Dream of a Great National Highway Sparks Congressional Interest
A dream of a seven spoke national highway centers in the capital with termini from Portland to Miami. Senator Cullom and ex Representative J. Floyd King prompted a bill, likely to be revised, with spokes extending through major cities including Austin and San Antonio.
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Congress
Cullom
J. Floyd King
Louisiana
Portland
Maine
Buffalo
N. Y
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco
Cal
San Diego
Austin
Texas
Miami
Fla
San Antonio
San Antonio Faces Probation Day for Western Rapid Transit
The article argues a proposed $148 million continental highway will soon cross the region. It asks whether the southwestern route will pass through San Antonio or end at a rival terminus, warning travelers may face dust storms or mud holes. San Antonio must decide swiftly.
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San Antonio
Feminine Manners and a Naval Visitor
A Philadelphia incident prompts questions about modern chivalry as Admiral Togo, a guest of the United States, is blocked by women dressed as ladies. One remarks on his height while another points out a gold tooth. The piece notes Japanese politeness versus observed American behavior.
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United States
Philadelphia
Admiral Togo
Rights of the Public on Des Moines Street Car Strike
The Des Moines street car strike ended after an order by Judge Degraff requiring reinstatement of a discharged worker and arbitration with the union. The ruling, seen as a win for the union, raises questions about compulsory arbitration and its applicability to both sides, with labor leaders opposing such measures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Degraff
Samuel Gompers
Court mandates end to strike disruption for public benefit
A court order prohibits the union from enforcing the strike, aiming to resolve transit labor conflict without harming the public. The ruling may not satisfy either side fully, but it should compel streetcar companies and workers to settle their differences with less public disruption while public funds sustain them.
Ambitious Dog Brings Hilarious High Jump Lesson
A Denver mastiff, famed for climbing trees, has taken to life aloft after a failed bid at intelligence. The dog, deaf to warnings, now trots the streets with two ears and a tin box tied to his head as fellow mongrels jeer. Taft’s guests will have to eat beef, says a contrasting headline.
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Denver
Plate Polishers’ Brigade
Taft
Lessons from the maneuver division and Mexico cited as apt pupils
General Carter praises the maneuver division for invaluable lessons and notes Mexico proved an apt pupil. A satirical classified ad offers a “perfectly good fire bug” for sale at nightly performance, with contact to Fire Chief Bishop.
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Carter
Mexico
Taft Names Riding Horse Reciprocity
President Taft names a new riding horse Reciprocity and friends hope it proves calmer than the prior notorious horse with the same name.
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Taft
Bouquets for the Light editorial praise and notes
The San Antonio Light gains a leased wire service for full afternoon reports and earns praise from Temple Telegram. The editorial introduction calls it one of the state’s best afternoon papers while Galveston News jokes at San Antonio’s summer sleep habit and the editor’s Chicago origins.
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San Antonio
Temple Telegram
Chicago
Galveston News
Writs and Customs of Oaths in Law Times
The passage describes various oath rituals across religions as used in court. A Chinese witness breaks a saucer after swearing with it, Mahometans place a hand on the Koran and bow, a Gentoo touches a Brahmin’s foot, Buddhists swear by three sacraments, and Parsees bind the Zend Avesta with a sacred cord.
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Law Times
Tobacco and its effects in early usage and modern cautions
The article outlines how tobacco reached Europe via Sir Walter Raleigh and details three American forms of use, then explains nicotine’s effects. It contrasts cigar pipe and cigarette inhalation, warns of harmful lung impacts, and urges moderation with good tobacco while avoiding adulterated blends.
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Walter Raleigh
England
America
Dark Days for Mexico Warn of Imminent Hardship
The Cleveland Leader reports worsening conditions in Mexico with mass emigration and rising violence. Faction fighting, government distrust, and stoppage of industry threaten foreign investment and trigger hunger, unrest, and property destruction as capital flees and order erodes.
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Cleveland
Mexico
Orizaba
Mexican Republic
Poems of Sentiment In Thys Place
Poem by Mabel Stevens Fréer published in August Ainslee's reflects a speaker who searches for love in a beloved's eyes finds friendship and spiritual growth. The speaker notes loving thee expands the heart and then opens it to fellow men after the beloved departs.
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Mabel Stevens
Ainslee
The End of the Day by Charles W. Kennedy in August
The poem recalls a woman watching sunset and recalling nights of song and roses. Dim eyes reflect on past joy and love as evening shadows gather around her. A nostalgic portrait of fading passion and memory ends with a soft, wistful tone.
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Charles W. Kennedy
Ainslee’s
Love Me Well Serve All Who Will
Poem excerpt urging love and service beyond self to embrace oppressor and oppressed. Calls for bold, compassionate action despite sorrow and danger. Emphasizes collective duty and courage in face of wrong. Written by Harriet Monroe in Hampton's Magazine.
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Harriet Monroe
Hampton’s Magazine
Humorous Trial Ends With Heavy Legal Bill
A victorious client complains about a large bill, arguing he supplied the case while his lawyer counters with the value of skill and learning. The exchange turns on who truly provided the winning effort and the cost of counsel.
Desperate shooting fight at a moving picture show
An eye witness described a chaotic gunfight on Houston Street as one of the most desperate in the region with estimates of twenty killed and many wounded. The reporter relayed the scene from the silent theater amid headlines and the scribe’s frantic notebook.
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United States
Houston Street
The Poet Philosopher’s Praise Of Lillian’s Beauty Rules
A 1910 poetry prose piece by Geo. Matthew Adams mocks the self-help beauty gospel from Lillian, praising and rejecting Lillians notions of beauty. It satirizes recipes for glowing complexions and obedient wives while arguing the nobler aim is inner character over surface looks.
Ireland tale of jurors and a wary prisoner
A lawyerly tale from Ireland recalls a prisoner whose jury was repeatedly sent from the box. After many jurors failed to satisfy, the swearing was finished and the prisoner whispered to his solicitor that the judge may be prejudiced against him.
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Ireland
Suspected Pigeons Shoot Case in Country Court
In a police court a farmer testified a man might have shot his pigeons, leaning on cautious words. The defense pressed for a direct admission, but the farmer insisted he only suspected the man after spotting him with a gun and pigeons in his pocket.
Persian price on former shah targets big spender teams
A St Louis Republic note says the Persian government sets a $100000 price on the former shah. It also jokes Cincinnati is the only team that could afford such flashy players.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis Republic
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