Censure of Wilson on Census Director Appointment
Senator La Follette criticizes President Wilson for replacing E Dana Durand with William J Harris of Georgia as census director. He condemns political influence in the selection and praises Durand as a progressive statistician with economic government experience. Harris lacks scientific training, La Follette argues, and business experience cannot replace expertise.
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Madison, Wis
Wilson
E. Dana Durand
William J. Harris
Democratic State Committee of Georgia
la Follette
Today
Durand
Senate Committee On Census
Senate
Harris
Linley bill to empower cities to buy street railways
Madison May 2 After a two hour debate the assembly engrossed Linley's bill amending the railroad commission act to let municipalities purchase street railway lines anytime. The change would supersede the current three year wait before franchise expiration. Support came from Anderson Rosa Holmes and Vint with Hood Conway and Dolan opposing.
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Madison
Wis
Assembly
Linley
House
Rosa
Holmes and
Vint
Hood
Conway
Dolan
Man Enjoys Cucumber Price Then Tells Neighbors
A man in Emporia reports a cucumber costing 15 cents and voices his amusement to local neighbors, reflecting simple day to day market chatter in the Gazette.
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Empofria Gazette
Oshkosh Man Trials Vaudeville Swan Song Ambition
An Oshkosh man has failed so of ten that he may go into vaudeville to sing swan songs. He contemplates a career change after a string of missteps and plans to pursue stage singing as a new path.
A Prayer by William Ellery Channing
A prayer urging cheerful ness and perpetual contentment under divine allotments. It asks for a joyful view of blessings and loyalty to God through keeping commandments and seeking refuge in Him.
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William Ellery Channing
Mock City Telephony Aid Inspires New Bureau Idea
Chicago alderman Merriam proposes a municipal kick bureau to handle public complaints about telephone service. Oil of new nose graft makes Mrs Mabel Johnson’s facial reconstruction. surgeon grafted third finger to her face after previous nose loss. Palette and Chisel club to aid art buyers against swindles. Yale seniors adopt light gray knickerbockers, planning to wear through commencement. A dancing school of whales near Barnegat reports whales whirled and turkey-trotted aboard the steamer Almiran.
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Chicago
Charles E. Merriam
Los Angeles
Mabel Johnson
New York
Barnegat
Almirante
Polish Dance Is Show’s Feature at Majestic
Babe and Ola Hudson headline a Polish dance in the musical comedy The Bell Hop opening at the Majestic for a three day run. The Quality Quartet delivers songs and melody while Slim Eningh and George Allen provide comic and romantic plot twists, ending with the recovery of money and a resolved tangle of affairs.
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Babe
Ola Hudson
the Majestic
Morgan
Arnold
Slim
Harry
J. Williams Everette
Slim Eningh
George Allen
James P. Morgan
Wall Street
Harry Arnolds
What red Coral is and how it is used in jewelry
Red coral forms a shrublike axis with soft polyp bodies removed to reveal the red core sold as jewelry. It polishes like horn, changes color with heat, and is valued by fishermen who surface the colony for sale. The note ends with a Cincinnati Enquirer quote and a quip about iron constitutions.
Adversity and Knowledge by Charles Colton
Adversity is a road to knowledge and self awareness. Constant success hides our flaws as friends praise our merits and enemies reveal our defects, teaching a fuller view of the world.
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Charles Colton
Universal Jealousy Quote Highlighted
Aeschylus reflects on the difficulty for men to honor a friend's success without envy, noting only a few possess the natural strength to celebrate others' achievements.
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Aeschylus
English Polo Ponies Arrive for International Championship
London May 2 English ponies for the British polo team to face the American squad in the international championship arrived today. The finest empire stock will be shipped tonight for conditioning in America. A wealthy New Yorker reportedly lent stables for the animals. Some ponies are valued at 5000 to 12000 dollars and two were brought from India.
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London
America
India
Fair Seeks State Aid For Oconto Falls Fair
In Madison on May 2 the Oconto Falls Inter-Township Fair asks the legislature to allow a special act so the county can receive state aid. Assemblyman Robert G. Sharp urged favorable action before the finance committee. The move would let Oconto Falls draw the same aid as the existing Oconto fair, despite a law restricting aid to one fair per county.
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Madison
Wis
Oconto Falls
Donald
Roosevelt to Speak at New York Suffrage Rally Tonight
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt headlines the monster suffrage rally at the Metropolitan Opera house in New York under the Men’s League and Greater New York suffrage groups. The event serves as a lead in to the big suffrage parade scheduled for tomorrow.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Metropolitan Opera House
Men's League
Suffrage Organizations
Greater New York
York County Electric Firms Unite Under Edison Name
Twelve electric light companies in York county are set to consolidate today under the Edison Light & Power company. Officials from the firms were meeting to complete final arrangements for the merger.
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York
York County
Edison Light & Power Company
Bill Collectors Form National Organization
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes concerns as bill collectors organize nationwide to coordinate efforts and influence debt collection practices amid growing consumer scrutiny.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Notice to Creditors under Mae Grigg Estate
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court notices creditors to present claims against Mae Grigg, deceased. Letters testamentary granted to William C Lowell of Winona Minnesota. Six months from October 29 1913 for filing claims. court to examine claims November 4 1913 at 10 AM in La Crosse Court House.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse
Mae Grigg
William C. Lowell
Winona
Minnesota
John Brindley
Modern American woman sets fashion for waistline and comfort
A New York report notes American women reject the divided skirt and Empire line, popularizing a raised three quarter silhouette. It highlights tailored suits and waists made of voile, silk, linen, and lace, with many styles including epaulets and pocket blouses, favoring practicality and ease.
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New York
America
Europe
Actor Otis Skinner Improves After Ear Operation
Indianapolis May 2 Otis Skinner, the actor, passed a restless night after an operation on his right ear at Methodist Hospital yesterday but was much improved this morning. He will be released soon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Otis Skinner
Methodist Hospital
Doctors Say Patient Is Laid Up For Three Weeks
Doctors report the patient will be laid up for three weeks due to illness or injury. No other details are provided in the fragment.
Congress Clock Reads House Session at 11
The Senate was not in session while the House met at 11 to continue reading of a tariff for amendment. The proceedings reflected ongoing urgency to adjust tariff measures as lawmakers debated changes.
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Senate
House
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