Humorous Department Humiliating and Fashion Wise Bits
Comic notices recount Representative Champ Chirk’s Washington trip and a hotel desk farce where a friend’s bill becomes the guest’s responsibility. A fashion quip at the Fairmont has Brownell debating tuxedo wear with gloves, a cold, and a funeral ensemble.
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Champ Chirk
Washington
Ginny
Tom McCann
Fairmont
Brownell
McCann
San Francisco Chronicle
Punishing His Donkey in a Clover Field
A Halifax area farmer dodges criticism by explaining his donkey eats only nettles and thistles but will not graze elsewhere. He says the beast misbehaved by kicking, so he punished it with beer while the owner watched. Local landowner suspects deception and rumors arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Eli
John
Misunderstanding Arrest on Train Ride Charge
George Arnold was arraigned in police court for stealing a ride on a train to Dagupan. He told Judge Low he waited in Manila for money from the man he was waiting for, and the exchange led to a humorous courtroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arnold
Dagupan
Judge Low
Seedless tomato seeds prompt humorous note to judge
A Washington Star item quotes a letter to Representative Walter Smith of Iowa. The writer teases the agricultural department for allegedly experimenting with seedless tomatoes and asks for seeds, framing the request as a boast about the constituency's enlightenment.
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Agricultural Department
Walter Smith
Iowa
The Judge Qualifier In a Baltimore Court
A courtroom scene shows a plaintiff told to reveal a damaging remark by the defendant. The witness hesitates saying it is not fit for decent ears. The attorney urges, then suggests she whisper the accusation to the judge for a ruling.
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Baltimore
Leannoet
Juidge
Blue chip clue places defendant in streetcar tale
A defense cross examination questions the witness about drinking and gambling by the defendant. The witness explains that the blue chip given to the conductor for carfare was kept as change, implying prior gambling or drinking habits without direct sight. The exchange highlights inference from a payment token rather than observed acts.
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Lippincott's
Engagement String Sparks Plans For Evening
In a London Chronicle excerpt a couple on the way to the theatre shares a playful moment. The woman hopes for words of love that night while he shows a string on his finger recalling their engagement. The scene hints at romantic anticipation and social charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sampson
London Chronicle
Picking the President. Conservatives Nominee Debate Echoes
The article surveys the 1896 Democratic convention dynamics with Bland, Pattison, Boies, Blackburn, and McLean as leading candidates and Bryan rising after the cross of gold clash. It explains qualifications for nominees, federal office holders, and the tight control of party conventions by state and national committees.
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Grant
Rock
Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Horace Boies
Iowa
Joseph S. C. Blackburn
Kentucky
John R. McLean
Ohio
William J. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Bland
Bryan
Pattison
Boies
Blackburn
McLean
Bryant
Pension Agency Service
Indian Service
Lernal Revenue Service
Quartermaster’s Department
Agricultural Department
Department of Justice
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Isthmian Canal Commission
Mississippi
South Carolina
Vermont
Maine
House of Representatives
United States
Chicago
Arizona
New Mexico
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Denver
Colorado
Republican National Committee
Harry Stewart New
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indianapoliss
Indianapolis Daily Journal
Cornelius Newton Bliss
New York
Fall River
Massachusetts
Bliss, Fabyan & Co
McKinley
Elmer Dover
McConnellsville
Portsmouth
Akron
Marcus A. Hanna
Hanna
National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
Ireland
Xenia
French Lick Springs
August Belmont
William H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
O'Brien
Daily Register
Indiana Democratic Party
Urey Woodson
Owensboro
Owensboro Daily Messenger
Republican Committee
Washington
M. A. Hahna
Democratic Committee
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Seattle
Atlantic City
Coliseum
Convention City
The Cotton War and Holding Movement in 1907 America
Roland Stone reports on the intensifying struggle between cotton producers and exchange brokers across the Southern states. The Farmers Union and Southern Cotton Association mobilize 2.5 million members with 6 million allied supporters, backed by banks in Arkansas Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee to hold and finance cotton at 14 to 15 cents. The article contrasts grower aims for fair returns with broker claims of market necessity, noting widespread holdings, loan support from southern banks, and plans to pressure prices higher despite market volatility.
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Farmers’ Union Organization of America
America
Southern Cotton Association
United States
Partners’ Union
Little Rock
Memphis
Athinta
Farmers’ Union
Jackson
Miss
South
Arkansas
Missouri
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Farmers’ Union and Cotton Association
New York
Roland Stone
Texas Cyclone Yarn A 500 Foot Water Column Tops Tree
E. J. Turner of Hamilton county recounts a cyclone near Meridian to Clifton that swept water from the Bosque river creating a 500 foot high column of water carrying debris and uprooting a large tree which rode the column then fell miles away.Dallas News notes the dramatic phenomenon observed during the storm.
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E. J. Turner
Hamilton County
Meridian
Waco
Clifton
Dallas News
Precious metals output falls in three states
Colorado Montana and Utah show a clear drop in precious metal production. The Sutlej River in British India is noted as the world’s swiftest, descending 12 000 feet over 180 miles.
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Colorado
Montana
Utah
British India
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Gaffney Testimony
Jesse Pinson of Main St Gaffney recounts a decade of kidney pain and failed treatments before using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports dramatic relief after a box and a second purchase, saying he has had no trouble since. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U S sole agent and endorses the product.
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Jesse Pinson
Main St. Gaffney
5. C
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Letter of Praise 1907
J. G. Taylor of Holyoke Mass praises The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co of Newark and its Springfield general agent O L Cowles. He notes eight policies in force, first taken sixteen years ago, and commends the company and agent for faithful service. He recommends the company to others seeking life insurance.
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O. L. Cowles
The
Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co
Springfield
Mass
Newark
N. J
J. G. Taylor
Prosperous Bank Extends Invitation to New Customers
A Prosperous Bank in a Prosperous Neighborhood invites noncustomers to become patrons, claiming the chance for satisfactory profit without long chances and presenting an open invitation to join.
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Washington Star
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Arkansies
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Delaware
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Weide Aeay
Florida
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Maryland
Sea
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Michigan
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New Jersey
Ecern
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Rhode Island
South Carolla
South Pakota
Tammany Hall
Tammany
St. Louis
Struggle For Freedom
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Anker
National Bank
Texas
the National Union Bank
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Strauss-Smith CO
Yorkville
Business Methods
Taylor-Burt Paper Co
Holyoke
Sam M. Grist
Special Agt
York County
A. L. Black
No. 1
Enquirer
Rock Hill Record
Rock Hill Herald
W. D. Grist
J. B. Scott
D. J Forbes
Com
R. C. Moss
L. R. Williams
Jas. W. Smarr
W. E. Ferguson
R. B. McClain
Bank OF Clover
Bank OF Clover Clover
Enquirer Office
L. M. Grist’s Sons
Southern Gardener's Practical Manual
Newman
Southern Gardener's
Post
Yorkville Enquirer
Publishers
BF. Grist
A. M. Grist
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