Merchantable Lumber and the Court Room Tale
A Washington Post recounts in a court cross examination how representative Fordney defined merchantable lumber as lumber that can be sold at a profit. The exchange includes jokes about merchantable cotton pumpkins and slabs, ending with Fordney calling a lawyer merchantable but only if driven by brains rather than mouth and fists.
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Capron
Rhode Island
Weatth
Old
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White River
Bethel
Randolph
Washington
Jim Jones
Sexton
Reed
Bailey
Texas
Representative Cooper
Capitol
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Oliver Cromwell
Mr. Red
St. Augustine
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Atlanta
Cincinnati
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chicago and
Florida
Southern Railway
Northwest
Mexico
California
New York
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Reed the "Czar" of the House remembered for wit and tears
The piece honors Joseph W. Reed a Maine born speaker known for sharp satire and delicate feelings. It recalls his courtroom rivalries, hair jokes, mockery of colleagues, a personal moment of crying, and his stubborn defense of regular business over eulogies.
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Congress
Mr. Reed
Maine
Springer
Illinois
Enloe
Tennessee
Rogers
Arkansas
Reed
William L. Wilson
West Virginia
Judge Roy Bean Fines Deceased to Settle Estate
A Chicago Journal recounts Judge Roy Bean coroner's inquest near the Pecos River. The Mexican man died accidentally. after the crowd dispersed Bean recalled the body found $50 and a six shooter. He forfeits the weapon and fines the deceased $1 with $49 in costs, settling the estate.
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Houston
Tex
J. D. Bryant
Roy Bean
Lone Star
Pecos River
Texas
Chicago Journal
Premium incentives offered in regular Enquirer subscription drive
A 1903 Enquirer offer details discounted rates for old subscribers and new names, with premiums for entries including a Yankee Watch or a livery wagon, plus awards like a three foot knife, a fountain pen, a gold watch and magazine subscriptions, all tied to renewed or new subscriptions.
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York County
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South Carolina
Yorkville
Migine
Wright
Alge
Miceneas ii
Ani
Fae
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Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
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James B. Bedford
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Hi & D
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