Notable figures weigh in on politics and society
Secretary Taft supports woman suffrage in principle but deems the moment premature. Thomas F. Ryan offers a 100000 endowment to New York's Old First Presbyterian Church. Justice Brewer warns public debt is not a blessing. Theodore P. Shonts recounts the death of his son-in-law, the Duke de Chaulnes, in Paris while kneeling in prayer. John Morley, at seventy, entered politics late after being named to the Lords. Chancellor MacCracken critiques excessive amusement in colleges. Emperor William thanks Mr. Tower for five years managing the American Embassy in Berlin. Captain Fitzhugh Lee Jr. heads to Saumur for equitation training. Rockefeller visits Cardinal Logue at Eastview talk on America. William Hammond Hubbard, first to hear Bell's voice, dies at fifty in Lake Forest.
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Taft
Thomas F. Ryan
First Presbyterian Church
New York City
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Theodore P. Shonts
Duke de Chaulnes
Paris
France
John Morley
King Edward
House of Lords
MacCracken
New York University
Emperor William
Tower
Berlin
Fitzhugh Lee, Jr
Roosevelt
War Department
French School of Equitation
Saumur
John D. Rockefeller
Cardinal Logue
James Butler
Eastview
N. Y
America
William Hammond Hubbard
Bell
Lake Forest
Ill
Alexander Graham Bell
Saence
Harvard
Baseball Notes From The National League Gossip
The piece surveys players and managers across teams including Brooklyn Boston Cleveland St Louis Cincinnati and New York. It highlights additions trades and opinions on form pitching and potential standings with quotes from Hank O Day Addie Joss and Bill Dahlen among others.
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Johnny Hummell
Brooklyn
Boston Americans
Lord
Billy Gilbert
St. Louis Nationals
Hank O'Day
St. Louis
Addie Joss
Cleveland
Harry Bay
Ed Heydon
Kansas City
Bill Dahlen
Boston Nationals
Bill
Ewing
Coakley
Campbell
Weimer
Cincinnati
Walter Manning
New York Americans
Chance
Pittsburg
Chicagos
John Ganzel
Reds
Hard Times Solve Servant Problem In New York
A report from the License Commissioner says hard times have briefly solved the servant problem in New York City. The note indicates conditions may ease for households relying on help as economic strain shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Two Topers A Teacher's Experience Postum Preacher
A Minnesota schoolteacher writes about ditching coffee for Postum, claiming improved nerves, sleep, and health. She recalls personal coffee struggles and describes her and her husband’s conversion after trying Postum with cream. The letter promotes Postum with a testimonial tone and invites readers to consider The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
New Neck Ruffs At The Seashore Fashions
A New York fashion note describes summer neck ruffs for seaside wear. Small high collars cover the throat with bows at the back, using tulle feathers or ragged petals, not extending to the neck or shoulders.
Directoire Fashion Trends for Coats Skirts and Parasols
The piece predicts growing popularity for taffeta coats with soft muslin and lace skirts, noting last season’s promising start. Itforesees the long-tailed Directoire coat replacing the short semi fit and anticipates the return of the long-handled parasol.
Tailored waist set with jabots and stocks in lace and linen
The article describes a severe styled waist set worn with plain shirts. It features blue linen scalloped fronts joined by pearl buttons, with a smaller jabot and pointed stock of lace or fine lawn, and a longer jabot and high stock of lawn linen silk or net.
Princess Lines Front Fitted Sleeves Dress Pattern
A detailed description of a Princess lines front dress featuring close fitting sleeves and a graceful simple style. The illustration shows black mohair trimmed with striped taffeta and the outfit includes bloomers and a gown with a belt joining skirt and blouse. Yardage figures listed for various widths and trim pieces.
Uncle Sam's Orders of Knighthood
Government awards new medals for bravery on railroads with Commerce Commission backing. Bronze medal and gold enamel button issued after eye witness affidavits and a five-member commission approves. Obverse shows a man on a track warning a train. reverse bears a laurel and the inscription for life saving on railroads.
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Uncle Sam
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia Press
Can Science Abolish War
An article by F. N. Maude argues that more deadly weapons may reduce war deaths by deterring conflict. It cites a claimed device by Mr Simpson capable of firing thousands of projectiles London to Paris at 30 000 fps with no recoil or smoke. The piece suggests halting navy spending until tested and notes powerful navies could seem foolish if true.
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F. N. Maude
Simpson
London
Paris
Increase in Coal Mine Deaths Reported for 1907
J A Holmes of the United States Geological Survey states coal mine accident data for 1897 and 1907 show a substantial rise. He notes a probable twenty five percent increase in fatal accidents for 1907 over 1906, with last December disasters pushing deaths above 3000 and injuries up over fifty seven percent.
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J. A. Holmes
United States Geological Survey
Holmes
Best Work at Fifty Master Minds Age Statement
A quotation from T. P.'s Weekly notes that in industry men are ruled out by age at thirty five but in intellects the master work comes at about fifty. It cites Mr Dorland’s conclusion that great men reach their peak around fifty.
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London County Council Works Department
Dorland
T. P.’s Weekly
Advertising's cost to readers cut by ad spend
A high authority states over 500 million dollars yearly are spent on advertising in the United States. More than half goes to newspapers and magazines, lowering reading costs for readers. The total ad expenditure roughly matches last year's wheat crop value.
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United States
New York American
Balloonists Claim Birds Fly Only 1815 Feet High
Balloonists assert that birds can only reach 1815 feet above ground, limiting their flight compared with other creatures. The claim appears in a discussion about bird altitude and atmospheric behavior.
Syrup of Figs and Senna Laxative Endorsed by Well Informed
The Well-Informed of the world favor a simple pleasant laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs with Elixir of Senna as a known safe remedy. Physicians approve its wholesome components and gentle, prompt action. Sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Insulting the Stomach At A Drug Gist Exhibit
A Scotsman chemist known for indigestion theory roams a druggists exhibition. He tests his own digestion by ingesting odd foods to trigger symptoms, listing foods and onset times from tea with bread to milk and lemonade as examples of indigestion inducers.
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London Daily Mail
Champagne Magnate Returns From France
A New York champagne magnate, fresh from France after a month in the wine district, entertained friends at the Railroad Club yesterday afternoon. He recalled a tombstone in Rheims bearing the epitaph Here lieth the body of Etella He transported his fortune to heaven in charity during his life He is gone there to enjoy it.
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France
Railroad Club
Rheims
Etella
New York Press
Seventy Times Seven in Paris Police Court Record
The Paris police court transcripts note the President stating the defendant has thirty seven prior convictions. The prisoner replies with a reflective remark that man is not perfect. The exchange reflects a stern sentencing context in a metropolitan courtroom.
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Paris
Home Herald
One Woman's Endurance
A Columbus Mississippi woman described years of back and side pains from kidney trouble. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with improving her condition from the first dose and restoring health. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y
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Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
A. S. Payne
Third Ave
Columbus
Miss
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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