Every Man Has His Price Is Denied as Libel
A critical essay argues the claim that every man has a price is false and harmful. It cites biblical and classical figures such as Elijah Socrates Paul Peter Joseph and Judas to illustrate integrity cannot be bought. It contrasts these examples with traitors like Benedict Arnold and Pilate and praises Lincoln Washington Clay and Wendell Phillips for unwavering principle.
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Elijah
Israel
Baal
Socrates
Damascus
St. Paul
Peter
Joseph
Egypt
Mare Anthony
Pilate
Benedict Arnold
Judas Iscariot
Whittier
Browning
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Henry Clay
Wendell Phillips
Ibre
Timely Topics and the White Man's Hope Reflections
A column blends world politics and domestic notes from 1910s era such as Spanish contacts with Mexico and Irish affairs, mentions President Wilson and reform talk, and cites the Intersta te Commerce Commission rate decision due July 8. A birthday notice for Senator Borah closes the piece.
Seventeenth Connecticut Staats Saengerfest Opens in Bridgeport
The Connecticut Staats Saengerfest begins in Bridgeport under the Arion Singing Society with about twenty thousand visitors. Sixteen societies from across the state compete for silver cups and prizes, followed by a grand concert and ball.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Arion Singing Society
German bachelor shoots self at boarding house
Martin Folk aged 45 a German bachelor was found dead at his boarding house in Stoves town Somerset County Pennsylvania following a spree. A bullet hole was in his temple a revolver lay beside him and a cigar was in his throat as found by investigators.
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Martin Folk
Stovestown
Somerset County
Gifford On Trial For Life In Albany
Malcolm Gifford Jr twenty year old son of a Hudson manufacturer stands trial in Albany for the murder of Frank Clute the Albany chauffeur found dead between Albany and Troy on April 1 1913 The youth reportedly contracted tuberculosis since his arrest and was at a prep school when seized
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Albany
N. Y
Malcolm Gifford, Jr
Frank Clute
Troy
Gifford
June Runic Riddles and Social Bits From The Press
A collection of humorous poems and quips, with musings on June’s charm, domestic life, courting, and modern manners. Wry observations include marriage, gender roles, and social foibles, all delivered in a light, punchy tone.
Neighborliness and Immigrant Values in The Melting Pot
Mary Antin lauds American freedom and neighborliness while arguing immigrants add value to the nation. A drug crackdown case links to Carrie Oliver amid a Chinatown drugs trade ledger. A.M. Palmer criticizes "Dress Mania" and urges social ostracism of immodest fashion.
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New York
Russia
Mary Antin
America
Piedmont K of C 10 Anniversary Plans For Major Degrees
Piedmont Council No 685 Knights of Columbus in Piedmont prepares for the conferring of major degrees on a class of fifty candidates Sunday July 26 to mark the twelfth anniversary of the council. The council was instituted July 27 1902 and this event is expected to surpass prior celebrations. The group occupies quarters on Main Street facing the Piedmont Westernport bridge and is affiliated with the West Virginia jurisdiction.
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Piedmont
Main Street
Piedmont-Westernport
Piedmont Council
West Virginia
Order
Speight for Congress Nomination in Montgomery
Elections held in Montgomery Alabama to confirm the nomination of K J Speight Baufoula to fill the unexpired term of former Congressman H D Clayton A primary is also held to nominate a candidate for the long term involved in the race
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Speight
Congress
Montgomery
Ala
K. J. Speight
Baufoula
H. D. Clayton
Librarians Gather for Michigan Wisconsin Convention
Marquette Michigan hosts a joint convention of the State Association of Librarians of Michigan and Wisconsin. Meetings run today and tomorrow with sessions in Marquette and Menominee.
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Marquette
Mich
State Association of Librarians of
Michigan
Wisconsin
Menominee
Suffragist Hike Ends in Garrett County
The Garrett county suffrage hike ended Saturday after two weeks with 820 new members joining in Cumberland on Sunday. A similar trek through Allegany county is planned for August 1. In Kitzmiller 75 joined, Friendsville 75, Breedlove West Virginia hosted a joint debate with Misses Mary Brennan and Madge Thurlow winning the affirmative against a local preacher. The total cost of the hike was under $150 due to local hospitality.
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Cumberland
Allegany County
Garrett
Kitzmiller
Potomac River and Western Maryland Railway
Friendsville
Breedlove
W. Va
Maryland Line
Mary Brennan
Madge Thurlow
Receivers Named for Martinsburg Mill
Judge R W Dailey appointed receivers for Crawford Woolen Mills Company of Martinsburg. The firm shows liabilities and assets near 160 000 dollars. The mill has run twenty years. Appointees are G M Bowers H H Emmert and H P McCormick.
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Romney
Crawford Woolen Mills Company
Martinsburg
H. P. McCormick
Winchester
G. M. Bowers
United States Fish
H. H. Emmert
Wnchester
Absolute divorce granted in Lightfoot case
Judge Henderson grants an absolute divorce to Agnes Lightfoot from Harry J. Lightfoot with custody awarded of their infant daughter. Walter C. Capper represents Mrs. Lightfoot in the proceedings.
Reformed Reunion Planned at Pen-Mar July 16
The first great religious reunion of the Reformed churches from Maryland Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia will take place at Pen Mar on July 16.
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Pen-Mar
Reformed Churches
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
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