Bull Moose Falls In Los Angeles Municipal Vote
In Los Angeles South Cafeteria Inez Tuesday saw the Bull Moose faction lose to Rose the independent candidate by more than 7000 votes for mayor. Democrat Martin Retkovsky won a council reelection lead of 20000, Albert Lee Stephens narrowly captured city attorney by one vote amid calls that reform rhetoric failed.
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Los Angeles
South
Inez
Hiram Johnson
Meyer Lis
Earl Stimeon
Old Railroad
Shenk
Meyer Lissner
Rose
Moose Shenk
Martin Retkovsky
Albert Lee Stephens
Owo
The Great Pyramids Described by Herodotus
Herodotus outlines the building of Cheops pyramid with a tiered ramp system using machines to lift stones to each new level. He notes the pyramid’s precision with sides within six tenths of an inch and twelve seconds, and estimates 160,000 workers for up to 50 years.
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Herodotus
Cheops
Gizeh
Profane Golf and a Woman’s Suitability Question
A Buffalo Express column parodies gender bias in golf noting a woman asked about suitability and a man’s vanity to walk and wave a club. The quip underlines adversity and prosperity themes attributed to Thomas Carlyle in humorous form.
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Buffalo Express
Reading the Envelopes and Hidden Clues to Fate
A writer recalls reading mail as a window into people’s finances and lives. He notes envelopes reveal job status and debt, while missing mail signals potential hardship or bankruptcy. A vivid memory describes a curious reader who peered from behind a curtain to glimpse a long envelope return, tied to a journalist from Poarwn's Weekly.
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Mae
Re West
Poarwn's Weekly
Magnetic Cleopatra portrait and its claims of authenticity
An antiquated account discusses a boatborne Greek inscription claiming a Cleopatra likeness as Queen Cleo patra, noting the coin age and Greek captions. It compares features across coins, describes her aquiline nose and strong chin, and cites Plutarch on beauty versus magnetic charm and grace.
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Cleopatra Uthat
Cleo
Alveren Ia
Caesar
Antony
Platsreb
Maelf
Reputable Concert Artist Visits Humble Harlem Bank
A bank clerk recounts a celebrated concert artist who spent a quiet evening in Harlem. The artist sang at the piano while the warm night openness drew neighbors to complain about noise, only to attend a subsequent concert by paying $2 for a family seat. The anecdote highlights how reputations shape local reactions to public performances.
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Harlem
Plano
New York Sun
Ptolemy’s Grand Ocean Vessel Described in Antiquity
Ancient accounts describe a colossal ship of Ptolemy II with 420 ft length 57 ft width and 72 ft depth. It carried 4 000 rowers 3 000 marines and vast support staff and stores. The vessel allegedly had four large steering oars 45 ft long and 57 ft oar handles weighted with lead, possibly spanning five banks of rowers. Whether it ever sailed is debated among historians.
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Ptolemy
Philopator
Doctor son boasts prompt bill payments in Luck anecdote
In Luck a man asks about his son who recently graduated as a doctor. The reply notes the son has built a good practice in a year and already has a family that pays bills promptly on the tenth of each month, illustrating early success and reliability.
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Detroit Free Press
An Appreciation of Senator Sanford in California Legislature
A Sacramento Union Senate Reporter tribute to Hon. J. B. Sanford of Ukiah, praising his leadership as Democrat in a Bull Moose dominated Senate. The piece recalls Sanford’s fiery resolutions against Bull Moose rivals, notes enacted bills including a Japanese exclusion measure, liquor reform efforts, and mothers pension, and lauds his influence, wit, and loyalty to constituents while urging continued service. It contrasts party dynamics, critiques the Birdsall amendments, and ends with a toast to Sanford’s enduring impact and the author’s personal admiration.
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Los Angeles
Moore
Civil Service
Senator Sanford
Senate
Sacramento Union
Sacramento
Cal
J. B. Sanford
Ukiah
Congress
Baker
Champ Clark
United States
Japan
Henry Grady
Democrata
June Time Is Tune Time at the Martoni Fair
A June entertainment notice invites all to the 24th of June event featuring a theme of togetherness and costumes with tickets priced at fifty cents. The program promises fun and musical acts while supporting a needy cause as youths present the show. Pdr and Mrs James Norton and daughter arrived in Ukiah visiting local relatives last week.
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Coatume
Pdr
James Norton
Thurza Hargis
Ukiah
Order to Show Cause in Mendocino Probate Court
In Mendocino California the Superior Court orders all interested parties to appear July 7 1912 at 10 A M in Ukiah to show cause why an order of sale of real estate belonging to the estate of Zila McClendon should not be granted. A copy of the order will be published in the Dispatch Democrat for four weeks. Judge J Q White. Attorney W P Thomas for the Administrator. Dean, formerly of Westport, in Ukiah on duty with Prion Timber Co.
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County of
Mendocino
State of
California
Zila McClendon
Zila McClendon Smith
W. P. Thomas
Ukiah
Mendocino County
Dispatch- Democrat
State of California
Fal Dean
Westport
Prion Timber Company
Fort Mrage
Eco
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J. P. Thurston
A & Mare
Thoniang Carlyle
Slaughter House
Teddy
Goveror
Tulare
Hinself
Grey Engle
Temelinas
Sachareeote
E. S. Ames
J. Q. White
J. KR. Thomas
Hef
Ukiah Employment Bureau and House Renting Agency
Ray & Eads
Standley St
Ukiah, Cal
Upper Lake
Witter Springs
Palace Hotel
Geo. A. Scott
Clair Smith
Ralph Byrnes
the Eagle Stables
Smith & Byrnes
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