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Newspaper
Marysville Republican
Location
Marysville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
2
Quips and Quirks From an Early 20th Century Page
A string of lighthearted lines mocks politics and society. Jokes touch on President Roosevelt, foreign affairs, love and marriage, and tycoon John D. Rockefeller, reflecting era humor about power money and affection.
Taft selects Knox as secretary of state
President elect Taft names Senator Philander P. Knox of Pennsylvania as secretary of state. Andrew Carnegie comments that wealth does not bring fame but prompts the wealthy to offer comfort to those less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvania
WP. Taft
Andrew Carnegie
Notable Jabs and Political Sparks in Early Roosevelts Talk
The wife of John L. Sullivan calls him an emdllycoddle, a barb meant to wound. Speculation arises about Teddy Roosevelt Jr. entering Connecticut's legislature, with hints of action if elected. Presidents Roosevelt and travel to Africa are teased for stirring up animals, reflecting sharp social and political chatter of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Roosevelt, Jr
Connecticut
Postmaster职位引发关于任期与轮换的争议
许多人对四等邮政局局长终身任职持异议。多人认为应将职位“轮流传递”，避免长期垄断。报导聚焦公众对任期与轮换的不同看法与情绪。
Oldest Woman Granted Divorce by Portsmouth Court
A woman over eighty four years old was granted a divorce Thursday by Judge A Z Blair in Ports mouth. She cited willful absence for forty four years and is believed to be the state’s oldest person to obtain a decree. She may be considering another map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage
Portsmouth
A. Z. Blair
Tariff on Wool Faces Opposition from Local Legislators
Congressman Burton backs a wool tariff cut but Cameron and Wilbur oppose it, meaning neither the Union county representative nor the district state senator will vote for him. The local lawmakers maintain their stance against tariff reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
United States
Union County
Messrs
Cameron
Wilbur
Presidential election totals by state with Taft lead
The report lists national vote counts for Taft 7 637 676 Bryan 6 393 182 Debs 448 453 Higsen 83 186 Chaflin 241 252 Watson 33 871 Gillians 15 421. Total 14 852 239. Taft's plurality 1 244 494. Several states show zero votes for independents and Prohibition, Populist only in nineteen states, Socialist Labor in thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Bryan
Debs
Higsen
Chaflin
Watson
Gillians
Archbold Questions Standard Oil Operations
Archbold challenges the prevailing view on Standard Oil activities, offering a dissenting perspective on their practices and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Bryan may be named university president in 1908
A report suggests William Jennings Bryan could be nominated for a university presidency though a nomination would not guarantee election. Congress adjourned for holidays and will resume after, while other notes mention egg gifts, cranberry prices, and holiday lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
University Presi
Twelve Seek Knox Senate Seat in Taft Cabinet Shakeup
Following Philander C. Knox joining President-elect Taft's cabinet, at least twelve candidates vie to succeed him as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania in a crowded field.
Weather Whiffs as Warm Spell Affects Egg Laying
Forecast mentions a mild spell that could spur hens to begin laying again. The note considers the season’s uneven clime and the chance of eggs declining if conditions improve or worsen.
