John Henry and Bunch Plot Double Ahead for Wedding Fund
Two friends scheme to finance a wedding by backing illusionist Petroskinski in a quick touring show. They recount pricey dinners and a risky plan to grab a fortune from one-night stands while dodging their wives and creditors.
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Jefferson
Bunch
John
Gonsalva
Mr. Josheimer
Alice Grey
Scott
Ohio
Saratoga
Paris
Riviera
Ike Gibson
Ike
Bupch
Alice
William Grey
Sush
Carnegie
Signor Beppo Petrosskinski
Nix
Petroskinski
Kermann
Keller
Skinski
Bananas Move in Giant New York Harbor Fleet
Bananas form the most perishable freight in New York harbor with hundreds of tons arriving daily. A Hamburg American line supercargo monitors temperature in cold storage to prevent overripe fruit, while delays trigger fines. Upon arrival, crews transfer fruit to freight cars and ship thousands of bunches to destinations nationwide.
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New York Harbor
Caribbean Sea
New York
Wonderment on child rearing and parenting wisdom
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues that many babies are born to young, inexperienced parents and that raising children requires intelligent, sympathetic guidance with a firm hand to give them a true perspective of life.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Supreme Court Holds Two Trusts Guilty in Major Antitrust Ruling
The chief justice and seven associates affirm the anti trust act in the tobacco trust decision, contrasting with Justice Harlan who dissents. Public interest centers on the outcome of dissolution in the Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases and whether true remedies will follow.
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Tobacco Trust
Standard Oil
Harlan
Supreme Court
American Tobacco Companies
Border Troops Elude Big Costs as Troops Remain at Border
President Taft says mobilization on the Mexican border saves money overall. Transportation costs exceed seven hundred thousand dollars but three infantry regiments stay for the Philippines and three to be brought home remain in place. The Texas division will stay through autumn to guard against Mexico's unstable government while patrols continue.
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Bunch
Clara J
Petroskinski
Skinski
Highball Association
St. Regis
O. K
Taft
Philippines
Mexico
Texas
Taft Denies Pardon for Walsh and Morse Bankers
President Taft rejected clemency for bankers Walsh and Morse amid ongoing efforts to curb banking excesses. The decision underscores that political influence cannot override deterrent imprisonment and supports the use of executive restraint in pardon cases.
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Taft
Walsh and
Morse
Tatt
Dem claims on economy miss the mark in Congress
The article argues that despite press claims of saving money, no real effect has occurred. It criticizes Democratic tactics in House committees, noting self serving choices and regional favoritism. It points out that abolishing a few committees does not equal genuine economy.
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House of Representatives
Democrats
Bryan Charges Taft Packing Supreme Court for Wall Street
William Jennings Bryan levied a dramatic accusation that President Taft deliberately packed the Supreme Court to serve Wall Street interests, a claim unlikely to gain traction in Wall Street circles.
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William Jennings Bryan
Taft
Supreme Court
Wall Street
Tariff Skepticism Stirs Democratic Debate
Washington statesmen wrestle with what constitutes a reasonable tariff cut. They note that a policy seen as fair for another product may appear unfair when applied to domestic goods.
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Washington
Harmon Hungry for Spoils in Tax Machinery Debate
The piece argues Governor Harmon seeks control of Ohio’s taxing structure and broad patronage through Edwards bill. It claims the legislature’s failure to hand 2500 officials to Harmon is not a moral failing and criticizes the governor’s push for political advantage over governance.
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Harmon
General Assembly
Edwards
Judson Harmon
Boards of Equalization
Boards of
Ohio
Bryan shifts on wool free list in Washington dispatch
The Trib une reports that William Jennings Bryan will stop insisting on free wool for the tariff. He signals compromise by favoring retention of part of the duty and urges his followers to accept the Bryan manifesto. The piece mocks Bryan’s change and notes the impact on producers and capitalists.
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Bryan
Washington
The
Tribune
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic House
Democratic Party
William
New York Sun
Muckraking Charge on Creosote Ruling Denied by Curtis
Assistant Secretary Curtis told a House treasury committee that the creosote duty ruling was an error if any and that he expects it to be sustained by the commerce court. He said the chlorine gas percentage was fixed to standardize port practices and rejected binding to general appraiser principles.
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Curtis
House Committee On Treasury
Commerce Court
MacVeagh
Board of General Appraisers
Treasury Department
Democratic Probing a Joke
A historical critique notes that Democratic investigation committees fail to produce new facts and that the extra session has been a dull, monotonous effort. It argues tariff readjustment talk yields little political capital and that national interest remains tepid regardless of session length or outcomes.
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Washington
Wilson campaign fails to boost Democratic nomination hopes
Woodrow Wilson's western campaign has not improved his chances for the Democratic nomination. His speeches harm his standing, and his radicalism has alarmed William Jennings Bryan, making a return to governorship duties in New Jersey seem more favorable.
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Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Wilson
New Jersey
Remark on Political Portraits of Gover and Wilson
The passage notes that neither Gover nor Woodrow Wilson rebukes the men who praise them as "our next president" signaling public allegiance and the subtleties of wartime or political rhetoric.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democrats Consider Shift Toward Protectionism
The piece questions whether Democrats will announce a move to protective tariffs, suggesting a partial rollback in wool duties could signal a broader change. It weighs timing and potential political implications for the party.
Notable Critique of Bryan on House Democrats
The speaker condemns Bryan for labeling the House Democrats hypocritical and for demanding that a policy be placed on a free list, highlighting public dissent over his terminology and stance.
Frocks for the Girls Emphasize Fragile Weaves for Cheap Cost
A fashion note promotes delicate wash fabrics like embroidered batiste for girls frocks and party wear. It suggests home tailoring with light trims, avoiding frequent washing by dry cleaning, and showcases an empire slip design of fine handkerchief linen with lace and tucks. The piece highlights options in muslin Swiss and marquisette for summer gowns and yub.
Suit Description of Paquin Dark Blue Serge Ensemble
The suit features a dark blue serge with an overskirt opening to reveal a dark blue and white striped linen band. Linen trims the lapels and sleeve edging, brass ball buttons fasten the cutaway jacket on one side, and a decorative embroidered design finishes the buttons.
Doll Workbags Reflect Civil War Era Craft Style
Quaint doll workbags feature a pasteboard round bottom with a sewn bag body. A doll head with bonnet tops the bag, creating a Civil War era maiden look. Dark India print bonnets and pinked ruffles add period detail, while bandanna or kerchief accents offer variations.
Fashion notes from spring trends and court dress hints
The piece surveys walking skirts that are slightly longer, the queen’s ban on hobble skirts in court, satin scarves as a graceful spring accessory, and empire waistlines in tailored suits marked as very modish.
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England
Sanitary Slippers Debut With Raffia Craft Style
New bath slippers marketed as sanitary and practical arrive in raffia with blue or pink crash lining. Durable and washable, they can be scrubbed inside and out and laid in the sun to dry, offering a simple care routine.
NEW NOTIONS IN FACE VEILS
The article surveys fashionable veils and fabrics providing a glimpse of early 20th century dress. It notes expensive nets and laces such as filet nets rose-point lace chantilly lierve and embroidered nets, with two color mesh veils, black over flesh, blue net with black embroidery, and champagne tinted shades for summer, predicting white dotted veils for midsummer.
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Chantilly
Broidery
Napoleon hats gain vogue among stylish women
Women embrace the Napoleon hat this season with flair. A smart black hemp straw model features pink rosebuds across the crown and a royal blue velvet bow perched above the roses. Some styles show a back quill or wing, while bows and loops are common.
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Signor Petroskinski
Petroskinki
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