News-Star Highlights Big Week Of First Reports
The News-Star in Monroe provided readers with early reports on key events via Associated Press. Major items included the naval clash between Britain and Germany, the death of Lord Kitchener, the Chinese president, the capture of 40,000 Germans by Russians, and full coverage of the Republican and Progressive conventions.
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News- Star
Monroe
Associated Press
News-Star
Lord Kitchener
China
Better Cattle Size for 1917 Calf Crop
A discussion on selecting high quality breeding stock for the 1917 calf crop. The author argues against using inferior bulls or scrip, noting that calves from native cows crossed with a pure-bred bull can fetch 20 to 25 dollars in fall, while inferior or scrappy calves sell for about half that. The piece stresses the long-term value of investing in a proven pure-bred bull.
Death of Lord Kitchener Echoes Across Britain War Watch
The death of Lord Kitchener is described as England's greatest blow since the war began. He is hailed as the era's finest organizer and military genius with a record of raising a vast volunteer army. His loss is felt at the highest government and public levels as Britain braces for sustained war leadership.
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Lord Kitchener
England
City officials discuss Kirkpatrick report aims
The first conference of the city officials and the advisory board met Tuesday night to plan carrying out the efficiency expert Mr. Kirkpatrick report. The meeting emphasized earnestness to test for Monroe and to prepare final recommendations for taxpayers. No definite plans were made to pool the clearing of legal issues. Attention is on the proposed bond sale.
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Kirkpatrick
Monroe
Bond Support Grows for Monroe Improvements Vote
The article notes broad taxpayer approval and strong sentiment in favor of the proposed improvements. It argues there is no logical counterargument against the bond issue and that voting against the tax would be a vote against Monroe.
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Monroe
Ame
Progressive National Convention Sets Noise as Banner
The Progressive party opens in Chicago with a bold performance echoing founder Theodore Roosevelt. Louisiana readers note the loud claims and the wild rhetoric from party leaders, suggesting if votes matched shouting, other contenders would quit.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Louisiana
Value of Honesty Key to James J. Hill’s Great Northern
Christian Science Monitor notes Hill drew no salary as president of the 7000 mile Great Northern. He earned returns from road valuations and investments, maintaining honesty with investors and avoiding Wall Street or government dependence. His policy kept investors loyal against Harriman and Morgan.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Morgan
Harriman
Gould
Vanderbilt
Wall Street
Mr. Hill
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Harriman
Great Northern
Christian Science Monitor
The Old Country Road and a Track Legend
James Newton Matthews writes of a nostalgic country road recalling peddlers stage drivers and families along dust filled routes. Ted Meredith nears college track finale at Harvard Stadium amid the strongest middle distance field ever, with record pace in the 410 and half mile events.
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James Newton Matthews
Ted Meredith
Hew Marks
Harvard Stadium
Timeline snippets from 1709 to 1915
A compact chronology lists events from 1709 paper money first issued in New York through 1915 events including Bryan’s resignation and Allied war actions. It mentions the Twin Cities motorboat enthusiasts planning to attend the Miss Minneapolis tryout and a regatta on the Mississippi in St. Paul on July 4.
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Twin Cities
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Reverend Marquis Works in Ford Factory for Study
Rev Dr Samuel Simpson Marquis dean of St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral in Detroit is 56 today and works in factory overalls studying sociological conditions of workers. His findings feed Henry Ford’s experimental wage program to assess benefits of improved conditions and high minimum pay. Marquis born June 8 1866 Archie Allegheny College graduate and Cambridge Theological School ordained 1895 served in New England before Detroit since 1899 rector since 1906.
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Samuel Simpson Marquis
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Detroit
Ford Automobile
Henry Ford
Dr. Marquis
Sharon
Allegheny College
Pennsyllvania
Cambridge
Mass
Protestant Episcopal Church
New Hongland
St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Cathedral
Cyrus A. Sulloway
New Hampshire
William W Canada
U. 8 S
Vera Cruz
Job Barnard
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
John Q. A. Brackett
Massachusetts
Oil stoves and boss ovens sold on their merits
Oil stoves and ovens touted with slogans promising satisfaction. A local note hints at pay terms and a playful personal claim, while other items touch on upcoming horse racing meet close dates and auto racing plans for Burman’s widow with a Derby-like event slated for next Saturday in Chicas.
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J. G. Bell
Bob Burman
Burman
Chicas
Mother’s Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
An old advisory touts a remedy called Mother’s Friend to ease pregnancy pains. It claims deep muscle absorption, relief for ligaments, calmer nerves, and better sleep, with a free stork-book offer from Bradfield Regulator Co. Send a letter to 12 Lamar Ave, Atlanta for details.
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Bradfie Regulator Co
Lamar Ride
Atlanta
Rural sanitation as protection for city health
A fragmented notice urges rural sanitation and public health measures. It argues education, clean water and housing safeguard city dwellers and cites California cutting typhoid deaths by 76 percent over a decade. It notes infant care and garden exercise as health aids and warns about costly rats and manure misstatements.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Public sale of timber seized to satisfy Fi Fa writ
Saturday sale of logs including 113 Pine logs 1 Gum log and 15 Cypress logs seized on defendant property to satisfy writ of Fi Fa and costs. Cash terms with benefit of appraisement during legal hours of sale.
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Jane
The Rising Tide of Campaign Funds in U.S. Elections
A historical tally estimates national and local election costs at tens of millions in recent years, noting large sums spent by major parties and committees. It traces campaign finance from early instances under Walpole to 19th century figures and highlights figures for McKinley, Roosevelt, Cleveland, and Lincoln campaigns.
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New York Herald
United States
Mark Hanna
McKinley
McKinies
Coreling N. Bliss
Republican
Cleveland
The
Herald
William S. Scott
William C. Whitney
Oliver J. Payne
Scott
George Bortelyou
Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Taft
Robert Walpole
John Wilke
Berwick
Northampton
England
Henry Jones Ford
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Campaign finance in early politics and public influence
The piece traces how campaign fundraising evolved with fat frying devices and publicity, detailing notable donors and totals from 1896 to 1912. It notes Jeffersonian and party figures like Mark Hanna Levi Morton and Thomas Ryan, various large gifts, and the growing role of advertising in political contests.
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Mark Hanna
Thomass C. Platt
Marshall Jewell
Republican Committee
Boston
Levi P. Morton
New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Thomas F. Ryan
Parker
Ee i Rit
Eas Jndre
Ryan
Underwood
Clark
Wilson Paign
Blaine
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