Pepys seen through Colan Doyle in Through the Magic Door
The Marshfield Times reviews Samuel Pepys as a complex figure noting his public service and intellectual accomplishments while admitting his flaws. The piece reflects on why Pepys wrote his diary and moral uncertainties, contrasting private missteps with public duty and curiosity about his motivations.
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Mr. Pepys
Min
Alt Pepys
Navy Office
Pepys
Elpher
Colan Doyle
Evans Seeks Pardon After 17 Years of Waiting
Mire Evans, wife of Chris Evans, imprisoned with John Sontag at Folsom, has marched through 17 years of hardship as she visited the prison monthly and urged successive California governors for clemency. She now hears a parole may be granted.
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Chris Evans
Sife
Folsom
John Sontag
California
Ing
Chdlgren
Turpentine From Old Stumps At Garrison Area
J A McCullum extracted two gallons of turpentine from old fir stumps east of the garrison. He says turpentine can be obtained in paying quantities from old stumps knots limbs and tree roots while clearing land. He began with a small still from a five gallon oil can and gas pipe, then built a larger one to secure the two gallons from a 3 gallon stump. Vancouver Correspondence Portland Ore.
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J A. McCullum
Big Place
McGullum
Vancouver
Portland
Oregoulao
Japan to Raise Sheep and Develop Stock Industry
Dr Toda Tanamura, dean at the University of Tokyo, said Japan has secured sheep stocks for experimentation. He noted goats have been sent from the United States to Japan for government use in developing stock raising, aiming to establish a domestic industry if feasible.
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Japan
Toda Tanamura
Suima
University of Tokyo
United States
Excellent Cough Mixture Procedure
A recipe-like instruction describes placing four new lard eggs in a basin, covering with lemon juice, and letting them sit for three to four days. The eggs are then beaten, shells removed, mixed with brown sugar and rum, bottled, and taken in small doses each morning.
Regular Occupation Quip on Idle Men and Calendars
A quip from a ready made philosopher condemns idle living. He suggests a man might stay busy only if he stops tearing leaves from every calendar presented to him each year. The remark highlights a view on purposeful activity and forms a humorous social critique.
He's making a novel campaign thnt be
A fragmented item from the Detroit Free Press notes a character outside text, mentioning a campaign and the activity of passing out pleas or favors with a playful, ironic tone. The short excerpt suggests satire on political campaigning and public reception.
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Detroit Free Press
Blast at Communipaw Pier Brings Death and Destruction
A massive dynamite explosion at Pier No. 7 in Communipaw, Jersey City, during transfer from two loaded cars, caused widespread destruction. Dozens killed, hundreds injured, and thousands disrupted as debris, glass, and shockwaves shook New York and adjacent areas.
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New York City
New York
Pier No. 7
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Jersey City
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Richmond
Bronx
Long Island
Connecticut
Northport
Bayonne
Wall Street
Unis City
Dupont Powder Company Works
Wilmington
Del
Central Station
Communipaw
Palizades
Hudson
Katherine W
Whistler
John Healy
Ucl
Indiana Socialist convention condemns Warren sentence
Kokerman Indiana residents report the state convention of Socialists of Indiana adopted resolutions condemning the sentence passed on BreD D. Warren editor of the Appeal to Reason directing that while Warren is imprisoned Socialists write all their letters in red ink and submit them to President Taft Attorney General Wickersham and Governor for consideration.
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Kokerman
Ind
Taft
Wickersham
State Convention of Socialists of
Indiana
Bred D. Warren
Renton
Socialists of
Connaught to Govern Canada in September
London reports the Duke of Connaught will succeed Lord Grey as Governor General of Canada in September. He will serve for two years, with possible extension. Also noted is a hospital fire at Mercy Hospital in Altoona, causing panic and panic as patients were carried to safety. several narrow escapes reported.
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London
Duke of Connaught
Altoong
Mercy Hospital
Porky Flynn Beats Burns On Points In 20 Round Fight
London based boxing report says Porky Flynn won a 20 round decision against Jack Burns at the Olympia. Flynn pressed early and consistently aggressive, dropping Burns in rounds and dominating through the stages.
