Oklahoma and Kansas Progressives Platforms and Moves
Oklahoma Progressives adopt a platform opposing amalgamation with rivals and urging public utilities state labor commissions and good roads. Kansas Democrats discuss government ownership of telegraphs and railways with a broad Progressive platform plus initiatives like direct democracy measures. A Memorable Party split and fusion talk preoccupy early 1910s politics amid tantalizing hints of Penrose and Taft-era maneuvers.
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Utah
Democratic Confusion After Iowa By-Election
The article argues that the recent Second Iowa District by-election shows limited support for the Wilson administration. It compares Democratic gains to Massachusetts and New Jersey, noting incumbents won by minority votes similar to Wilson’s 1912 election. It claims Wilson’s popularity hasn’t grown and notes his 1916 address to Congress borrowing Progressive planks, including presidential primaries, amid expectations of further political moves.
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Iowa
Wilson
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Mrr. Wilson
Wilosm
Congress
Desperate Straits for New York Republicans in Editorial
The New York World editorial argues Republicans in New York are in desperate straits. It urges Elihu Root to stand for the Senate to block the Progressives and Roosevelt. It notes Root’s past high offices and questions party futures if he refuses.
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New York
New York World
Roosevelt
Indianapsus News
Elia Root
Root
Erihu Root
United States
the World
Political Pot Simmering As Primaries Approach
Spring primaries loom with political activity widening nationwide. Progressives lead early mobilization while Democrats show little energy. Republicans display notable activity though efforts to unite with Progressives face persistent rejection.
Progressives brace for 1914 surge as GOP shifts tactic
The piece argues Republicans are courting Progressive voters with Roosevelt talk to derail straight Progressive tickets. It notes West Virginia interviews push Roosevelt support, while Progressives organize nationwide with strong tickets. It predicts fierce 1914 clashes across Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois Iowa Minnesota Kansas Nebraska Maine New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Southern states as Standpatters struggle to hold seats.
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Atlantic
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Standpatism in politics and the Taft era debate
A critique of standpatism and rigidity in political belief versus progress. The piece cites Jeramy Boutkam and references Tafts era figures like Taft and Fairbanks, arguing enduring conservatism resists change while stressing the need to question established principles amid modern political shifts. It contrasts old English standpatters with contemporary U S debates and cites a Washington Herald note on women's suffrage in a Republican platform.
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Taft
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Fairbanks Calla
Standpatters through history face progressive change
The Indianapolis Star argues that standpatters resist reform across eras from colonial to modern times. It contrasts Tory and slaveholding defenders of the status quo with progressives pushing evolution and political freedom, noting standpatters denounce change yet ultimately lose.
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George
Brother Serrit
Washington Herald
Abraham Lincoln
Southland
Indianapolis Star
A Choice of Names Editorial on Rearing Reform Labels
The piece critiques Senator Bristow seeking reelection as a Progressive Republican and questions the meaning of progress in politics. It mocks mixed signals like advancing while regressing and notes confusion over labels in the Republican spectrum and its future direction.
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Moondloy Post
Bristow
Sire
Chicago
Taft
Barnes
Penrose
Canton
Root
Man’s paradox: nothing to something and back to nothing
A cryptic transcript frames a paradox about action and possession. It contrasts a man who must act to gain anything with one who acts and yet ends with nothing, illustrating a sharp, aphoristic thought.
Foes of Memory and The Burden of Excess Learning
The excerpt argues memory falters under excess routines including too much good, excessive physical activity, and oddly, too much education as a counterintuitive obstacle to durable recall. It frames memory as delicate, strained by overindulgence in virtue and strain.
Interesting and Peculiar Sights on a Panama Canal Voyage
A traveler describes a Lebanonite party's Panama voyage aboard the United Prait Company's Parishing. The letter, begun February 1, covers sights from Colon to Costa Rica, Panama, and beyond, detailing climate, mangrove vegetation, and the canal region as the group passes through San Jose and Cartago toward the canal zone.
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George W. Campbell
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Ricata
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Turrialba
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Tirrialba
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Advertising Effect Lost in Central and South America
Advertising impact diminishes as large portions of the population in Central and South America cannot read or write, limiting reach of campaigns. The article notes widespread illiteracy reduces effectiveness of print and general advertising.
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Central
South America
Winning Success Through Daily Effort
The piece stresses that personal achievement hinges on consistent daily work rather than flashy feats. It emphasizes absorbing effort and giving the very best in routine tasks to build a successful future.
Paper Wads Fly as Teacher Questions Robert and Tadge
A teacher asks Robert if he threw paper wads at the blackboard. Robert denies, saying mine didn't stick, while Tadge corrects with his own remark. The exchange captures a classroom moment of mischief and clarification.
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Tadge
Art of Living Faces Similarities to Otog in Dance Study
Fragmentary report notes unclear statements about an unnamed subject, suggesting a comparison between disciplines and a referenced figure Marcus Aurelide. The text hints at a ceremonial or ritual context with monks and a stance of preparation, but specifics are unreadable.
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