Democrats Face Historic Test in Congress 1912
The piece says the Democratic Party will lead Congress after a forthcoming session with a House majority of about sixty five and Senate support aided by Insurgents. It urges passing laws benefiting ordinary citizens and living up to pre election pledges to secure a triumphant 1912 result.
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Senate
Democratic Party
House
United States Senate
Congress
Republic
Yeu
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at Alabama Hotel
The Star reports a highly enthusiastic Cham ber of Commerce gathering of business and professional men at the Alabama hotel on Tuesday night. Speeches urged united action to grow business and develop An niston’s natural resources, demonstrating a key fact about the community’s spirit.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alabama Hotel
Chamber of Commerce Urges Anniston Business Unification
The Star urges all Anniston business operators to join the Chamber of Commerce to boost the city and attract industrial enterprises. It lauds President Turner for a unanimous reelection and notes the chamber's role in locating factories and developing resources.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Meeting Earns Warm Note of Approval
Not a discordant note was sounded at the great meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night. Every attendee was highly pleased with the sentiments expressed by the speakers and the excellent spirit that pervaded the gathering.
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Sike
The Star Boosts Atlanta Projects for Anniston’s Uplift
Atlanta newspapers have long strengthened the city and The Star pledges to support worthy efforts. The question asks readers to join in backing community improvements for Anniston’s best interests.
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Atlanta
The
Star
Secretary Watson Praised as Right Man for Anniston Chamber
Secretary Watson has demonstrated eminent fitness for his Chamber of Commerce role. He is energetic and an enthusiastic booster for Anniston, proving he is the right man in the right place.
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Watson
Chamber of Com
Merce
Anniston
Amarillo adopts commission plan of government
The report notes Amarillo, Texas, adopting the commission form of government while Kansas City engages in a struggle for the 1912 Democratic national convention. It mentions Luke Lea as a young Tennessee senator candidate, Francis Pendleton as a New York judge, and details on the new United States Senate composition and state political moves.
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Amarillo
Texas
Commission
Luke Lea
United States
Tennessee
Francis Pendleton
Supreme Court of
New York
George H. Pendleton
Ohio
Democratic Leaders and Senate Picks Span Regions
The Bryan Democracy leader hints at backing Harmon for president. Senator Reid, Ohio-born, rose in Kansas City after early work as a prosecuting attorney. James E. Martine, New Jersey senator, has French and German roots. his wife is Lorillard’s granddaughter. The Ways and Means panel splits 14 lawyers between South and North representing eight states and ten states respectively.
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Bryan Democracy
Ohio
Harmon
James A. Reid
United States
Missouri
Town
Kansas City
James E. Martine
New Jersey
Senator Martine
Jacob Lorillard
America
Wiys and Means
South
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Choice B. Randall
Texas
William G. Brantley
Georgia
Dorsey W. Shackleford
Ollie M. James
Kentucky
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
Cordell Hall
Tennessee
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
Lincoln Dixon
Indiana
Henry T. Rainey
Corsica One Act Lyric Drama Set for London Stage
Fred F. Shrader wrote the lyric drama Corsica the one act play. F C Whitney will produce the work in London bringing the new stage piece to audiences.
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Fred F. Shrader
Corsica
F.C. Whitney
London
Doan’s Kidney Pills Proved Beneficial in Anniston Testimony
An Anniston Alabama resident Mrs John Rouse reports backache weakness and nervous debility improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She bought them at J L Wikle's Drug Store and credits the remedy with restoring her health after doctors offered no relief. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the pills nationwide.
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Anniston
John Rouse
Eleventh Street
Ala
Doan
Dean
J. L. Wikle
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Monument Planned for Neglected Grave of Former Mayor
Camp Pelham of the United Confederate Veterans moves to erect a monument for Hon. Frank M. Hight, long mayor, whose grave in Hill side cemetery was found missing on Decoration Day. Commander G. W. Jones leads the effort, saying aid from the community is expected to redeem the neglected grave and honor the distinguished dead.
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Camp Pelham
United Confederate Veterans
Frank M. Hight
G. W. Jones
Hillside Cemetery
Jones
Ruef Must Serve Fourteen Years for San Francisco Plunder
Abe Ruef former San Francisco political boss will begin a fourteen year sentence at San Quentin for extortion and misuse of public works. He admitted guilt after years of ruling the city with a corrupt coterie. an appeal failed, and an arrest order was issued. He has seven days to settle his affairs.
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Abe Ruef
San Francisco
San Quentin
Ruef
the Golden Gate
Supporters of Fritzi Seheff in The Rose Shop
Among the players who will support Fritzi Seheff in The Rose Shop are Joseph Herbert Eugene O'Brien who supported Ethel Barrymore as
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Fritzi Seheff
Joseph Herbert
Eugene O’brien
Ethel Barrymore
Hall's Family Pills and Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to act on the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims testimonials are available and lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as the makers and says the pills treat constipation.
