Niagara Falls Preservation Bill Favored in Congress
A House report favors preserving Niagara Falls from water diversion and ties passage to a White Mountain reservation bill. The editorial urges linking Niagara protection to industrial needs of New England, arguing mills on the Merrimac and Connecticut rivers depend on forested watersheds. It criticizes the House Speaker for resisting scenic funding and calls for decisive action.
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Niagara Falls
House of Representatives
Washington
White Mountain
Nira
Congress
White Hills
Niagara
White Mountains
Merrimac
Connecticut
White Mountain Reservation
Massachusetts
New York
New England
Insurance lapse shock hits small policyholders in New York
The Armstrong committee disclosures trigger widespread lapse of small life policies. Equitable reports show 27,385 policies lapsed, none exceeding 1000 dollars, with 84 percent under 3000 dollars. Families relying on these contracts face heightened risk despite full face value if conditions are met.
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New York
Armstrong Committee
The
Post
Equitable Company
Insurance lapse prompt renewed policy resumption urged
Policy holders with lapsed coverage of 250000 are urged to be treated favorably so they can resume relations with insurers. The industry should make it easy and attractive to reestablish contact, as ongoing scare risks permanent detriment to future sales.
Press Critique of Muckraking and Distorted News
The Post argues Roosevelt is correct to critique muckrakers and condemns sensational reporting in newspapers and magazines. It contends crime coverage exaggerates vice, reforms arise from excessive exposés, and media should scrutinize themselves to restore balance between virtue and vice.
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Post
Roosevelt
Free Alcohol Bill Passes House Near Unanimous Vote
The House approved a free alcohol bill with near unanimous support, signaling likely Senate approval. The measure taxes internal revenue, aids farmers and manufacturers, and could outcompete Rockefeller's gasoline, reducing pollution and fuel costs for small engines and industry.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
Temperance
Standard Oil Company
Balloon racing woes and cautious Czar comments
A lighthearted column laments the Pittsfield balloon race failing due to fickle weather and predicts balloons will not replace electric cars or autos. It mocks Gorky while noting Maxim Gorky travels incognito and jokes about the Czar fearing explosive devices.
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Pittsfield
Boston horse show opens with social splendor and equine quality
The opening of the Mechanics Building horse show in Boston draws high society attendance and underscores value of breed and horse nature. The piece notes long evolution, beauty, intelligence, and the horse as companion and helper, predicting a cumulative week of appeal.
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Mechanics’ Building
Boston
How it Feels to Be Kissed by a Billionaire
A Georgia woman kissed by the Laird of Skibo, Andrew Carnegie, joins the free list alongside libraries. The remark hints at a humorous article idea for Ladies' Home Journal about the billionaire’s kisses and generosity.
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Andy Carnegie
Georgia
Laird of
Skibo
Ladies’ Home Journal
Question on Spring's Arrival and Seasonal Attire
A quirky musing asks whether yesterday felt like spring or a decoy to trap citizens into lightweight underwear. The piece notes playful paranoia about sudden weather changes and fashion.
Bernhardt press agent chat reveals farewell tour tease
A Boston Post call with Mme. Bernhardt s press agent covers Barnum & Bailey offers, intense tent crowds in Austin, and minimal circus acts. It notes she sings on a farewell tour with two to three dozen rings and a carriage entry.
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Boston Post
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Ting-a-ling
Elgar Arrives in New York Ahead of Cincinnati Festival
Sir Edward Elgar, the English composer, arrived in New York yesterday aboard the Celtic. He will go to Cincinnati, Ohio, to conduct performances of several of his own compositions at the great May festival.
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New York
Sir Edward Elgar
Cincinnati
Unselfishness and advice in a playful verse
A humorous poem by McLandburgh Wilson in the New York Sun contrasts claimed selfishness with acts of charity. It describes a world full of grace as people share tips on stocks and courtship without exploiting others.
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McLandburgh Wilson
New York Sun
Artsy metalworker Howell Hansel shows city craftsman flair
A brief column reviews Howell Hansel who turns hammered brass and copper into fruit salvers, sardinieres, and jewel boxes from a top-floor workshop. Neighbors comment on his activity as he works daily during vacation after leaving the Empire Theatre.
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Howell Hansel
Empire Theatre
Prince Arthur of Connaught Visits Ottawa Civic Address
Prince Arthur of Connaught received a civic address in Ottawa and answered briefly. He later had luncheon with Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
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Ottawa
Ont
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Wilfrid Laurier
Mollie Morse and Price in a clash of dreams and duty
In a theatre Mollie Morse dazzles as Robert Price proposes before a crowd. A homeless man pleads for hot coffee and Mollie rejects escapism, choosing to help the suffering instead, while Price vows to stay by her side in reality.
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Robert Price
Mollie
Pactolus
Miss Morse
Bob
Price
Robert
Chase
Robert Henderson Paine
Molly
Spain
Italy
Hand Care For Women And Handy Shopping Book
The article advises women to keep hands white with light cleansing using soap and oatmeal twice daily and lemon rub weekly. It suggests warm water for extra cleansing and notes a simple regimen for maintaining pale hands. It also recommends carrying a pocketbook with pencil, small account book, and a penknife for shopping notes and expense tracking.
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Pittsburg
Louisville Courier-Journal
Love Advice From Mildred Champagne for Young Student
A high school student writes of in love with a 35 year old housekeeper. Mildred Champagne cautions the age gap, advises waiting until adulthood, and suggests saving money to start a business rather than pursuing the older housekeeper. She notes many peers would be suitable partners.
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Miss Champagne
Boston Post
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