Mrs Sage's Gifts Disbursement Totals Millions in Charity
After Roseell Sage's death his estate left virtually all wealth to his wife with $29,000 to each of 26 nephews and nieces. Mrs Sage announced plans to give away much of the fortune, directing beneficiaries and groups she favors. She has already donated over $15,000,000 to schools, societies, and relief funds including Emma Willard School Troy NY and American S Man's Friend Society New York, with many gifts to entities in Sag Harbor and Long Island. The list shows hundreds of gifts ranging from $250 to $1,800,000 to institutions and charities worldwide.
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Roseell Sage
Degney
Suee
Taive
Sage
Sag Hlarhor
Long Island
New York University
Schwab Estate
Dffeen Ag
Park
Jeisselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
Emma Willard School
Mns
Plab Tadatgie Singene Methodist Episcopal Chared Building Fund
Lawrence
Sage Foundation
Smman’s Friend Society
New York
Syrian Protestant College
Beirut
Syria
Young Men's Christian Association
Naval
Sag Harbor
Western Canada promise shines in settler tale from Alberta
Letter from an Alberta settler dated April 8 1907 recounts six years of toil and growth near Red Deer. He describes buying land building a taxi shack and two story building a thriving 144 acre grain crop despite a harsh winter. He notes fences a log stable and pig chicken pens plus a developing school and pride in his homestead.
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An Trenois Iman
Western Canada
Chicago
Dominion of Canada
Evaris
Alberta
Toand
Red Deer
Sto oHeh
Crom Dakota
Harvey, Tie
Tone
Ime
Wire
Jto
Mt. Vernon
Dam
Everts
Wife
Minis
Opinions of Great Papers on Important Subjects
A collection discusses imperial policy, farming, and exploration. It contrasts German and French colonial efforts, notes desert irrigation and new oases, and links colonial progress to national unity and public accountability. It critiques corporate arrogance and urges responsible, citizen‑centered governance.
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Pelicy
Nieps
Victoria Nyanna
Sian
Sahara
Mashonaind
Midlwigs
Harman Progress
Humn
Perseverienee
New York Sun
Corporations and the Public Face Growing Accountability
The article argues that corporations increasingly respect public rights and social duties. It notes past arrogance by executives and stresses that firms, as parts of a social system, must obey fair play and court decisions shaping corporate conduct.
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Bart Foramen
Rise of the trolley and its broad American reach
The article notes billions of passengers and thousands of workers tied to electric transit in the United States. It cites extensive networks, expanding traction lines, and the trolley’s quiet, growing role in daily commerce and regional integration, with St Louis and neighboring states cited as expanding centers.
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United States
Ats
St. Louis
St Louis
The Handicap of Drink and Industry
A discussion of how railroads and large corporations refuse to employ drinkers. Employers deem such workers unreliable and fear sudden losses of performance or absence. The piece argues sobriety ensures steady service and criticizes the social stigma facing those who drink.
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Hirge
Wien
Ds Fac
Kansas City
San Francisco's Tarnished Era of Schmitz and Graft
In a vivid account, San Francisco Mayor Schmitz and ally Abe Ruef are depicted amid a corrupt regime dominated by the Municipal Crib and graft. The piece traces reform efforts, investigations, and the 1906 earthquake amplifying city decay as Schmitz’s circle controls departments and politics.
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Sann Francisco
Kmeene
Sehmitz
Mayer
San Francisco
TOGB
Meena
Lund
Cali
Francisco
San Trncisco
San Frandiso
al Schmitz
Elewis
Ers
Wreteli el Ondertik
Schmitz
Ebber
Che Vile Iustioptier
Ram Trem Hlein
Berroy Sgtd
Selmitz
Aise
Abe Ruef
Avart Chan Pever
Ameren
Sehimity
Sebantz Manueliite
Abe Teuf
Biv
Hcense
San Pricisco
A New Order of Things on the Rail Line
A tense railway encounter recalls a bygone era as an elder senator and a conductor exchange wary pleasantries. The scene hints at shifting privileges after abolition of a ridership perk, with memory and social hierarchy friction coloring the moment aboard the train.
Fragmented dialogue hints at Perkins and biographer scene
A garbled Philadelphia Press excerpt shows a butler replying to an eminent personage about Perkins and a biographer. The text roughs a scene with references to Perkins, an invalid, and a doctor in a mansion dialogue.
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Perkins
Persomige
Philadelphia Press
Reading Minds Sparks Quiet Debate in Classroom
In a brief exchange the caller challenges a professor about mind reading, prompting a terse dialogue as the professor presses for clarity. The fragment suggests an academic discussion on thought reading with an enigmatic tone and unclear context.
Memory Expert Surfaces in Milwaukee Sentinel Remark
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes a remark praising a woman for possessing marvelous memory and the ability to remember what trumps are each time, highlighting her skillful recall.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Polite Dissent Among Bra Islanders on Civilizing Tales
The narrator recounts Bra islanders in northern Brazil who ask endless questions about distant lands. He notes their polite but incredulous reception of stories about steam navigation and iron ships, while a provincial president questions iron’s seaworthiness.
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Thane
George Gardner
Brazil
San Pedro
Those men leaving house opposite staged party claim
The Baltimore American notes a passerby remark on men leaving a house across the street with a jibe about a stag party and another character’s skeptical response. The exchange captures a street corner moment reflecting local color and humor.
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Baltimore American
Advertising and Quotations From a Fragmented Exchange
A garbled blend of lines about white clothes blue whitening product 2 oz for five cents and a political quarrel. A dialogue fragment references two sides to every question and quotes Mrs Vick-Senn and a husband.
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Mr. Axor
Sawmill Tension Over Wood Prices Sparks Mockery
In the county, Mr Corson eyes rising lumber prices as Mr Carson passes by. George Whies stacks pine logs along the road and comments on the pile, prompting a quip about toothpicks in the yard.
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Mr. Carson
Mr. Corson
George Whies
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Mrs. Sage
Russell Sage
Canada
Brooks
Ananias Club
Youtl’s
Conypumlen
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Lesht
Selanitz
Iuilelpath
Schraltz Club
Washington
Ile
Gregory
Gilad
Tom
Pyo
Yonker
Stutestian
Othes Mse
Dodds Kidney
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