Taft Dominates Southern Presidential Canvass
The Chicago Tribune canvass of southern states shows Taft as first choice with 358 votes, followed by Cannon 27, Fairbanks 51, Hughes 48, Knox 10, Root 22, La Follette 9, and Foraker 42. For second choice, Hughes leads with 198. 581 voted yes on progressive policies, 58 no, 18 abstained. Virginia cast the largest nay and approval votes. Texas had one nay.
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Gas and Potts Again in Gas Industry Dispute
The item rebuts Alfred Potts on Birmingham gas. It cites Field's 1906 analysis showing Birmingham sold 6,307,593,000 feet of gas to 119,789 private consumers, with an average use of 52,656 cubic feet per person, disputing Potts' figures and accusing him of misreading data.
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The Knife Thrower and Society Etiquette Debate
The Baltimore Sun exhorts the knife as a dining aid, arguing evolving table manners now restrict use of knives and forks. It praises individuality at table, cites a social jab at a high official’s wife over knife use, and notes how politics and private life ignore utensil rules in a free society.
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Birmingham Gas Figures Questioned by Community Group
In Birmingham the community challenges Mr Potts to provide accurate gas statistics. They contend 120000 cubic feet yearly per consumer is misleading given a 600000 population and a 49 cent rate. They argue false figures mislead the public and demand precise comparisons before any investment decisions.
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Birmingham
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Anni Besant Predicts Rockefeller Return as Seraph
Annie Besant declares John Rockefeller will return to earth someday as a beautiful seraph while pondering if Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis will be good.
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John Rockefeller
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Salary ordinances in a city short of funds
Mayor Bookwalter condemns proposals to raise salaries across city departments. The Sun notes the city lacks money for essential needs such as new offices, sub-police stations, and hospital services. It urges the mayor to veto the wage increases as they come before him.
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Auto ride spotlighted Twain satire in court absence
A fragmented note recalls Standard Ois Rogers using an auto ride to mock Mark Twain for refusing to appear in court citing illness. The anecdote frames Twain's absence as a joke played on someone, reflecting period humor and social court pressure.
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Public debate over personal meals and oil trusts
The Sun joins Baltimore in protest over personal eating habits and a defender stance on individual rights. The Standard Oil magnates face critique for alleged law violations while market dealers resist tainted meat regulations, suggesting they want to sell improper goods.
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Notable threat hints at predatory move over ill horse
The message warns that if John Rockefeller learns Isa dore Wulfson’s horse is ill he will likely pursue predatory business in the community. It urges that Isadore be fully armed and equipped to stay safe against such actions.
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Gubernatorial race set with Watson Goodwine and W H Taylor
The Richmond Item reports an exclusive lineup for the upcoming gubernatorial contest featuring Watson and Goodwine alongside W H Taylor. No other paper in the state carries this triad of candidates.
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W. H.” Taylor
Spectator notes on politicians and townspeople
The piece opines on Hairbanks and his presidential bid, police car recognition by fast motorists, and various opinions about liquor laws, the state fair timing, Walter Wellman’s return, and remarks on Bryan and Watson. It blends satirical observations about public figures with local automobilists and upcoming events.
BRAIN WAFERS Election Ideals and Personal Liberty
A collection of editorial quips and pointed opinions on patriotism honesty and social behavior. It contrasts lawful civic duty with indulgence and mocks outdated courting norms while condemning discriminatory views and praising responsible personal conduct. The piece calls for straightforward service and integrity in public life.
Mr. Bryan Amid Power Over Friends, Time to Act
A Providence Tribune quotation notes Mr. Bryan holds influence over allies, implying future actions at his discretion when the moment arrives. The remark frames political power dynamics and expectations of leadership decisions tied to his authority.
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Providence Tribune
Keep Hopin I Reckon That's the Way to Go
Poem excerpt from the Atlanta Constitution urging optimism amid dark skies. The speaker stresses always hoping for brighter days despite seasons changing and long nights.
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Atlanta Constitution
Goats Above Humans in Switzerland Cited as Odd Law
A European column notes Switzerland treats goats with high priority, fining or jailing boys who tease goats and arresting drivers who shunt goats off paths. It mentions a train halting for a goat and claims a cultural bias toward goats in Swiss life. The piece touches on Arctic tuberculosis claims, perpetual motion speculations, Eurasians in Bengal, and varied thumb value in legal damages among European nations. It closes with a Honolulu health official criticizing sensational Molokai leprosy coverage.
