Political clash over Alaska railways private vs public
The State Journal questions private capital's role in Alaska's rail development. It argues Uncle Sam should develop northern riches as a public service and challenges Poindexter’s plan to test private against government ownership under fair conditions. The piece mocks private boasting and calls for a genuine test of public ownership.
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New York Times
Alaska
Uncle Sam
State Journal
Science and Warfare Threaten New Global Tension
In a period when world leaders push peace yet brace for conflict, a fresh scientific breakthrough raises fears of heightened warfare capability and renewed arms rivalry across nations.
Ulivi’s F rays Could Revolutionize Modern Warfare
European dispatches describe Signor Ulivi an Italian engineer testing an infrared wireless explosive system aboard a French yacht off Normandy. The device supposedly uses return infrared rays to locate metallic targets and trigger explosions at distances from 600 to 6000 yards, with potential applications on ships land and dirigible balloons. French officials seek monopoly while observers warn of dangerous new warfare capabilities.
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Signor Ulivi
Europe
Normandy
Uliv
Villers
Ulivi
Specialists link habitual smiling to preventing appendicitis
John Hopkins experts claim smiling reduces risk of appendicitis. Surgeons who operate should be immune for a time after billing. Ex-King Manual cannot live on a $50,000 charity allowance and pawns his jewels. he seems too proud to lecture.
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John Hopkins
King Manual
Ambassadors Wilson Clash Echoes Family Antagonism
Ambassador Wilson and President Wilson are bitter toward each other as if kin, reflecting deep personal and political strains that color official relations and public perceptions.
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Wilson
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A humorous verse about a sister who has education and science skills but cannot cook or darn socks. She is witty and well educated, admired by many boys, yet remains unmarried after fifteen years since returning home from college. The poem contrasts her knowledge with domestic ineptness and a father's lingering regret.
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Dad
Sis
Settlement Worker Path Revealed in Simple Exchange
A kind old lady questions Faded Fagin about his occupation and he replies he is a settlement worker, explaining his duty is to “work” every settlement he comes to as she offers him a goose berry tart.
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Fagin
New Milkman Sparks Sky Brand Joke
A Throop Street resident is teased about a new milkman. A neighbor confirms the arrival and jokes about his “sky brand” milk that seems blue one day and cloudy the next, highlighting local curiosity over the switch.
Leading Man and Lady Clash in Theater Banter
The leading man mocks the actress by saying she has beastly eyes. The leading lady snaps back vowing to strike with a hatpin before sunset. He clarifies his remark by saying she is ox-eyed, calm after the quarrel.
Bride Pleads To Change Vows At Country Church
A clergyman dictates traditional vows to a newly married couple at a rural church. The wife asks to alter the obedience clause, citing her husband is a mail carrier, but the clergyman interrupts before finalizing the promise.
Chicago Professor Describes Professors as All Crazy
A Chicago university professor asserts that most academics are somewhat crazy. The claim highlights belief about Chicago scholars and their temperament in a scholarly milieu.
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Chicago University
Peaches by parcel post may boost matrimonial bureau trade
A brief neathold note suggests sending peaches via parcel post could stimulate business in marriage agencies. It hints at novelty moves to attract clients and widen exchange networks.
Stage to Society Switch Seen Among New York Actresses
Observers note a trend of New York actresses leaving the stage to join high society life while others depart the social scene for acting careers, reflecting evolving career paths and social expectations in the city.
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New York
Pike's Peak Modified Marathon Opens In Colorado Springs
Fifty runners started the first annual Pike's Peak Modified Marathon from Cathedral Spires in the Garden of the Gods. The twelve mile course ran along the Mesa road to Colorado City and Colorado Springs, returning to the start as thousands watched during the Shan Kive festival.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Pike’s Peak
Cathedral Spires
Scenic Mesa Road
Colorado City
Endurance Motor Race Held at Kennywood Park Pittsburg
Dozens of leading professional and amateur motorcycle racers competed in a 30 mile endurance event at Kennywood Park in Pittsburg Pa The program included field and track events after the grind of the race depending on standings and crowd response.
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Pittsburg
Kennywood Park
Granddaughter Criticizes Henyard Feathers
Dorothy visits her grandparents and notes many feathers in the henyard. She gravely tells Grandpa that he should do something to keep the chickens from wearing out, reflecting a child's candid observation from Everybody's Magazine.
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Dorothy
Everybody’s Magazine
Two Wayfarers Share Worries Over Meals
A weary traveler asks for help with finding his next meal. A prosperous companion replies with a similar concern as their dialogue reveals shared hardship and uncertainty about sustenance.
Denver Revives Bike Races From City to Littleton
One hundred bicyclists started today in the 24 mile road race from Denver to Littleton and back. The promoters aim to revive bicycle road races once very popular a decade ago. The event was conducted as a handicap race.
