Adams Denounces Washington as General Defends Context of Era
The piece argues that Charles Francis Adams rejects Washington as a great general, noting Adams's conservative view of military merit within his era. It contrasts Washington with four paramount commanders, stresses judging leaders by their times, and cites Washington’s mixed battlefield record culminating in overall victory.
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Charles Francis Adamses
John Quincy Adamses
John Adamses
George Washington
Adams
Adamses
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Order of the Cincinnati
United States
Alexander
Hannibal
Napoleon
Frederick the Great
Gustavus
Adolphus
Coligny
Washington
White Plains
Long Island
Brandywine
Germantown
Princeton
Drenton
Harlem Heights
Monmouth
Yorktown
Truth in Novel Writing Sparks Mixed Critique
A critic argues truth in novels can be ugly yet useful, noting writers like Rousseau and Franklin reveal human passions and flaws. He cites a man who told his own stomach aches honestly but found little world interest. The piece discusses the novel as a mirror of nature and Fielding’s central role.
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Dooley
Rousseau
Benjamin Franklin
Henry Fielding
The Simple Life and the High Cost of Living
A New York correspondent laments rising rural migration and the lonely farm life. The piece contrasts tranquil nights with bright urban temptations and hints at social critique of modern leisure and the Zeitgeist.
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New York
Cedars
Notable General Though Unsung by Historians
The passage lauds a historical general who built an army from nothing and fought long, desperate campaigns with ill-equipped troops against regulars. Though not ranked with Marlborough, Turenne, or Wellington, he is praised as a diligent and capable commander who deserves lasting recognition beyond the Massachusetts monument that honors him.
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Princeton
Trenton
Marlborough
Turenne
Wellington
Faith in Texas and Whitman’s labor view echoed by Horace Traubel
The Forum piece recalls Walt Whitman praising Texas as capable of feeding the world, noting Henry George's belief in Texas strength. The essay links this optimism to Texas progress and urges renewed effort by business leaders and citizens as the new year begins to honor the legacy of the state’s living past.
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Walt Whitman
Camden
N. J
Texas
Horlace Traubel
Whitiman
Henry George
Truth in Literature as a Rapier for Artists
The passage argues to tell the truth in novels if it serves a useful purpose. It warns some truths guide and others are mere junk, and that art and morality should align. If truth advances higher aims use it boldly. if not, retreat to discretion as the wiser course.
New Cure for Cancer: Berlin Report Details Mouse Trials
Berlin corresp observes early results from Prof. August Von Wasserman and Drs. Keyser and Michael. Mice with cancer respond to injections of eosin and selenium with tumors shrinking after four doses and some fully cured in ten days. Human applicability remains unproven, but chemical bloodborne therapy is no longer deemed impossible.
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Berlin
Cor
Washington Post
August von Wasserman
Keyser
Michael
von Wasserman
Slithers Proposes to Tommie’s Sister in a Bet
In a playful scene, Slithers declares his plan to marry Tommie’s sister and teases a candy wager. Tommie objects with mock thunder but admits liking Slithers, while the bet about asking Mabel remains unsettled.
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Tommie
Slithers
Mabel
Harper’s Weekly
Roosevelt praised amid reports of splurging by Carnegie
A New York World note quotes Andrew Carnegie telling Theodore Roosevelt that he is a great man yet prone to splurging. The piece suggests that major Washington interests are broadly in line with this judgment.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Carnegie
Washington
New York World
Telescopic Consciences Save Mankind From The Gods
A Garret P Serviss tale recounts Jupiter granting humans a moral vision that makes distant consequences feel near. Aristodemus persuades Jupiter to remove the telescope, leaving the consequences to remain, but much closer when death clears vision.
Roosevelt memory for faces remembered on Wild Duck voyage
John Currier of Newburyport recalled Colonel Roosevelt's remarkable memory for faces during visits aboard the Wild Duck later owned by General Francis Greene. Currier, then chief on the Forbes yacht, says Roosevelt greeted him and his assistant by name after a brief introduction, as Roosevelt prepared to run for vice president.
