Taft and Bryan spar over negro suffrage and bird protection
The article reviews Taft and Bryan remarks on Southern disfranchisement and universal brotherhood, noting Bryan's critique and Taft's counterpoint. It also highlights rising bird protection efforts led by the Audubon Society, praising progress in state laws, education, and public awareness.
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Taft
Bryan
Cooper Union
Oyveran Brothers
Mr. Hegan
Universal Brotherhood
Mr. Bryan
South
Washington
Taft Beequan Roosevelt
Crownsville
Greensboro
Ty Hayes
M Tiskeger
Tatt
Universal
Protecting the Birds From Extinction in Law History
The piece recalls early modern wildlife protection efforts in Britain and Ireland, noting petitive claims of progress and eighty-year scales. It credits organized campaigns beginning about twenty five years prior to wartime, highlighting the long arc of bird protection.
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Sowdersey
District option report on liquor laws in Miggt Jinnetts Legislature
A Massachusetts committee report analyzes a district option for liquor licensing in Renton. It argues district units reduce saloon evils, counters ward based control, and warns against section to section conflicts and potential corruption.
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Miggt Jinnetts
Renton
Bay State
Trenton
Senate
Massachusetts
Amegcat
Riavata
Wammitie
Hoxton Amore
Yepart
Adh
Themeroua
Citizena
Hoams
Massachusetts Legislative Committee
Local option debate in Massachusetts ward feature criticized
The text argues political expediency drives revenue extraction from local options and questions the ward feature's value. It warns that future local option measures may be scrutinized in the Legislature, urging critics to examine the ward provision carefully despite not dismissing the plan entirely.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Letters to the Editor on the homeless dog issue
A reader argues for humane treatment of the homeless dog over new dog laws. The letter condemns labeling pets as nuisances and questions ordinance discrimination. It urges Mayor Ryan to consider liberty and duty, concluding with a biblical verse.
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Kaitor Journal
Wayfarer
Peta
Anaiis
Imnecenaary
Ryan
Theatre Law Good One Boosts Child Morals
The Bridgeton News condemns a long standing act barring under sixteen from theatres and nickelodeons without a parent. It argues the measure protects youths though Bridgeton alone opposes it while Newark News notes a mother may accompany her child at a discounted price.
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Bridgeton
Newark Newa
Diocesan Centenary Marks Catholic Growth in New York
As the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York prepares for its centenary, the article recalls early proscription of Catholics in New York until 1786 when St. Peter’s opened on Barclay Street. It notes 1,200,000 adherents in the metropolitan area, 830 priests, many institutions, and the expansion from New York to Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, and New Jersey. It highlights the diocese’s leaders, including the first American Cardinal John McCloskey in 1875.
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New York
Seeret
Barel Street
St. Peter's
Barclay Street
Tl Rarian Catholic Diowne of
Locexo
Waren
Staten of New York
Jersey
Albany
Buffalo
Salafid
New Jersey
Richmond
Weatchester
Par Fin
Dutchess
Ulster
Orange
Rockla
Sullivan
John McCloskey
Democratic State Committee Race Overshadows Presidential Nomination
In Union County a Democratic caucus for county delegates is shaping the contest, with General D. F. Collins of Elizabeth and John J. Lane of Summit as aspirants. Elizabeth’s plurality and leadership weigh into the scene as Summit may gain consideration, while Rahway and Elizabeth show Democratic strength in recent election returns. Supreme Court Justices Swayze and Garretson urge strict enforcement of Sunday closing laws, extending to clubs serving liquor, signaling broad reach beyond hotels and saloons.
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Union County
Democratic State Committee
D. F. Collins
Elizabeth
John J. Lane
Suipmit
Collins
Lane
Democrats
Laat
Rahway
Succassea
Trenton Times
Supreme Court
Swayze
Garretson
Englewood Press
Laughs and Snaps From a Morning Paper
A collage of quips from editorials and cartoons about magazines, lawsuits, baby care, high paper prices, and reporters. Snappy lines from London Globe Pittsburg Post Somerville Journal and Puck showcase humorous takes on headlines and style.
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London Globe
Tammany Leader Deathless Tactics. Anti Roosevelt Debate
Alfred Henry Lewis recounts a conversation with a Tammany district leader noted for philosophical depth. The extracts discuss Antiroosevelt forces and their alleged weak strategy, including a line about launching a ship and “safing” rivals with soft soap as a metaphor for political maneuvering.
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Alfred Henry Lewis
Tammany
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Newark
Northrup
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Ribuna
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Audubon Bsariety
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Puck
New York “Examiner
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Ouinors
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Broad St
Big Nelly
Wall
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Philadelphia
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Central Park Lawn
Thorburn’s
Leahy’s Seed and Floral
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Washington Ave
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Yalta
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Nsurange CO
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