Falling Out Between Wilson and Harper's Weekly Leaders
The piece recounts a long standing clash between Woodrow Wilson and Col. George Harvey of Harper's Weekly. It notes Harvey's pro Wilson stance, Wilson's desire for endorsement independence, and rival comments from Col. Henry Watterson and political factions. It questions who truly "discovered" Harvey and outlines shifting loyalties among American political figures.
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Woodrow Wilson
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J. P. Morgan
Per’s
Mr. Morgan
Jonel Harvey
Terson
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Louisville
Watfas
Wilson Rejects Ties With New Jersey Machine Democrats
The piece argues Wilson seeks a higher brand of politics and rejects old-time machine Democrats in New Jersey. It claims he spurns dubious support and may shun Harper's Weekly and Wall Street backing, pondering whether such choices affect his place in history.
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Wilson
Democrats
New Jersey
Harper's Weekly
Wall Street
Pay Your Poll Tax Before Election Day
Public notice urges residents to pay both city and county poll taxes within seven days to be eligible to vote in the national election. It warns that without receipts no vote can be cast and stresses verifying correct precinct location at city hall.
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United States
Bexar County
Futile Bill Seeks Five Year Army Enlistment Plan
A discussion in Congress critiques James Hay of Virginia for proposing a five year enlistment and consolidation of War Department bureaus. Critics say the term would deter first enlistments and re-enlistments, reducing volunteer enthusiasm and weakening the army’s ability to recruit fit personnel for the profession.
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James Hay
Virginia
United States Army
Hay
War Department
House Committee On
Debates on Army Term Length and Hay Bill Proposals
The article argues for shortening enlistment to two years to boost reserve value and wartime readiness, while warning the Hay bill risks creating a seniority based clique, delaying new blood and undermining merit. It critiques transitioning from old to new systems and asserts fifteen years harms efficiency claims.
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France
Germany
War Department
Gift Diplomat Joke From Taft Dinner Talk
At a White House dinner Taft recalls a Cincinnati reporter tale about a young man who sent two pounds of candy to a girl who worked in a candy shop. The punchline notes the folly of offering candy to a candy seller as peace offering.
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White House
Taft
Cincinnati
Peck Defies Pedants In New York Studio Tea
Prof Harry Thurston Peck challenged strict grammarians at a New York studio tea. He mocked a wife tale about a dissipated husband, with a punchline revealing the husband is upstairs in bed with a headache, raising the question of where he was.
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Harry Thurston Peck
Peck
New York
George
Why Is This The Barber’s Superior Attitude Questioned
A Louisville Courier Journal reflection questions a barber who assumes superiority while customers admit they perform simple grooming tasks themselves. The piece compares self reliance to professional authority in everyday services.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Would Knock Him Into a Cocked Hat
A Chicago Tribune opinion piece contrasts political symbolism with military attire, imagining Colonel Watterson in a major campaign where a cocked hat clashes with a khaki uniform. The aphorism comments on the era's political theater and public perceptions.
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Colonel Watterson
Chicago Tribune
Army Reform Debate and Hay Bill Tangle
A letter from an army officer urges a national defense plan before Army reform. It argues Congress must decide military policy, then size and organization, before staff changes or the Hay bill. Critics say the bill risks radical shifts without hearings or a clear plan.
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Congress
United States
Army
Navy
Endicott Board
Cleveland
Hay
Washington
General Staff
Observant Citizen Recalls Dinner Party Soiree
Laurel Heights hostess notes a young man arriving late to a dinner. She asks about his brother. he explains the brother sent regrets due to work. The pair joked about who would attend, and the man admits he lost the toss for the pleasure.
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Army reform bill analysis criticizes loss of line authority
The passage argues that curbing life membership in staff corps and reestablishing a permanent staff structure would restore proper professional opinions across the army. It contends the detail system injects new blood but warns the bill could set the service back twenty years, undermining work championed by Upton Sherman and Root.
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Upton
Sherman
Root
Extraordinary coal mine on tiny sea island near Nabashi
The most extraordinary and smallest coal mine lies on a tiny Japan Sea island near Nabashi. Its surface holds only the shafts and hoisting gear, while vast underwater workings extend in all directions beneath the sea.
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Japan Sea
Nabashi
Up-to-Date Verse DISAPPOINTMENT
A series of brief poetic scenes depicts young romance and social pride. The narrator waits for a suitor, a reckless ride across a crick, a moonlit buggy outing, and a whispered declaration of affection ending with a kiss.
As Others View It Knew Philander Would Protect Him
The New York World notes the choice of Philander Co. Knox as United States attorney general would draw protection, dismissing concerns about the Sherman law as ridiculous.
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Philander
Philander Co. Knox
United States Attorney General
Carnegie
Sherman Law
New York World
Startling remark on government telegraph takeover
Mr. Hitchcock warns in the Boston Advertiser that government control of telegraph lines will set many to thinking about the implications and future policy shifts.
Ohio’s GOP Faces Convictions as Courage Grows
A quotation from the Atlanta Constitution notes the Republican Party in Ohio is set to stand firm on its beliefs and will not accept what it dislikes, signaling a bold political stance.
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Ohio
Atlanta Constitution
Mr Hitchcock aims to flood postal offices with holiday rush
The Washington Star notes that if Mr Hitchcock succeeds, every postal office could resemble a department store during the Christmas crunch, implying a surge in activity and workload across the service.
Lorimer Question Hits Illinois GOP Outlook
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes rough talk on the Grand Old Party and asks where Lorimer's possible isolation leaves Illinois Republicans if he is the sole electable figure for the state party.
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Lorimer
Illinois
Pittsburg Dispatch
Would Be Like a Circus Minus Clown
Chicago News notes a presidential year feels incomplete without William Jennings Bryan present for a paramount issue, framing his involvement as essential to the political spectacle.
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Mr. Bryan
Chicago News
Postmaster General wires and trouble cited by Sun
The Baltimore Sun notes trouble around postmaster general power and potential wire tapping concerns, referencing Mr Hitchcock and other officials who considered controlling communications.
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Hitchcock
Baltimore Sun
No Silence Vow for William in Out Bryan Remarks
A New Orleans Item notes Bryan appears to enjoy his public stance more openly than Roosevelt, despite pro silence vows. The item contrasts Bryan’s freer image with Roosevelt’s restraint.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
New Orleans
Why Doesn't He Try for the Equator
Weather favored Doc Cook as he announced his discovery of the South Pole and reflected on exploration plans with optimistic notes about polar ambitions and travel.
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Equator
Doc Cook
South Pole
Washington Post
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