The Capitol Phantoms and the Faded Political Stir
A noisy New York style reverie on the 1940s Congress with mentions of Cable, Curits, Bryan, Tow Johnson, and a crowd of named lawmakers. The piece reflects on party divisions, wartime strain, and the curious public gaze at politicians amid a shifting House balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andor
Tecas
Bryan Vcrusba
Oblo
Ciaciunati
Mellor
Fellowa
Ser York
Wike
McGaon
Benerat Gurus
New York
Feone
Cen
Virginia
Tven
Poet Fisher
Mr Cable
Jose & Democrat
Alton
Rock Gland
Rafledy
Cabie
Cour
Derek Yoo
Elparette
Cabb
Congress
A Tale of Beard Pranks and Lively Banter in Congress
A humor filled recounting of a congressman famed for a dramatic beard and rapid storytelling. Allen Gaujot arms a tale laden session with sharp quips about Ohio and Indiana members, while Hearst and Kemper anecdotes ripple through a crowded chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwens
Ohio
Allen
Miraisaipylee
Obley
Owens
Allen Gaujot
Allott
New York Ciy
New York
Harrison
Cleveland
Democrata
Brice
Hearst
Senaor Hearst
Tils
California
Power of Niagara progress at Falls and Buffalo transmission plan
Special correspondence from Niagara Falls details the Niagara Falls Power Company project. It explains canal and tunnel completion next fall, the challenge of utilizing 120,000 horsepower, and a commission led by Sir William Thomson to study transmittal options to Buffalo. Plans include two blocks of 5,100 horsepower, with one by Weetricity and one by compressed air, plus a route to transmit additional power as demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Power Company
Niagars
Buffalo
Niagara
America
Coleman Sellers
Philadelphia
Europe
Ural
Paris
Birmtghan
Sir William Thompson
Sir William
Dr. Sellers
Averten
Col. Turrenttini
Geneva
Switzerland
M. Marinhas
Preach Institute
Professor Unwin
Low- White
Conte
Ninzara
Jons Gilmer Speed
White House
Adventures in cotton country and a busted Louisiana lottery
The writer tours Mississippi and Arkansas, noting Greenwood as a boom town and a large cotton compress, describes an abandoned rail line from Helena to Lula, and recalls an unoperational ice plant. He details a costly cotton trade, critiques the Louisiana State Lottery's profits, and laments New Orleans lottery influence, sharing humorous recollections of past lottery bets and a talk with a local paper adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Nye
Mississippi
Helena
Ark
Greenwood
Miss
Louisana
Bute Tling
Adivir
Hoelent
Lula
Michigan
Wale
Seelstant
General Western
Presidean
Lulu
Northwest
Wall Street
New Orleans
Lottery Prize and a Collar Gift Mirthful Tale
A narrator agrees to throw a lottery for a man who promises a prize and payment. He wins fifty dollars, earns applause, and then offers to draw again for a refined gentleman who had asked him. The man complains after receiving a bone collar button and refuses to provide a circus ticket, leaving the narrator with mixed feelings and a sense of hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
North
California
New York
Louisiana
New Orleans
Jay Gould
United States
Lautelans
Statesman
Journal
Lowery
Walch
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Phom the Capitol
Jewel Certig
Disha Allen
the Susann
Wynwetas
Cope
Sam Cox
Washington
Wy Allen
Juhia
Koorper
Sen
Shively
Cougenss
Lanka
Texas
Diavenport
Lactam
Tavenport
Teska
Ralseli
Lanham
Jlor
Davinport
Aliighey
Seton
Gen Poten
Cassart
Trun
Bathrow
Tomar Tal
Lwekel
Mita
Atte
East Room
Chicago
Board of Trade
SROWN
Nve
Cursort
Cee Hye
C.K. Devaies
See
Treas
Wheeling Coal and Coke CO
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke
Jos. Graves
Twelfth Street
Windsor Bar and Restaurant
Hotel
Windsor
LA Ladies
Tae
A. F. Gasmire
Market St
James C. Maxsnanoza
Couns
B. McKown
Jossra Lore
Mansbarger
Lotz & McKown
Practical
Ntreat
Whorfing
Eee
Furmiener
Holiday Presents
W. B. Allison
Allison
Malagas
Muscatel
P. Welty & CO
Jettead
D. C. Kurner
Pane
Wetely Zearsrea — Lasarar
Dorflinger
Tha Tabel
Wheeling
Om Appliae
W.va
Cox
City Water Board
Equitable Endowment Association
Banyen
Tweirie
Waitt
Eberanle
Heary Harper
Market Bt
Brutcte
Nicoll
Mat Markee
Siewet
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal
Ma Annes
Pete
Martin Peers
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