07 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
1
A patchwork of stray notes from the era including social quips about hats and fashion, light gossip, economic remarks on China and the Orient, jokes about fraud cases and hats, a report of an incident in Pittsburgh, and reflections on theater, industry, and a New York play.
A 1910 remembrance recounts William Pinkney of Maryland as a towering figure in early U S politics and law. It describes his career from Constitutional ratification to Senate service, and shares anecdotes about his meticulous preparation and staged extempore delivery before the Supreme Court.
General James S. Husted recalls a decisive moment when Samuel J. Tilden urged him to shun the Liberal Republican convention and back the Republican ticket. By heeding the advice, Husted remained in good standing with Tilden, aiding his return to the state legislature amid political shifts.
The late Missouri senator George G. Vest impressed as an orator despite a modest appearance. In a Washington shack he surrounded himself with books by Chaucer Burke and Job showing his intimate friendship with literature and his quiet study habit.
An admonition on chasing wealth as Ophir and gold. It warns that wealth as a sole goal is a small, hollow reward and sacrifices the worth of life and the soul. Quoted reflections from Henry Van Dyke frame the moral contrast between riches and lasting purpose.
The caller inspects a stack of postcards and asks about a blank card. The owner explains it is a government postal card, a rare item valued for its simplicity and historic use.
Illinois 1836 project and 30 miles built by 1840. The Northern Cross line faced delays and weak finances. By 1843 the lone locomotive was retired to mule power after repairs failed, and the line eventually evolved into part of the Wabash system following a political maneuver by Senator Vance.
The Union Pacific Railroad conducts extensive experiments to enable wireless telegraphy for train operations aiming to improve signaling and communication across its rail network.
Secretary George von Lengerke Meyer reorganizes the U S Navy to cut costs and raise efficiency. Coal use on ships like the Montana is trimmed by systematic firing, Georgia evaporators cut fresh water costs by 40 percent, and on board repair shops save thousands. A shipyard overhaul plan maintains expert machinists between cruises and a new Annapolis marine engineering school trains engineers for the reform effort.
Indiana political leaders signal support for Governor Thomas R. Marshall at the 1912 Democratic convention. National committeeman Tegegart states Indiana will back Marshall despite Bryan’s popularity. The piece notes Indiana’s pivotal role in national contests and discusses regional math of candidate selection involving New York and Ohio.
The king rebukes Winston Churchill after disagreement over policy. Harrison of New York was reportedly barred from the White House before Churchill’s confrontation. Churchill, formerly president of the board of trade, faced royal ire amid cabinet tensions at Marlborough House.
George M. Reynolds head of Continental and Commercial National banks of Chicago reflects on a life of steady work. He describes a frugal, disciplined routine, no vacations, no vices, and a passion for banking rooted in his farmer's upbringing in Panora Iowa. He came to Chicago in 1897 as cashier of the Continental National bank.
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