The Gangster as a Social Force in Big Cities
A historical examination of the gangster as a lived condition influenced by neighborhood environments and politics. It traces how youth fall under bad influences, the role of saloons and clubs as gang headquarters, police complicity, and political protection that sustains gang activity through intimidation and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couiey
Ana
Hila Ekil
Artery
Starling House
Dod
Rome Hines
Life
Protecton
Herman Hosenthal
New York City
Liewenant Charles Bevker
Lefty Louie
Becker
Why Trees Shed Leaves In Perpetual Summer
Botany studies in Jove and Ceylon explore why leaf fall occurs. Volkens finds climate cycles affect foliage in 100+ tree species at Botanical Gardens of Bautensore and argues internal protoplasm cues drive shedding. Kleba counters that external periodicity and food material supply may dominate, backed by experiments shifting leaf cycles in European and tropical trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jove
Ceylon
Botanic Gardens
Bualtensore Rofescor
A. Volkens Hae
G. Kleba
Hats Worn by Russians Reflect Uniformity and Import Limits
Russian hats show contrast between official uniform caps for students and officials, with fur to cloth transitions across seasons. Imports dominate cheaper wear, Germany leads in supply, and American hats show branding tricks. distances and merchant delays curb their spread. The public uses cheap braces as well, even in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York Herald
Germany
Austria
Italy
England
United States
New York
Chicago
Boston
Gossip of the Sport World Delights in practical golf pranks
The piece describes J. A. Hamilton of New York introducing soap-ball pranks at Bretton Woods. Players reform balls with soap, paint, and enamel, then Lou tees them for a club. A stunt ends with a supposed hole won when a ball is mostly gone, with others paying out stakes as in quirky golf lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hamilton
New York
Hretton Woods
N. A
Lou
Bretton Woods
Big Football Match at Polo Grounds Draws Thousands
The West Point versus Ananpolis game planned for November 20 at the Polo Grounds in New York City is expected to attract around 40 000 spectators. New York club management expands seating and adds boxes and sods the infield to create an ideal stadium. Dartmouth and Carlisle will benefit from the improvements when they play November 15 at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Dartmouth
Carlisle
Woes of Minor League Owners and Player Sales
A minor league club owner faces tough choices between selling players for immediate cash to higher clubs or delaying sales for fall delivery. The practice impacts box office, as fans dislike seeing stars traded during crucial races. The Bronchos' Morria Block recently saw a season setback from a midseason loss.
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Morria
Reviving Rome Coliseum for Modern Olympic Site
The article discusses plans to revive the ancient Rome Coliseum to host Olympic events. It notes Berlin 1016 as a future gate and Italy as the next host, with capacity cut from 87,000 in antiquity to about 50,000 in renovation. It contrasts ancient gladiatorial combat with modern athletic rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ang & Great
Berlin
Italy
Anccient Coiseum
Rome
Baseball Slang and the Story of the Game
The Chicago Record-Herald weighs how baseball news should read with quotes from Charles A. Comis key and a University of Chicago professor. They debate plain English versus expressive slang and the idea that a vivid sporting page may amuse readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago Americans
University of Chicago
Willam James
Aggregation of Absurdities Across News Humor
A collage of quips from multiple papers features humor on marriage jail terms hunting lectures and social gibes. Dialogues touch on alimony, interstate commerce, family reception, and a color blind pun, reflecting early 20th century wit and light satire.
Men of all work must be engaged say Henpechke
A Philadelphia quote argues the servant girl question can only be resolved by engaging men of all work and accepting men as bosses. The remark reflects early feminist and labor viewpoints cited in local discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bubbubs
Henpechke
Philadelphia
Untitled fragment hints at risky expedition dialogue
Fragmentary text speaks of daring ventures and warnings about safe conduct. The lines evoke thrill and caution with references to tracking and impossible stakes, suggesting a dramatic exchange rather than a clear news item.
Fate Stranger and Mrs Gadabout Towlinson Deposit Dilemma
In a light exchange from Obleago News, Fate Stranger asks Mrs Gadabout Towlinson about a deposit amount. Rank Teller refuses to disclose the figure, remarking unable to tell. The banter notes the pair’s dynamic and the teller’s role in questioning.
Acquiring Experience Ambiguity at the Beach
A Washington Herald fragment recalls a girl prompted entry at the beach and a town return after a vacation with money saved, hinting at a social scene or rumor. The quotation reflects informal dialogue without clear events or dates.
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Washington Herald
Mother and father in Sharp Family Snapshot
A brief, humorous remark from a 19th or early 20th century Indianapolis Star snippet shows a son asking about his mother and the reply about a man’s father being “doting” and “gettin’ pickled.”
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Sonny
Indianapolly Star
Basia of Opinion Spares Peace and Quiet Amid Debate
The fragment suggests Basia comments on peace and quiet amid a political debate. Origin and full context are unclear, but the note indicates an opinion piece or column discussing restraint and calm in public discourse.
Bere Wee Court Case Faces Grand Jury
Local notes report a brief item about a six year old in Clackzaatl Muyuirw facing a grand jury inquiry. Details are sparse but indicate formal legal action proceeding in the near term.
Marriage Delayed By Two Years Says Letter Fragment
A fragment from a Detrust Free letter shows two lovers discussing a postponed wedding. The speaker asks if poverty would affect the intent to marry, while the reply confirms willingness but cites a two year postponement. The text reflects social constraints on unions.
Honest Definition Courage Fused With Pride
Fragmentary note from Washington Street discusses courage and pride, suggesting fear is hidden by defiant pride. No clear events or persons emerge. reads as reflective snippet about inner strength and social perception.
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Geugeter
Cluthes
Lerkerper
Meterpolla
Bob the Barkeep
Underworld
Gas House
Upper
Uptown
Gas Hone Gang
Bie Grey
Defense
Komet
Piytemt
Barasead
American Press Association
Gangester
Gangmen
Washington Star
Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
London
Kaleker
Kocker
Pittsburgh
Basia
Washington St
Wisder
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