Notable politicians Taggart and Borland profiles
Thomas Taggart, Indiana senator and Democratic national committeeman since 1886, shaped national campaigns including Parker in 1904 and Wilson in 1912, rising from Irish immigrant waiter to Grand Hotel proprietor and Indianapolis mayor. William Patterson Borland of Missouri, four-term congressman, proposed an eight-hour day for federal clerks, provoking broad opposition and debate.
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Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Ralston
Benjamin P. Shively
Alton B. Parker
Aggart
Baltimore
Wilson
Mr. Taggart
Ireland
Indianapolis
Hacking
Grand Hotel
Indiianapolis
French Lick Springs
Waleh
Middle West
Marion Com
Efe
Longar Day
William Patterson Borland
Missouri
Washington
Congress
Borland
National
Washington Board of Trade
Famous Sayings and Misattributed Historical Quotes
A New York Post column argues many famed phrases lack solid authentication and cites Wellington, Combraines, Louis XIV, and Napoleon as misquoted or invented by newspapers. It notes editorial edits, questionable attributions, and contrasts proven lines like Nelsons duty with dubious declarations from other leaders.
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Wellington
Louis Senftolt
St. Louis
Mer
Johnson
Beta
Chiathiin
Goethe
Cheaterfeld
Nelson
Pitt
Louis Pallinpe
Talleyvand
Talley- Howl
Louis Philippe
Francis Lotter
Pavia
William TL
England
Diehl
New York Post
Grasping Time Through Lengths Of Geological Time
A London Tit-Bits excerpt explains geologic time with vivid analogies. It compares vast eras to a paper strip around a room to illustrate a hundred years and a tiny mark to a million years, and imagines a gorge carved by a stream to convey the immense durations involved. The piece emphasizes the challenge of conceiving million year spans.
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Croft
London
His Promise
A Mobile man with many bank notes could not leave town except on Sundays and holidays. He visited the bank to renew a note but the president said it was not properly worded, noting the phrase reads I promise to pay rather than I promise to renew.
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Ile
Inbe
Sutrday Evening Post
The Proud Beggar Case Prompts UK Aid Debate
Fragmentary text from the Netralt Free Press presents a dialogue about a strong man urged to beg and seek assistance. The garbled phrasing hints at social commentary on charity, exploitation, and potential government or public support in Britain. Entities are unclear due to incomplete OCR.
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Tam
Iitch
Lim
Line
Netralt Free Press
Smashed Adage and Odd Listings In Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of names and phrases. It mentions Wasidagtan Suir and references a worker and a plain unit, but the readable facts are sparse and unclear. The piece appears as a damaged local notice with nonsensical quotes and scattered terms.
Might Move Him to Pop Ruth Betsy Script Note
Fragmentary OCR note references Ruth and Betsy with a line about a wedding march. Includes a Boston script cue and a later suggestion to play the marriage piece during a scheduled evening event.
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Ruth
Betty
Bouston
Barrie Quote On Literature And Legions
The fragment references J. M. Barrie praising or discussing literature and legions in a line about linerility. It appears as a brief, cryptic note rather than a full article.
Ordeal for Students Witnessed in Chinese Examinations
The Washington Star describes a stark Chinese testing ritual in a vast, red and gold decorated hall at midnight. Thousands of candidates in blue robes await the text chosen at random, with eighteen hours to craft an essay under strict supervision, then rest for a brief window before a second and third testing period over three days.
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China
Washington Star
Wheating
Lincoln at a deathbed recounts elder printer witness
An aged Springfield Journeyman printer and Lincoln confidant recalls Lincoln asking him to witness a will and then reciting scripture from memory. He describes Lincoln reading verses about walking through the valley of the shadow of death and the comfort of the Lord, concluding with near death reflections and a note on eternity.
