Roosevelt Claims Lorimer Victory Sparks Tribune Clash
The colonel proclaims I did it it was my fight it is my victory after Lorimer case but the New York Evening Post and Chicago Tribune dispute credit The Tribune supported Roosevelt in his third term bid and refuses to yield laurels to the colonel, who congratulates the paper in a bold, nerveful exchange.
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Teddy
Lorimer
New York Evening Post
Oyster Bay
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Tribune
Roosevelt
Financing Railroads in Texas and London Backing
The piece notes Texas railroad funding mainly comes from New York banking syndicates, with London origins routed through Newark bankers. Independent Texas railroad proposals fail when seeking New York bond support, prompting interest in London’s potential direct backing without New York consultation.
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Texas
New York
Europe
London
Newark
Texas Enterprises
English capital and Texas railways clash over finance
London investors push money into Texas projects like the San Antonio Rockport and Mexican railway while New York bond houses seek to curb British funds. Railway Commissioner Mayfield answers London propaganda, noting Santa Fe’s Texas reach. An independent English syndicate plans to fund the entire system, shielding it from Wall Street influence. The piece then critiques press roles and the purpose of newspapers in portraying crime and public life.
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Texas
New York
Medina Dam
Orient Railroad
Kansas City
Topolobampo
Mexico
London
San Antonio
Rockport
Santa Fe
Lovett
Southern Pacific
Mayfield
Reform of the Press Aims at a National Ethical Journal
An East coast drive forms the National Ethical Press association to publish a new journal replacing the Congressional Record. The plan promises debates in sessions and scientific interims between, offered for a dollar a year, with aims to purify the press though likely unread beyond official content.
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National Ethical Press Association
Congressional Record
Congress
University Democracy At Texas A M Public University
The piece notes that two fifths of University of Texas students support themselves through arduous outside work, with six hundred plus students self-supporting in a session. It highlights dairy work, yard jobs, delivering papers, and service in women’s housing as common means, praising the rugged meritocracy and social acceptance for working students.
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University of Texas
Arbor humor in London council over public spaces
A London county council debate mocks lacking art sense in open spaces. One speaker pleads for fountains basins and ornaments while another recalls Portsmouth’s arbor with a witty naval past remark.
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London County Council
Navy
Portsmouth
August Strand
Dudley Dillon Seeks an Idea in SoHo
Dudley Dillon a freelance journalist forges a plan to borrow inspiration by approaching strangers in Soho After meeting Winnie Henderson a former Kensington Art student she challenges him and reveals she is retrieving an overdue typewriter to collect payments or repossess it in a gritty urban exchange
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Dudley Dillon
Soho
Dillon
Winnie
Winnie Henderson
Kensington Art School
Dudley
Park Lane
Campaign costs and philanthropists in Harmon's era
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes the claim that Governor Harmon's campaign spent 150000 dollars but frames it as an era defined by philanthropists. The remark reflects commentary on campaign funding norms and charitable giving in that period.
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Harmon
Milwaukee Sentinel
Roosevelt praised by reformers in mixed tones
A Philadelphia editorial suggests Prohibitionists should have backed Roosevelt and speaks of him with restrained praise, contrasting his stance with harsher labels while urging fair treatment in political discourse.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
The Making of a Pretty Girl by Margaret Hubbard Ayer
A tall thin girl gains grace through patient guidance from an encouraging aunt. Nutrition, rest, and targeted exercises reshape her posture and limbs while embracing height as beauty. Katharine Kaelred’s graceful arm exercises illustrate posture and motion to aid tall figures.
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Margaret Hubbard Ayer
Kathherine Kaelred
Miss Kaelred
Reflection on Popular Favor and Public Grief
A Kansas City Journal remark counsels former senator Lorimer to recall that public favor fades and republics are ungrateful. The note suggests that any comforting thoughts he can offer during this sad hour would be timely.
Bourne Says No Future Republican National Convention
Jonathan Bourne, defeated Oregon senator, declares there will never be another Republican national convention. He thanks the audience for the remarks amid the Los Angeles Times report.
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Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
Jonathan
Los Angeles Times
Roosevelt comments on tariff stance and public mind reading
In Philadelphia the Inquirer notes Mr Roosevelt says his tariff position is well known and jokes that the people of the United States are skilled at mind reading. He suggests the public can infer his policies without explicit statements.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Philadelphia Inquirer
Senator names debate on dreadnought label
Birmingham Age Herald notes senators Tillman and John Sharp Williams clash over naming a new battleship. Tillman proposes Terror while Williams suggests Skeered O' Nothin as the title.
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John
Senator Tillman
John Sharp Williams
Birmingham Age Herald
No Lack of Good Material.
A satirical line from the New York Sun comments on political figures Herod Heney and Hiram Johnson of California, noting neither will consent to back the Squeal ticket and suggesting a possible Kansas caper.
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Herod Heney
Hiram Johnson
California
Caper
Kansas
New York Sun
Political Bluster Follows Roosevelt and Wilson Talk
Readers note partisan chatter from the Washington Post and Knickerbocker Press as Democratic prospects waft with Taft and Woodruff rumors swirl about Wilson. The roiling press debate frames Roosevelt as cautious, refusing to bite the feeding hand.
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Woodruff
Taft
Looey Brandeis
Wilson
Democratic Party
Washington Post
A Woman and Her Raiment Examines Wealth as Dress
Ida M. Tarbéll argues wealth defines value in America and shows wealth through urging women to dress well. The piece cites a 16 year old girl rescued from street solicitation for clothes and compares luxury spending to gambling, noting both rich and poor women are driven by fashion.
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Ida M. Tarbéll
Algve
Hess
Observant Citizen on Cars and Changing Attitudes
An irate pedestrian recalls a near miss as a touring car speeds by. He laments how car ownership has transformed people from courteous neighbors into reckless figures who disregard pedestrians and respect for others.
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Roctor Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Stevenson
Smith
Roosevelt Seals 266 Electors on Republican Ballots
A Detroit News line notes Roosevelt already has all 266 electoral votes on Republican ballots in several states and will only need to complete the journey to win the presidency.
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Roosevelt
Detroit
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University Democracy
the Light's Daily Story
Adam Stern
Raffe
Grasshopper
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Kaelred
Crook
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