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Porky" Flynn
Londone
Porky” Flynn
Jack Burns
Olympia
Burns
McCurdy Fails to Reach Havana in Florida Straits Flight
In a Curtiss biplane J A D McCurdy attempted a Key West to Havana crossing. He flew about 80 miles of the 110 mile route before running low on lubricating oil and landing safely in the sea. A destroyer Padding recovered him and his craft, with hopes of a new start from deck.
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Havana
Cuba
J. A D. McCurdy
Florida Straits
Key West
McCurdy
Bret
Duttis
Cour
McCuray
Havans
English Channel
Havana Post
Labor Case Ends as AFL Leaders Face Supreme Court
Washington report on closing arguments in contempt cases involving AFL leaders Samuel Gompers, William Mitchell, and Frank Morrison. Justices pressed whether to affirm a DC court jail sentence while counsel argued law and conspiracy claims. Supreme Court recess set to Feb 20 with potential rulings pending on other major corporation cases.
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Supreme Court
Washington
American Federation of Labor Oalers
Gompers
Mitchell
Morelson
United States Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Alton
Parker
Jackson H. Ralstop
J. J. Darlington
Daniel Davenport
Ralston
Clington
Organized Labor
United States
Davenport
American Federation of Labor
American Federation of ‘Or
Argumenis
Ole Corporation
Standard Oil Company
American Tobacco Organization
Postal banks praised as a success across the country
Reports to the post office department indicate postal savings banks are gaining traction nationwide. The main complaint is the cap on deposits, as many citizens, including foreigners, seek to place more than 100 dollars monthly, with substantial funds flowing from aid ing areas.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Husband Cleared After Wife Theft Ruling in Toledo
In Toledo Ohio, Mrs Provence Philips of Maumea was acquitted on charges of stealing $700 from her husband. Judge Brough ruled that larceny does not apply to property taken by a wife from her husband or vice versa, and the jury followed his direction. The outcome leaves the husband out of pocket by $760, with no case to answer.
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Toledo
Provence Philips
Maumea
Brough
Cnet
Varea
Adler Sentenced to Six Years at Atlanta Penitentiary
William Adler former president of the defunct Stace National Bank was sentenced by Judge Grubb on Tuesday to serve six years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary for the appropriation of the bank's funds.
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New Orleans
Grubb
William Adler
Stace “National Bank
Atlan
Adler
Woman Wins Vote for U S Senator in Legislature
In Denver on Tuesday a woman received a vote for United States senator. The recipient was Mrs. Katherine M. Cooke, former state superintendent of public schools.
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Denver
Cole
United States
Katherine M. Cooke
Tariff Board Act Passed by House
The House passed by 186 to 32 a bill to create a permanent five member tariff board with six year terms, serving as president designated chairman with salaries of 7500 for the chair and 7000 for others. Democrats offered multiple amendments to alter appointments and budgets but all failed amid acrimonious debate.
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Washington
Tariff Board
Fve
House
Taft
Champ Clark
Payne
Fitzgerald
Eix Yeats
Representative Tames
Kentucky
Senate
House of Representatives
James
Wen
Ge Biparth
Barnnart
Indiana
Coz
Second Bribe Trial Opens for Pemberton and Clark Conspiracy
In Springfield Alabama the state charged ex senator Stanton Pemberton and ex representative Joseph Clark with conspiracy to solicit a bribe over contracts for furnishing house and senate chambers. Judge Owen P Thompson presided as the case opened after a prior jury could not reach a verdict and testimony included former Senator Holstraw's confession that Pemberton and Clark planned to share no reward for the Chicago company contract.
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Pemberton
Clark
Springfield
Stanton C. Pemberton
Joseph 5. Clark
House
Senate
Saggardon County
Owen P. Thompson
Daniel Holstlaw
Turin
Clarrk
Chicago
Bell
Kenosha Vote Fraud Charged in Ouster Suit
Verne Baker former Kenosha District Attorney filed a quo warranto in circuit court to remove Henry J Hastings recently elected district attorney alleging wholesale illegal voting at the general election. Baker names 22 voters who affidavit they voted legally and for the Democratic nominees. Baker's 2064 votes vs Hastings 2067. Hastings offered to withdraw but Baker refused.
