Strong Men of the Past and Ancient Training Practices
A 1912 essay traces fitness legends from Rome to medieval rulers, noting early training methods and the belief in efficiency of exercise. It recounts Mexican peddlers marching with loads, a tiny dog outrunning tall men, Milo of Croton’s escalating weights, and a Boston man named Winship lifting heavy pig iron to rival a steer’s weight.
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Puebla
Mexico
Amozoc
Srinson
Milo
Cretona
Dad
Winship
Boston
Texas
Smallest Republic: Tayolara f Mttle Island Nostalgic Tale
The piece describes Tayolara f Mttle Island near Sardinia as the smallest republic. It notes a 1836 sovereignty grant by Charles Albert to the Bartaleoni family, then 1881 transition to a republic after Paul I’s death. The president serves ten hours and women have voting rights.
Leading the Sweep of Bedouin Shepherds
A fragment describes Palestine shepherding and the custom of shepherds leading flocks where pasturage is scarce. It notes the absence of dogs in eastern countries, so the shepherd moves ahead with sheep following, and the herder often brings up the rear guiding the flock.
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Palestine
What Shall It Profit A Man In Pursuit Of Wealth
A Harper’s Weekly sketch of Joseph Pulitzer contrasts his early athletic build with forty years of intense pursuit of success. The piece parodies the Bible question about profit by asking what profit in worldly gains if one loses health and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pulitzer
Harper's Weekly
Jose
Wonderful African City and Its Gates
The text describes Kano as a wonderful African city with enclosing walls about seven miles around, thirteen gateways with guardhouses and heavy iron-clamped doors. It asserts ancient records dating back nearly 900 years and includes a quip about a gentleman farmer.
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Kano
Central
Africa
Wait a Moment Proves Word Is Enough
A budding novelist demands proofs of his manuscript but the other refuses, insisting that words alone suffice. The exchange shifts, leaving the claim unsettled as dialogue reveals tension between belief in written proof and the power of words.
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Liverpool Mercury
What is the dance of present leventa
The fragment hints at a cryptic phrase about present leventa and a metaphorical Turkey teat of powers on a Persian carpet, suggesting a symbolic or political heist of influence rather than a clear event or narrative.
Darrow 5 Indicted in Los Angeles for Jury Tampering
Clarence S. Darrow, Chicago chief counsel for the McNamara defense, was indicted by a Los Angeles grand jury on charges of jury tampering and corrupting a public official. Indictments listed paying money to a venireman and to juror Robert Bain in the McNamara case. Bail set at 10,000 dollars per count, paid in cash. Darrow appeared, was arrested, then liberated. McNamara's attorney Cyrus S. McNutt and bondman Charles Young posted. Separate note from Indianapolis reports McNamara's funds traces and destruction of checkbooks used to pay for dynamiting, with grand jury reportedly nearing completion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence S. Darrow
Chicago
McNamara
Darrow
Bin
Cyrus S. McNutt
McNamaras
Charles §. Young
Ynat Darrow
Marl Rogers
Leo M. Rappaport
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Charles W. Miller
Thirteen Rescued After All Night Ice Battle
Thirteen men feared lost in the Mississippi crescent ice were saved after an overnight ordeal. They rode a boatman across to Cairo, fought floes, and reached Bird’s Point, Missouri, then returned by train to the Missouri side. Pilot Frank Sones steered through dangerous currents to safety.
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Wickilme
Mississippi River
Birds Point
Bird's Point
Cairo
Myer Point
Frank Sones
Kentucky
Bili's Point
Auto Exports Hit Record High in 1911
Washington reports over 29 million dollars worth of automobiles exported from the United States in 1911, about twenty times the value of exports a decade earlier. Foreign shipments totaled 21,536,661 dollars with Hawaii, Porto Rico and Alaska adding 145,165. Domestic imports show a decreasing trend.
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Washington
United States
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Alaska
Taft Urges Immigrants to Seek Rural Homes in Ohio
President Taft spoke in Columbus and Cleveland urging immigrants to settle in the countryside rather than crowded cities where living costs rise. He and Dr. Thomas L. Rhoades noted the cold but kept engagements, praising progressive policies and warning against letting tariffs harm protections. He argued for regulated immigration and a broader rural opportunity for new citizens.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Taft
Clevelard
Columbus Barracks
Atonal Guard
the Bute
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Postaliice
Akron
Thomas L. Rhoades
Tippecanoe Club
Republican Party
United States
Republicana
Itg
Democratic Party
America
House Passes Steel Bill in House Vote Tied to Tariff Revision
The Democratic drive for a tariff revision bill passed the House by 210 to 109, with proposed steel and iron duties lowered about 35 percent from Payne Aldrich levels. Republican attempts to amend were halted when Democratic Leader Underwood blocked further amendments, pushing a final vote.