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Springfield
Lincoln
Thicoln
Jim
Mathers
Chidslan Herald
Strange Tradition Of Tender Chicken From An Old Recipe
A fragment from a Philadelphia Recorder describes a family practice where placing a chicken in a utensil with a certain ancient behavior purportedly yields a consistently tender result. The note credits a renowned figure and hints at a town tradition handed down through generations.
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Asy
Erutiertier
Philadelphis Revord
Exaggerated Optimism Cited in Washington Star Quote
A Washington Star excerpt quotes remarks on Brizgins showing extreme optimism and a carefree mindset. The speaker notes belief that Brizgins expects events to unfold smoothly and may derive amusement from others’ misfortune, reflecting a skeptical view of his outlook.
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Brizgins
Washington Star
Unbailable Awan Taken To Station In Gaunt Dialogue
A garbled Philadelphia Press fragment depicts an indecipherable exchange at a police station. A bystander is referenced amid disjointed phrases about ball and exhibit actions. The text is unclear and lacks coherent facts or identifiable names.
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Philadelphia Press
fragmented transcription from New York Post item
Readable fragments reference a New York Post item but lack coherent facts or names. The text mentions an odd phrase about Elsie and a couple visiting, with unclear events and errors. No identifiable persons, dates, places, or outcomes are discernible.
Playing a Sure Thing. Cynkeus Thos in a love wager
In a fragment of a dramatic scene Cynkeus and Thos contend over winning Sillicur’s love as a wager heats a tense duel of affection and chance.
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Cynkeus
Cynlveus
Wudge
Lemon Squeeze Tool And Stain Removal Tips
In an emergency the ordinary spoon can be used to extract juice from a lemon by turning the end. For stains on white or cream serge, dry, apply salt five minutes, lift salt, apply chalk, brush clean. Perspiration stains on white dresses use lemon juice before washing to prevent setting.
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Populi
Saving Table Linen With Oil Paper Substitutes
When small children are in the home the plan is to protect the table with napkins or underplates, though it adds to laundry. White oil paper serves as a napkin substitute, hardly noticeable on cloth if smooth and cut into squares. It resists milk and water spills. used pieces can be collected and burned.
Baked Hashed Potatoes Recipe
A recipe instructs washing and boiling potatoes with skins on, then dicing and mixing with onion, milk, salt and pepper. The mixture is baked in a pan until lightly browned, then sprinkled with parsley for serving.
Creamed Small Onions and Chicken Loaf Recipe Fragment
Fragmented cooking directions describe creamed small onions with butter flour and seasoning, then a chicken loaf prepared from cooked chicken meat breadcrumbs and broth, with sage salt and pepper, baked until done. The text includes measurements and steps but is garbled and incomplete.
Miami to stage winter tennis tournament this year
Miami Florida hosts the winter tennis event expected to attract top national players. TR Pell is among the contestants. The tournament runs from Pela v2 to February 26. Carl C Fisher of Indianapolis offers a challenge cup that becomes permanent after three wins by a contestant.
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Miami
Fla
TR. Pell
Carl C. Fisher
Indianapolis
Bresnahan Signs Galvin and Cubs Player Moves
Bresnahan, manager of the Cubs, signs Malcolm Galvin from Wisconsin while questioning Badger eligibility. Cudgin may rotate in pitching duties as the team plans moves for the southward trip. Canada’s champion enlists with the Sixty-Fifty Over battalion and A W Madden, a famed jockey, has enlisted.
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Bresnahan
Galvin
Presnahan
Cubs
Malcom Galvin
Wisconsin University
Badger
Cudgin
Somester
Broln
Canada
Champ
Johnny O'Leary
Elvan
Pion
Canady
A. W. Madden
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Appropriations Committee
Kansas
Orland
University of Michigan
Kans City
Kansas City
American Press Association
Duuland
J. M. Barrie
Elsie
Portland
Marquette
Portland Cement
George Hanig
Ackley, Iowa
Marquette Cement Manufacturing Co
Chicago, Illinois
LA Salle
Illinois
Steel & Wire Company
Fai
Frudden LumberCo
Cla. Frudden
Ackley
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