Cortelyou the Man of Silence
James A. Edgerton profiles George Bruce Cortelyou, tracing a rise from a Washington clerk to three cabinet posts and party leadership. The piece credits his energy, reform of red tape, and silent leadership under Roosevelt, while noting a recent setback and enduring influence on federal service.
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James A. Edgerton
George Bruce Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Washington
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Hanna and
Quay
Corte
New York
Hempstead Institute
State Normal School
Massachusetts
Hinde
Public Service
Harrison
Cleveland
McKinley
Frst
Department of Ecommerce and Labor
the Treasury
Charles Emory Smith
United States
George B. Gortelyou
Congress
Cortelyou the Quiet Pillar of McKinley Era
Cortelyou rose from stenographer to secretary of the treasury and trusted aide to McKinley, Roosevelt and others. His calm efficiency reorganized offices, cut red tape, and kept the president informed during crises, earning praise for competence and dedication.
Easter Bonnet Inspires Hidden Question
In a church Easter scene a man admires a striking bonnet worn by Minna Irving. He plans to propose after the service, but his modest income from writing sonnets can not sustain such fashions. An interjected moment about a furnace and a dictionary adds domestic humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minna Irving
New York Times
Hare and Fox Comment on Tortoise Racing Scheme
A Chicago News retelling notes the hare scoffs at racing the tortoise and fears the slower rival might hire a car to win if the hare looks away. The fox voices cautious humor about trickery in a fable style exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Mel and Cholly a Jovial Pair of Columbia Lads
Two companions named Melville and Charles share sorrows and mirth in boyhood days. They enjoyed sports and games together and even shared gasoline for their buzz machine. Their carefree rambles on the green mark a cheerful bond.
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Melville
Charles
Jolly
Mel and
Cholly
Columbia
Man Fusses Over Lost Item in Bureau Drawer
A Yonkers Statesman observer notes that the man grows most upset with himself when he cannot locate something in a bureau drawer. The quip reflects frustration over missing possessions and self-criticism in daily searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Statesman
Church Social Ambitions Cheer From Chicago Tribune
A Chicago Tribune quip notes Miss Bertha plans to join the church social, while a doctor quips about joining the church militant. The exchange reflects lighthearted religious community language of the era.
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Bertha
Chicago Tribune
Train and Track Electrification Savings Forecast
The article notes steel rails weigh about 130 tons per mile iron 145 tons and NYC Rapid Transit runs cost 101 400 daily. It cites a Gardiner Maine Togus soldiers home rail line with 25 years of operation and no accidents. U.S. railway movement costs total 1.4 billion annually and electrification could cut about 250 million in net savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Syracuse to field varsity lacrosse this spring
Sporting notes report Syracuse University will field varsity lacrosse this spring. The Multnomah Athletic Club of Portland Oregon plans to spend 20000 on an athletic field. Joe Thomas believes he is stale and will rest for six months. Alta McDonald offers to match George G 205 against Sonoma Girl 20514 for 5000 a side. Umpire Connolly says Addie Joss and Cy Young are the easiest pitchers to work with.
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Syracuse University
Multnomas Athletic Club
Portland
Ore
Joe Thomas
Alta McDonald
George G
Sonoma Girl
Connolly
Addie Joss
Cy Young
Railways in Germany and Rail Fuel Trends Mentioned
The article notes most German stations offer restaurants as the main waiting area and the common presence of American oil tanks on freight trains. It reports Alton and Burlington restoring old western schedules to Kansas City and Denver, Pennsylvania Railway diversifying into forestry to cultivate millions of trees for railroad ties.
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Germany
Alton
Burlington
Kansasity
Denver
Pennsylvania Railroad
Berne University Suspends Lectures by Young Lady Professor
The University of Berne in Switzerland employs 26 year old Gertrude Woler as a professor teaching physics and chemistry. England lacks good opportunities for school teachers. Towns advertised for two teachers and received over 11 000 applications. In New York City CO B Snyder reports 45 000 extra elementary seats and 8 000 more in high schools, with many new buildings far from completion.
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University of Berne
Switzerland
Mllo
Gertrude Woler
England
B. J. Snyder
New York City
Snyder
Appointment of O W Wells as Executor for Rebecca Long Estate
Notice states O W Wells appointed executor of the Rebecca Long estate, late of Guernsey County Ohio. Creditors urged to settle debts and claimants to present claims for allowance. Wells is attorneyed by Wells & Carnes. April 16 1908 Ohio notices.
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Rebecca Long
Guernsey County
Ohio
O. W. Wells
Wells & Carnes
Appointment of administrator for William McBurney estate
Notice states John B. McBurney appointed administrator of the William McBurney estate in Quernsey County Ohio on April 17 1908. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims for allowance with attorney WM Dougherty. Published April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McBurney
Quernsey County
Ohio
John B. McBurney
WM. S. Dougherty
Notable Men and Their Odd Facts From Across the Nation
Ex Governor Frank Black calls himself a plain Yankee farmer. John Garvie recalls never losing a dollar by bad deals. Engineer A J Ingle, 76, runs the Baltimore Winchester line engine. Theodore Roosevelt, Levi Morton and Adlai Stevenson all served as vice presidents. Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel prize, never joined the Royal Society. Senator George Nixon owns 53 000 acres across Wyoming and Nevada with rich mines in multiple camps. Colonel Alexander McDowell, clerk of the national house, nears 14 years in office and jokes about his past newspaper work.
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Frank 8. Black
New York
John Garvie
Hartford
Conn
A. J. Ingle
Baltimore
Winchester
W. Va
Theodore Roosevelt
Levi P. Morton
Adlai E. Stevenson
Alfred Nobel
Scotland
Royal Society of England
George 8. Nixon
Nevada
Wyoming
Tonopah
Goldfield
Columbia
Diamondfield
Manhattan
Fairview
Alexander McDowell
National House
Tides Power Plan Near Portland Maine
Cassier's Magazine reports a Maine tidal project well advanced with land bonded on both sides of Back Bay in Portland for a plant capable of at least 25 000 horsepower to power electric cars lights and engines in the city.
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Cassier
Maine
Backbay
Portland
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Walt Whitman
Whitman
George B
Clineat
George B. Cortelyou
Sporting Notes
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DR. King
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Tenn
Neilley & Co
Cambridge, C
Chas. A. Heiner
Byesville
Romac
Roman
Nancy Hanks
Lou Dillon
Peter the Great
Admiral Dewey
Lady Mac
Lord Roberts
Peter Sterling
Trampfast
Happy Medium
Romancer
Billy Cole
Max G
Beret Medium
Hambletonian
Lida May
Hiram Woodruff
Golden Medium
Bessie Mack
Bessie Mac
Komac
Pleasant City
The
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Pleasant City, Ohio
Buffalo
Lakes
Erie
City of
Toledo
Detroit
N. Y
TRE
Cleveland & Buffalo Transit CO
W. Ff. Berman
Gen. Pass
Sires and Sons
Jeffersonian
Ohio Farmer
Pittsburg Stockman
World
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J. M. Amos & Sons
Cambridge, O
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