Thwarting the People and the Burrows Senate Committee
A historical critique argues Senator Burrows blocked fourteen direct election resolutions for U S senators. It contends state legislatures are easier to buy than voters, suggesting widespread bi partisan interests shield Senate control by money and political machines.
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Burrows
United States
House
Senate
Senator Burrows
Michigan
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nebraska
Oregon
Tennessee
Berry
Arkansas
Kansas
South Dakota
Congress
Gore
Owen
Bristow
Tillinois
If such a provision were in vogue today the Interests
The passage contemplates a direct people’s voice in electing the U S Senate and predicts sweeping political upheavals in states like Pennsylvania Massachusetts Maine New Jersey California West Virginia Indiana Michigan and a possible ratification of a constitutional amendment. It notes figures such as Lodge Kean Beveridge and Burrows and forecasts a potential Senate reform outcome despite ongoing fights.
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Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Lodge
Hale
Maine
New Jersey
Kean
California
Southern Pacific Railroad
West Virginia
Scott
Chauncey Depew
Indiana
Beveridge
Julius C. Burrows
Michigan
Burrows
Congress
Whipping the Bosses on Postal Savings Bill Pressure
The passage of the postal savings bill marked a victory over the Aldrich-Cannon machine which opposed it. Speaker Cannon and Aldrich controlled committees and timing while public sentiment pressed for action. Insurgents amended bills in both houses and pressed through measures, signaling strategic maneuvering across chamber lines.
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Aldrich
National Monetary Commission
Senate
Congress Bosses Yield To President In Big Bill
Congressman Murdock guided the bill through Congress with help from public sentiment. After both houses passed it, the president intervened and, backed by the people, reshaped the measure by defeating the bosses. The piece notes the president’s rare confrontation and success, suggesting more people’s appeal could have improved other laws.
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Murdock
Laughing at Beverly Veranda Meeting Hints at Cost of Living
The article notes a Beverly gathering where President Taft Roosevelt and Senator Lodge laughed together. Speculation runs about possible topics from Ballinger to insurgent expulsion. The piece finally suggests Lodge read a report on the high cost of living, explaining the laughter.
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Col. Roosevelt
Beverly
Senator Lodge
Roosevelt
Can’’ Ballinger
Can
Pinchot
Taft
Brass Tacks Pass the Butter Roast Ear Promise
A St. Louis Times note urges readers to endure the heat and wait for a bumper crop of extra fine roasting ears. The humorous plea frames patience as yielding tasty corn soon.
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St. Louis
Who is the greatest American asks capital
The Des Moines Capital asks who is the greatest American in a commentary that signals the start of the political silly season, reflecting a light tone amid national discourse.
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Des Moines
Chicago Record-Herald
Cost of Economy as Government Trims Expenditures
Washington Herald notes the shift from a billion dollar Congress to a billion dollar session as the government trims costs. The quip highlights the high price of being economical and questions the value of fiscal restraint.
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Washington Herald
Speaker Cannon and Sherman Summer Plans Questioned
The Chicago Record-Herald notes little public interest in where Speaker Cannon and Vice-President Sherman plan to spend the summer, suggesting limited curiosity about their travel or residence intentions. The item reflects a quiet political climate and media focus elsewhere.
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Cannon
Sherman
Chicago Record-Herald
Canary Eats the Eat and News Follows
A Toronto paper argues about what news is and how unusual events can trigger coverage, noting that extraordinary occurrences may justify an extra while routine matters do not. The piece uses a humorous Maltese cat and canary metaphor to discuss news value and publication decisions.
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Toronto
Harvard athlete aims for 125 years on 25 cents a day
The Philadelphia Ledger notes a Harvard athlete plans to live to 125 with a frugal 25 cent daily budget but has not clarified why such a life would be desirable. The remark hints at a quirky health or endurance stunt linked to the era's record challenges.
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Harvard
Philadelphia Ledger
Deadly Parallel and Taft's Harbor Declaration
Fragmentary OCR notes reference President Taft and a declaration about fivers and harbors. Limited readable context prevents full reconstruction of event, date, or involved parties.
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Taft
Not guilty verdict with warned repeat offense
A jury described as the defendant's friends found the accused not guilty but warned him never to steal again or they would hang him. The remark was reported by the Christian Science Monitor.
