Campaign adjournment and 1912 election plans in Washington
Washington observers expect an early adjournment to let senators campaign nationwide. Theodore Roosevelt campaigns boost, Wilson and Taft split support in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, with talks of Progressive and Republican alliances and the fate of the House and Senate in the upcoming elections.
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Courageous Mine Guard Saves Toddler From 400 Foot Shaft
From Greensburg Pennsylvania comes a dramatic rescue story. Pp J McDonough a mine guard near Irwin risked his life to save Tony Anda two year old child who toppled into a shaft. McDonough checked his fall with a cage cable forming a cushion for the baby. He lost consciousness and suffered a broken ankle and twelve ribs. The child was uninjured.
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Not Much in Motion and Mirth in an Odd Exchange
Fragmentary dialogue echoes about grace in play and a humorous image of old gentlemen tossing hats as a song ends. The lines hint at contrasting skill and elegance with a playful, lightly absurd mood.
Cape and Cape Coat Ensembles Gain Style for Travelers
The article discusses layered cape outfits that combine cape with coat or waistcoat for versatility in travel and varied climates. It highlights a taupe ensemble from Paquin with a detachable outer cape, a coordinating black silk collar, and accessories including a hemp hat and taupe shoes. The piece notes long capes as a popular development and praises practical chic style.
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Batiste
Hats for June weddings in airy midsummer styles
Millinery trends signal bright ephemeral hats for June weddings. Julia Bottomley describes three standout pieces: a large lace and net brim with a black velvet band, a white chrysanthemum motif sunhat, and a black maline halo hat. Each piece captures youthful gaiety with delicate wires and ribbons.
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Julia Bottomley
Fragmented style notes on summer clothing and hats
A fragment discusses summer garments and hats, noting dark and light shades and the idea of a lasting wrap. It mentions trying on a large hat and how the garment serves for many occasions. The text is incomplete but centers on fashion and headwear.
Please Sir Help a Blind Man for a Quarter
A quippy exchange features a blind man asking for a quarter and a clerk joking that a coin will not cure blindness but will help him see a bartender around the corner. The brief vignette plays on humor and misdirection.
Neighbors Debate Number of U S Farmers with Phones
A reader argues that the paper claims over two million U S farmers have telephones while disputing whose phones are counted. The exchange centers on how the statistic is defined and who is included.
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Bacon
United States
Hubert
SINGS PRAISE OF BIGNESS
A quoted passage from Leslie's Weekly extols bigness in industry and commerce. It lauds states and sectors for large resources and big wages and urges expanding opportunity for individual effort in banks offices and factories.
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Oregon
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Colorado
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Alabama
Pennsylvania
New York
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Discovering the Real Mexico in Historic Cities
Boston Transcript notes army correspondents at Vera Cruz and beyond learn Mexican cities founded by Spaniards are architecturally rich. Public buildings impress readers, Puebla could host a vast medical library, and Mexico City holds many structures admired by traveling architects. The piece argues Mexico mixes culture with turmoil.
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Postcards Found Behind Letter Box Near Stanley Road
During removal of an enamel plate at the Stanley Road post office in Teddington England three postcards dated October 1891 were found wedged between the plate and frame. They were discolored after 23 years and two addresses were decipherable and delivered.
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Stanley Road
Teddington
England
Election tensions rise in Flexico as voters head to polls
Unclear text hints at election activity and public concern in Flexico. References to violence and a judge imply tensions around the voting period, with worry described as part of civic life. Entity details are minimal due to fragmentary input.
Gladiolus Easy to Grow
Gladiolus are easy to grow and require little care. They thrive in most soils, need no spraying, and produce flowers from mid May to June 15 for a succession of blooms. Plant bulbs two inches deep for small bulbs or three times as deep for large ones, with pointed end up.
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M. Bennington
Bear Attacks Farmer as Wife Drives Off Beast
A farmer near Hyner, A B McCloskey, was wounded by a bear that entered his barnyard. He shot the animal, but it mauled his left arm and leg before Mrs McCloskey beat it back with a club. A search party of neighbors pursued the bear over the mountains without success.
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Philadelphia Record
Known of Old
A Washington woman relates that Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page treats married life in his books from the inside. She recalls a Rome tea where Mr. and Mrs. Page argued playfully and laughed about it, each calling it a possible chapter from a novel.
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Thomas Nelson Page
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Rome
Its Dark Mystery
A fragmented historical note reflects a cryptic line about a dark mystery and old girl figure. It mentions a fair question and urges floral offerings to friends before they can no longer sniff fragrance, suggesting a condolence or memorial sentiment amid garbled text.
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