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Boston
Colonel Roosevelt
John Currier
Newburyport
John M. Forbes
Francis Greene
Roosevelt
Mr. Currier
General Greene
Republican County Committee
New York
A Liberal Temperance Address in Bridgeport
Edward F. Marvin, conductor of the Sons of Temperance, spoke on the coming year and temperance pledges. He praised sobriety for health and happiness, citing a joke about Toddy Beer who claims thirty days without liquor and jokes about buying an oak coffin with trimmin gs.
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Edward F. Marvin
Sons of Temperance
Bridgeport
Boston Journal
Fisherman's Luck
A short anecdote notes a lad at the stream who prefers small fry fishing over joining an older patronizing sportsman, reflecting a humorous view on ambition and patience in fishing. The piece captures a light, rustic exchange typical of the period.
Reyes Reluctant to Prolong War Receives Censure
The Chicago Record Herald notes General Reyes avoids pressing for revolution, arguing army and people must agree. Reyes merits commendation for choosing not to extend hostilities despite his own belief a war existed.
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Reyes
Chicago Record-Herald
Reyes Surrender Ends Mexican Uprising Hope for Peace
The failure to start a rebellion marks Reyes as a weak foil for the government. No successor to the defeated general will interrupt affairs unless Madero proves tyrannical. Reyes rode into Linares on Christmas and surrendered after failing to rouse the people, giving the Madero government a chance to prove its sincerity and fitness for power.
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Reyes
Madero
Mexico
Temple
Linares
el Paso Times
Collapse of Reyes movement signals peace in Mexico
The Fort Worth Record notes the Reyes revolutionary movement has collapsed as the former army idol confesses that the people and even his body guard deserted him and he surrendered, an encouraging sign of peace and stability in Mexico.
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Mexico
Reyes
Fort Worth
Surrender of Gen Bernardo Reyes ends Mexican uprising
The surrender under pressure from pursuing federals signals the collapse of Reyes plan to overthrow the government. The revolutionary movement, a fiasco from the start, aimed to topple the republic chosen by the people in the first constitutional election in years.
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Bernardo Reyes
Republic
Houston Post
Up-to-Date Verse on a Boarder's Feasting Scene
Burges Johnson in Harper's Weekly presents a verse about hungry boarders at a table. Three men with heavy hair, a woman's hungry eye, and guarding arms seek excess as they gobble broth and gravy. The scene ends with a bare cloth left on the dining room table.
Mexico Not Ready for Revolution After Madero Victory
There was no apparent reason to believe that Mexico was ready for any sort of a revolution following the almost unanimous election of Madero to the presidency. Galveston News reflects cautious outlook on Mexico's political climate.
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Mexico
Madero
Galveston News
Mexican revolution attempt collapses as Reyes surrenders
The Springfield Republican reports Bernardo Reyes failed to inspire a real revolution in Mexico. The plan had little support beyond Reyes and he surrendered after the attempt collapsed. President Madero can now respond with measured leniency to this folly.
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Mexico
Bernardo Reyes
Madero
Springfield Republican
Remembering the Absest and formal social games
Mr Comrox tells his wife he is learning to join social customs. He notes polite conduct and formal behavior. He says he sent congratulations to those who sent regrets for not attending their party as reported by the Washington Star.
Education in Art Expenditure Marked at 11.5 Million
The report notes that the United States allocates 11.5 million dollars annually to education in the arts. The figure highlights government and institutional funding priorities for art education nationwide.
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United States
Disease and Its Cure
Eddy Wolff argues colds arise from blood pressure imbalance and damp conditions. He warns against ready made cold cures containing dangerous coal tar drugs and promotes hot footbaths, hot lemonade, and bundled warmth as the safer remedy.
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Eddy Wolff
Mayor Shank of Indianapolis Likely to Bargain Christmas Puddings
The Denver Republican quips about Mayor Shank of Indianapolis possibly conducting a bargain sale of Christmas plum puddings, highlighting a playful political jab.
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Shank
Indianapolis
Denver
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