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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
7
A sweeping overview of 1911 highlights world revolts and social strife, including the Chinese uprising against the Manchu dynasty and Mexican statehood battles. It notes labor disputes, graft campaigns, and calls for popular government, alongside aviation milestones by Atwood and Rodgers.
A terse quip contrasts a husband and wife over spending. The man prefers conflict with creditors to facing his wife’s expenses, implying domestic tensions and humor in a single exchange.
The dialogue notes a trend toward early shopping spoken in a light, witty exchange. It hints at social acceptance and fashionability without presenting a formal event or concrete details. The snippet captures tone rather than a fuller report.
The A N P A postal committee led by Don C Seitz attacks post office handling of second class matter and the push to double rates. It cites a 1911 inquiry showing vast mail volumes and emphasizes the post office is poorly managed and should not dictate business practices or privilege.
Commissioner Keefe heard a woman appealing to enter the United States despite serious charges of immorality. Her attorney urged starting a new life here, citing biblical precedent and asking for clemency. Keefe requested the Magdalene record to weigh the comparison.
In excavating the foundation of New York's municipal building a new record depth was set. At the southern end, where the structure will house 5 000 to 8 000 city employees, the sandbags sank 139 feet below the curbline 107 feet below sea level.
A bride asks Charlie if he loved any girl before meeting her. He replies he did indeed love once before, when he first saw her. The dialogue captures a light hearted misunderstanding about previous affection.
In Columbus the Ohio Progressive Republican league rejected endorsing Senator Robert M La Follette by 52 to 32. A separate 81 to 11 vote adopted a resolution declaring La Follette the living embodiment of progressive principles, while Pinchot and Garfield spoke against endorsements. The group affirmed unity with Roosevelt or any progressive and opposed Taft's renomination.
Advices from Hankow say a revolutionary force of 4000 has begun an attack on the city. Fighting was fierce and continued most of the day. An imperialist army of over 25000 occupies Hankow and is believed able to defend it. Imperial leaders see the outbreak as a chance to avoid the forthcoming national convention on China's government.
Eight thousand American citizens, diplomatic corps, army reps, and hundreds of government officials greeted President Taft and wished him a happy New Year at the White House in the largest reception in years. The line stretched beyond the treasury building as attendees waited their turn.
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