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Dever
Denver
Littleton
Colo
Belasco remarks on eloped octogenarian couple at sea
David Belasco comments on a multi millionaire who married a ballet girl aged 18. He notes they are on a yachting cruise around the world and calls the union a “sure case” of gauze and effect, implying deception behind appearances.
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David Belasco
Mr. Belasco
Mother Jones Lauded in Evansville Labor Day Parade
Mother Jones the aged strike leader arrived in Evansville Indiana and led the Labor Day procession. She spoke at a labor picnic in a local park after receiving a warm reception from crowds along the parade route.
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Evansville
Ind
Mother Jones
Soup Awakens Sailors in Dockside Dinner Tale
An old captain and his mate dine near the docks. The waiter serves soup, prompting the captain to marvel that they have sailed their lives on soup without realizing it. The tale unfolds with a humorous realization about their meals.
Bull terrier drowns self in Central Park hippo tank
A fine English bull terrier in New York walked into an open hippo tank in Central Park and sank, ending its life by its own action.
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New York
Central Park
Elliott Succeeds Mellen as New Haven President
Howard Elliott becomes president of the New York New Haven Hartford line succeeding Charles Mellen whose resignation took effect today. Elliott, formerly president of the Northern Pacific railroad, assumes office in New York.
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New York
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Line
Charles Mellen
Doan's Kidney Pills Aid La Crosse Woman’s Backache Relief
A La Crosse resident credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing severe backaches and kidney related pains after overwork. She recommends the medicine and notes she would use it again. The product is sold nationwide with Foster Milburn Co as U S sale agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Anna N. Hoff
Winneba
Wis
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
President Huerta Wears Hunted Look
The photograph of Mexican leader Huerta reached the United States showing a worn, hunted expression. The article notes deeper lines in his face since the murder of President Madero and his worries over the revolution-ridden republic.
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President Huerta
Huerta
Mexico
Madero
Charter Oak Classic Opens At Hartford State Fair
The Charter Oak Purse of 10000 dollars, the first big Grand Circuit event, is run this afternoon at the Connecticut state fair grounds. A Charter Oak Memorial cup trophy will be awarded to the winner’s owner.
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Hartford
Conn
Charter Oak
Connecticut State Fair Grounds
Motorcycle Races Draw Crowd at Latonia Track
A large crowd gathered at Latonia track in Cincinnati Ohio to watch today’s motorcycle races featuring many eastern and middle western top riders entering the event.
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Cincinnati
Latonia
Swift’s S. S. S. Blood Remedy Promoted for Lupus
An aged newspaper ad touts S. S. S. as the cure for lupus a skin disease said to be caused by impurities in the blood. The Swift Laboratory promotes the botanical blood remedy claiming no minerals or drugs and offers medical advice from its Atlanta department.
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Swift Laboratory
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
S. S
Constance and Wade Await Courage on the Arden Piazza
Rosalie hides Constance as Lawrence Wade nears release from the Tombs. The two wait in the Arden country place as reporters track Wade and Constance weighs his honor and possible love. The arriving figure nears the pillar and he whispers Forever as she welcomes him.
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Martin McGee
State Senate
Tammany Hall
Constance
Rosalie le Grange
Lawrence Wade
Captain McGee
Margarita Perez
Bellevue Hospital
Hanska
Arden
Amusing phonetic mixups in book titles
The New York Post highlights humorous misreadings of book titles by booksellers. Examples include "Within or Outside the Pail" for "Beyond the Pale" and "Screws of the Cash Lock" for "The Cruise of the Cachelot," among others.
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Mr. Bullen
Hereward
Acre
Greece
Baedeker
New York Post
Grandfather's Portrait in Nude Repaint Caper
A wealthy villager asked a painter to redo his grandfather’s portrait. The artist, insulted by the client, painted it nearly nude and rolled it up. On New Year’s, the villager unfurled the work and exclaimed that the old gentleman was not yet dressed, causing a comic delay.
Engine Boiler Confusion Aboard Baldwin Locomotive Works
A witty visitor asks why engines boil. The guide explains a boiler heats the engine to improve the engine tender as part of a playful exchange at Baldwin locomotive works.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
Cities should endow grand opera in municipal theaters
Marie WicFarland declares that soon every U S city with 200000+ population will have a grand opera company in a municipal theater. She argues the country has wealth and talent, and with audiences as support, endowed opera can be offered at affordable prices.
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United States
Marie wicFarland
Colonel Marsh Retires After Forty Years of Service
Col. Frederick Marsh, artillery corps, retires from active list with the president's permission after over four decades in service. A Missouri native and West Point graduate of 1877, his last command was the Boston artillery district.
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Frederick Marsh
Artillery Corps
Col. Marsh
Missouri
West Point
Boston
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