Darwinian Eugenics discussed at London conference
An article notes the First International Eugenics conference in London and the idea that heredity laws could guide social progress. Major Darwin urges replacing natural selection with active measures to check feeble reproduction to advance race happiness and prevent moral error.
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London
America
France
Germany
Norway
Italy
Spain
Greece
Japan
Charles Darwin
Major Darwin
Belmont hosts a free Newport beach fete for 800 guests
Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont invited more than 800 sun mer colony members to Easton’s beach for a free evening of ride a free night at Newport public beach. She cited democratic ideas and opposition to extravagant entertaining as the motive.
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Sally
Sunmer Colony
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Newport
Coney Island
Mra. Belmont
Easton's Beach
Waters
Mrs
Tesla's fall program aims to revolutionize education
New York plans a controversial fall experiment using invisible electrical currents to stimulate brains of fifty mentally deficient children seated in a normal classroom setting. Maxwell supports the study saying high-frequency currents are beneficial and tests will proceed.
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New York
William H. Maxwell
Louis Blan
Columbia University
Nikola Tesla
Stockholm
Sweden
Childern
Taft Nominates J G Schurman as Envoy to Greece
President Taft sends the nomination of Jacob Gould Schurman, Cornell president since 1892, to be minister to Greece. Moses resigns. Behirman to take a one year leave at Cornell. Schurman will resign March 4 if re elected or not.
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Senate
Congress
Jacob Gould-Schurman
Cornell University
Greece
George H. Moses
Moses
White House
Atate
New Hampshire
Behirman
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Schurman
Dors
Dr. Schurman
Prince Edward Island
University’ of
London
Columbia
Yale
Edinburgh
Williams Dartmouth
Harvard
Mystery Racing Romance and Trust in Mercury Victory
Stanton and Floyd, rivals turned partners, race the Mercury with Jessica and Miss Carlisle in the background. Floyd fends off deception, reveals truth on the eve of the big race, and the pair vow trust as they surge toward a lead at Coney Island track.
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Tanton
Jesse Floyd
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Ea Carlisle
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Ginner
Jessica
Ates Hotel
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Boon
New Y
Ruby Co Oungeet
Mercury Co
Coney Island
Green
Long Branch
Beach
New York
Coney. Island
Bird Builds Nest in Rural Mail Box Near Oswe gatchie
A Oswe gatchie correspondent reports a small bird has taken possession of a daily mail box, built a nest, and laid three sky blue eggs. The box remains usable with a gap to let the birds hatch and rear their young, though the exact species is unclear.
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Oswegatchie
Watertown
New London Day
Harsh Medical Etiquette in Beloochistan Rules
In Beloochistan physicians reportedly share responsibility for doses given and offer themselves as guarantors of their good faith. If a patient dies, relatives may have the right to put the physician to death unless an agreement relieves him of liability for consequences. If execution is decided, the physician is expected to accept fate like a man.
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Beloochistan
Why the bachelor did not marry
A confirmed bachelor recounts one incident in his life that shaped his view on marriage. He recalls stepping on a lady's skirt in a crowded shop and nearly causing a stumble. The woman, about to scold him, suddenly apologizes, saying she mistook him for her husband.
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Stanton
Floyd
Presidential candidate fears loss after forgetting engineer
A presidential hopeful exclaims in shock that he cannot be elected after recalling he forgot to shake hands with the locomotive engineer who pulled his train. The moment unfolds as the reception committee asks what happened and the candidate laments his oversight.
Under Cover Family Secret Revealed in Sleek Exchange
In a tense exchange Mr. Comrox resists inquiry about money while revealing a sharpline stance on party culture and obligation. He declares a hidden role as the "family secret" as parties demand effort and funds.
How He Got It The Man And The Boy In A Conflicted Tale
A brief exchange contrasts two paths to wealth as a father asks if his son earned or inherited his fortune. The boy responds that neither applies and hints at complexity in family fortune and marriage. The fragment suggests a moral debate within a family.
Crossroads Orator's Rousing Plow Toward Turret Query
A quip from Youth's Companion features a preacher shouting that one who starts forward must not retreat, followed by a humorous line about reaching the end of a turret and the author in blue jean overalls posing a counter question about future steps.
Briggins Moves Deeper Into Suburbs for End Seat
A brief note explains Briggins aims to position near the start of the route to secure an end seat in the opera car, signaling a strategic shift as he continues moving further into the suburbs.
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Briggins
Oper
Diplomat on Shared Public Views with Wife
A diplomat notes that he and his wife seldom argue on public questions. He quips that they agree because he lets her think she voiced their ideas first.
The Course of True Love in a Comic Exchange
A playful exchange notes that love stories often end in marriage or broken engagements. The dialogue hints at the unpredictability of romance and societal expectations.
Sleepwalking Confession Sparks Humorous Domestic Satire
In a cautious exchange a wife begs her husband to hide her sleepwalking secret. She frets others might think they are not a happy couple, prompting a lighthearted jab at domestic life.
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John
Amy
Pa's Training For Office Rumors Rise In Campaign
In political chatter Pa plans a run for office and hints at training to win. The dialogue questions training and suggests he aims to bury his past while promising future reforms.
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Fie
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