Honest Measure vs Honest Men in Politics Debate
A longtime political column critiques Oscar W. Underwood on direct democracy and the public’s ability to judge candidates. It argues voters imperfectly select honest officials while preferring honest measures and warns recall drives stem from elected crookedness. The piece contends indirect democracy favors puppets and laments the public’s failure to choose virtuous leaders.
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Underwood
West
Middle-West
Ward Gang
Oscar
Napoleon and His Failed Thousand-Volume Library
The piece recalls Napoleon trying to catalogue a library of one thousand essential volumes, ending up with triple the size but omitting the Bible, Virgil, Shakespeare and Moliere. It argues his genius lay in war and governance while literature suffered under his rule, and notes his vanity and limits in intellectual pursuits.
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Napoleon
Goethe
Tyre
The Dangers of Indirect Democracy Suggested
The speaker argues for direct democracy to keep officials honest and warns that indirect democracy enables abuses by political bosses and their protégés. The text urges Honest viewpoints for a persuasive case and suggests Underwood choose a related topic for stronger debate.
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Damocles
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Potting Hubby a Call for a Husband Protection Society
A dated humorous essay argues for a Society for the Protection of Husbands to curb wives’ advances on husbands. It jokes a legislative close season for husbands could reduce marriages, warn of rising old maids, and cites Fall River, Mass, as a future Eldorado if such a proposal succeeds.
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Society For the
S.P. H
Fall River
Mass
Urg
Not Safe to Be a Husband Now
A satirical column rails against marriage and its dangers for men and women alike. It mocks modern trends toward independence and asserts that life insurance and social judgments shape a grim outlook for husbands, portraying a string of domestic and legal perils with dark humor. The piece concludes that marriage has become perilous and unreliable.
German labor market a curious development in 1909
Elmer Roberts notes in the January Scribner that German labor exchanges marketed 3 708 000 workers in 1909 with 2 208 000 job offers, and 1 524 000 placements. Five years of growth showed doubled transactions, with Berlin Charlottenburg and Wiesbaden showing large placement gains and municipal bureaus handling most transfers in certain trades.
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Germany
Y “Elmer Roberts
Scribner
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Wiesbaden
Rendsburg
Essen
Dusseldorf
Magdeburg
Posen
Last Wish From Erin’s Son Before Death
In a Baltimore Sun anecdote, Rev J Floyd W Tomkins recalls Yogi OShaughnessy told his doctors he had hours to live and asked for one request. Pat wished to hear the village band play again at his bedside. The band played, then Pat quipped with dark humor about dying as Hades offers nothing worse.
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Hades
Erin
J. Floyd W. Tomkins
Yogi O'’Shaunessy
Dr. Tomkins
Pat
Baltimore Sun
Gavel Not Yet a Sledge Hammer for Champ Clark
The Atlanta Constitution notes that the phrase Nothing Like Uncle Joe indicates Champ Clark has not yet wielded a gavel of the power or impact implied by a true sledge hammer. The remark contrasts Clark with Uncle Joe in a political context.
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Uncle Joe
Champ Clark
Atlanta Constitution
Plaza Theater Show Promises Holiday Spirit Bill
The Plaza's weekly program blends top features with Delmore and Light the Those Klassy Entertainers delivering gags and piano feats. Encores mark their hit run as the bill showcases several attractions. Bargain matinee today and Friday. schoolchildren guests Saturday. Matinees 3 pm. evenings 8 30 pm.
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Plaza Theater
Plaza
Delmore and Light
Royal bill receives warm applause with five acts
At the Royal this week a bill proves a winner with five acts. Bailey and Larkin excel on the slack wire and juggle eight Indian clubs in a backward swing finale. The Mizuno Japanese troupe and Temple and O'Brien with Sprague and Dixon add crowd-pleasing feats and song. The Mexican acrobatic troupe draws favorable attention.
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the Royal
Bailey
Larkin
Royal
Temple
O’brien
Sprague
Dixon
Curing Spotted Fever in Montana by Animal Dipping
The Journal of the American Medical Association says twenty five thousand dollars spent in dipping cattle and horses will nearly abolish Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Montana. The tick, mainly on large domestic animals, is linked to human cases. Three years of dipping in Bitter Root Valley could end the fever at a cost under 25 000 dollars.
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Rocky Mountain
Montana
Journal of the American Medical Association
Bitter Root
H. T. Ricketts
Bureau of Entomology
First Aid Lesson Sparks Child's Daring Idea
An Indianapolis News report recalls a school's first aid class where a ten year old suggested turning a drowning victim upside down by the feet to drain water from the lungs and continuing artificial respiration until life signs cease, highlighting zeal over cautious technique.
