Global upheaval and reforms mark a new era in world affairs
An overview notes sweeping changes from Turkey to Russia, China and Britain. It cites Turkey's constitutional shift, Bosnian annexation, Crete's fate, and Portugal and Haiti upheavals, plus the US Japan policy, arbitration treaties, and a world tour by the American fleet. The piece highlights reform measures, peace efforts, and the Olympic Games as a major late year event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Austria
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Crete
Greece
Portugal
Carlos
Russia
Duma
Friends of Freedom
Reichstag
China
America
Asquith
Liberal Party
House of Lords
South Africa
Congo Free State
Morocco
Persia
United States
Haiti
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Japan
Pacific Ocean
Senate
Great Britain
Germany
New York
Congress
Supreme Court
London
Wright Brothers
Taft Chooses Total Abstinence for Life
The piece notes William Howard Taft’s pledge to never drink again, describing him as not a drinking man yet not a habitual drinker. It argues the step is appropriate given the high office he will soon assume and the global responsibility it entails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Kaiser
Hale
United States
Taft
Los Angeles Times
William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
The Devil Made The Small Town Opinion
A local column argues that small towns require vigilant parental oversight of children just as cities do. It notes how winters keep boys indoors and calls for improving home life to deter undesirable associations, urging better boys rooms and responsible supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowper
Baptists Hold Annual Meeting With Nominations and Baptism
The New Years day Baptist gathering featured forenoon reports from all departments, officer elections, and a new baptism ordinance as 125 attendees enjoyed a communal dinner. Officers chosen include six deacons led by B R Bass and H M Williams, treasurer J Carl Nelson, and clerical staff, with two new members added to the church rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Bass
H. M. Williams
N.C. Christenson
W. A. Vincent
Mary Williams
Marietta Nelson
R. W. Harrold
T. E. Wright
J. Carl Nelson
C. H. Christenson
F. C. Stannard
Elsie Mackie
Jennie Williams
S. P. Timberlake
Newberg Teacher Miss Mabel Blaylock Marries in Missouri
The Braymer Bee reports Miss Mabel Blaylock, a popular Newberg teacher who recently moved from Oregon, wed T. O. Davis in Ovid Bay County Missouri. Rev. W J Barron of South Haven Kansas performed the ceremony. the bride’s mother Mary Blaylock Cummins now resides in Newberg.
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Newberg
Missouri
Braymer
T. O. Davis
Mabel Blaylock
Wm. Kennedy
Ovid
Bay County
W. J. Barron
South Haven
Kansas
Blaylock
Mary Blaylock Cummins
Oregon
Braymér
Chicago
Good Nature Spreads Cheer Morning Routine Advice
An upbeat exhortation encourages starting the day with a genuine smile to influence others to respond with positivity. The piece links sunny dispositions to social warmth and mutual goodwill.
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Oregon City Enterprise
Ope
W. H. Taft
the Baptists’ Annual Meeting
J. Miller Shoes
Fiodson Bros
Hodson Bros
Warner’s
Ladies Home
Journal
Hale & CO
Agency
Ladies Home Journal
Cash Bargain Store
Gfioceries
John F. Pettengill
Black Oak
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