Courage as a Habit Enduring Cowardice in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn man, a successful business figure, killed himself after explaining his struggle with cowardice. He vowed to perform one brave act to overcome it but questions remain if self-killing is the answer. The piece discusses facing fears, courage as a daily duty, and that terror is often imagined.
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Tee
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Democratic Standard-Bearier
Smith
Straton
Chicago-Tribone
Snys
Jay
Roach
Roach Straton
Hoover speech praised by Republicans and criticized by Democrats
Republicans trumpet Hoover's acceptance speech as an epoch defining unity and policy alignment, while Democrats call it evasive and lacking constructive detail. The piece notes his refusal to engage in mudslinging, hints at debate dynamics with Smith, and details upcoming changes to U.S. currency designs and portraits.
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Herod Hoover
Stanford University
Hoover
Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files 1908
In 1908 events include a high-ton sale at Luxe Columbus by business houses closing for labor-day. A Penney excursion ran after the regular morning train. The Artington hotel received a coat of paint. The Ken Mouse pumping station at Lakewood burned down. Franklin News reports typhoid cases in the city. Thomas Kennedy to speak at a Socialist meeting on Senter and South streets. Hundreds reserved for athletic events at the Northwestern Pennsylvania union picnic at Lake Columbus. Prohibitionists held a picnic at Lake Columbus attended by about two thousand. Chief Stevens, vacationing at Findley Lake, attended city matters. Clarence Dunn, the Corry RawleMan, visiting Polk. E. M. Lockwood of Avon, a Prohibitionist, attended the Lake Columbus picnic.
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Pennsylvania
Lake Columbus
Alibi on Speed: Quadrennial Reform Satirized
The piece riffs on speeding up U S presidential cycles by shifting nominating conventions to October and inaugurations to January 1. It argues a nine month process wastes time and speech making, proposing instant acceptances by wire to cut partisan drama.
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United States
Albert Shaw
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Successful Rescues of Atlantic Polish Aviators and Crew
Two Polish aviators Tchelkowski and Kubala were forced to bail into the sea due to fuel issues and lack of radio. The German steamer Samos rescued them and towed their damaged plane to port. The report notes the Merenith crew among those saved after earlier sea losses, with hope that future flights or rescues become routine despite ongoing dangerous air operations.
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Tchelkowski
Kubala
Samos
Hawker
Grieve
Concerning Highbrows in the Public Ledger column
The Philadelphia Public Ledger column Segues into a taxonomical study of society dividing people into Highbrows Lawbrows and Middlebrows. It describes Highbrows as overeducated and snobbish, Lowbrows as shallow and restless, and Middlebrows as balanced, tasteful, moderate people who value religion, tradition, and civic decency. The piece discusses social roles, manners, and the press in reflecting class dynamics.
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Don Rose
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Gaul
Joan
Skein Davp
Bt Muich
Answers to Saturday Q Questions
The article lists a quiz with multiple choice style queries and answers. It names The Star Spangled Banner as number one, lists George Bellows as the artist, places the first Atlantic cable completion in 1866, names the involved colonial powers France Great Britain Spain, and provides other trivia answers to the titled questions.
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George Bellows
France
Great Britain
Spain
Belgium
Portugal
Middlebrow and the Nation’s “Common People” in Progress
The article reflects on the rise of the Middlebrow as a social force shaping national harmony and progress. It cites quotes about common people, cites Lincoln, and argues the need for a more practical, neighborly nation beyond utopian brotherhood. It critiques political economy trends and stresses everyday citizens as engines of national fate.
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Brotherhood of Man
Lincoln
Compromised Grant and Cleveland Sums on Capitol and Hall Sides
Fragmentary list shows names Grant and Cleveland with monetary figures and locations including the Capitol obverse sills and Independence Hall phvccse side. Additional amounts include $100 $500 $1,000 and $10,000 associated with Mattson Chass.
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Grant
Capitol
Franklin
Independence Hall
McKinley
Cleveland
Mattson
Chass
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