New York Elects Purroy Mitchel Mayor in Tammany Defeat
John Purroy Mitchel was elected mayor of New York as fusion forces crushed Tammany Hall. Murphy’s political strength dwindled while upstate Republicans gained in the assembly. Across New York cities Schenectady Syracuse and others reported various mayoral results, signaling broad reform in state and city government.
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Charles F. Murphy
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Elmira
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Noncorroding Coat From Phosphoric Acid and Iron
A simple method coats iron or steel with a black noncorroding layer. Boil the article in a gallon of water with four ounces of phosphoric acid and one ounce of iron filings to achieve the coating.
Flashlight pistol shoots light ray to scare burglars
A new device resembles a magazine pistol but fires a light ray when the trigger is pulled. It is designed to frighten burglars by appearing as a weapon while emitting only a beam of light.
Minnesota Man Invents Spring Motor From Rocking Chair
A Minnesota man has devised a spring driven motor powered by a ratchet winding mechanism attached to the back of a rocking chair. The device stores energy as the chair rocks and releases it to run small tools or devices.
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Inventor Claims Rapid Telegraphy System
The inventor asserts a flawless rapid telegraphy system that can transmit 40 000 words per hour using a beam of light on a strip of sensitized paper that records messages.
Nonpartisan judiciary law drives busy filing push in Iowa
Des Moines reports the new nonpartisan judiciary law Forces candidates to collect large petition signatures across counties. Supreme court candidates must file 5000 names with 30 from each county, while district and superior court hopefuls have lower, county-harvested totals. Nomination papers must be ready by April 20 with county ballot printing carefully certified.
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Postal Stereotypes and Sled Plans in One Page
A curious blend of postal derision and technical sled-building instructions appears alongside religious exhortations. The Persian language note mocks post delivery confusion, then shifts to step by step sled construction, and finally a sermon on being filled with the Holy Spirit, applying Christian ethics to family life and industrial relations.
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Poose Buzurg
Asivanara
Jesus Christ
Christ
United States
Handicraft sled for boys from A Neely Hall guide
A. Neely Hall presents a boy craftsman project to build a double-runner coaster sled using common wood. It describes dimensions for runners, side pieces, cross braces and seat board, with notes on materials, joinery, and cautions about putty shrinking.
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A. Neely Hall
Ancient Philosopher Tessien’s Legion Honor Gift
M Tessien of Paris, an elderly philosopher and meat preservation innovator, was awarded the Legion of Honor at eighty six. He joyfully remarks the honor eclipses the 80 000 francs subscription in his name allocated for his son who is twenty. Tellier laments marrying at sixty saying he lost time in youth.
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M. Tessien
Paris
Legion of Honor
M. Tellier
English and the Drama Insight from Herbert Antcliffe
A concise reflection on English theatrical nature and the nation’s long training in drama. The piece notes the abundance of dramatists and actors, the public’s slow appreciation, and efforts to restore drama to its rightful place in life, especially in industrial centers.
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Herbert Antcliffe
T. Pa Weekly
London
Record Vacuum Reaches New Scientific High
A scientist achieved a record vacuum by exhausting a vessel to two ten millionths of a millimeter of mercury. This pressure, about four one thousandths of a psi, is the highest yet attained experimentally. At this level one cubic millimeter of gas holds roughly eight and a half millionth molecules, about twice New York City's population.
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New York City
Clock Scene Reveals Hidden Labor Effort
A brief, period voice scene shows a tense exchange about stopping a strike. A man pleads for calm as work proceeds, with a focus on labor tension and quiet determination to avert disruption.
No Standing Quack or Doctor In Historical Dispute
A reader notes public skepticism toward a physician described as a quack for using any treatment to relieve patient pain. The exchange asks why this doctor is regarded suspiciously and highlights debates over medical ethics and effectiveness in care.
Hope and faith build a firm base for success
The text warns that mere hopeful sentiment without a foundation in God fails to motivate steady action. It argues hope should be anchored in faith in the Lord to avoid delusion, urging trust in the Lord and doing good as a path to an unwavering, rightful optimism.
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