Taft Cabinet Picks From Democratic Era Leaders
Franklin MacVeagh of Illinois named secretary of the treasury and Jacob Dickinson of Tennessee chosen as secretary of war. George Wickersham of New York becomes attorney general. Leavened by Tufts and Yale educated men, the Taft cabinet mirrors old political ties and steady business credentials.
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Treacury
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University of Nashville
Wickersham
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Taft
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Pittsburg
Urges Advice on Kidney Ailments Prompts Mixed Testimony
A garbled consumer testimonial page blends claims for quick relief from backache kidney pain bloating and urinary symptoms with references to a product marketed by a Minnesota address and later testimonials from travelers and readers. The piece oscillates between praise and caution while urging readers to seek preventive care and consult a physician.
Curious Streetcar Confusion Delivers Holiday Jumbles
A crowded streetcar scene blends holiday talk with local traditions as riders discuss New Year’s Day Valentine's Day and St Patrick’s Day timing. A bystander explains dates and she notes plans for a race prize, while others reminisce about gifts and flowers as the crowd strings together a wry, chaotic holiday briefing.
Fragmented quote prompts restrained view on vice and virtue
A Kinens City Journal fragment notes condemnation limits and urges restraint. It quips about sensations from intoxication and smoking, then mocks bromides and Tolstoy style sayings. The piece hints at human craving and moral judgments without a clear event or outcome.
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