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Washington
House
Underwood
Riots in Lawrence and Newark Prompt Special Policing
In Lawrence Massachusetts 1200 militiamen patrolled near the textile mill amid a 22,000 strong strike, repelling attacks on workers and trolley cars with bayonets at hand. In Newark New Jersey a special poll to protect women is ordered after numerous assaults on young women in Millburn and a township squad of 88 special policemen is to be on standby, including a local millionaire resident.
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Newark
N. J
Millburn
Supreme Court Tribute by Chief Justice White
Chief Justice White delivered a tribute to Associate Justice Harlan in a suprême court address. He framed the court as noble in conception yet simple in execution, ordinary in incidents, but mighty as a servant of the people, strong through popular affection and ongoing public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Pera
White Io
Justine Harlan
Duke of Fife Dies in Egypt After Shipwrecks
Ian (Duke of Fife) dies in Agsuan Upper Egypt from pleuro-smegmonia after a royal voyage that began in December aboard the Delhi. The ill fated trip suffered multiple disasters including a Mediterranean tempest and a wreck near Cape Spartel, Morocco, on December 13.
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Cape Spartal
Capat
Morocco
Imperial battle ends in 400 killed at Ku Chan
A cable report from the Chinese Free Press says Gen. Chens Fun's imperial army of 10,000 was defeated by Gen. Wong Ching's Canton republican forces near Ku Chan. About 400 Manchus were killed as the imperial force retreated twenty miles to Wong San Po. Wong's army, numbering about 1,860, captured the city of Chi Mark in Shantung province.
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San Francisco
Chens Fun
Canton
Wong Ching
Ku Chan
Chinese Free Press
Wong San Po
Wong
Chi Mark
Shantung Province
Prince Colonna Dies at Vatican. Pope Sends Blessing
Prince Marcantonio Colonna, hereditary assistant to the papal throne, has died in Rome. The pope dispatched a special blessing to the dying man as tributes flowed from Vatican and Italian circles. Colonna was widely known across Italy for his service and standing.
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Papal
Ftome
Prince Marcantan
Colonna
Vatican
Guiringi
Italy
Fire on Morro Castle Steamer at Hayana Cuba
Fire aboard the Ward line steamer Morro Castle traveling from New York to the harbor caused about 5000 dollars in damage. Some passengers lost baggage as the Morro Castle resumes to Vera Cruz after the incident.
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Morro Castle
Hayyana
Cuba
Ward Line
New York
Vera Crue
Johnson Flynn Bout Near Salt Lake Planned
Salt Lake City Utah January 30 reports say promoter Jack Curley plans an Johnson Flynn championship fight near Salt Lake with an original staged match. The latest tips advise Albuquerque Juarez and Las Springs Nevada as potential sites and participants.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Jack Curley
Johnson-Flynn
Albuquerque
N. Af
Juarez
Blex
Oy Springs
Nev
Lisbon under martial law signals crisis after general strike
Lisbon Portugal Feb 1 constitutional guaranties suspended and martial law proclaimed in Lisbon district as General Carvalhel and troops surround the town. About 5,000 troops under arms with 20,000 bombs are reportedly ready to confront rioters. Bombs have already been thrown with limited effect.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Atrike
Carvalhel
Trogna
Steel Trust Blamed For Worker Hardship In Pittsburg
The Pittsburg steel payrolls show 65 percent of United States Steel workers earn less than the bare subsistence for a family of five. Brandeis cites a 2 768 dollar yearly cost of living, with a 12 hour day and 265 days yearly. Lawmakers question whether conditions stem from the company or stockholders. A stockholder committee plans relief measures, with Reed noting it may be prompted by investors and Capot of Boston.
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Washington
Jao
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Stee
Laula D. Brardejs
Associated Charities of
Otder Industries
Altormey PD. A
Stael Corporation
Mr. Brandels
Brandels
Atytorhey Reed
The
Steel Corporation
Brandeis
Charles M. Capot
Boston
Reed
Suit seeks receiver for Cincinnati Trust Company assets
Harry Bush, a stockholder, filed suit to appoint a receiver for the Cincinnati Trust Company once headed by George L B Cox and now absorbed by Provident Savings Bank. Bush also seeks that liquidating trustees pay 1,000,000 for distribution among stockholders. Experts found loans to Ford Johnson Chevrolet Company totaling over 1.1 million dollars.