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Kenosha
Wis
Raber
Verne Baker
Henry J. Hastings
Baker
Hastings
Umea
House Wrecked as Acetylene Explosion Hurts Family
An acetylene machine in the basement exploded destroying George Francis home east of Laporte Indiana. Francis his wife Myre and two daughters were badly burned in the Wednesday accident.
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Laporte
Ind
George Francis
Myre
Francis
Train Derailment Wounds Nine Near Gleichen Calgary
A westbound Canadian Pacific train No. 1 derailed near Gleichen about 55 miles east of Calgary on Wednesday injuring nine people seriously and leaving several others with minor injuries.
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Calgary
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Gleichen
Here
Rivers bill passes Senate with 36 million in appropriations
The Senate approved the river and harbor bill after three hours of debate, authorizing about 36 million dollars in funding. Amendments earmark 125 thousand for Illinois and Mississippi canal work crossing East Bureau Creek, plus dredging and improvements at White Lake, Peat Water harbors, St. Joseph harbor, and Arcadia harbor. Life of the National Waterways Commission extended to 1913, and a feasibility study ordered for a Lake Erie to Lake Michigan canal route. An additional 600 thousand is slated to develop a 1x foot Missouri River channel from Kansas City to the river mouth.
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Washington
Senate
Ilinois and Mississippi
Bureau Creek
White Lake
Michigan
St. Joseph Harbor
Missouri River
Kansag _ City
House
Ocean Mall
Gillinger
Taft Cancels Southern Tour Except Atlanta Stop
Rumors swirl as President Taft cancels his planned southern tour for early next month with only the Atlanta visit on March 10 remaining. Observers speculate the move may signal prep for an extra session of Congress if reciprocity with Canada stalls. Invitations to southern venues fueled the political chatter.
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Washington
Taft
Atlanta
Congress
United States
Canada
South
Rensors
le House
Bank Robbery Near Swan Creek Prompts Arrest
The Swan Creek bank fourteen miles south of Monmouth was robbed of about 2000 dollars in stamps and cash when six nitroglycerin charges blew the safe. A Chicago man, about twenty two, named A C Carroll, was arrested on a train arrival. A bank clerk identified 2500 dollars in bills as belonging to the Swan Creek bank.
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Monmouth
Swan Creek
Here
A.C. Carroll
Chicago
Ceshler Stiee
Snowslide in Big Cottonwood Canyon Kills Three
A Utah snowslide in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Alta leaves three dead and ten missing. Rescue parties from Salt Lake City and Park City search amid heavy rain and nearly impassable roads. The deceased include Victor Person and two foreign laborers. the missing were in a bunkhouse overwhelmed by the slide.
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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City
Utah
Desd
Victor Person
Five Leap From Cake to Cake on Ice Drive to Shore
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan a group of two men and three women fishing near the Oshing shanty rode a rising mass of ice on the St. Marys River. A fifty mile pale released at the rapids drove ice downstream as the party fled toward shore in a high speed dash for safety.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
St. Mary's River
England Faces Labor Struggle Lockout Threat
London readers report the Master Printers' Federation moved to declare a national lockout from February 25 if the compositors persist with demands for a fifty hour workweek.
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England
London
Master Printers’ Federation of the
United Kingdom
Fatal Panamanian Canal Work Train Collision
Four men were killed and others seriously injured in a wreck at Miraflores on Wednesday when a work train collided with a string of dirt cars in the Panama Canal region.
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Panama Canal
Panama
Miriflores
Two Scotchmen Discuss Golf Round Plans
Two Scots, Sandy and Jock, exchange modest talk about playing a round of golf the next morning. Sandy confirms the morra plan with the humorous promise of a round on the links, while Jock questions and Sandy persists with a light whistle in the exchange.
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Sandy
Jock
A Woman's Reason in an Inquisitive Exchange
A casuistic dialogue questions why flattery matters when beauty is uncertain. The inquisitive asks if compliments create belief, while the judge notes the lie of the belief and the speaker's wary reply. The fragment hints at social judgment and personal perception without resolving truth.
Change to Postum Cures Coffee Habits in Family
A letter from a woman in the United States details four years of coffee cessation and switch to Postum. She reports relief from indigestion and nervousness, says the family now drinks Postum like water, and credits improved health and nourishment. The testimonial promotes Postum by the Battle Creek company and its slogan There’s a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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