Mystery of Chief Justice Offer Refused by Carlisle
A historic claim revises the record of Supreme Court appointments. Grover Cleveland considered John G Carlisle for chief justice after Morrison Waite’s death but Carlisle declined, leaving Melville Fuller to later assume the role.
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John Marshall
United States
Supreme Court
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Grant
Senator Conkling
Senator
Melville W. Fuller
Morrison R. Waite
Cleveland
Parker
John G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Carisle
House of Representatives
House
Carale
White House
Evarts in Senate Seen as Great Lawyer Adapting to New Role
Longtime American legal figure William M. Evarts enters the U.S. Senate from New York with high national expectations. Critics note his shift from famed lawyer and diplomat to a legislator may alter his renowned expert image as he takes his seat and finds his footing in an unfamiliar political arena.
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United States Senate
William M. Evarts
William H. Seward
England
Lincoln
Johnson
Hayes
Geneva Court of Arbitration
Evarts
United States
New York State
Senate
Great Lawyer Attended Mil Health Change and Evarts Ill
After Senator Evarts retired in 1891 he faded from public view and was confined to his New York dwelling near Stuyvesant Square. He suffered an hereditary eye disease from the Roger Sherman line, shared by cousin George F. Hoar, living largely bedridden yet mentally active with vivid recollections of historic figures and events. He died quietly as friends recalled his brave patience and inner vision.
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Evarts
Senate
Stuyvesant Square
New York
St. George's Church
Roger Sherman
Mr. Ewart
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
Butriends
Edwarde
E. J. Edwards
Em Wets
The Iowa Governor and the Vice Presidency Tale
A long account recalls Horace Boies the only Iowa Democrat to win a state governorship and his near run for vice president in 1892. It details Whitney's push for a nomination and Stevenson's acceptance as a second choice after Boies refused. The piece reflects on political maneuvers surrounding Cleveland’s 1892 campaign.
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Iowa
Horace Boies
Boies
Bryan
Boles
Moses M. Ham
Jennis J. Richardson
Davenport
New York City
New York
Democratic National Committee
William C. Whitney
Cleveland
Boomlet
Mr. Cleveland
Chicago
Whitney
Iown
Mr. Whitney
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Adlai
Hobson
Adlai Stevenson
United States
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
Motes
Why was a bill adding night theft of watermelons to a chicken theft felony debated
The Houston Post questions how a legislator linked nighttime chicken theft to adding watermelons and asks how crimes differ between theft by moonlight and theft by sunlight. The piece examines legislative motives and unequal treatment in theft statutes.
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Houston Post
Hairstyles to suit hats in midsummer fashion
Julia Bottomley notes American women cope with thinner hair by clever use of switches chignons transformations and hair bands. large hats require coifs filling under the brim while small hats need framing hair beneath the headpiece to balance the look.
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Cleopatra
Julia Bottomley
Headgear for the Motor Shows Stylish Rose Straw With Silk
A French decorative headpiece features a vieux rose straw shape wrapped in a blue silk scarf that finishes at the rim promising a chic motoring look.
Ribbon Holder Craft With Silk Circles
Create a decorative ribbon holder by preparing four circular cardboard pieces 3.5 inches each. Attach Dresden silk and white silk smoothly, trim, edge with Valenciennes lace, and repeat with remaining circles. Thread baby ribbon between circles, pierce holes through top and bottom circles, and tie a bow on top finishing with a decorative bead.
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Dresden
Dainty Summer Dresses For A Dollar From Patterns And Lawn
The piece promotes frugal dressmaking with summer frocks priced at one dollar including patterns and threads. It urges minimal trimming for washable, cool gowns and suggests using inexpensive lawn or gingham, a versatile pattern, and cheap lace to create multiple outfits.
Emergency coat hanger from a rolled newspaper
A quick home fix describes making an emergency coat hanger by rolling a newspaper, tying it with a stout cord, and forming a loop to hang on a hook. It prevents creasing when away from home and uses materials always at hand.
Patch Quilts Bring Spring Comfort to Homes
A housewife is urged to bring a tucked away patch quilt from the attic and lay it on the guest room bed this spring. If a real antique quilt is unavailable, making one by piecing squares and stitching becomes a pleasant pastime.
A Prudent Program Of Umbrella Rules
Mr Growed er states a rule never to lend an umbrella while Mr Grump agrees the practice prevents umbrellas drifting to the original owner. The exchange reads like a cautionary proverb on lending items.
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Mr. Groweder
Mr. Grump
True Courage and Courageous Proposals Dialogue
Natalie and Estelle discuss whether he had the courage to propose or not. They debate if his long attention was courage or hesitation.
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Natalie
Estelle
Postum touted as coffee substitute improves health and work
A creamery manager in Wisconsin credits Postum with restoring digestion and mental sharpness after quitting coffee. He describes relief from fullness and heart palpitations and notes enhanced office performance. The testimonial promotes Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Wis
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Phys
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New
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Ward J. Phelps
St. James
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Chic Waite
Asquith
Sue
Liberal Party
Saville
Boise
Tub
Libby
Hunt
Toreysiat
Yeas
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