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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1914

Page

13

Democratic revolt in Louisiana echoes across the South

The piece notes Democratic dissatisfaction in Louisiana with the party's policies, detailing resignations from the state central committee and hints of alignment with the Progressive movement. It argues the revolt could spread to other Southern states as Populists and Progressives gain traction against Democratic leadership.

State Central Committee Tlates Numbe Cleveland Vieistates Senate South Democratic Party Louisiana Progressive Party United Stats Great Northern Sothern Europe Panama Canal Tade Lowstana New Orleans Fosvull New England New Jersey Penn

Breach of Promise Cases Stir Public Morals Across Nation

The piece condemns breach of promise suits as weaponized blackmail harming public morals. It argues for writing contracts to prevent fraud, urging laws requiring written promises in marriage to curb frivolous litigation and protect both individuals and society.

Youghiogheny Squirrel and Senator Williams Debate

A fragmentary historical column extols J Williams a Mississippi senator praised for clear rhetoric. It riffs on Mississippi Choctaws and Youghiogheny squirrel, implying a humorous exchange about a channel cat steak drawn from Wississipp streams. The piece links native traits to political defense.

Mississipp J. Williams Oklahoma John Sharp Wiliams Willin Mississippi

Poison Pen Letters and Morbid Curiosity in Public Discourse

A transcribed, fragmented column surveys poison pen letters and scandal in American life. It reflects on anonymous accusations harming families in Ypsilanti, moral psychology, political trivialities, and sensationalism across national events and figures.

Ypsilanti Mich

Why King Alfonso Can’t See America

Reports from London recount King Alfonso of Spain forming a confidante in Countess Franca de Cisneros and expressing a wish to visit the United States while noting his government’s objections. The piece contrasts royal restraint with the diva’s public invitations and hints at broader European social shifts and travel trends in the season.

Alfonso Spain London Francoiso de Cisneros Cleanor Broidfoot Brooklyn Royal Palace Madrid Kips United States Achoolbo Sam

Mackinaw Angers Bull in Pasture Encounter

Joseph Doyle farmhand for Edward Heints attempted to round up a Holstein bull in a pasture. The bull charged Doyle twice, tossing him from a hayloft where he landed unharmed. Doyle escaped uninjured as the enraged animal returned to the barn.

Pleasantdale Joseph Doyle Edward Heints Doyle

A City Too Old for Legend in Bolivia’s Tiahuanaco Ruins

Washington Dispatch reports on the ancient city of Tiahuanaco near Titicaca, where stones from ruins are embedded in a modern village. The article notes carved stones in churches and homes, the desecration concern, and Bolivia’s law prohibiting removal or destruction of the ruins.

Washington Bolivia Tiabdanaca Pas Guagu Lake Titicaca Tiahuanaco Howard Albes The Pan American Union Washington “& Traveler

On the Bridge of a Liner

A visitor observes the bridge of the Steamship Waterland where Commodore Hans Rusei and four captains oversee operations. The captain guides the vessel, monitors speed with a turbine-driven log, tracks propeller revolutions, and commands fire safety, communications, bulkhead controls, and emergency protocols from the bridge.

John A Sleicher Steat Waterland Hans Rusei Lan

Postage stamp map recreates United States by John Fortune

Archon Kansi, paten to Mutadelplim Record John Fortune completes a map of the United States using postage stamps. The artwork outlines the original 18 colonies, marks great rivers with orange stamps, features a central eagle with Pluribus Unum, notes the Great Lakes and Canadian border, and borders the canvas with presidential portraits. The exact stamp count is known only to Fortune.

Archon Kansi Paten Mutadelplim John Fortune United States Great Lakes Virginia Washington Fortune

Chimpanzee Rampage Disrupts Rice Bros Circus at Leitchfield

The Rice Bros circus transport was wrecked en route to Leitchfield show grounds. Lions cage overturned and showmen faced danger while preventing escapes. A score of snakes and several monkeys escaped before workers recaptured them. the largest chimpanzee was later found after hours of search as panic spread through the telephone exchange and nearby customers fled.

Lexington New York Atvbune Leitchfield

Working His Way to the Top from the Kansas Cite Journal

A fragmentary item discusses a local figure’s ascent from the bottom to the top, mentioning a father and a vice presidential position within a family or corporate context. The text shifts to fragmented phrases about method, madness, and miscommunication, with unclear names and corrupted wording.

Kansas Cite Journal Dad

iREVERIES OF A MARRIED GENTLEMAN Woman's happiness not through social success

A reflective piece arguing happiness comes from within not from social status. It urges inner peace, hopeful living, and empathy for others, citing George MacDonald and questioning the emptiness of fashionable life.

George MacDonald Madison C

Thy Superior Sex on Women’s Fashion in Public Streets

A New York American column mocks men who condemn women’s street fashion and hats, noting their hypocrisy when their wives wear leftovers from prior years. The piece satirically questions the male standard of style and exaggerated worries about future attire.

