fred Ronstadt
Justices of the Peace
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Jesus Provencio
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