A Great Ex President Taft as a Private Citizen
Boston Transcript reflects on William Howard Taft as ex president, praising his private counsel and steady character. It notes his balance between party loyalty and independence, his advocacy for preparedness and universal peace, and his Unitarian faith shaping a cautious, pragmatic view of national leadership.
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William Howard Taft
Boston Transcript
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H. ¢. Ceeter
Mr. Taft
Chicago Auto Vampire Dragging Woman Victim Near Sixty Third Street
Grover D. Edwards is injured after a speeding car drags him behind it for half a block and strikes him in the face on Sixty third street. Police and detectives took the report but details remain scarce as witnesses describe a young woman in the rear seat and a strong man driving the vehicle.
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Grover D. Edwards
Woodlawn
Edwards
Pathe motion analysis film opens new study fields
Pathe releases Ultra Rapid technique in motion pictures to slow action for study in science and athletics. The film Human Movements Analysed shows hurdlers sprinters and saber attempts in slowed motion revealing precise muscular action. A second film Animal Movements Analysed features a dog goat horse and more, promising educational impact and new teaching opportunities.
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Pathe
Do You Read Labels
Domestic Science teachers and food authorities urge readers to inspect labels on all foods. Laws require ingredients to be listed so shoppers can choose healthful products. Royal Baking Powder, made from cream of tartar, is praised as high grade and safe. Low grade powders use alum or phosphate of lime.
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Open Air Schools Backed by Red Cross Seals
The article notes open air school programs in warm regions like Southern California Louisiana and Alabama for tuberculous or frail children. Red Cross Seals fund experiments and persuade school boards while supplying food clothing and nursing care beyond public funds.
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Louisiana
Alabama
Red Cross
Fireman killed in Illinois train wreck near Lenzburg
In Duquoin Illinois on Sunday morning a switch misthrown by a porter doomed a north bound Illinois Central train. Sam Hampleman fireman on the south bound train died instantly. Engineer Ernest Pope and Monroe Crewsor suffered leg injuries. Eighteen passengers were hurt. Five coaches derailed on the southbound train and one in the northbound. Detours issued via Mobile and Ohio due to wreckage removal delays.
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Monroe Crewsor
Mobile
Ohio
Open Air Schools and Red Cross Seals
A Chicago scene shows a child asking a teacher about open air schooling at the Elizabeth McCormick Open Air School. Open air schools now number nearly fifty nationwide, with some northern sessions possible as temperatures dip toward zero.
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Elizabeth McCormick
Chi
Tin Cago
United States
Whitman Aims for Presidential Candidacy in 1920 Bid
Albany December 7 Governor Charles S Whitman is a Republican hopeful seeking the party nomination. He aims to run for president, signaling a broad bid beyond his New York governorship.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles S. Whitman
Lost Glasses Item Found Near Interurban Station
Pair of glasses lost from a chestnut and Meigs route area. Reward offered return to 610 E Chestnut or call 341. Adv.
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Meigs
Chestnut
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Jeffersonville Resident
Jeffersonville resident Dennis Donovan Testifies that back pain headaches and dizziness vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He claims a prompt and permanent cure and urges readers to ask for the same remedy at local dealers. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York published the testimonial.
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Ely
Dean
Dennis Donovan
Maple St
Esys
Doan
Foster-Milburn
Batale
Whitman Seeks White House Run at Republican Convention
Report notes his candidacy is taken seriously by close advisers while opponents frame a six month program. Theodore E. Burton and Elihu Root are named contenders as Theodore Roosevelt eyes the nomination.
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White House
Whitman
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
Mr. Hughes
Elihu Root
Young Bride Shot by Husband on Way to Burlesque Show
Mary Santos a 15 year old newlywed wife of Joseph Santore was shot by her husband as she hurried to catch a train to Baltimore to join a burlesque troupe where her sister played. She lies in Hathneminum Hospital in serious condition. The couple wed July 24 after eloping to Elkton Maryland. Family tensions fueled by her mother’s objection to a Jew and an Italian marriage are cited as a motive.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Baltimore
Mary Santos
Joseph Sartore
Elkton
Santore
Italan
Comet Discovered. details limited by censorship
Cambridge bulletin reports a new comet sighted near Delta Orionis and moving north as communicated from Copenhagen to Harvard Observatory. Astronomer Taylor at the Cape of Good Hope initiated the discovery, while Sir Frank Dyson confirmed the motion. further details were restricted "owing to censor" limitations.
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Taylor
Cape of Good Hope
Copenhagen
Harvard Observatory
Frank Dyson
Greenwich
All the News All the Time RFAN The Star
RFAN The Star delivers nonstop coverage with focus on breaking events, local developments, and community briefs. Editors highlight daily updates, traffic conditions, weather outlooks, and prominent happenings across the region.
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