Prophecy Realized Texas Plans New Rail Line Southwest
The Lieut announced a new railroad from Del Rio via Eagle Pass to Crowther linking with the San Antonio Rockport Mexico line to Tampico and Mexico City. The route will connect San Antonio more closely with Del Rio and Eagle Pass and is expected to be followed by further improvements soon.
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Tur Lient
Texas
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Crowther
San Antonio
Rockport
Tolls for the Panama Canal Debate Centered on Costs
Congress weighs tolls for the Panama Canal as critics warn free passage would cost the United States billions annually. Supporters argue benefits justify charges to cover construction and operation, noting no precedent for gifting the canal.
The Age of Man and the Mystery of Origins
A reflective essay argues that precise dating of humanity is elusive. It notes early civilizations in the Nile and Mesopotamia show advanced time concepts, while some cultures like the American Indian relied on moons. The piece suggests antiquity predates written history and cautions against overconfident ages.
Toll policy in the canal and its national interest
The column argues tolls will be collected eventually and urges balancing operating expenses with a fair return on investment. It questions why American taxpayers should support free tolls for foreign vessels and stresses guarding the canal investment while inviting no-toll advocates to present their case.
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Congress
Panama Canal
United States
Suez Canal
Panama Company
Isthmus
Europe
Far East
How Old Is Man and the Rise of Record Keeping
The text argues that human progress accelerates once permanent records are kept, then questions how long it took for recording to arise. It notes retrogression in isolated tribes lacking records despite ancestral transmission by symbols, and compares the inequality of ages of man with the age of Ann as a difficult, unresolved question.
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Nile Valley
Euphrates
Tigris
Ifim
Ann
Hitchcock Plan Sparks Telegraph Ownership Debate
The Postmaster General proposed government ownership of all telegraph lines prompting swift pushback from telegraph companies and an explanation from President Taft. The piece notes public sentiment shifting toward government control of essential services and railroads as a broader trend, with observers citing socialist ideas and potential political realignments.
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Hitchcock
United States
Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Schurman
Cornell University
Savage Rabbits These Hunger Demands Ravage Western Kansas Farms
Desperate by deep snow, hordes of famished jackrabbits raid farm yards and feed lots across western Kansas. They strip corn and hay, drive hogs from pens, and cause substantial losses to ranchers as thousands are killed or starve, with rabbit numbers still high despite efforts to protect livestock.
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The
Kansas City Star
Kansas
Blithers and Dubbleigh in a Harsh Mode 1902 Quip
A clipped exchange shows Blithers dismissing Dubbleigh with a jab about a 1902 model horse having more style than a 1902 model car. The remark appears in a Harper's Weekly vignette style snippet.
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Blithers
Harper’s Weekly
Variation of latitude and the earths wobble in science
The article explains Dr. Kimura of Japan earning a medal for identifying an additional factor in the variation of latitude caused by the earths axis wobble. It notes the new term z and its link to annual oscillations, plus implications for future pole motion and possible earthquakes.
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Imperial Academy of Japan
Kimura
Kimutra
Link
North Pole
Leap Year Letters Mystery In A Woman's Pages
A playful sequence of notes from Jill and Jane to Jack over a week tailed with teases about questions and engagements. The letters pivot on leap year timing and hidden questions, hinting at romance and small social puzzles.
Jaw Power and Its Properties Explains Bite Pressure
William Hemmingway in Harper's Weekly reports using a gnathodynamometer that a pale schoolgirl chews with about 150 pounds while a husky athlete reaches 250 pounds. The implied peak bite during a meal is around fifty tons of force.
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William Hemmingway
Harper's Weekly
Height and Reach Friction in a Humorous Exchange
In a playful domestic exchange, Mrs. Stoutly laments past closeness as John Stoutly replies that some affections are beyond his reach. The lighthearted dialogue captures a moment of vanished intimacy.
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Mrs. Stoutly
John
Harper's
Letter to the Light critiques German American assimilation narrative
A reader berates The Light for favoring anti German sentiment and urges editors to promote German American assimilation. The letter cites McKinley volunteers, New Braunfels, and Germans who embrace Americanism while criticizing English and other groups, urging balanced coverage and education of German-Americans.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
McKinley
New Braunfels
Germany
Deutsch
Austin
Laredo
del Rio
Yoakum
Perspective on Bryan and Wilson in a Pittsburgh Dispatch quote
The Pittsburgh Dispatch quotes a provocative line about Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. It questions whether Bryan could be removed and whether a convert can forgive past sins, reflecting a critical stance on political shifts and reconciliation debates.
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Htec
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Bryan
Pittsbure Dispatch
Nick Among the Pessimists Also
Cincinnati report notes Congressman Longworth ready to face defeat or victory with President Taft. The Boston Globe quotes that the ex president's son-in-law shares his confidence, signaling parallel optimism at the time.
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Nick
Cincinnati
Longworth
Taft
Boston Globe
After Votes, Prophets Call Roosevelt Dead End
The piece questions political prophets who declared Colonel Roosevelt politically dead after the New York state election results.
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New York
Roosevelt
Topeka State Journal
Governor Harmon says no political significance in west trip
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Harmon claimed the mission in the west carried no political meaning, a view echoed by Governor Wilson upon his return from his own journey.
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Harmon
West
Wilson
Philadeldelphia Inquirer
Wilson campaign momentum undercut by press attention
The Pensacola Journal notes Woodrow Wilson holds the nomination and the election appears near, while the Pittsburg Gazette-Times reports Theodore Roosevelt dislikes reporters pursuing him. The quotes imply strain from media coverage during the campaign trail.
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Woodrow Wilson
Pensacola Journal
T. R
Pittsburg
Senator La Folletté Remarks During Meeting
A brief note from Louis Glebe Democrat comments on Senator La Folletté speaking out in a meeting highlighting his unusual candor, drawing a comparison with Colonel Roosevelt and noting public doubt or doubtless reaction.
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Senator la Folletté
Roosevelt
Louis Glébe
LaFollette To Introduce Himself In Michigan Speech
The Columbia State notes that when he speaks in Michigan Hon. Robert M. LaFollette will handle his own introduction. The post hints at a direct, self presented address by the Wisconsin senator.
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Michigan
Robert M. LaFollette
Columbia
8. C
For America or Leave Truth in Fair Time
A clipped political note urges that if one cannot be American they should leave, offering a grace period to decide and depart, and expressing hope the issue is seen in its true light.
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Jack
Jill
Disease and Its Cure for Earache in Simple Terms
The article explains earache origins from minor to serious ear conditions and common causes like cold or forceful sneezing. It describes household remedies using warm oil or warm water with medicated cotton and notes that persistent pain requires a doctor's care.
Congestion Growth as Brooklyn Bridge Traffic Booms
The article notes rapid transport growth in New York City since 1883 with Brooklyn Bridge usage rising from a small city population to over half a million crossings daily. It traces historic shifts to elevated rails electric cars and the later opening of the Manhattan Bridge which halved congestion and altered ferry and truck flows.
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Cassie's Magazine
New York City
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
John A. Roebling
Manhattan Bridge
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