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Ce Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toluio
al Drugeiew
Hall
Opera Star Riccardo Martin Tailor Gaffe
Musical American recounts Riccardo Martin daughter tale about a tailor who bought two tickets to Carmen and later criticized his outfit saying the trousers did not fit. The anecdote highlights the singer's fame and a comic miscue in a backstage moment.
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Riccardo Martin
Martin
Mean Tramp and the Pie Wedge Rail Mauling Tale
A housewife asks a tramp to chop wood in exchange for her home-made pie. Gritty George refuses, preferring to maul rails instead. The exchange leads to a humorous clash of plans and a stubborn streetwise bargain.
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George
Not Weholy Idle Falls into Domestic Fray
In a brief domestic exchange Mrs. D asks if George helps with fall house cleaning. Mrs. B reports he hangs pictures crooked and grumbles while at work.
Riches and Happiness Dialog in Tit-Bits
A brief witticism features a plutocrat and a Socialist debating wealth. The plutocrat argues riches do not bring happiness while the Socialist notes money provides social ease and speech that others envy.
Prisoner Claims Robbery Charge Amid Print Debate
In a Detroit News excerpt a prisoner defends his action as a robbery at a summer hotel while a Vigitor questions whether he was the proprietor or head waiter. The exchange highlights tensions over sensational prints and personal notoriety.
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Detroit News
Pantages plans new 2.5 million theatre in San Francisco
Alexander Pantages, head of the vaudeville syndicate with a circuit stretching west from the Mississippi, intends to build a 2.5 million theatre in San Francisco in the near future.
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Alexander Pantages
Pantages Vaudeville Syndicate
Mississippi River
San Francisco
Wits and Humor Through Old Legal Etymology
A New York World writer recounts a Maine horseman sued for damages who stalls on speed terms. The judge probes with archaic phrases and the man answers each term, until the jury learns how speed is perceived.
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New York
Maine
Faithful Unto Death Sermon by Patton at Fifth Avenue Church
Former President Patton of Princeton University delivered a sermon titled Faith focusing on blind faith of the client and patient, analogy of doctor patient and lawyer client. He referenced a doctor’s prescription often unreadable and cited the line yours not to reason why yours but to do and die provoking a ripple in the congregation.
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Patton
Princeton University
Fifth Avenue Collegiate Church
Frog Hollow Editorial Rooms Refuse Ice Water
A broom peddler asks for ice water in the Frog Hollow Enterprise editorial rooms. The editor refuses, citing a Chicago News claim that ice water could stop circulation, and the request is denied with a dry rebuttal.
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Frog Hollow
Frog Hollow Enterprise
Chicago News
Not Abashed in Chicago News Excerpt
A playful exchange in a Chicago News snippet shows a flirtatious young man daring a maid with a kiss if she turns him down. The banter reveals social etiquette and gendered teasing in a casual urban vignette.
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Chicago News
Too Near the Pole Hymn Verse Omitted Sparks Debate
A Philadelphia Ledger quote describes a minister asking to omit the first verse of a hymn that mentions Greenland's icy mountains to avoid provoking disputes during a peaceful gathering. The congregation reacts with surprise at the request and explanation.
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Greenland
Philadelphia Ledger
Expelled for Cause at Women’s Club Bargain Motion
A humorous exchange in Tit-Bits records Mrs. Dorcas asking why a member was expelled and Mrs. Learned recounting a motion to avoid hiring a Hindu philosophy professor. The motion favored teaching practical skills like hailing a cab, sharpening a pencil, and umbrella etiquette in crowds.
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Dorcas
Women’s Club
Hindoor
Self Abnegation Photographer in Portrait Session
A photographer asks a sitter to adjust her head for a plate while the sitter insists the dog Fido should be the focus. The exchange captures a playful moment from the Chicago Tribune captioned scene.
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Fido
Chicago Tribune
The Bunca Law Pun in Puck
A Witty quip notes the price tag of building may lead to a blank check after paying architect and contractor bills, suggesting the home improvement trend could be a boundless expense. The line mocks inflated costs and the idea of endless spending on a bungalow or bungalow style home.
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Puck
Outlines of Quotes and Editorial Juxtapositions
A collage of quoted lines from Chicago News and the Green Bag reflecting on time money punishment love and editor guidance. The passage juxtaposes slang about time in prison with personal vows and a nurse with a newborn, concluding with editors’ external directions discarded by an office boy.
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Jacksonville
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James B. Lloyd
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Kline Building
Corner Lith and
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Toledo
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