Notables in the Limelight Francis Harrison in Congress
Francis Horton Harrison, appointed by President Wilson as governor general of the Philippines, serves his fifth term in Congress from New York. A longtime Ways and Means member, he previously chaired the foreign affairs committee and aided tariff legislation, with ties to Taft and the Underwood tariff. Born 1878 in New York, son of Burton Harrison, educated at Yale and New York Law School, he served in the Spanish American War and rose to adjutant general U.S. volunteers before returning to Congress in 1902.
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Francis Horton Harrison
Wilson
Philippines
Congress
New York
Ways and Means
Harrison
Taft
New York City
Burton Harrison
Jefferson Davis
Constance Cary
Virmula Cary
Custis
Washington
Yale
New York Law School
Law School
New York Volunter Cavalry
United States Volunteers
New Minister to Portugal Named from New Jersey
Colonel Thomas H B Birch of Burlington New Jersey chosen as Minister to Portugal. he served on President Wilson's New Jersey governorship staff and previously declined a prior offer for a different post. He is said to be the youngest son of James H Birch a wealthy manufacturer and noted Democratic supporter.
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Portugal
Thomas HB. Birch
Burlington
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Birch
Per- Ha
James H. Birch
Quaker Breakfast Refusal Story In a Central Farmhouse
A Narrator recalls a Morning scene at a central Ohio farmhouse where John, a former resolunt, tries to join breakfast with a Quaker family. The Quaker host firmly insists John cannot eat, saying he wouldn’t eat there and that he cannot tell a lie in this house. The tale reflects sect values and rustic life, as the hungry neighbor is kept from the table.
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Ohio
Kitchoney
Oblus
Toba
Sect of
Frienda
Sind
Pelehbor
John
Todianapolis
Newa
Mrs Roggin Vanderbilt Surrenders to the Camera at Newport
The socialite Mrs. Roggin Vanderbilt, formerly Cathleen Neilson, recoils at being photographed yet yields when approached during a Newport tennis event. Described as lively in New York society, she hosted a recent reception praised as Newport’s most successful, with informal yet elaborate preparations.
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Roggin Vanderbilt
Reinald
Vanderbilt
Heggin
Newport
Btw
Memorable Odds and Ends from Uncertain Years
A muddled reminiscence from James Stuart at St Andrews exposes dialect word trouble in an English town, followed by Kipling’s verse and a London beggar tale. The page includes ad hoc notes on Christmas fortune, recipes for Caramel Nut Fudge and Bread Pancakes, linen care tips, and a brief brutal obituary mention of Miss May Pyle.
Victoria and Her Dram in a Highland Cottage Tale
The piece recounts Queen Victoria seeking shelter at a Balmoral tenant’s cottage where hospitality leads to a whisky pour. A Highland wife prods restraint, while the king of Scots is praised for hospitality and a guard’s witty remark reflects era manners.
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Victoria
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
Guidman
The Youngest Minister and Wilson Ally Birch
Colonel Thomas H. Birch of Burlington New Jersey is named the youngest U S minister to Portugal and is praised for aiding President Wilson and the Wilson campaign. Birch, a longtime Bryan supporter and Wilson elector, helped bring Wilson and Secretary of State together at his Burlington home and served as personal aid during Wilson's governorship.
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Thomas H. Birch
Wilson
Boyington
N.4
Republic of
Portugal
United States
Althoush
Byck
Bevan
Bryan
Tite
Birch Fret
Burlington Hue
New Jersey
Buvh
al- Amere
Not Nation
Colonel Birch
Leuocrade
Imauguras Presenta Hve
Elent
Lisbon
Curly-wig and Dimple-cheek Leave Grandmother's House
A child reflects on the week after Curly-wig and Dimple-cheek depart. The house feels empty and silent as the narrator recalls small joys and asks for someone to tap, interrupt, and help with chores, lamenting the absence of a reader and helper.
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American Prees Associatian
Aly. Bryan
Michima Don
American Press
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American Press Associati
MOS
Reggim Vanderbidt
James Stuart
Bt. Andrews
Nifeshire
Mr. Stuart
Ekiril
Rudyard Kipling
London
Riverence
Ireland
New York Post
Lucky Christman
Pyle
Shu
Tad
la x Golf Club
Smith
Smithh
Philadelphia Telegraph
Florence Rockwell
Iago
Othello
Thomas B. Birch
C. V. Buek
Tory
Furver Dearf
Tin Figur
Vy Dagmans
Frodden Lumber Company
Youth’s Companion
Boston
Mass
Oren
Sy Family
Ea Diy
Heetland
HE Lyne Plage Meat Manu
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Ackley
Iowa
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