Editorial on service excesses in streetcar operations
The piece lauds Oakland California for adding extra conductors to aid women and crying babies, notes historic fare wars and lavish subsidies as public welfare gains, and argues that labor costs rise under competition while efficiency trends push fewer workers onto trollies. It also touches on political hiring debates involving the administration and the Bryan camp.
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Oakland
Cal
California
Quincy urged to take lead on Taylor road project
The Whig argues Quincy must take initiative to secure a year round modern highway linking Taylor and Quincy. It urges concerted local effort, highlights existing support, and notes previous Taylor-Quincy spending should be forgotten in favor of one final push with regional cooperation expected from the other side of the river. It also references Senator Tillman and Mr Hughes in the political commentary.
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Vincy
Taylor
Quincy
Missouri
Taylor- Quincy
Quincy-Taylor Road
Mexico's future rests on reform not politics
The piece argues Mexico's wealth and resources have been exploited by outsiders. It urges free public schools, land reform for peons, and social changes. It notes current law and order vary by state, with Yucatan showing progress, and asserts Mexico must reshape its own destiny beyond campaign rhetoric.
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EXICO
Mexico
Yucatan
Trouble Seekers by H A Bruce What causes chronic trouble seekers
A 1916 essay argues that persistent complainers cause their own misfortune by a pessimistic mindset. It links chronic grouchiness to poor health, reduced mental acuity, and repeated business failures. The piece labels fault within the individual and warns readers that attitude shapes outcomes.
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Sor Coes
Vicoroas
Press Commentary On Wilson Era And 1920 Election
Editorial roundups from multiple papers cite Wilson foreign policy criticism and 8 to 7 commission echoes in the Tilden Hayes dispute. Mention of Hughes vs Carranza framing and speculation about James Hamilton Lewis pursuing Hughes. Critics charge the New York Times farm bank proposal serves reform rhetoric more than farmers.
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New York Times
Federal Farm Bank
Treaty of Greenville ends wars after Fallen Timbers victory
On August 10, 1795 General Anthony Wayne concludes the Treaty of Greenville with Native American tribes of the Old Northwest following his victory at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
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Greenville
Gener
Anthony Wayne
Old Northwest
Fallen Timbers
Corn Damage Deteriorates Across Major States
Washington reports the August crop survey showing ongoing weather and disease losses in wheat and corn. Corn deterioration worsened in Oklahoma Missouri Nebraska and Kansas since August 1 while some local showers offered brief gains in Tennessee Town Slimness and surrounding areas keeping overall corn in very poor condition.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Slimness
Tennessee
Weather Bureau
Bremen Expected to Dock at New London
Aug 10 The German submarine Bremen is expected to arrive at New London port at any time. The Eastern Forwarding company, agency for the submarine line, has leased a one year space on the new state pier for a large warehouse making New London the principal American terminus.
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New London
Bremen
Eastern Forwarding Company
New State Pier
Loss of Life in Floods In West Virginia
Huntington reports indicate a cloudburst swept Cabin Creek valley Wednesday morning causing over a million dollars in property damage. Rumors persist that more than twenty persons were drowned at Acme Creek.
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Huntington
W Va
Cabin Creek Valley
Acme Creek
Buster Bear Loses Half His Feast
A children’s tale follows Buster Bear robbing Busy Bee’s honey and Farmer Brown’s Boy fleeing angry bees. Bees drive the bear away as he drops from a tree, leaving him with only half a feast while Busy Bee moves honey to a second storehouse.
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Busy Bee
Buster Bear
Buster
Farmer Brown
Tack Robinson
Tfe
Man
Buser
Nick
Sammy Jay
Drummer
Woodpecker
Rain Checks Damage to Corn in Illinois
Central and southern Illinois saw rainfall that slowed further corn damage, according to Clarence J. Root of the Weather Bureau. The report notes much needed weekend rain helped crops including corn pastures potatoes and fruits, with some corn firing. Oats are being threshed in north and central areas with good yields. rain is still needed in the north.
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Springfield
Til
Illinois
Clarence J. Root
United States Weather Bureau
Car Strike Trouble Over
New York reports all city street car strikes ended by Wednesday and regular service resumed, following a recent period of stoppages and disruption to daily transit.
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New York
Strikes Hit Firms Estimated Cost 600000 Dollars
A report states the ongoing strikes cost the companies about 600000 dollars in losses. The note highlights the financial impact on the firms involved.
Turkish Troops Seize Bitlis and Mush from Russians
Constantinople via London reports that Turkish troops captured the Armenian towns of Bitlis and Mush from Russian forces on Tuesday. The Turkish war office announcement confirmed the gains amid ongoing hostilities in the region.
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Constantinople
London
Bitlis
Mush
Turkish War Office
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Ad Teaser
Advertisement touting Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for colds with claims it soothes inflammation, loosens phlegm and eases breathing. Promises quick relief and bronchial protection, urging purchase at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Vacation trans and neighborhood tales unfold
The excerpt follows Ex and Willie Brigham as they clash over dime novels and manners in a small town. Ex is scolded by parents for associating with Willie, then they explore Willie's room and books. Andy Anderson schemes a dubious stunt to stop a runaway boss, while townsfolk joke and gossip about local romances and soda clerk Ed Carpinter's marriage.
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Willie
Missus Brigham
Mister Brigham
Eustas
Andy Anderson
Youeself
Italian Vessels Forced to Retire in Adriatic Fight
Austrian and Italian naval forces clashed in the Adriatic on August 2 as Austrians returned from a raid. Italian ships were hit and turned southward, disappearing. Austrian torpedo boat Magnet reportedly damaged by a submarine. Austrian torpedo boats shelled Wolfetto, destroying an aircraft shed and damaging a factory before retreating and engaging with an Italian flotilla.
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Berlin
Sayville
Adriatic
Magnet
Wolfetto
Admiralty
Criser Aspern
Austrian naval planes drive off attackers at Durazzo
On the morning of the same day five hostile aeroplanes bombarded Durazzo without damage. Austrian naval planes chased them and one hostile plane was downed several miles south of Durazzo. The torpedo boat Magnet was torpedoed, two men killed, four wounded and seven missing, then brought to port. The Magnet, a 500 ton vessel built in 1896, is listed as a torpedo gunboat.
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Durazzo
Magnet
Nave al
Foley's Honey on Tar praised for hay fever relief
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey on Tar as the best remedy for hay fever asthma and coughs. It claims to soothe throat hoarseness wheezing ease breathing reduce inflammation and promote restful sleep without opiates, sold by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley
Miller and Arthur Drug Co
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