The Washington Post Autocrat and Defenders of Democracy
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan bends the Democratic Party to his will, branding the Denver convention as a mere obeying body for his platform. It praises Jeffersonian principles and the party’s vitality, while contrasting reformers with real leadership.
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Harsh verdicts echo in Hughes speech in era of reform
The piece surveys reactions to a Hughes speech critiquing business elites and industrial reformers. It notes mixed praise and doubt about his stance on corporate abuse and the morality of business leaders. The column juxtaposes critics and supporters, hinting at a broader debate over economic power and political integrity.
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Presidential Prenomens and Popular Names in U.S. Elections
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues successful presidential candidates often bear names that appeal to voters. It notes William, James, John, and Grover as common repeated first names among presidents, and discusses how certain names resonate culturally, with historical examples from the nation’s leaders.
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King Manuel in Peril as Portugal Faces Royal Succession
The article warns that King Manuel of Portugal and his uncle Dom Alfonso, Duke of Oporto, face assassination risks as two Coburg-Lorraine royal heirs stand between Portugal and republican rule. It notes Alfonso’s influence, dynastic tensions, and potential foreign intrigues surrounding the throne.
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Fly blister tale and pain cure misfire in Winshfield
The Winshfield News recounts a chaotic account of self treatment for back pain ending with a burned fly blister on a man named Herman. A doctor arrived eight miles out and treated the blister, while Herman described another severe pain and a coal like sensation. The piece includes harsh asides about punishment and a cigarette mention, reflecting rough local prose.
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A Strange Language at Grend Central Train Station
In New York a guard at Grend Central struggles with a language barrier as passengers seek directions. A young girl translates after a brief exchange, revealing the next Boston-bound train leaves at 4 5. The guard jokes about French being a funny language as the scene unfolds.
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Maine Oddity: Barn Music Murmur from Bewitched Cow
Sam the Kennebec taunt Higgins hit in Aroostook Canais. Joe Bollers hires man. a barn visit reveals a milk cow swallowing a month organ, causing eerie music from the cow’s mouth. Investigation finds the organ stuck in her throat and a bizarre, unintended concert titled Old Zip Crow.
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Partridge Devotion to Spots and Flock Bonds
The text notes partridges as highly devoted to each other and to specific favored spots. They readily settle in clover or rough gags and thistles, returning at certain times daily. The bond lasts while the object of affection remains visible, with other birds showing less affection.
Bean in Ear Restores Hearing After Forty Five Years
A man in Conn had a bean lodged in his ear since age two. He recently had it removed in New York, and his hearing is gradually returning. Physicians expect full restoration as the ear heals.
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History Suggests Officeholders Shape Presidential Nominations
Brooklyn Eagle notes that past Republican presidents wielded staff power to influence nominations, with Hayes and Grant contrasted. It argues officeholders often obeyed or ignored bans on interference, while current observers expect the June convention to test delegates against presidential preferences.
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Butchers With a Microscope Spark Consumer Complaint
A Newark shopper derides a fashionable Broadway butcher for using a costly microscope to inspect meat. The critic recounts a lung slice request with meat, contends the device causes nuisance trade, questions meat lung origin, and jokes about tainted meat and mismatched parts.
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Maiden Speeches Through Time in Westminster Hall
The record recalls famed first addresses by Lord Langford and Lord Rochester in past parliaments, noting restraint and disaster respectively. It mentions Lord Byron’s praised maiden effort and Lord Ancher’s debut after years of silence, praised for modest oratory and a plea for indulgence.
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Jailbirds Trickery Reported in Minneapolis Journal
The article describes inmates feigning illness to manipulate jail routines. It lists methods such as chalk whitening the tongue, feigned fevers with red undershirts, plastic treatments for consumption, self poisoning with shellfish, soap chewing to foam at the mouth, and other theatrics to gain attention or favor. The piece portrays cunning jailbirds using crude ruses to simulate illness.
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Alexander the Great Escapes Death at Pelle Banquet
An ancient tale describes Alexander the Great narrowly escaping harm during a banquet at Pelle, Macedonia. King Philip, drunk, lunged at his son after a toast insult, only to stumble and fall before reaching him, while the future conqueror remained unshaken and prepared to cross from Europe into Asia.
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Diamond Discovery On Farm Becomes Local Scandal
Mrs Michael Brennan, living on Edward Hazes farm, found a 1.12 carat diamond lodged in a duck gifted by Mr Hayes. Neighbors recalled Mrs Hayes claiming a stone had been lost days earlier, prompting speculation. Brennan was rewarded after the gem was identified as the missing jewel, amid comments on women's happiness and roles.
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Reflections of a Bachelor On Suicide in Public Places
A Chicago News essay notes suicide methods like subway jumps and bridge jumps as new avenues of communication. It cites the subway, Brooklyn and Washington Bridges as familiar sites, with commentary on public response and the allure for despondent individuals.
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Ballad of Mary Ann and the McCanns on the Road to Mass
A lyrical vignette recalls John and Mary Ann McCann walking from mass and a village wedding mood as fiddles and drums play. Interwoven are stray notes of Hadley’s fancy verse and a surreal segment on a Mohammedan prince’s imagined madness, juxtaposed with musings on sanity and poverty.
The Melting Snow on the Irish Road Mass Day
A fragment of a rural Irish scene about snow coldness and a modest maiden named Mary Ann, with John speaking on the road to mass. The poem hints at a deep chill in Irish hearts and a blessed day as they pass a little chapel door on a wintry journey.
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Views of Visitors in Washington on Japan and US
A historical dispatch discusses Japanese views of the United States and the American fleet, noting Japan’s reluctance for war and interest in turbine engine development. It references Yoshida of the Japanese navy, a Japanese electrical engineer, and remarks on cross-country tensions, technology exchanges, and the broader sentiment toward potential conflict.
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Miners and Owners Tension Over Scrip and Labor Strife
Fragmented report notes severe friction between miners and owners centered on opposition to scrip issuance. Mentions of losses, key political figures, and broad public sentiment as the nation heads toward the next June decision period.
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