Jerry Simpson the Populist on a bicycle and in jokes
The article profiles Jerry Simpson of Kansas, a late Populist figure in Congress known for witty debates and bold stances. It recalls his rise from Medicine Lodge and New Brunswick origins, his clashes with Thad Mahon and Dingley, and episodes with Speaker Reed. It notes his popularity, long service, and colorful persona including riding a bicycle on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Surgeon General Wyman In Hawaii Probes Leprosarium Land
Surgeon General Wyman and Gov Carter inspected the Hawaiian land proposed for a leprosy research hospital under a new Congress law. Plans call for a hospital to study leprosy, funded by the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, with deed formalities completed. Additional notes recount Congressman Dingley’s sharp exchanges and Simpson’s long career, including statehood debates and a fruit-box gesture to the House.
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CANNON SHIES AT TARIFF TALK DURING WASHINGTON VISIT
Speaker Cannon arrived in Washington from Danville to attend post office matters and other duties. He declined to discuss tariff revisions or an extra session, noting he had no details beyond newspaper reports and suggesting the matter may hinge on Congress after the holidays. He also visited departments and considered a possible trip to New York before returning west.
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Platt Amendment Omitted From Cuban Constitution Appendix
Havana July 2 The House refused to include the Flatt amendment as an appendix for public distribution in a 15 to 16 vote with a barely present quorum. The original plan was to publish 62000 copies without the appendix and the amendment to include it was defeated.
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The Truth About Russia Opines in Press Opinion
A Milwaukee Sentinel critique of a revised standard work on Russia questions reformers and the Czar, noting rural peasants and urban workers shape politics. warnings about democratic franchise consequences, while other editorials condemn extra sessions, night whistles, and government education loans as misused power. It also comments on Roosevelt’s succession, Navy recruiting, and a quip about diamonds and paste.
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The facade of wealth and danger in faux diamonds
A critical column argues that fake gems mislead about value, condemns ostentatious displays as vulgar, and links material showiness to moral decline. It then shifts to editorials on Jim Crow cars, corporate graft, war forecasts, and a mushroom poisoning guide, highlighting cautious, informed judgment over flashy appearances.
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Case of Spencer Kellogg Grain Elevator Company Heard by Interstate Commission
Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Clements led a hearing on grain elevator rebates amid a general inquiry into elevator transfers. James A Patten admitted a rebate of about 220 dollars on a Chicago to New York oats shipment via Buffalo but claimed ignorance of illegality. The company argued elevators operate independently of railroads and rebates were not illegal. Witnesses described agents paid commissions and rebates granted to shippers.
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We Garment Lengths and Ribbons for Various Children's Wear
Advertisement style notice lists garter lengths, satin pads, dress shields in multiple sizes, ribbons priced from one cent to a few dollars, waist supports, and new styles for white shire waists and shirt-waist suits for children ages 2 to 14.
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