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Christian Science Monitor
No Hurry Evident Says Cannon On Postal Savings Bank Law
Speaker Cannon argues the postal savings bank law was not hastily enacted. He notes no Cannon type measure has become law for 30 years, reflecting steady opposition and long reform effort.
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Cannon
Postal Savings Bank
St. Paul Dispatch
Sure Way to Ease Carnegie's Gift to Brown University
The Cleveland Leader reports that Carnegie cannot persuade Brown University to accept his money. To dispose of the funds he may be forced to reside in a New York hotel.
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Carnegie
Brown University
Ne York
Cleveland
Taft as Best Customer to Railroads Quote
A clipped remark notes President Taft could have punished railroads by not spending his $25,000 with them, calling him their best customer in a St. Louis Globe-Democrat line.
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Taft
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Vacation Days Echo Joys And Woes Of Summer Break
A playful verse contrasts students, teachers, and parents as vacation arrives. Students cheer for two months of play and rest, teachers crave relief from the year's stress, while parents fear renewed chores and daily supervision. The lighthearted exchange captures school break dynamics and family perspectives.
Unguarded gates and the call of freedom
The poem warns that wide open gates invite a diverse, restless influx from many lands and intents. It contrasts liberty with peril, urging steadfast guardianship of opportunity against those who would misuse it, and invokes the figure of Liberty as a delicate balance with order. The author laments past devastations and calls for measured vigilance to protect rights while welcoming reform.
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Volga
Tartar Steppes
Tower of Babel
Liberty
Rome
Thomas Balley Aldrich
Tears and Laughter Reflect on Emotion and Humanity
A compact reflection on tears and laughter as dual gifts from God for heartbeat of human joy and sorrow. The saying emphasizes how laughter sparks mirth and surprise, while tears release sorrow and guard against despair, highlighting emotion as a privilege of humanity.
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Leigh Hunt
Old Age Poem on Life’s Diminishing Day and Rest
A reflective poem portrays aging as shadows lengthening before a fading day. It laments waning impulses and habits, the unreal past, and lost ambitions while love endures briefly and laughter turns hollow as youth gives way to quiet decay.
Democracy in Religion in Schenectady People’s Church
L S Richard writes on Rev Dr George R Lunn who left an aristocratic Schenectady church to lead a democratic People's Church. He spurred protest over trolley fares, political graft and labor conditions, inspiring a new faith in active social service among 1,500 workers. The church operates with open forum discussions, simple governance, and plate offerings, growing in five months and shaping the city’s future.
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Schénectady
N. Y
People’s Church
George R. Lunn
Schenectady
General Electric Company
American Locomotive Company
Lang
New York Central
Delaware & Hudson
Mohawk Valley
General Electric
Lunn
State Public Service Commission
William W. Wemple
State Senate
Hughes
Wemple
Dr. Lunn
Senator Wemple
First Reformed
People’s
Court Ethics and Browne Trial Stir Illinois Debate
A Chicago Browne trial shows juror deadlock with one holdout for acquittal, prompting critique of how courts influence verdicts. The St Louis Times warns that must restore dignity and ethics in courts to lift Illinois toward honest governance. Washington Herald lauds deputy Parr and argues honest reward polices deter fraud in government.
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Illinois
Peoria
Chicago
Browne
Wayman
Commonwealth
Ilinois
St. Louis
The Parr Reward in a Sugar Fraud Probe
The sum of 100000 in cash was awarded to Richard Parr a customs deputy who uncovered sugar frauds and secured over 2000000 of unpaid duties to the United States. Reports say Parr hoped for a larger reward from the government and that a court case might have yielded more.
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Richard Parr
The
Treasury
MacVeagh
Parr
Mars
Kitchener
South Africa
Wellington
Waterloo
Dewey
Manila
Washington Herald
United States
Fat Frying and Aftermath of Campaign Finance Reform
The piece critiques a law on publication of campaign contributions for congressional elections as inadequate, arguing it delays disclosure until after voting, reducing its impact. It claims Democrats sought advance publication, while Senate conservatives ushered a weaker post election rule. The Boston Post quotes a cryptic exchange about cheerfulness and Mrs. Binks.
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Congress
Senate
Boston Post
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