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Indianapolis News
End of the Slocum Hull Sinks Off Sandy Hook
The General Slocum hull Maryland, converted to a barge, sank near Sandy Hook after a gale off the New Jersey coast. Five crew were rescued by a tug. The barge valued at $20,000 had no insurance. Owner Peter Hagan notes repeated trouble and expresses no regret at its loss.
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General Slocum
Maryland
New York
New Jersey
Sandy Hook
Peter Hagan
Not Trying to Escape Clark Declines Presidential Run
The Atlanta Constitution notes Champ Clark remains in politics and does not run from a possible presidential chance, underscoring his continued public confrontation of national leadership hopes.
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Champ Clark
Atlanta Constitution
As Others View It No Place to Bury Live Ones
An esteemed contemporary argues for a better grade of vice presidents. The piece questions the value of wasting good material on that office and critiques the current use of the role.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Can Run on His Silence Record Colonel Roosevelt
The Atlanta Journal notes Roosevelt’s comeback may be hampered by the lack of a fresh military record at this juncture. The piece frames his silent return as dependent on new proof of service or achievement to bolster public support.
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Roosevelt
Atlanta Journal
King Alfonso and Aunt's Book Ad Offer Questioned
A Milwaukee Sentinel item questions whether King Alfonso was offered a percentage for advertising his aunt's book, highlighting curiosity about royalty involved in promotional deals and potential conflicts of interest.
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Alfonso
Milwaukee Sentinel
Secretary Stimson Says No War Readiness Now
Secretary Stimson states the nation is in no shape for war and stresses that war is the last outcome desired. The Milwaukee News notes the cautious position as global tensions rise and defense debates continue.
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Stimson
Milwaukee News
Rockefeller backs Merritt system in civil service talk
The Philadelphia North American notes that John D. Rockefeller advocates strong support for the Merritt system in civil service, urging reforms and efficiency in government personnel practices.
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John D. Rockefeller
Philadelphia
Roosevelt Declares Not A Presidential Candidate
Colonel Roosevelt via proxy states he will not seek the presidential nomination. This political note appears in the New Orleans Times-Democrat, signaling a formal withdrawal or distance from the race.
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Roosevelt
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Salve for the Wounds of Cupid in Curie Nobel Prize Mention
The Pittsburg Sun notes a playful contrast as Mme Curie receives the Nobel Prize in chemistry, implying fairness in the world where love and science mingle.
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Mme, Curie
Pittsburg
Joseph Is Always Left at the Post in Falk Race
Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Governor Falk seems doomed as a never-started candidate. The column hints at political stagnation and persistent delays affecting Falk's bid.
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Joseph
Falk
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Perkins as adviser to the American people
Retired businessman George W. Perkins reportedly acts as an informal adviser to the public, filling a role once held by T. R. The Pittsburg Gazette Times notes Perkins has become a guiding figure for national policy via commentary and influence.
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T. R
George W. Perkins
Pittsburg
Queen of Spain Welcomes Newborn Affects Tapestry Sale
The Washington Post notes royal birth with the queen of Spain welcoming a new child. The report mentions Alfonso selling Gobelin tapestries to cover costs, tying the event to a financial strain on the royal household.
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Spain
Alfonso
Washington Post
Fall Hunting Reverie from Berton Braley
A lyrical poem recalling autumn scenes and the thrill of hunting. The speaker invites the reader to answer the call of fall, with imagery of ducks southward flight, forest shadows, camp life, and the pride of a successful hunt. The piece ends noting attribution to Berton Braley in the Twice-a-Month Popular Magazine.
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Hunter
Berton Braley
Life and Death Vandalism by Souvenir Hunters
Dr. P. Rodgers reports on coast to coast flight dangers from souvenir hunters. In Scranton a woman unscrewed a machine nut by hand to take as a keepsake, saying many exist so one more makes no difference. A man next tried to prise off a valve with a cold chisel, risking severe harm.
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P. Rodgers
Scranton
Rodgers
Referred to Anti Noise Society Boom in LaFollette
The brief item mentions the Anti Noise Society and a shouty reference boom boom LaFollette linked to coverage in the New York American. It records a civic or social note without further specifics.
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Anti-Noise Society
New York American
Old Grouch Sinks Christmas Spirit in Busy Eatery
An observant citizen, Old Grouch, sits glooming through Christmas, scowling at crowds. He snubs a waiter and two chatty women, berates the holiday cheer, and is treated with wary Christmas greetings as others note his hostile mood. Children scoff at him as he mutters anathemas, lacking any festive spirit.
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Grouch
Auntie May Not Send Phonzo Christmas Card
A brief item from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that Auntie will likely not mail Phonzo a Christmas present this year, humorously predicting in-house family snags.
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Phonso
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Also One of Its Greatest Risks
One of its greatest risks is marrying Lina Cavallieri, described as an extravagant habit in a Chicago News critique. The brief comments on marriage underscore social satire and celebrity pairing trends of the era.
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Lina Cavallieri
Chicago News
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