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Solomon
Germany
President Harrison's Sympathetic Side
A historical note cites President Harrison visiting the residence of Secretary Tracy after a fatal fire, apparently unguarded by guards, with neighbors' pity noted. It contrasts this compassion with a later Windom banquet death, describing Harrison's private, empathetic actions toward bereaved families.
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Grocer’s “Strictly Fresh” Eggs In Persistent Fakes
A Detroit News era line notes one of the most persistent nature fakers is the grocer who tells you that the eggs are strictly fresh. The quip highlights deceptive advertising practices in everyday commerce.
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Detroit News
Indiana Republicans Offer Candidate Summaries
Reports from multiple Indiana papers discuss candidates for state and national offices. Charles W. Stivers of Liberty seeks the Sixth district congressional seat under Republican banner. Charles W. Miller gains Northern papers’ endorsement, with opponents wary. Thomas R. Marshall announces for Indiana governor on the Democratic ticket amid Wabash loyalties. A. L. Brick of South Bend discusses his views, favoring Miller. Judge Olds is proposed as Twelfth district GOP chairman, possibly governor nominee. Martinsville and Rockville papers weigh convention sites and Taft versus Fairbanks for delegates.
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Tariff Revision Won’t Satisfy Parliamentary Butter
Senator Hemenway Indiana proposes tariff revision when it does more good than harm and says the vice president shares the view. The St Paul Dispatch notes such talk is hollow rhetoric and compares it to buttering parsnips, implying no real commitment.
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Fairbanks
St. Paul
Preachers' Union Voices for Higher Pay in Cleveland
A group of Cleveland ministers call for increased salaries and discuss the idea of forming a preachers' union. They warn that a strike by a minority could delay settlement by congregations. The debate highlights labor concerns within the clergy in the city.
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President's Message Longer Than Usual Promises Faster Action
Washington Post reports concern that the president's annual message will run longer this year while noting that actions and developments are accelerating during his term.
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Lost Confidence After Doomsday Prediction
A New York preacher had forecast the world ending last week, but the community that reformed on his warning now doubts his claim as confidence erodes.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Prince Wilhelm's American Welcome Sparks Political Idea
A Detroit Free Press remark imagines Prince Wilhelm moving to the United States and entering politics, noting he would receive a warm welcome and a swift path to office if he pursued public life.
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America
Detroit Free Press
Freight delays clash with railroad rate bill prophecies
The Washington Times notes the tension between freight agents' excuses for shipment delays and railroad presidents' warnings that the new rate bill will harm business. The remark underscores public doubt about the bill's impact on commerce and rail transport.
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Washington Times
The Main Question on Roads to Hell
The Rev Dr Hillis says there are over 40 roads to hell provoking speculation on which routes suit cars for travel. This remark reflects a metaphorical warning about moral paths and public judgment in a Washington context.
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Washington Post
The Eagle's Fall in Whiting Poem Fragment
An ornate verse fragment narrates the fall of an eagle, detailing its ascent and collapse amid fire and flood. It contrasts the mighty bird with smaller creatures gathering on the plain as the instrument of the eagle's downfall is dramatized by Whiting.
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Eating with the Knife Sparks Social Debate
A Baltimore Sun column argues against social purists who condemn dining with a knife and mocks their arbitrary rules. It defends tradition and dress codes as harmless, praising courage and poise gained from such practices while labeling purists as bigots and undesirables.
Innocent of Crime, Howells On Poetry Fees
Kansas City Journal states that William Dean Howells contends taking money for poetry is a crime. The remark labels many contemporary poets as wholly innocent of this crime.
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Kansas City Journal
Speed to New York for breakfast on Lusitania
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes the Lusitania’s speed could cut Atlantic crossings to such a pace that travelers might breakfast in New York and sail past the French coast in the same journey.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Great Corrector Quote by Mr Bryan Caution
A quotation from the Minneapolis Journal notes that every American statesman should remember his words are subject to correction by Mr Bryan. The remark reflects editorial humor about political discourse and influence.
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