Norman E Mack Named Dual Party Leader in Buffalo
Norman E Mack 53 of Buffalo chairman of both the National and New York State Democratic committees marks a historic double leadership. He is a newspaper owner editor on Delaware avenue and a longtime political operative noted for his quiet, sharp wit and steady moderation within the party.
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Hole
Norman E Mack
Democratic National Committee
New York
Democratic Committee
Mr. Mack
Buffalo
Delaware Avenue
Mack
Ilis
Taft Breaks Ground For Panama-Pacific Exposition
President Taft used a spade to break ground for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. More than 100,900 attendees witnessed the ceremony as earth was set aside in a souvenir casket.
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Taft
San Francisco
William Howard Taft
United States
California Republic
Thunder Noise Origins Debated in 19th Century Column
An article discusses thunder as the result of vacuum from lightning drawing in air, then argues heat from gas, especially water vapor, creates steam under high pressure. The crackle and rumble are explained as sequential steam explosions before the main flash, with light moving between clouds as discharge travels.
Phalanx formations and notable figures in history
The article describes ancient Greek phalanx warfare with dense ranks and long pikes, mentions the Macedonian double phalanx, and cites Polybius. It then shifts to Charlotte Corday, noting her noble lineage, sound character, and calm assassination of Marat as a decisive act for France.
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Greece
Thilip
Macedon
Polybius
Fashman
Charlotte Corday
Corday
Maid of
Orleans
Sue
New York
Notable Critics Mock Famous Duns in Literary History
The Roileau quotation and other jibes trace how critics labeled figures like Gibbon Hume Clarke and Pride n as dull or misled in youth. The piece notes Dr Susby and the "Glorious John" label, illustrating a tone of sharp wit about literary pretensions.
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Gibbon
Hume
Adam Clarke
2Nd
Roileau
Pope
iPriden
Westminster
Dr. Susby
John
Pulpit Gift Praised Yet Text Sparks Gentle Mockery
A respected clergyman receives a new ornate pulpit from his congregation. The carved embellishments are praised though the inscribed motto “He giveth his beloved sheep” is noted as potentially ill suited to the rector’s sermons.
The Way of Them Intellectual Talk Highlighted
A short excerpt notes a man praised for being highly intellectual. The dialogue mocks his self regard as he claims constant talk on intellectual topics. The piece reflects a humorous take on vanity and public perception.
The Measure of Life Ends in Quality of Achievements
A Philadelphia Ledger quotation asserts life is measured by the quality of its achievements rather than its years. The proverb adds that even planters should not expect roses to gather.
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Philadelphis Ledger
Senator Cullem Recounts Lifelong Public Service Memoir
Shelby M. Oalom, senior United States senator from Illinois, reflects on fifty years in public life from 1855 to 1910. He analyzes Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, Arthur, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Jackson while evaluating Taft era politics and party shifts. He argues the 1910 Republican defeat stemmed from prosperity fatigue, not Taft’s actions.
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Ifty
Shelby AM. Oalom
United States
Illinois
Cullem
Taft
Repubican
Aldrich-Payne
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Cullom
Stephen A. Douglas
Robert ER. Bit
John Sherman
Blaine
Allison
Jobn Har
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
White House
Trover Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
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American Press Association
Norman TE. Mack
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Catholic Standard and Times
Shelby M. Cullom
Amy
Laura
R. Bedell
Grocer
Franklin and Vreeland Aves
Nutley, N. J
A. Weyersberg
Valley Brook
Powershon
S.E. Blair
Prop
Centre & Nutley
Passaic
Fewatry
Chas. Greeme& Son
Main Avenue
Erie R. RK
C. W. Boyntan
Whitford Ave
Nutley
William St
Cor. Walnut Sr
Avondale Rd
Nutley, Nd
Unkan
Mowtedge
A. Poli
Broad St
A.m.decker
T. Nichols
Chestnut
Eee
Avondale
D. G
Tlarket’ St
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