Vote for Wilson Not Big Business Backed Roosevelt
A political argument denounces Roosevelt linking him to big business and corruption. It cites Senate Clapp committee testimony as evidence of favors to Morgan Perkins Frick Archbold Harriman and Gould and argues Wilson’s campaign is funded by ordinary citizens and Oregon donations about 5000, contrasting public finance with Roosevelt Taft support from affluent interests.
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Oregon
Taft
Malarkey bill debated amid regulation debate and vice reform
The East Oregonian weighs the Malarkey public utility regulation bill, acknowledging possible flaws and suggesting amendments, while praising regulation's potential to curb monopolies. It notes Governor West's anti-vice efforts provoke controversy in Portland and highlights a new city ordinance targeting immoral establishments as a strategic setback for vice networks. The piece also comments on political rhetoric around business and race, urging restraint and focus on prudent policy.
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East Oregonian
Oregon
Portland
Metropolis
Portland Council
Scotland Tourist in Paris Uses Gooseberries to Find Hotel
A Scottish traveler lost in Paris barters for gooseberries with a fruit hawker, shouting in broken French and Scots. A fellow countryman intervenes, asking if he wandered Glasgow streets, prompting the hawker to exclaim his luck finding the man he sought to ask directions to the hotel.
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Paris
Glesca
London Telegraph
Care of Molting Birds in Cold Season
During the molt give birds extra care and adjust feed to aid new feather growth. Reduce wheat oats and similar grains and feed mostly corn. Add a small amount of finseed oil meat to mash and a few sunflower seeds. Provide shade, cool well ventilated housing, remove glass windows for wire cover, control lice, and keep houses and runs clean with regular feeding and fresh water.
Missing Missouri bank cashier linked to vault theft
The bank cashier in a small Missouri town vanished and the vault held a $5900 shortfall. Kansas City detectives arrived seeking a description from the bank president, who quipped the missing man was "goodness knows" how tall, but $5900 short.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Wooden heels spread from France to Britain and beyond
The article notes British manufacturers now rival French makers in wooden heels. A wide range of coverings like celluloid enamel, kid, shiver, canvas and colored leathers are used. Heels with butt leather cases and military designs are well finished. Wooden heels are lighter, longer lasting and keep their shape.
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France
The Giants Take Play Night Hosts For Recruits
A young Giants recruit, new to the team, joined teammates for a theatre outing hosted by local managers. The performance did not win applause from the guests, who showed little enthusiasm during the show.
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New York
High Grass
Giants
Christian's Revenge Parole Offer Turns Governor's Mercy Into Lesson
A prisoner seeks parole from Governor Stewart who offers a moral condition with a pardon. The governor recalls a brutal act toward a sick boy and urges the convict never to harm again. The tale ends with the prisoner accepting pardon and departing quietly. A final line hints at the value of physical training to correct behavior.
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Stewart
San Francisco Star
Sure of the Promise Sheriff Candidate Vexes Farmer Wife
A Wisconsin sheriff candidate Williams canvassing rural districts asks Farmer Thompson to promise to vote for him at the coming election. The wife replies Thompson has already promised four other candidates. The anecdote from Mack's Monthly and Cleveland Plain Dealer highlights political promises and voter pressure.
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Wisconsin
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Mack
National Monthly
Capacious Commandments At Morning Service
A fragment from a church service recalls a child asking about the two great commandments and how many prophets there are, prompting whispered exchanges between the little girl and her mother as the readings continued. The exchange highlights a moment of simple curiosity amid a reverent sermon.
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James E. Craig
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