Cranks in Congress Show Stormy Session and Calamity Ward
Special correspondence reports on the crank problem in Congress, naming the White House linked figures and public outcry over notorious crank activity. The piece highlights MPs labeled as cranks like Maj Martin and Calamity Weller, detailing partisan friction, warnings of campaign tactics, and the lively press response amid a turbulent political season.
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Dinsmore
Exacmtire Taunsion
Sally Ax Pontine
Crank
Congres
Congress
Bobby
Coney
Maj Marcin
Martin
Corm
Juring
Tanevi
Joiu
Mattar
Johns
Mas
Weller
Towa
Sonny
Lung Lieman
Young
Kentucky
Coane
Wenge
Geleiowa
Teatsiem
Sen
Ulee Labor Party
Iero
Beziala
Sng
Cartier
Noonan
Eas
Pesuwat Beclaisi
Gael
Ram Eiout
Makine
Linn
Poe Kleen
Wester
Figures and anecdotes from late 19th century lawmakers
A sprawling reminiscence cataloging U S politicians and contemporaries. It recalls Weaver, Campbell, Lawler, Oates, Anderson, Springer, Blair, and others with jests about dinners, campaigns, hobbies, and personal foibles. The tone blends political lore with colorful anecdotes and vivid character sketches.
Literary Lights and Notable Figures of Letters
A collage of anecdotes about Daudet Zola Yonge Wilde Stedman and Browning with Tennyson Verne Edison and a disastrous shooting tale. The piece notes weight loss claims, prolific output, personal habits, and dramatic life events surrounding famed authors and a nephew's shooting.
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Alphonse Daudet
Wing
M. Zola
Charlotta M. Yonge
Osear Wilde
Edmond Clarence Stedman
New York
Lord Tennyson
Robert Browning
Teles Verne Mays
Edison
Paris
Tallow
Min
Asylain
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Zaily
Wadhington
White House
Mr. Marlin
Teras
Weller — Weaver
Okistoma
Saveral
Franel
Avera Sareaparius
Phinoeiane
Albert Lea
Ayer
Dr. Ayer
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Weaver
Iowa
Tim Campbell
New York City
Tim
Jakare
Campbell
Mr. Whitney
Frank Lawler
Lawler
Lis
Washington
Himelf
Cling
Oates
Alabamma
House
Senate
Hsia
John A. Anderson
Kansas
John A
Heaven
Anderson
Ile
Hinsman
Biount
Vera H Taylor
Okie
Garfield
Gistanun
Moceta
Gut
Les Seas
Sprineur
Ilinois
Westy
Somber
Sepengil
Rosi
Springer
Bert Diemaor
Goa
Blair
Govcument Ie
Stewie Shotrart
Newartan Gerank
Stewart
Salle Dewnt
Ace
Stew
Citer
Jane
Sereda
Waeceas Stewart
James
Cuiglm
Emmawl
New Orleans
Picayune
Franklin B. Gowen
Nhat Bellows
Col Wilson
Confederacy
Davis Land Fund
Jefferson Davis
Arabi Pasha
Ceylon
Althninga Bat
Lins Cray
W. Field Sas
Hones W. Grady
Atlwna
T. de Wits Talmage
Misandertausung
Mo Damamedamis
Kean
Wales
Lina Jos
Berwand
Edwin Bowth
Thomas Ward
Handel
Ophelia
Galea
Cetin
Sapolio
Rene
Literary Lights
Wichita Eagle
Wicmra
Kaxaus
Vrs
WacuEnJe
Carine
Fourth National Bank
Wichita, Kansas
Cheney Cone
Eales
Sali Os
Rene Iat Omer Ca
Lng
Gorer-boms
Aumene
Sumterers
Stoser
Mdo
Decatur
wReas
Pablentatien
Iec
A. H. Dezon
Sox
Maerissex
West Side National Bank
Oh Campbell
Hbansad National Bank
Slowin Direct
Capital
Serplos
Few Lewis
Poot
A.cole
H.W. Uwac
Sunes Dawes Te Dram Doak Keiebauieg Wever
Eves Lawuesce
Pease
Kansas Loan and Investment CO
Erlander
M. W. Levy
Treen
Oxives
J. C. Rurax
Wichita National Bank
Wichita
Chicago Lumber Co
Lawrence Ave
Chicago
W. A. Smith
Geo. L. Pratt
Geo. D. Cross
Wichita City Roller Mills
Jan Pa
Oliver & Imbodenco
ViosPree
Jou Beast
Citizens Bank
State of
United States
Absoui
Reed
Andresy
F. C. Fowler
Moodus
Coun
Parte Hanes
Eagle End
Chidren
Parc
Englash
Wilaner
Evie
Hamden
Hell
Kates Wilhelm
Wiliams
Kariog Procter
Agate
Laedadt
Lombard, Jn, Trediient Epailen
State National Bank
Wichita, Kan
Hm Seer, Me
A Stearn
Ms i. Wirddrs Fetet Uniti Lf
Stubes, Jou
Nirectors
PB Koistor
le Walltow
Stictilr
NP Atrogr
Lasver Owatecrer
Eestern
Foreign Exchange
Eee
Ni and Son
Eagle
Datideos
Arcot
Davidson Investment Comp
Purretorszon Getit
Renee
Ium Crutsens Bask
Northwest
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R. P, Murdock
Comney
York
R. P. Murdock
L. C. Jackson
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Beta Gealer
Orth Malo
Globe Iron Works
A. Flagg
Kimble Rosine
Soar
Roel Bints
Macsisary
Fosva
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