Evening Thought Truth and the habit of exaggeration
The passage argues that complete truthfulness is rare and even the most honest overstate or understate. Exaggeration is widespread, and the frequent use of very signals widespread misrepresentation, a habit that often accompanies loud denunciations of falsehood in public discourse.
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Herbert Spencer
State rights resurrected in San Francisco school row
San Francisco residents push to exclude Japanese children from white schools amid state versus local control debates. The piece recalls Civil War era tensions and asserts California will remain part of the United States while warning against secessionist rhetoric and upholding federal responsibility in international issues.
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Golden Gate
California
United States
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San Nessee
Schuol Board
Ele
Jetterson
Harty
Andrew Jackson
South Carolina
Haman
Cleveland
Indiana
Chicago
Jefferson
San Miaiso
Japan
Californe
Hanes
Life's Little Pleasantries and a Prediction of Transit
An Indiana child and a curious anecdote about a novelist’s vanity lead to a lecture by Dr. Russell H. Conwell. In New Haven he spoke on charity and moral questions while predicting rapid transit progress in the near future, highlighting social contrasts and urban life.
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Russell W. Conwell
Baptist Temple
Philadelphia
New Haven
Amusing Travel Tales and Local Notices
A humorous tale about railroad delays and a stern conductor over a child's fare unfolds, followed by verses from The Editor and The Advertiser and a reader notice about a dancing school opening in Obedila with a delegation planned. The page also includes a buckwheat advertisement promising genuine old buckwheat flavor.
Wednesday Evening Card Club Meets at Mrs Taylor Home
The Wednesday Evening Card Club gathered at East Bridge street last night with twenty four attendees. Six five hundred games were played and prizes awarded to James Fauver for the gentlemen’s prize and Mrs Frank Eckler for the ladies’ prize while Miss Grace Curtis and James Fawyer sang solos.
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L. Taylor
East Bridge Street
James Fauver
Frank Eckler
Grace Curtis
Kipton
James Fawyer
Florence Houghton
Chestnut Street
Pedro Club Hosts 10-Game Evening in Lodi Street Home
The Vinitima Pedro Club at Mrs. Zimmerman's residence on Lodi Street played ten games. First prize went to Mrs. Jett, second to Mrs. Adelia Rayson, and third to Mrs. Williams. The next meeting is set for December 19 at Mrs. F. D. Worcester's home, 625 West Riv.
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Vinitima Pedro Club
Zimmerman
Lodi Street
Jett. Squires
Adelia Rayson
Williams
F. D. Worcester
West Riv
Stormy Weather Delays Lodge Election Night
The election of officers for the Rebecah Lodge was postponed due to a stormy evening. The meeting will initiate three candidates and conduct the election at the next gathering. all members are urged to attend.
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Rebecah
Miss Anna Bemis Weds Albert Williams In City Home
Miss Anna May Bemis daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bemis 331 West Street married Albert E Williams a telegraph operator from Chicago at her parents home on Wednesday Rev Reese officiated A select company of friends and relatives attended both well known and respected in this city and many friends wish them joy
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Anna May Bemis
John Bemis
West Street
Albert E. Williams
Chicago
Rev
Reese
Nsai
Birthday cards and lunch for Florence Faulhaber
Miss Florence Faulhaber of Ninth Street entertained a small group of friends with cards and lunch last evening. The occasion was to honor her sixteenth birthday, and the gathering was described as very pleasant.
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Florence Faulhaber
Ninth Street
Ingathering at Baptist church boosts mission funds
The Missionary Society of the Baptist church held an Ingathering yesterday and reports indicate a notable increase in contributions. Attendees gathered at the church to support mission work, reflecting community involvement and steady support for church activities.
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the Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Chinese to Create New Banks in North America
New York Dec 6 plans for establishing a Chinese bank with branches in every large city of the United States Canada and Mexico are being perfected by leading Chinese merchants of this city and San Francisco.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
San Francisco
Depositors Stripped Amid 10 Percent Dividend Clash
In Akron Ohio police restrained a crowd of 3300 anxious depositors who received a 10 percent dividend on claims against the defunct Akron Savings Bank. The payout totaled 45550 dollars and some claimants were excluded due to post November 25 1903 filings tied to an amendment ending stockholder double liability. Oregon Washington and California leading states oppose Japanese exclusion while critics condemn the presidents threat to deploy troops and accuse him of misrepresenting local authorities.
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Akron
Akron Savings Bank
Oregon
Washington
California
Angry at Roosevelt Stirred Pacific Coast Sentiment
San Francisco report on President Roosevelt’s Japanese policy message sparks deep anger across California and the Pacific coast. The piece notes bitter reactions among labor unions and working people, predicting possible shifts if external events intervene. The eastern public reportedly lacks understanding of the sentiment deepened by the policy stance.
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Dee. G
Roosevelt
California
Pacific Coast
Witners
East
Local Life Fragments Record Truncated Notes
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local report with names and events. Mentions Mrs Wild, Ermian Ri, and a church gathering. Vague references include Elyria visitors, Garick Wi, and a tragic note noting five killed in an unnamed incident.
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