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Smelonetl
Harry Bush
Cincinnati Trust Company
George LB. Cox
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company
Bush
Ford-Jonneon Cheli Company
Mob of 500 lynches Black man in Cordele Georgia
A mob of 500 men stormed a jail in Cordele to seize Albert Hamilton, a Black man, and hanged him to a tree after a white woman from a prominent family identified him. Troops were not timely mobilized, and Hamilton's arrest followed a confrontation near the city’s main residence area.
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Cordele
Albert Hamilton
Latrede
Hamilton
Beel
Gates Family Wedding Hidden From Parents Revealed
Warres Jackson Hopwood and Miss Helen B McDermott married quietly in St. Paul by Rev. A L Sebuad. The groom is a brother of Mrs. Charien G Gates, daughter of the late John W Gates. The bride is daughter of Dr. and Mrs T B McDermott of Minneapolis. Twelve hurt in Selby Lake trolley crash near St Paul on January 20.
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St. Paul
Mian
Warres Jackson Hopwood
Helen
McDermott
Minneapolis
A. 4
Sebuad
St John the Evangelist's Church
Porenta
Charien
G. Gates
John W. Gates
T. B. McDermott
City
Sc Paul
Mini
Selby Lake
Woman Repels Bandit. Seizes Employer Funds
Misa Kittle, employed by Hapgood Plow, fought off a negro bandit in Alton Til January and recovered her purse containing $550 of her employer's money. The incident underscores vigilant action by a female employee and highlights the attempted theft in a local crime report.
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Alton, Til
Jan
Misa Kittle Els
Hapgood Plow Company
Special Legislature Looks Probable For Black River Falls Issue
Madison officials and attorneys discuss an expected special session to address two main topics: the Black River Falls situation and revamping the waterpower control law. A rehearing request at the state supreme court may delay calling the session, with possible appeals to the United States Supreme Court and potential remodelling of the law to salvage parts deemed salvageable.
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Black River Falls
Madison
Black River
Capitol
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Award Red Cross Prizes Laid Out Across Wisconsin
Milwaukee Giesworth and cities including South Milwaukee Fond du Lac and Sheboygan win heaviest Red Cross stamp sales awards. The Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association plans a drinking fountain in each city. Dustless cleaner equipment is sent to public schools in multiple towns as per capita sales rewards. Thirty three sanitary drinking fountains awarded to several cities. additional units to many others. Paper towels and drinking cup equipment valued at fourteen thousand dollars distributed.
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Milwauke Giesworth
Two Rivers
South Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Sheboygan
Red Cross
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Alsociation
Eagle
Sauk City
Sheboygan Falls
Waupaca
Mehonionse
Manlowoe
Eau Claire
Burlington
Madison hires chief auditor for state board affairs
M Cerf of Milwaukee joined the state board of public affairs as chief auditor with three assistants. He has been chief accountant in the Milwaukee bureau of economy and efficiency under Prof. Rastail, now director. The audit will cover two years of University of Wisconsin and state board of control accounts and evaluate systems for improvements across state institutions under control.
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Madison
M. Cerf
Milwaukee
Nas
State Board of Public Affairs
Cerf
Milwaukee Bureau of Economy and Efficiency
B. M. Rastail
University of Wisconsin
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Ma hon withdraws from Eighth district race
Assemblyman T J Mahon of Bland has withdrawn from the congressional contest in the Eighth district. Politicians believe Mahon’s withdrawal signals the start of a campaign for speaker of the next assembly.
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Mahon
Madison
T. J. Mahon
Bland
Milwaukee Charter Anniversary Noted
Milwaukee marks a historic milestone recalling its 1846 charter granting city status and a population of under 14,006 at that time. The city’s long history frames its present civic identity and growth since the mid 19th century.
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Milwaukee
Homestead Proof Filed in Sauk County Bluffs
In Sauk County a proceeding granted Rudolph Pagel a proof of homestead for forty acres in the bluffs of Franklin. It is believed this claim may be the last obtainable in the county.
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Baraboo
Ynusgal
Sauk County
Rudolph Pagel
Franklin
Stormer sues Wisconsin Brick over finger value of 1000
Joseph Stormer files a suit in Madison seeking 1000 dollars from Wisconsin Brick company for damages to his finger. The action sets a monetary claim in a civil proceeding.
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Madison
Joseph Stormer
Wisconsin Brick Company
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