Roosevelt Faces Favorite Son Pull in 1912 Politics
The piece argues Senator Foraker resists presidential patronage efforts aiding Roosevelt while Wisconsin and New York factions brace against Roosevelts influence. It notes critics accuse Roosevelt of political manipulation and cites slanderous jabs from Hughes supporters as the president presses forward.
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Congress
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Roosevelt
New York Attorney Talks Politics After Thaw Case
Attorney Littleton, formerly of Texas, now practicing in New York, shifts from sensational cases to politics. He notes politics has grown confusing and avoids commenting in detail. He hints at fresh observations from his recent experiences.
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Littleton
Texas
New York
Maverick Politics Describe Unbranded Figures in Parties
A speaker likens irregular politicians to mavericks in Texas cattle culture. He explains branded cattle belong to ranches, while unbranded cattle wander. He says politics suffer from many mavericks in both parties, making clear loyalties hard to determine.
Personal Recollections of a Dollar Circulating at Home
A dollar narrates its travels from mint to town and big city to Mail Order house. It argues for staying local to stimulate a town’s economy, showing how local circulation supports butchers grocers and farmers and keeps money in the community. The dollar urges residents to keep spending locally to grow their town.
New York Firm Seeks Receiver for Appleton Water Works
A New York firm petitions for a receiver to manage the Appleton Water Works Company amid allegations of indebtedness. The text questions why creditors have not levied on the stock, implying financial distress and potential asset security concerns.
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New York
Appleton Waterworks Company
Unclear fragment hints at Russia ire and satire
Fragmentary text suggests tension with Russia and a sarcastic tone. The excerpt implies perceived impunity in spurring wrath toward a figure labeled the “sick man.” No concrete events or names are provided.
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Russia
Hurley Faces New Challenge Over Personal Liberty
In Hurley, critics claim ongoing measures infringe on personal liberty as residents voice concerns about government actions impacting daily rights and local freedoms. Officials defend policy as balanced safety with individual choice amid public debate.
Soldier’s coat as collateral ends in fine for saloonkeeper
George Meyers of Prince George County Maryland faced federal prosecution after a Fort Washington soldier lent an army overcoat to Meyers for $2 of goods. The coat disappeared and was found at Meyers shop. Meyers pled guilty in Baltimore district court and paid a $1,600 fine under federal statute.
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Washington, D. C
Star
George Meyers
Prince George County
Maryland
Fort Washington
Meyers
One Lesson From The Panic
The piece argues banking must be a single minded profession with bankers dedicating their efforts to their institutions. It warns that power and money tempt misused personal gain, noting last fall’s troubles arose from enormous speculation by bankers either on their own account or by letting speculators use bank funds.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Dumley Plans Summer Yachting Start
Dumley says he intends to take up yachting this summer and is more than half equipped. The exchange reveals curiosity about his readiness, noting that apparel rather than a yacht seems to be the blocker.
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Dumley
Philadelphia Press
Fragmented Hints and Snippets From a Local Notebook
A string of assorted lines mentions names, places, and scattered events. References range from political tafts and bishops to small town notes and social updates. Notable items include Olaf Tollefson, Amanda, Dawson Valley, and a Tasmanian-like mix of remarks about life, love, and journalism in a local context.
Perfect Fitting Lining Base For Blouses And Waistlines
Fashion hints describe a versatile lining pattern cutting to fit the figure for future use. It features double darts and side back and under-arm gores, with sleeves that can be cut to any length for full or draped styles. Available in silk or cotton, sized for bust measures 32 through 46 inches, pattern 5909 mailed for ten cents plus optional postage.
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Fashion Department
Flight into Egypt Quip Stirs Sunday School
A Weekly Telegraph note recounts a Sunday School moment where children repeated the biblical line Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt. One child asked where the flea, prompting a gentle classroom pause.
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Egypt
Weekly Telegraph
No Curtain Speech, Edeson Says at La Crosse
Robert Edeson denounces curtain speeches as harmful to acting and urges peers to drop the practice. The Bijou program includes Grace Darnley the contortionist, Julia Romaine in For Memory's Sake, Mexican Herman, Leon and Adeline, and Milton Kerr singing Somewhere the Sun is Shining. The moving pictures and orchestra accompany a week of vaudeville novelty and a dramatic urban domestic scene unfolds with Anna Gessner facing a forced marriage ultimatum.
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Robert Edeson
la Crosse Theater
Edeson
Sheridan
Bijou
Grace Darnley
Julia Romaine & Co
Herman
Leon
Adeline
Milton Kerr
Goetzinger
Widow dog owner sues rail company over hounds death
A Missouri man sues a railway for damages after his hound was killed on the tracks. The company argues the dog trespassed while chasing a rabbit on its right of way and that the rabbit was its property. The defendant seeks discharge after detailing the legal faulty premises.
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Missouri
La Crosse Theatre Delivers Full House For Local Company
Elwin Strong and the La Crosse theatre troupe played to a packed audience using its own scenery and stage settings. The company rates high for up-to-date performances and will stage Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Mr Strong in the title role, promising exceptional talent at no price increase.
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la Crosse Theatre
Elwin Strong
Mr. Mansfield
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Strong
B. K
Wall Street Tips Spark Quick Wins in Yonkers
A Yonkers Statesman quote contrasts rumors of Wall Street tips with profit from given tips. The brief notes a man known to profit from tips he provides, highlighting sharp money moves and streetwise forecasting.
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Church
Wall Street
Gotham
Yonkers Statesman
Stumbling Block of Time Cited in Prisoner Tale
The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes a man in cell 711 recalling past access to the finest houses and explaining his current confinement after being caught while leaving.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Nope Word Sparks Doubt in Catholic Standard and Times
A brief verse notes that an odd word spoken by a woman creates fear of no hope. The teaser playfully cites that the word is not found in Webster and ends with Daly’s line from Catholic Standard and Times. The piece uses light, wry tone typical of a newspaper verse feature.
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T. A. Daly
Catholic Standard and Times
Well Read Baby Draws Critics From Family Circle
A family scene in which Fond Mamma worries about the infant's color and temperament, while a Tactful Family Friend reassures the baby is simply well read, poking gentle fun at literary parentage.
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Fond Mamma
Baltimore American
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