Jocular Speeches and Anecdotes Lighten Washington Dinner
A Washington dinner of a legal association featured speakers joking about the twentieth century child and a farmer's son who learns law and finds it not as glamorous as expected. Theodore P. Roberts and Isaac O’Barns are cited for sharp quips. An elderly librarian’s umbrella hunt ends with a lesson about aging. The evening included debate on agricultural prospects and a widow’s mortgage story, concluding with a curious audience question about the widow’s identity.
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Cannon
Legal Association
Washington
Illnois
Springfield
Bill
Bill Zloomily
Theodore P. Roberts
Kingdom of Heaven
City of
New York
Isaac O’barns
Boston
Franklin Pierce
O’barns
John Rogers
Margaret
An Eight Day Clock With A Two Hour Alarm
A clock owner asks an inventor to add an alarm that will ring for two hours on the morning of the eighth day if the clock has not been wound. The request stems from a family eight day clock said to have rested sixteen years. The Chicago Tribune reports this curious inventor tale.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Sly Suitor and Miss Bright Court a Conditional Yes
The persistent suitor vows not to take no for an answer while Miss Bright counters with a single condition. She says she will agree only if asked whether she would refuse to marry him under any circumstances. Philadelphia Press.
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Miss Bright
Philadelphia Press
Debate topic forgotten in feminine society vote
A Washington Star fragment shows a feminine society member recalling a debate topic at a club meeting. Members discuss voting on either the positive or negative side of the question, but the exact topic is not remembered.
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Feminine Society
Washington Star
Missing Opportunities in a Candid Exchange
Armes criticizes a friend for repeating errors while his wife agrees that many more mistakes lie ahead. The exchange hints at frustration with recurring fault and an insistence on progress over repetition.
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Armes
Confidence and banking the subject of a Galveston remark
A Galveston News note quotes a student of political economy who says that confidence money funds a banker and that confidence-man is the banker in practical terms. The remark frames trust as the fuel of finance and bank activity.
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Galveston News
Fear of Cancer Looms Over Health Choices
A reflective note urges people to fear liver disease more than cancer and to take proactive steps to prevent health issues. The author argues a shift in concern may lead to better personal health decisions.
Quiet Paths of Life and Silent Greatness
Henry F. Cope argues that ordinary lives hold hidden splendor not in public fame but in steadfast virtue. He urges embracing daily duties, enduring toil, and finding meaning through character, sacrifice, and reverent faith rather than chasing external glory.
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Henry F. Cope
Trouble a Blessing sermon by Rev McMillan
The sermon argues that trouble is universal and scripture offers deliverance for all sinners on earth. It emphasizes that only heaven is free from trouble and cites Jesus promises about preparation and return to believers.
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Duncan J. McMillan
D. D
Jesus
Cynics and Pessimists by Rev. A MacDonald Reach
A sermon argues that an excellent spirit outshines raw strength and is the true armor of character. It urges cultivating buoyant thoughts, contrasts gloom with noble ideals, and cites the mind as a kingdom guided by the Father’s redemptive sacrifice.
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A. MacDonald
Daniel
Samson
Father
Maxims onCharacter and Duty From a Spiritual Disciple
A collection of moral maxims emphasizing selflessness courtesy and service. It urges viewing greatness through future vision and preserving dignity beyond popular opinion. It cautions against worldly religion and buying conscience and reinforces value of each soul and responsible leadership.
Do Not Seek Church Benefit Without Personal Spiritual Prep
The reader is urged to examine personal readiness before church attendance. Do not rely on the minister to fix personal failings or force fellowship without true spirituality. The message emphasizes accountability for one’s own religious duties and sincerity.
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The
Brethren
Married Life Talk From a Cigar Store Proprietor
A Chicago Daily News dialogue shows a round faced young man and a cigar store proprietor joking about marriage. The proprietor pretends he is about to wed, while the young man is teased about outcomes of single life versus married life, money, freedom, and responsibility.
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Chicago Daily News
FIRST MILITARY AIRSHIP OF EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FRANCE
A France designed airship features navigator K in a boat with revolving wing sections loaded with weights. K steers with one hand and holds a spiked balloon to detect currents and deter hostile craft while a leather sack and other parts appear of limited use.
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France
Detroit News-Tribune
Autumn Vests Echo Through Seasonal Talk
A quip from the Birmingham Age-Herald notes playful chatter about approaching seasons. The remark frames winter as near and uses a humorous line about autumn vests to illustrate local wit.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Senator Brown Predicts Postal Savings Bill Pass in January
Senator Brown voiced confidence the postal savings bank bill will clear the Senate by late January. He argues opponents seek impractical amendments and will be defeated, affecting Senator Aldrich's standing. The piece notes broader interest in tariff commissions, rural schools, and road funding tied to country life reforms.
