A Sane New Year's Eve The Riis Idea For Community Cheer
A letter from Jacob Riis urges a sane old fashioned New Year’s Eve with public singing in squares and church watch services. The author argues the plan would revive community spirit, reduce riotous spending, and balance personal liberty with shared celebration.
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Cincinnati Press Urges Local Drive For Regional Bank
Local business leaders vow to push Cincinnati ahead in the regional bank bid despite Senator Burton's stance. They favor a united effort by the Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club and other on the ground groups, with support from Pomerene Allen and Bowdle, over relying on congressional advocacy. The piece notes politics aside, coordinated finance interests may carry the day.
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Cleveland
Congress
Washington
Pomerene
Allen
Bowdle
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Business Men’s Club
General Villé Presses Confiscation of Mexican Estates
A fragmentary swinging diary note cites General Ville seizing Mexican estates, with quips about Rosaline Jones planning another trip to Albany and remarks on Wilson’s alleged insult. It also mocks the era’s press, references Dartmouth alumni pride, and lampoons gram mar and gossip amid a troubled public mood.
Fragmented Readings From a Fragmented Era
A garbled collection of notes references insect sterilization legal questions and tennis and football figures. It mentions Mr Beachy considering quitting dangerous example, Harvard objecting to signed statements, amateur athletes struggling to earn money, a Chicago judge acquitting a white woman in a murder case, Pass Christian citing constitutional liberties for presidential presence, New York police seeking a bomber’s motive, and London advancing in auto accident discussions.
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Police Station in New York For Sale
Fragmentary note reports a New York police station put up for sale after an attempted arrest of armed gunmen failed. The text hints at authorities conceding the operation and listing the property action.
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New York
Tango's Grip Repels Yet Attracts Across Dance Floors
A vivid meditation on the tango as a fearsome yet alluring dance. The piece notes the monsterlike presence that inspires dislike at first sight, softens with repeated exposure, then becomes cherished through its haunting grace. The author traces the shift from repulsion to embrace.
Question of Social Precedent To be Settled by Pres Wilson
Special to The American reports social leaders expect President Wilson to settle the question of precedence at the first White House reception in January. Mrs Duncan A Fletcher and Mrs Claude A Swanson weigh in on calls and official rank, noting the tradition and their own practice of returning calls and respecting precedence.
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Virginia
Washington
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United States
Send Them All Back
A Christmas tale urges gratitude and appreciation for gifts. It contrasts a boy’s impulse to return presents with the broader idea that thanks should accompany generosity and acknowledge others’ help. The piece advocates heartfelt letters of thanks.
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Imagination shaping how children meet great figures
Laura Spencer Porter notes in December Woman's Home Companion that children grasp ideas through imagination. She suggests telling a boy a few facts about Abraham Lincoln and what he represents, then he will want to see the places connected to the man.
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Woman's Home Companion
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
The Sick Season by Walt Mason
A humorous verse about the seasonal flood of medicines and remedies. It traces how ailments recur as people seek powders potions and syrups, ending with warnings that new pains follow old ones and the doctor’s cures may come with new troubles.
Povelyn DuPont Upsets For National Squash Title
A Cleveland Leader report notes Povelyn DuPont defeats a favored challenger to win the national squash championship in a notable upset. The piece highlights the newcomer’s speed and strategy against a seasoned opponent, marking a surprise turn in the nationals.
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Povelyn DuPont
Cleveland
Mystery Letter Found Hidden in Coat Lining
A wife suspects her husband hid a letter in his coat. She presses him, and he admits the letter slipped from a torn lining she promised to repair days ago. He retrieves the envelope from inside the coat, revealing the missing mail.
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Henry
New York Times
Discovered firanllian animal in Pirasis neighborhood
A quirky report notes the discovery of a firanllian animal that never drinks. It mentions an American resident in Pirasis neighborhood, identified as a Richmond Virginian, as part of the odd scene.
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Pirasis
Richmond
New York Woman Breaks Leg Dancing Tango
A New York woman reportedly broke her leg some time ago while dancing the tango, a vivid note from Charleston Ganette recalling the incident and its notable nature.
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New York
Charleston
Ganette
Legislature Passes Glynn Acknowledged Acts
New York lawmakers backed all measures urged by Governor Glynn, signaling alignment with the executive agenda. The South Bend Tribune reports the Legislature has learned its lesson by enacting the governor's advocated acts.
