Underwood Urges Conservative Progress At Virginia Address
Oscar Underwood delivered a commencement speech at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville urging progress grounded in conservatism. He warned against radical onrush, demagogues co opting "progressive," and praised the current tariff bill as a just, progressive framework expected to become law.
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Oscar Underwood
University of Virginia At
Charlottesville
Iis
Bkie
Progress
Underwood
Congress
Senate
Justice to Alaska President signals constructive Alaska legislation
President Wilson indicates support for constructive Alaska legislation in the current session, with currency reform possibly delayed to December. If currency moves wait, Alaska will not be ignored beyond eight months, ending years of neglect as a distant the nation’s stepchild.
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Wilson
Alaska
Congress
Alaska Development and a Call for a National Trunk Line
An editorial argues Alaska is an underdeveloped American asset rich in coal timber and potential agriculture. It criticizes congressional apathy and fears of corporate exploitation, urging government action to build a trunk line that would unlock vast interior regions and accelerate settlement and growth.
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Arctic Ocean
United States
Alaska
Geld
Congress
British Columbia
Wilson
Malaria Control Through Screening Urged by State Health Board
The Georgia state board of health under Dr H F Harris urges malaria prevention by screening homes, avoiding open perches, and using screened beds to stop mosquito transmission. Malaria, spread by nocturnal anopheles mosquitoes, can be controlled much like yellow fever was with proper screening.
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State Board Of?health
H. F. Harris
Georgia
Gorgas
Havana
Panama
New Orleans
Nigt
State Board of Health
Little Summer Lady and Curious Verse Mosaic
A fragmented compilation blends poetry and quips about politics and leisure. It references Little Summer Lady, a congress member with seed gifts, polo impressions, an optimistic iceman, and pastoral excerpts, all in a breezy, period newspaper voice.
Ancient War Trappings Arrive as Collector Tours Chicago
William He Riggs, owner of the world’s finest private armor collection, has traveled from France to inspect local museum holdings. The Parc Monceau Paris mansion houses his treasures, including the Duke of Alva’s parade armor, Henry of Navarre’s sword, Henry VII’s gauntlets, and Henry VI’s fatal jousting helmet.
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Chicago News
William He. Riggs
France
United States
Parc Monceau
Paris
Duke of
Alva
Henry of Navarre
Henry VII
Henry VI
Hyacinthe's Great Sermon Fails To Rally Believers
A tired Fere Hyacinthe, touring missionary, drinks strong wine before a sermon and staggers through the discourse. His voice wavers, the pulpit tilts, yet he finishes and returns to the vestry, where friends praise the unexpected eloquence of his sermon.
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Hyacinthe
la Grande Revue
Fere Hyacinthe
Budget reform debate in Congress and the Underwood plan
Washington June 27 Special President Wilsen discusses Congress budget reform in his book. He notes the inefficiency of multiple unrelated committees handling appropriation bills and promotes a budget system. The House considers a proposed plan led by Representative Underwood and supported by several members to create a budget committee representing key chairmen and the Ways and Means panel.
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Washington
Wilsen
House of Representatives
Taft
Osear W. Underwood
Swagger Shirley
Kentucky
Hay
Virginia
Pitzgerald
New York
Garrett
Tennessee
Stevens
Texas
House
Ways and Means
Baltimore
Treasury
Samuel J. Randall
Army
Diplomatic and Consular Service
Military Academy
Navy, Indian Affairs
Post Office
Congress
Loss as the path to growth in life and character
A compact essay argues that loss drives growth and character formation. It cites Stevenson, Mark Twain, Dickens, and Nelson, noting health or physical limits as triggers for greater patience, thought, and achievement. The piece urges embracing loss, expecting gain from unforeseen directions, and facing loss with calm.
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Stevenson
Mark Twein
Dickens
Lord Nelson
Napoleon
Unser Fritz and the secret German throne drama unraveled
The article recounts Emperor William I’s 25th anniversary and the disputed 1888 episode surrounding Frederick William IIs alleged abdication plan. It details court factions, Dr Morell Mackenzie’s role, royal intrigue with the crown princess and British relatives, and Frederick’s brief, contested reign amid illness and family tensions.
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William
Germany
Prussig
William I
Frederick
Fritz
Shela
Morell Mackenzie
Virchow
Mackenzie
England
San Remy
Beene
Prince Willan
Prince Wiliam
Feschine
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kaiser
Wilhelm
France
Sedan
Napoleon II
von Bismarck
Victoria
Princess Royal
Queen Victoria
A Story of the Moment by Walt Mason
In a village discussion Jemima Terwilliger is mocked for vanity and pride. The assessor and patriarch debate a woman's place, pride, and the dangers of overbearing self-regard, citing a tale of a once-celebrated author and the limits of genius.
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Walt Mason
Jemima Terwilliger
Cleopatra
Helen of Troy
Terwilliger
Young Kersmith
Scott
Dickens
Keramith
Nashville the Capital of Tennessee A Portrait in 1913
Nashville, Tennessee, capital with 115000 people, is praised for history, institutions, and notable figures. The piece notes its founding in 1780, two presidents produced, Andrew Jackson, colleges, and landmarks like the Parthenon in Centennial Park, while contrasting Memphis in population and regional influence.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Cumberland River
Memphis
Cincinnati
Middle West
United States Senate
Fty
Parthenon
Centennial Parky
Andrew Jackson
Equetta
South
Unsatisfactory College Heads
President William T. Foster surveys 105 colleges and universities, finding that about one third of presidents fail to satisfy faculty, students, and alumni. He notes that for fifty-one institutions the majority favor a new leader, implying two of three presidents are seen as failures.
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William T. Foster
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