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Brown
Senate
Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Aldrich
Burkett
Lincoln Commercial Club
Congress
Beveridge
Taft
Commission On Country Life
L. H. Bailey
Bailey
Plot to assassinate acting Venezuelan president foiled
Confessed plot to kill Juan Vicente Gomez failed after Gomez confronted Torres Cardenas at the Yellow House in Caracas and seized conspirators. Arrests followed of Garbieras Guzman and other Castro loyalists amid public crowds in Plaza Bolivar.
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Caracas
Williamstad
Curacao
Castro
Venezuela
Juan Vicente Gomez
Berlin
Bank of Venezuela
Paris
Europe
Garbieras Guzman
Germany
Gomez
Jose de Jesus Paul
Leopold Baptista
Torres Cardenas
Yellow House
Executive Mansion
Lopez Baralt
Senor Bermudez
Casanova
Angulo
Carnegie Talks on Steel Tariff Before Congress
The article reports Andrew Carnegie testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee on steel tariffs. He argues for free trade, condemns trusts, and dodges figures while praising Judge Gary and Schwab, joking with panel members during an eight hour session.
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Andrew Carnegie
Macaig
House
Ways and Means Committee
Stee
EOE
Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
E. H. Gary
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Washington
J. W. Colenbrander
South Africa
Roosevelt
Cntral Africa
Colenbrancder
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
New Presbyterian Church of Gibbon Rises as City Ornament
The Gibbon Presbyterian church plans a striking $8,000 colored cement block structure by Charles Mercer. Its roof is being put on now and the building is poised to become a city landmark.
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New Presbyterian Church
Gibbon
Charles Mercer
Panama Canal to Open January 1 1915
San Francisco reports an official communication from the canal commission announcing the Panama Canal will open January 1 1915. It notes the project will have excavated about 36 to 42 million cubic yards of dirt per year. Pope Receives Archbishop of St Paul.
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San Francisco
Panama Canal
California Promotion Committee
Joseph Buckline
Canal Commission
Carnal
Pope
St. Paul
Pope fully recovers and hosts Archbishop Ireland
The pope has fully recovered from illness and met Archbishop Ireland of St Paul in private audience. They discussed Ireland’s visit in 1905, the St Paul diocese building a new cathedral, and a procathedral in Minneapolis. The pontiff expressed pleasure and a wish to see the archbishop again before departure.
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Rome
Ireland
St. Paul
Monsignor
Minneapolis
Poisoned Eating Pork and Beans in Kansas City Family
The Richardson family of six in Kansas City Kansas fell violently ill after dinner from pork and beans. Authorities believe promain poisons in the pork caused the illness. Three members lost consciousness, two were helpless, and only a 16 year old boy alerted neighbors and doctors. Mr. Richardson is 85 and his wife 74.
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Kansas City
N. S. Richardson
Kans
Richardson
Traver se City Fire Kills Two Children As Home Burns
In Traverse City Michigan two young children died in a house fire that destroyed Edward Toner’s home fourteen miles from the city. Mrs Toner and her husband escaped with a baby after being awakened by flames. Mary age five and Lyman age three perished in another room.
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Traverse City
Mich
Edward Toner
Championship to Be Decided In New York Matches
The first of two matches to decide the raquet championship will be played at the New York Raquet and Tennis Club on Saturday. Peter Latham of England will meet George Standing, former English champion, in a best three of five sets. A second match against Jay Gould will be held January 9 at Harvard University courts.
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New York
Peter Latham
England
Raquet and Tennis Club
George Standing
Latham
Jay Gould
Harvard University
Mrs Taft Heads South for Spray North Carolina Visit
Mrs William H Taft travels from New York to Spray North Carolina to stay with Mr and Mrs Mebans near Danville as guest before joining the president elect in Augusta Georgia later this week.
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Taft
New York
William H. Taft
National Civic Federation
Spray
N. G
Danville
Mebans
Augusta
Local billiards exhibition ends with close match
Professor AL Meyer of Fremont and George L. Powers of Waterloo staged two exhibitions in a Waterloo pool hall. In a 100 point match, Powers edged Meyer by two points as crowds watched closely.
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Beaton
Waterloo
Neb
AL Meyer
Fremont
George L. Powers
Powers
Crete Family Survives Gas Poisoning Incident
C H Fowler and family of Crete nearly perished from coal gas asphyxiation. A small daughter awakened and sought help, saving her parents who struggled free as the mother collapsed and the father injured his collar bone. All were saved and recovered.
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C. H. Fowler
Crete
Vamé
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