Fuller Encourages Fuller for Delegate-at-Large Nomination
The piece argues that Alvan T. Fuller, Massachusetts candidate for delegate-at-large to the Republican national convention, would bring lively contest and practical judgment to the Chicago gathering. It praises his independence from party bosses and readiness to challenge shams, calling him a desirable presence for the party.
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Fuller
Alvan T. Fuller
Massachusetts
Congressman Fuller
Chicago
Republican Party
Beef Prices Drop as Chicago Stockyards Overstocked
In Chicago the live cattle market shows a sharp price fall with about 9000 head in stockyards and a drop of nearly $3 per hundredweight over ten days. Retail beef prices for prime cuts rise despite cheaper live animals, while beef men offer defenses without explaining higher prices for poorer cuts.
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Chicago
Balloon ascent study by Professor Todd at Fort Omaha
Professor David Todd of Amherst College plans a high altitude balloon ascent from Fort Omaha to collect atmospheric samples and study air waves. He carries wireless gear hoping to hear Martian signals as the balloon climbs, signaling potential contact with Mars.
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David Todd
Amherst College
Fort Omaha
Todd
Mars
Army and Navy Club Aids Boston Service Men
Community Service in Boston moves to establish an Army and Navy Club at Park Square as the social and recreative center for service men. The club is a present reality and seeks a $60,000 public contribution to equip the house with modern conveniences and attractions.
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Boston
Army and Navy
Park Square
Lee
Boston plans to repurpose war facilities for peacetime use
The plan outlines converting billiard tables dormitories bowling alleys cafeteria dancing halls library and recreation rooms to maintain wartime civic work as Boston pledges to be a good neighborhood to servicemen.
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Boston
United States
Why a constitutional convention could shape the nation
The text argues for the alternate path to amending the Constitution via a national convention called by two thirds of the state legislatures. It notes the dangers conservatives see, cites Lincoln’s support for popular-initiated amendments, and predicts a future inevitability of convening a convention to reflect the people’s will rather than elite propositions.
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United States
Congress
Israel Ward Andrews
Abraham Lincoln
New Hampshire Opposes Early Boston & Maine Schedules
State officials and Governor Bartlett resist proposed Boston & Maine timetable changes that would move trains earlier. The governor, attorney general and Public Service Commission chair threaten action to block the revised passenger schedules to protect New Hampshire residents from the inconvenience and confusion of earlier trains.
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New Hampshire
Boston & Maine
Commonwealth
Bartlett
Public Service Commission
Massachusetts
Italy's Nitti denounces slander campaign abroad
Italian premier Signor Nitti criticized a global slander campaign against Italy in an interview at San Remo. He charged that false news harming Italy originated from outsiders sending telegrams claiming to be from Italy, by individuals not resident there.
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Signor Nitti
San Remo
Italy
Slandered in America over Italy wartime stance
The piece notes slander about Italy is rare in the United States though some unwarranted attacks arose when she opposed France in the Ruhr. Americans largely respect Italy for its wartime role and its efforts to rebuild, trusting her good faith without warning.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Ruhr
Italy
America
Break in Prices Signals Relief Amid Market Decline
The article notes a broad price drop across grain meat and cotton with rallies failing to stop the downtrend. It cites stock declines since last November, warnings from Judge Gary on steel pricing, and Harvard Economics predicting lower commodity prices as money strain persists.
