Senate Statesmen Grow Aging as Younger Blood Debates Succession
Washington observers discuss possible rejuvenation of the Senate as aging figures like Beveridge and Hoar are noted for shaping the body. The piece highlights Ned Taggart’s push to elect a Democrat in Indiana and McGraw's campaign in West Virginia to replace Nathan B. Scott, with talk of Fairbanks as a possible vice president and Beveridge's continued leadership.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Senate
Indiana
Tom” Taggart
Taggart
Beveridge
Fairbanks
John T. McGraw
West Virginia
Nathan B. Scott
Veteran senators face retirement shifts in the U S Senate
The piece notes Senator Joseph R Hawley and Senator William Morris Stewart plan to retire next March, while Senator Chauncey M Depew may also leave. It describes aging leadership, potential successors from New York and other states, and the enduring control of senior figures in shaping Senate policy.
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Hoar
Congress
Joseph R. Hawiey
Senate
House of Representatives
William Morris Stewart
Nevada
California
Santa Claus
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Allison
Iowa
Platt
Connecticut
Proctor
Vermont
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Foraker
Ohio
Spooner
Wisconsin
Burrows
Michigan
Lodge
Massachusettts
Depew
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Senator Depew
Washington
Chauncey de Peach
Frank Black
America
Hamilton
Black
Chicago
Roosevelt
A White Tail Fawn Tames Life With a Food Milestone
A fawn rescued after breaking a leg in the Blue mountain forest thrives under care, shedding white spots for brown camouflage. It learns to roam a garden, drinks milk from a bottle, and accompanies its caretaker on walks, even paddling in a shallow pond and joining nightly milk rituals in the plaza.
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Blue Mountain Forest
Possible Senate Changes Focus On William Jennings Bryan
An editorial sketches Democratic efforts to refresh the U S Senate with younger figures and highlights William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska as a leading candidate. It discusses the senate’s exclusive nature, wealth concerns, and cites examples like Aldrich and Lodge to illustrate varied means among members.
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Senate
Democrats
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Washington
Congress
United States Senate
House
Millionaires’ Club
Senator Hoar
Allison
Ba«con
Georgia
Berry
Arkansas
Morgan
Alabama
Daniel
Virginia
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Alger
Michigan
Proctor
Vermont
Spooner
Wisconsin
Elkins
West Virginia
Lodge
Massachusetts
Clark
Montana
Clarke
Patterson
Colorado
Water and warmth in diet urged for steady body heat
A medical practitioner argues that body temperature remains around 98.6 degrees regardless of outside weather. He stresses diet, noting water is essential, iced drinks should be avoided, ice cream harms digestion, and hot drinks like tea with lemon are best for cooling in summer.
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Stoker
Red Sea
North
A Slip of the Tongue in a Courtroom Scene
A courtroom exchange shows a judge remarking on lateness as two participants joke about schedules. One apologetically notes the delay, another replies with a brisk quip about being late but acceptable.
Ambition of France Flags New West African Reach
The Franco Spanish agreement advances France toward a West African empire from the French Sudan to the Mediterranean and Atlantic. France plans railways telegraphs and fortified control through Algiers Tunis and Morocco with Spain's assent, and an envoy will visit the sultan to reorganize the army and extend French authority.
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Sudan
Mediterranean
Atlantic
France
Africa
Europe
America
Lord Salisbury
Delcasse
Algiers
Tunis
Morocco
Spain
Cuba
United States
M. St. Rene Taillandier
Tangier
Port Arthur clash leaves few escapes among Japanese
The Chicago Record-Herald notes only 12 of 4000 Japanese escaped at Port Arthur. It suggests many participants may die in Japan over the next 60 to 70 years.
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Mr. van Winkle
Chicago
Port Arthur
Chicago Record-Herald
Japan
Baffin and Servant in a Quiet Moment
A brief Ally Sloper dialogue scene shows Baffin asking to sleep undisturbed while the servant promises to ring the bell when summoned. The exchange conveys a light, domestic tone with a touch of humor.
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Baffin
Ally Sloper
Cuckoo Chorus Sparks Kitchen Mystery in Alley Sloper Tale
Goaker and Friend joke about a kitchen song attributed to a cook. Ally Sloper is referenced in the dialogue as part of the scene. The exchange centers on a stray sound mistaken for a cuckoo.
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Goaker
Ally Sloper
A Long Way Off Frills Highlight Female Dress Humor
The Observer of Events and Things notes that women rarely sew their own clothing, joking that their closest attempt is when they wear frills. Yonkers Statesman reports the quip about fashion and gender roles.
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Yonkers Statesman
Inoculating the Ground How Government Sends Germs to Farmers
The article describes a three package inoculation method with bacteria cultures, sugar and salts, and ammonium phosphate. Instructions cover using the solution to inoculate seeds and soil, storage times, and field application. It notes cost benefits and that the same inoculant works for various crops.
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Gilbert H. Grosvenor
Neptune Responds At Coney Island Beach Prank
Crowded Coney Island afternoon scene as two elderly gossiping women near the shore are drenched by a tide prank after a man prays to Neptune. He observes their dismay with glee, then confesses his amusement with a calm remark.
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Coney Island
New York Times
Father Neptune
Repairing the Lord's Temples and Temple Body
A sermon compares repairing the temple in Jehoiada's era to cleansing the body as a temple. It notes neglect after 23 years, then outlines planning, funding, and execution led by the king and Jehoiada with Christ, Holy Spirit, and will as agents, and ends with faithfulness and divine oversight.
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J. M. Edson
Joash
B. C
Jerusalem
Athaliah
God
Man
Jehoiada
Christ
Irish Anti Emigration Society Struggles to Curb Outflow
The Irish Anti Emigration Society, formed last year, shows little success as emigration from the south and west of Ireland continues. Cork port figures reveal 27,105 emigrants in 1900, 22,450 in 1901, 23,492 in 1902, 24,412 in 1909, and eight months totals of 18,512 this year versus 17,769 last year.
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Irish Anti-Emigration Society
Ireland
Cork
United States
Indianapolis News
Monarchic Successions Across Europe in 15 Thrones
The article notes fifteen European thrones with eight promising male to male succession. It lists Great Britain, Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Bulgaria, Russia and Italy as passing from father to son, while the sultan may pass to a brother and the Spanish throne to a sister. Austria Belgium Romania rely on nephews, and Holland currently lacks a clear heir.
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Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Denmark
Portugal
Norway
Sweden
Bulgaria
Russia
Italy
Spain
Austria
Belgium
Roumania
Holland
The Freihaus: World’s Largest Dwelling in Vienna Suburb
The Freihaus near Vienna is described as the largest dwelling in the world with between 1,200 and 1,500 rooms and about 400 apartments. It comprises 13 courts, five open and eight covered, and includes a garden inside its walls where an entire city lives and works.
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Freihaus
Vienna
Explosions Mark Progress in Simplon Tunnel Work
In boring the Simplon tunnel nearing completion, 1,550,000 dynamite blasts have occurred and 165,800 pounds of dynamite were used.
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Simplon
Fourfold Meaning of the Pledge to God
The passage outlines identification with God through His dwelling, consecration of self as a living sacrifice, obligation via tithes and the bought-with-a-price status, and fellowship with God when believers gather in His name. It emphasizes recognizing God’s presence, devoting oneself, fulfilling fiscal duties, and communal worship.
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God
Earth
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