President’s pay raise debated for 100000 salary
The piece argues raising the president’s salary to 100000 per year is unnecessary and that 50000 would attract candidates. It urges Congress not to delay in rejecting the higher figure and implies no trouble finding a nominee at 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Missouri lieutenant governor race decided by two vote margin
Official canvass of Missouri results shows Republican Gmelich defeating Democrat Painter for lieutenant governor by a margin of two votes. The report emphasizes that every citizen’s vote can be decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Gmelich
Painter
Charity Edition of Ohio State Journal Raises for Columbus Poor
The Ohio State Journal charity edition netted about $2000 for Columbus's poor, a yearly custom praised by all. Proceeds beat last year as about fifty old-time news boys sold papers and enjoyed the event. Every dollar supports the city's needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
The
State Journal
Goverment Criticizes Marysville Light and Water Contract
Citizens condemn the Marysville Light and Water company for under delivering street lighting. They argue the firm earns two thirds of improvement funds yet provides insufficient light, especially on dark nights, and urge tighter dating and docking for failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Merry Widow Hat Comment On New Sheriff Veranda
William Howard of Marysville compares the new veranda in front of the sheriff’s residence to a large merry widow hat in a passing remark about the construction project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard
Marysville
Charles Taft Long Civic Service in Ohio and Nation
Charles P Taft a longtime Ohio Republican figure and influential editor shaped education and public works in Cincinnati He helped codify state school laws and led the Times Star to influence the GOP He backed his brother William H Taft for president and served in Congress and as a presidential elector in 1904 He married Annie Sinton in 1873.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
United States
Joseph B. Foraker
United States Congress
Mr. Taft
The
Sinking Fund
Cincinnati Museum Association
Young Men’s Mercantile Library Associat
Alphonso Taft
Woodward High School
Phillips Academy
Andover
Mass
Yale University
Columbia University
New York
New York City
Sage, Haake & Taft
Taft
Congress
Repubican
Greeley
Hamilton County
Cincinnati Times
Star
Times Star
Cincinnati Times- Star
Republican Party
University Club
Union Board of Cincinnati High Schools
Kir
House of Representatives
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Annie Sinton
David Sinton
Christmas With The Pickwickians
A nostalgic study of Dickens's Pickwick Papers Christmas scenes from Dingley Dell to Manor Farm. The piece recalls Mr Pickwick and companions in festive snow, games, mistletoe in Wardle’s kitchen, and the joyous Christmas Day with children, warmth, and a merry, problem free mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingley Dell
Mr. Pickwick
Pickwickians
Mr. Weller
Pickwie
Dickens
Manor Farm
Muggleton
Mr. Winkle
Cats to Combat Rat Plague in Japan Ships
A German port sent a ship with 5,000 cats to Japan to curb rat infestation. The cats are to be distributed to maritime towns of the empire, with four more consignments of 5,000 planned, though the port name is not disclosed.
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Japan
British Columbia Mining Output Hits Standstill
No fron ore is mined in British Columbia and the Quasino Sound site on Vancouver Island has been abandoned as unprofitable. Zinc ore mining is also effectively at a standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Quasino Sound
Vancouver Island
Coal fields of Mexico offer 300 thousand acres
The republic of Mexico has coal fields covering 300000 acres. The base production is fixed at 3000 tons per acre, though many areas may yield 4000 to 5000 tons per acre in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Mexico
Willow Baskets Spark Italian Export Boom to Germany
Willow baskets symbolize a thriving industry once dispersed, now centralized. An immense export trade, mainly to Germany, grows from hundreds of Italian families working together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
Long Walk For Santa Ends With Cleveland House Fire
Alfred Hammermeister trudged eight miles through snow to wake a store and alert fire crews after his Christmas tree lighting caused a blaze that damaged his Cleveland home and affected his eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Hammermeister
Cleveland
Alfred Hammermeister
Hunting Christmas Ghosts in Washington Society
The Washington Star reports bids to hunt a Christmas ghost fail to take root in society. A peaked ivy‑clad house hosts a planned specter hunt from England where hauntings are common, while Washington hopes to join the trend. One local buccaneer ghost, with a cocked hat and gold lace, is said to guard "doubloons" and clink its chains.
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Washington
England
Washington Star
A Christmas Sentiment for the Season
The piece argues that charity alone cannot bring peace and that poverty requires justice. It urges making Christmas kindness a constant force in industry and to Christmasize commerce rather than commercialize Christmas.
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New York Mall
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Republican
Union, Delaware
Marion Counties
Frank B. Courter
Richwood
Cortes
Roosevelt
Holland and
Venezula
Dr. Bertillion
Paris
Mr. Rockefeller
Philander P. Knox
Penn
John L. Sullivan
President Roosevelt
Africa
Michigan
Mr. Archbold
Mr. Bryan
Der
Ben Davis
Toronto
Philander Knox
Pennsylvania
Columbus
the Pickwickians
Gay
Merry
Fat
Sam Weller
Santa
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