Cummins to Decide on Presidential Run in Two Weeks
Washington chatter centers on Albert B Cummins of Iowa weighing a Republican nomination bid within ten to fourteen days He faces home pressure from Iowa lawmakers and a wary La Follette camp as he contemplates announcing his candidacy and challenging Taft and La Follette in a split GOP race Local Iowa figures Kenyon Kendall and Towner weigh shifting loyalties hoping Cummins bolsters the party with a favorite son strategy.
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Towner
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J. Howard Clark
James M. Peres
Des Moines
Clark
Jewa
la Vollette
West
William Hauser
Offi
Clark Sedar
Cumms
Curming
Catr
Chicago
Jena
Ani
Tilt Your Hat Sideways and Whistle a Snappy Tune
A light verse urges lifting mood by tilting the hat, walking upright, and whistling. It promises the blues fade as the world smiles and energy shifts when one carries themselves boldly. A brief comic aside follows about a "skeleton in the closet" and a claimed honest fortune.
Leaving It All to Father in Law
A humorous dialogue centers on a young man deferring marriage plans and wedding costs to his father in law to be and his fiancée Ermyntrude. The scene ends with the father-in-law approving the arrangement and accepting the groom’s answer about income. The piece plays on comic prudence and family dynamics.
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Ermyntrude
Fond Mamma and Malaprop in a Family Comedy Exchange
In a playful dialogue a mother asks if a baby’s photo resembles her. Mr Malaprop responds with a humorous remark that the resemblance is obvious, prompting a lighthearted exchange about family likeness and wit.
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Mr. Malaprop
A Brave Man and Other Quick Wits in Snappy Bits
A collection of humorous exchanges and quips featuring Fred, Patrice, and Pat on bravery, jobs, and etiquette. Jokes touch on courage, misfortune, dog catching, misread critics, and cultural stereotypes with light banter and dated wordplay.
Answers to Anxious Readers Misprinted in Q&A Page
The column shows two reader inquiries mixed up by the An swers to the Anxious editor after a brief absence. Mrs. Araminta Howse seeks baked stuffed peppers guidance while Miss Sophia Flinners asks for scalp care steps.
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Ellis Crossiig
Iowa
Shylock Defeated by Portia in The Merchant of Venice
Shylock exits in rage after Portia outwits him in court. He laments his study in medicine and surgery and jokes he could have treated a case of appendicitis to reclaim his daughter. The scene ends with his baffled humiliation.
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Portia
Joan
Boggs Faces Court Over Debts and Assets Shortfall
The hearing detailed Boggs debts totaling 120000 with no assets, including 11000 from W O Fairburn and 4600 owed to Fairburn, plus 7500 to a granite concern in Barry Vermont. He admitted other sums and urged bringing passbooks to courthouse while he provided a full financial statement to Porter of Reinbeck.
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Waterloo
Mr. Fairburn
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Barry
Boies
Morrison Bank
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Porter
Hattie King
Lorimer Kern clash over voters role in Lorimer vote
Washington January 15 Senator Lorimer and Senator Kern spoke sharply during the senate investigating committee session. Kern pressed about Illinois voters and Lorimer’s motives in the deadlock that led to 53 democrats backing Lorimer. Lorimer deflected saying voters were responsible but personal influence also mattered. The exchange ended without further incident.
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Lorimer
Senate Investigating Committee
Kern
Ikxern
Illinois
Mr. Kern
Man Refused to be Fired Returns to Work Arrest Requested
Lucian W. Flemming, 39, a Northey Manufacturing finisher, was fired for the third time but returned to the factory. Police were summoned for disorderly conduct and disturbing the public quiet. He claimed he was ordained to work there and was released after arraignment because he has seven dependents.
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Lucian W. Flemming
Flemming
EF. P. Caldwell
Degree of Honor Meeting Tuesday Evening
Helmet Lodge No. 89 K of P holds a regular meeting this evening with plans for the coming year. A good attendance is requested as the lodge anticipates one of its most prosperous years.
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Helmet Lodge
K. of P
Water Runs To Save Pipes In Freezing Cold
In Waterloo a deep frost threatens to freeze water mains after several years of similar cold. Citizens are urged to let a small water stream run from highest faucets to prevent burst pipes and costly repairs. Engineers are surveying for an irrigation tunnel in Hawaii with plans led by L. L. McCandless.
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Waterloo
Koolau Mountains
Hawaii
Honolulu Bulletin
L. L. McCandless
Thieves Blow Safe, Loot $1200 From Orpheum Theater
A safe in the Orpheum theater in Sioux City Iowa was blown open this morning and $1200 secured by the robbers. The safe was moved from the box office across the main floor to the cellar before the blast. No crew was observed.
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Sioux City
Orpheum Theater
Long Lot Girl Found in New York
Violet Buehler has been found in New York and will be returned to Chicago after a conference with her foster mother Mrs. Buehler and the police. Mrs. Buehler expressed happiness at the discovery and said Violet may stay in New York if she wishes, and she will surrender the girl to her real mother if needed.
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Violet Buehler
Chicago
New York
Reward Delay Halts Police Lead on Violet Missing Case
Police say an informant delayed reporting Violet's location in New York to secure payment of a reward, hindering the investigation. No other details are provided about the case or individuals involved.
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Violet
New York
Massacre Report in Shen Si District
Peking dispatch says rebel forces confirm a massacre of 10,000 Manchus in the Shen Si district. The Kan Shu imperial army has pushed within 80 miles of Fian Fu after heavy fighting, with towns looted and deserted amid the conflict.
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Peking
Fian Fu
Shen Si
Small Fire Damages Pantorium in San Antonio
Fire in the dyeing department of Unique Cleaning and Pressing Club at Fourth and Bluff damaged fixtures and stock. Proprietor W F Higgins was slightly burned. The cement block building formerly Burd Auto stood where the blaze occurred. Hose lines blocked Fourth Street and delayed streetcars for moments. Governor McDonald inaugurated in Santa Fe the same day.
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Burd Auto Company
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