Million Dollar Palace of Peace Formally Opened
Washington dedicates the new Pan American bureau building funded in large part by Andrew Carnegie labeled a peace palace. Taft, Senor de la Barra, and Cardinal Gibbons attend with the Marine Band, praising a center for arbitration and international cooperation in the western hemisphere.
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International Bureau of the American Republics
Taft
Andrew Carnegie
Washington
Hemi
Amer- Mayo
Senor de la Barra
Montesu Amassador
Stare Iknox
John Jarrett
Bureau
Cardinal Gibbons
Diafomis Oe Corps
Barrett
Francisco J. Yanes
Uncle Sam
New World
Pan-American Bureau
le Ie
North
Central
South America
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Author Passes Away After Long Smoking Habit
A longtime humorist known for smoking heavily died after hours of craving a cigar. The obituary notes his inveterate habit and lingering appetite for tobacco until death.
Roosevelt and Taft Pay Tribute to Mark Twain
President Roosevelt and Taft mourn Mark Twain, praising his American humor and enduring contribution to literature. Roosevelt lauds Twain as a great philosopher and writer whose works will entertain and educate future generations.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Mark Twain
Twain Worth a Million, Publisher's Fearful Death Report
New York City report states Mark Twain died likely worth $1,000,000 or more after sacrificing one fortune to cover debts of a bankrupt publishing firm in which he held financial interest. The firm Harper & Brog. is cited as Twain's publisher. May reflect unverified estimates amid his recent financial troubles.
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International Bureau of American Republics
Pan- American Bureau
Great Lakes
Cape Horn
Washington
Three Americas
United States
Bureau
Redding
Conn
Mark Twain
Here
Stormfield
Mr. Clemens
Ossin Gabrilowitch
Clemens
Mr. Paine
Carlyle
Doctor Halsey
Mrs. Gabrilowitch
Henry H. Rogers
Jean
Richard Watson Gilder
Laffan
Joel Chandler Harris
Jetters
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Harper &Brog
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The Overland King of Cars Promises Simple, Durable autos
The Overland car line claims four factories and 4000 workers turning out 140 Overlands daily to meet demand. It highlights a simple nearly trouble free engine with pedal control, a novice friendly design, and high output enabling prices at 1000 and 1250 dollars with lamps and magneto included.
Cityman-Sav and Hayseed Debate a Child Prodigy
An unnamed narrator praises a boy as a remarkable prodigy. A neighbor questions the boy’s interests, joking about mathematics and science while recounting an anecdote about the boy outside a car. The dialogue hints at pride, disbelief, and curiosity about the youngster’s talents.
Fiji Cannibal Produces A Quarter In Aiding The Lightning Calculator
The Fiji cannibal reluctantly offers a quarter to the Lightning Calculator after a tense exchange about avoiding booze craps dice and a handbook. The Calculator defends eccentric genius while calling out the cannibal’s view of grub-stake needs.
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Fiji
Los Angeles
Lierald
Argus Enthrones a Hundred Eyes as Custom-House Inspector
Old Argus boasted of his hundred eyes and the populace praised him as a useful office holder. He joked he could keep half of them closed when desired, sparking claps and declaring him fit to become a spector at the custom house.
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Argus
Mrs Suffragette Lecture Topic Narrowed to Married Life
In this excerpt from Stray Stories the clubwoman quips about a Suffragette lecture debut, joking that the disasters of married life may figure on stage as an exhibit. Mrs Bridgewhist ponders husband involvement while Good Irustration ties the scene to social debates.
Gompers Warns Civic Federation On Child Welfare
At a Washington convention Samuel Gompers urged protecting children from evils beyond wage slavery, noting harsh urban realities. The piece recounts street scenes on the East Side with two young children, a crying boy and a girl crying out about violence and hardship.
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Samuel Gompers
Washington
The
Civic Federation
Tommy
Untitled Query on Wife’s Reproach of Husband Car
A dialogue fragment questions a wife’s permission and criticizes a husband for buying a flimsy shaky automobile, noting he recently insured himself heavily against accidents.
What Did He Mean Ri What Will He Do When Fools Are Dead
Fragmentary OCR text shows a cryptic question about actions after fools die. Mentions Yonkers and Sidies with unclear meaning. No clear person, place, or event details to confirm a factual news item.
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Yonkers
Sidies Rmi
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