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Ihs
Glynn
South Bend Tribune
Christmas Gift Purchases Prompt Budget Check
Readers urged to review past year gift spending with friends to avoid overspending this holiday season, noting many may repeat or overspend without looking back at previous gift exchanges. The piece cites Jacksonville and Metropolis as contexts.
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Fila
Metropolis
Swear Words Reported Among Officers in Cebu Campaign
A startling disclosure from the Cari bao bangguet notes that army and navy officers sometimes use strong language when referring to recalcitrant Filipinos, a detail reported by the Chattanooga News.
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Navy
Chattanooga News
Sunday Conversion Rumor Ties Gaby Dealys to Billy Sunday
The Chicago Record-Herald questions Billy Sunday’s claimed conversion of Gaby Dealys. Officials have not yet reported results, leaving open the possibility Gaby could join the Billy-Houston Post.
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Billy Sunday
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Scientist Reveals Lightning Bug Light Production
An ambitious scientist adds to knowledge by explaining luciferase oxidizing luciferin to produce light. The discovery notes the chemistry behind glow and the conditions that affect emission, referencing the metaphorical need for proper temperature and environment.
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Austrian Count Renounces Tithes Faces American Life
The Houston Chronicle notes an Austrian count renouncing tithes and choosing an American life tied to love and aviation. The piece questions whether his efforts should remain in Europe or be directed toward opportunities in the United States.
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Houston Chronicle
Governor Tener Accepts National League Residency Claim
Governor Tener declares his preference for the National League residency while clinging to the lesser honor of Pennsylvania governorship, as reported by the New York Morning Telegram.
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National League
Pennsylvania
New York Morning Telch
Burglars Fail to Take at Standard Oil Office
Two city papers report burglars failed to take valuables from the Standard Oil Company office in Covington and Louisville. The quotes discuss reopening cases on new evidence and reveal a discovery of $85 owned by a client.
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Covington
Oi Trust
Louisville
Post
Woman sues for breach of promise after 12 years
A Philadelphia woman sues for 100000 dollars claiming a breach of promise after twelve years. The suit underscores a long delay in pursuing a paternity or marriage related claim, reflecting persistent legal action over time.
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Detroit Free Press
Get Hell Family Moves to Sherman Property
Mr and Mrs Get Hell relocate to the Gene Wise property in Sherman as noted by Barberton Leader.
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Gene Wise
Sherman
Barberton Leader
Augusta Chronicle Lobby Investigators Probe Corruption Claims
Ambiguous phrasing from the Augusta Chronicle mentions lobby investigators and corruption questions, suggesting a push to uncover improper influence within government or political groups. The text signals ongoing scrutiny but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
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Augusta
Dinner Stories on Broadway and Overcoats Fajitas
A Maine engineer visiting New York dines at a Broadway restaurant while his friend jokes about keeping an eye on the overcoat. The tale, framed as a light anecdote about cultural differences and hurried lunch plans, ends with a humorous note on vigilance.
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New York
New Yorker
The High Cost of Living and Household Servants
A humorous monologue discusses hiring maids as a costly burden. It chronicles switching servants from Cornelia to Maggie later Marguerite and a string of applicants, detailing chores and family labor. The piece argues that sustaining a household with hired help is expensive and that frugal, home cooking remains essential.
Real Food Substitutes: tablets and famine fears
The piece argues eminent scientists push foods to replace traditional fare due to living costs, but people will not embrace edible tablets or pocket formats. It contends substantial, familiar foods remain affordable, noting pork and beans as a reliable meal and cod fish prepared in many ways as nourishing options.
Modern theft and social notes parade in quirky column
A collage of observations recalls U.S. envoy talk, Texas corn yields, tango fashion, auto-suggestion, gas buying, and fashion forecasts. It juxtaposes Huerta with Napoleon, then riffs on burglars shifting from jewels to food, noting the icebox as a new treasure trove.
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Wilson
Mexico
Leet
Texas
Huerta
Napoleon
Slang by George Fitch Explains Home Made Language
George Fitch describes homemade slang and three slang functions. He notes slang fills gaps in speech, replaces long phrases, and evolves to keep language ahead of modern imagination with usage on stage when needed.
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Theodore Hoosevelt
California Progressive shift questioned by letter to editor
A letter to the editor discusses Governor Hiram Johnson and California Progressives forming a state and national campaign under the Progressive banner. The writer criticizes press silence and urges fair coverage, noting party influence over California politics and media bias nationwide.
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