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Wall Street
Japan
Gary
Harvard Letter On Economics
Notable figures linked by personal ties and public roles
Henry Cabot Lodge and Alice Roosevelt Longworth are described as close friends who discussed speeches. Lady Reading, wife of the Lord Chief Justice, receives the Grand Cross of the British Empire for aiding in Washington. Mrs. Richard Croker, now enrolled as Cherokee, supports education and family. Charles M. Schwab promotes music as a cure for radicalism with a 130 member orchestra and choirs.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Nicholas Longworth
Alice Roosevelt
Senate
Lady Reading
Lord Reading
England
Albert Cohen
London
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Washington
Richard Croker
Tammany Boss
Cherokee Tribe of
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Cherokee County
Boss
Charles M. Schwab
Oratorio Society of New York
Bethlehem Steel Works
Birthday Bio Briefs on James Buchanan
A compact portrait of James Buchanan born April 23 1791 noting he was the United States president praised for honesty and efficiency yet criticized for a lack of fight during slavery era tensions. It covers his Franklin Pennsylvania birth law study congressional work Democratic ties ambassadorship to Russia and his compromise stance.
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James Buchanan
United States
Buchanan
Franklin
County
Penn
Congress
Democratic Party
St Petersburg
Russia
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Reflection on the Newkirk Name and a Cubs Pitcher
Newt Newkirk writes with family pride in mind and chastises a Cubs pitcher for a costly stumble against the St. Louis Cardinals. He recounts the game where Sherdel hit a home run off Newkirk and lampoons the misplay while urging better control to restore the family’s honor and public image.
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Newkirk
Newkirks
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Chicago
Sherdel
Schupp
Boston
Newton Newkirk
Cardinals
Boston Weather Notes From Historic April 23 Records
The record cites official temperatures for April 23 with figures 23 in 1872 and 381 in 1882. It notes a warmest figure 365 and states no rain or snow in Boston on this date for the past decade except in 1911 1912 1913 and 1918.
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Boston
Ramsey Milholland continues in Tarkington’s serial
Booth Tarkington’s ongoing Ramsey Milholland tale continues in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine issue. Ramsey Ramsey rambles on through the aruding escapades as Tarkington builds the serial arc with his characteristic humor and social texture.
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Ramsey
Ramsey Milholland
Booth Tarkington
Boston Sunday Post -Magazine
Andrew Jackson as President and the Nullification Crisis
The article contrasts Andrew Jackson with earlier presidents, noting his people-centered style and volatile clashes. It highlights his support for Peggy Eaton, his fiery temper, and debates over nullification led by Calhoun and Hayne, with Webster’s rebuttal uniting the North and reshaping Southern belief. Jackson’s toast on federal union ends Calhoun’s presidential hopes.
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Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
North
Jackson
Webster
Calhoun
The Observant Citizen Snippets From St George Day Field Notes
Observant Citizen imitates a pastimes column with seasonal musings on St George Day customs and humor. It mentions blue attire, old woodcut of Saint George, and a dragon tale, then shifts to spring weather curiosities, hats, geese migration, daffodils, local notes from Chatham and Boston, and a short obituary verse for a horse.
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England
St. George
Libya
Wales
Antrim
N. H
Chatham
Mass
Cape Cod
The
Cape
Tourists to Europe Echo Yankee Doodle Doom
The poem satirizes European leaders calling for Yankee money to resupply war-torn regions while tourists swarm battlefields and shattered towns. It mocks travelers who seek souvenirs amid ruined streets and grim memories, contrasting patriotic bluster with the grim aftermath.
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Europe
Yorick
Kansas
Walt Mason
Needy Boston Mothers to Spend Weeks at Fresh Air Camp
Readable notes describe Boston mothers with babies headed to Volunteer fresh air camp for a week or two where eggs and milk are provided. Mrs. Walter Duncan leads the program and an experimental use of Egyptian onions appears in the column.
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Boston
Walter Duncan
Hidden bird houses blend with village trees and nests
A weekend guest tours a cottage grounds where 12 handcrafted bird houses blend with branches. The hostess explains they mimic real nests with twigs hay and straw to attract birds like Nuthatches Robins Sparrows Wrens and more, camouflaged along arches and grape arbors.
Spring Magic In the Fairy Realm
Poem fragment celebrates spring as fairies travel across lawns and glades. It describes nocturnal boat rides and elfin beings turning turf to light, luring adults to rediscover childhood beauty and carefree joy in the green season.
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