Amundsen Polar Expedition Finds Bay of Whales Camp Ready
Absence of alcohol marks the sledge journey as Amundsen and four companions document numerous photos en route to Polheim. They describe a well equipped Fram camp at winter quarters, dog losses, and supplies cached for future visitors near King Edward VII Land and Haakon Plateau.
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Bay of Whales
King Haakon Plateau
Ing
Helmer Hansen
Amundsen
Fram
Shackleton
Polheim
Prestud
King Edward VII
Camp Colbeck
Ross Sea
Scott
Bryan on recall and public justice in Columbus speech
William Jennings Bryan argued for initiative referendum and recall in a Columbus speech. He contrasted recall with impeachment noting judges are servants of the people and must face public opinion, and warned that judges swayed by fear of recall would be unfit for office.
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Columbus
William. Bryan
Camuala
Horse Tails Imported From Many Lands for Manufacturing Use
The article notes extensive imports of horse tails from China and other countries. It states New York ships horse tails to London under varied circumstances, with tails sorted by length and cut for use in making various hair products.
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China
South America
Australia
New York
London
Woman Reads Comma Tail in Newspaper
A centenarian woman mistakes a comma tail for meaning in a newspaper text and seeks an oculist. She debates whether the tail was clear or blurred, resolving to age gracefully while pondering punctuation.
Pulse Watch Described For Medical Use
The article notes a physician's device a watch built on the stop principle to count pulse beats per minute. A push button starts the count and another at the twentieth beat shows the rate on a dial.
Should Be Taught to Eat Masticvation in Schools
A reader argues nutrition and physiology should be taught in schools focusing on proper chewing and mindful eating. He claims home training is lacking and urges experts to teach mastication, saliva integration, and controlled breathing to prevent digestive issues and promote slower, more enjoyable meals. A prominent citizen recalls the "nerviest" games seen.
Petition for Administration of Silas A. Hosmer Estate
Massachusetts probate notice cites heirs and creditors of Silas A. Hosmer of Concord. Court to hear March 27 1912 at 9 AM in Cambridge on Louie F. Hosmer's petition for letters of administration. Public notice required by publication weekly for several weeks.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Silas A. Hosmer
Concord
Louie F. Hosmer
Cambridge
Pitney Confirmation Sparks Bitter Senate Debate
The Senate held a prolonged executive session to consider Mahlon W. Pitney's nomination to the Supreme Court seat vacated by the late Justice Harlan. After three hours of sharp attacks led by Senator Culberson and others, the chamber planned to resume debate at noon and vote at 4 o'clock, with supporters fearing a close result and possible rejection.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Mahlon W. Pitney
New Jersey
Taft
Harlan
Supreme Court
Pitney
Culberson
Beale Loses Cambridge School Seat in Democratic Wave
Cambridge Massachusetts March 13 Beale Harvard professor loses re election as school committeeman at large to John W Bradley in a city wide Democratic surge Mayor Barry re elected with 2745 plurality. Democratic gains span aldermen and council seats and include the principal assessor race won by William M Hogan. Five thousand five hundred eighty four women voted.
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Cambridge
Mass
Joseph H. Beale
Harvard
Beale
John W. Bradley
Barry
Wiliam M. Hogan
Must Go to Jury Decision in Packers Trial
Federal Judge Carpenay ruled the cases must go to the jury. The ruling is a severe setback for the ten Packers defendants who have faced the anti trust trial for weeks. The defense now must present evidence to counter the government’s case.
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Carpenay
Governor Foss Announces Direct Primary Bill Signature
Governor Foss will sign the direct primary bill, a Boston report says. The plan is expected to pass the house after insufficient senate support blocked reconsideration when Senator Vinson moved the measure and President Greenwood ruled the motion just without a roll call.
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Foss
Boston
Vinson
Greenwood
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