New York American

The Mission of the Wind

An April breeze in Fun evokes swirling flow and daring mischief as the Wind teases spectators and catches dust in the Rubberneck eyes. The verse conjures playful misdirection and wind driven motion amid a fair.

New York

Chameleon Fence Post At 113 Spring Street Spars Over Ownership

A dispute over a boundary fence post shared by WE Alepackey and George A Walker at 113 Spring Street has led to thirteen coats of paint in four days. Alepackey has white paint, Walker gray, with both claiming the post as theirs. The sequential repainting continues as neighbors watch the colorful standstill unfold.

Newton Iy J New York Sur WE Alepackey Uy Talor Spring Mr Walker

Dry cycle predicted by Bourges astronomer 1918 1930

Abbe Moreux, director of Bourges Observatory, predicts a 17 year drought cycle from 1918 to 1930 due to sun dependency. He notes prior maxima around 1806 1907 and foresees renewed solar activity with harsher winters and hotter summers as the plunge into dryness begins.

Pars Abbe Moreux Bourges Walsh

Doves Miss Premier By Nesting Near State Office

Washington special reports doves built a nest in eaves near the State War building close to Secretary Daniels office, instead of choosing the State Department windows to the south. The mishap disrupted views and drew humorous attention as observers noted the birds’ misplaced nesting site amid official rooms and possible misfires of fate.

Washington New Lothoe State War

Flight Leads To Pursuit In Brooklyn Escape

Brooklyn Connecticut dispatch reports six deputy sheriffs at a depot as George Fieldwerden and Fred Brown arrive from Woonsocket with two companions, Burns and a desperado burglar, who fled two months ago after evading arrest. Brown recalls their 24 hour walk in circles ending near their escape scene. Brown to be arraigned at Putnam courthouse.

Brooklyn New York Herald George Field Werden Woonsocket Fred Brown George Burns Law of Brooklyn Brown Connecticut Warden Field Burns Deputes Prown Putnam Burny

Electric accident in East St Louis claims two workers

Otto Tucker and Sweatnam were repairing an East St Louis streetcar pole when a 2300 volt fault occurred. Both men stood simultaneously, Shaw arced through the iron transformer and arc light support, causing Tucker to be electrocuted and Sweatnam severely shocked.

Lou East St Loms Otto Tucker Raghied Joseph Swea Nam Unemen East St Lowle Suburban Electric Tucker Sweatnam

Ex-Wife's Bag Borrowed for Honeymoon by Divorced Man

Former John Marshall School conductor ED Tucker borrowed a travel bag for his European honeymoon from his ex wife Mrs Rebecca Lucker. The revelation came via Mrs Brinsmade, aunt of Mrs Lucker, noting Tucker and Miss Elisabeth Reed wed months ago in Peabody, Conn. Reed previously taught at Columbia School and joined a party touring Europe in 1941 led by Luckey, who faces divorce trial accusations.

ED Tucker John Marshall School Rebecca Lucker Europe Wis Takes Miss Limabeth Wis Robert Brinsmad Lacies Marrid Peeding Miss Reed Columbia Luckey

Woman Kept Prisoner by Mistake Freed After Judge Orders

Miss Bertha Race, detained with two men in Lewiston, was mistakenly jailed after officials forgot her. Assistant DA Williams prompted Judge Butler to release her and fix the 8 days she spent in jail, with a fine for witness fees. Mrs Race left for St Joseph Mo, joking about the mishap and her new hat.

Lewies Ree Ucw Bertha Race Arthur Meyers Edward Pilot Howine West Williams Butler West Side Race St Joseph Mo Miss Race

Judge Forgives Assailant in Manchester Baseball Dispute

Judge Trank B Clancy forgave Howard A Ferrell, the Manchester youth who struck him yesterday while the judge attempted to pacify a baseball dispute between Manchester and Nashua teams. The judge accepted the apology and allowed Ferrell to go.

New York Times Trank Clancy Howard Ferrell Manchester Muncheeter Nashua Hugh S Hoods Ales Beet

Real Era of the Aviation Pioneer Glenn Curtiss

Fragmentary text appears to reference Glenn Curtiss and early aviation with hints of memory and legacy. The readable bits imply a reflection on pioneers, invention, and forgotten explorers in New York or America, though key details are missing.

New York Ameri Glenn Curtiss

Roosevelt era booster underscores party fortunes in Washington

Wiliam Travers Jerome argues Col Roosevelt’s presence boosts the Progressive ticket in the upcoming campaign. He recalls Uncle Lou Payn as a once mighty NY boss who warmed to Roosevelt and helped shape his appeal amid factional splits. Jerome suggests Republicans face a tough fight but remains cautious about overall odds and internal rivalries.

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