Why Europe Hears The U S Border Demonstration
The piece argues that US troop mobilization along the Texas border showcases Monroe Doctrine resolve and frontier control to deter Mexico and any European meddling. It notes Col Roosevelt’s visit, war correspondents arriving, and San Antonio’s role in projecting national strength while praising Secretary of War Dickinson.
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Department of Texas
Europe
United States
Mexico
Diaz
San Antonio
Dickinson
Jeff
Matt
Direct Vote for Federal Officers Aims at Reform
Congressman elect Cul lop argues for direct popular voting for federal judges and other officers arguing the president's patronage harms democracy. He warns about a 400000-strong workforce loyal to the president and proposes a campaign fund to push direct election as a reform during the upcoming extra session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reader
United States
William A. Cullop
Indiana
Democratic House of Representatives
Mr. Cullop
National House of Representatives
Bourne
La Follette Senate Speech Urges Direct Election Reform
The piece highlights Senator LaFollette’s critique of corrupt elections and the call for direct Senate elections by the people. It notes money and bribery concerns in Wisconsin and references broader public demand for reform, with framing in a 1900s newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorimer
Illinois
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Senate of the
United States
Senate
Wall Street
Spirit of G Washington controls a man in a strange episode
George Washington Brown experiences a sudden loss of will as a mysterious spirit compels him to utter truths and reveal plans. He spends February 22 under an unknowable influence, admitting gambling, lateness, and poor judgments before returning to normal the next day. He then changes his name to George Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Brown
George
Brown
Washington
Smith's
Mrs. Brown
G. Washington Brown
Plain George Brown
G. W
All Sorts Readers Weigh Strongest Word in English
An anxious reader asks who is inside the car as trains move. Various readers name the strongest word in English such as remit, Jack, gold, no, never, hope, gratitude, ammonia, chocolates, and faith. The playful exchanges resemble a contest insert from 1911.
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Jack
Johnson
Biff
Dolly
Sunny Jim
Halo Talk At A Bright Ball Reveals A Witty Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on a man boasting his halo by saying it shines bright after being polished with scourine. The other character confirms the compliment, praising the halo as well-kept and long-lasting, insisting it should be worn straight for best effect.
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Newt
Mrs Miller’s Block Repair Nears June Occupancy
A chaotic note reports Mrs. Miller supervising repairs on her burned out Robbins street block from February 5. Carpenters expect completion and occupancy by June with the site left broom clean.
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Newt
Fragmentary verse about a rose and red daub on vest
A fragmentary poetic line describes a woman laying her head on a man's chest while roses touch her cheek and a red daub appears on his vest lasting about a week.
Daily Birthday Party Little David Dominates Goliath Nightly
The piece narrates a performer nicknamed David who repeatedly defeats the giant Goliath in the play The Shepherd King. Lorimer, born thirty seven years ago today, trained at Colgate University and studied psychology and literature in England as preparation for the stage.
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David
Goliath
Lorimer
Colgate University
England
Never . Again!
The excerpt presents a terse title by T. E. Powers from 1910, attributed to the New York Evening Journal Publishing Company, likely a short opinion piece or serialized work. It lacks further readable context to describe events, names, or dates.
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Olympic
George
The
New York Evening Journal Publishing Company
Depew Lampoons Congress Voting Wobble
In a caustic remark reported by the Binghamton Press, Senator Chauncey M. Depew contends that many members of Congress follow the party line like a bellwether. He notes an exception in Hobson whose will guides his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
Congress
Hobson
Will O’oe
Binghamton Tress
Roosevelt declines to comment noted by Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Roosevelt on a recent occasion remarking I am sorry I have nothing to say though the context remains unseen. The column suggests a detour from offering further details.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ballinger Faces New Vindication Gap
The Pittsburg Sun notes Ballinger failed to seize another easy vindication, leaving a new gap after a prior successful defense. The commentary implies missed opportunity and ongoing scrutiny of Ballinger’s actions.
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Ballinger
Pittsburg
Lorimer Acquittal Sparks Muckraker Debate
Opinion quotes the Washington Post noting relief at Lorimer's acquittal and predicting increased demand for newspapers to counteract muckraking criticism, implying a shift in press-distribution dynamics.
Senator Tillman weeps as Lorimer is handed halo
A Chicago News note reports Senator Tillman weeping when Mr Lorimer was formally presented with his plated halo marking a ceremonial gesture in the political arena.
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Tillman
Lorimer
Chicago News
Taft’s big stick used with good judgment observed
A Baltimore American note says President Taft’s big stick is employed with prudent restraint and effectiveness, reflecting steady leadership and measured intervention in national affairs.
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Taft
Baltimore American
Chicago veteran praises Socrates with pink whiskers
J Ham Lewis of Chicago calls himself the most beautiful Spanish war veteran on earth and claims Socrates also had pink whiskers in a colorful remark reported by the Philadelphia Telegraph.
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J. Ham Lewis
Chicago
Socrates
Philadelphia Telegraph
Extra Session May Boost Champ Clark on Annexation Speech
An extra congressional session could give Champ Clark another chance to deliver his Canadian annexation speech on April 1, according to the Denver Republican.
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Congress
Champ Clark
Denver
Senator Lomber Praises Self as Squarest Honest Popular
The Baltimore Sun reports Senator Lomber declaring himself the squarest, most honest and popular statesman in public life today.
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Senator Lomber
Baltimore Sun
Prize ring idea for House of Representatives interior
A New York World caption suggests a boxing ring as a humorous metaphor for remodeling the interiors of the House of Representatives during Reconstruction.
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House of Representatives
New York World
Ill inois money use questioned by Milwaukee News
The Milwaukee News asks Illinois to disclose how funds were spent if not allocated to Lorimer. The insistence targets accountability and national transparency in the funding decision.
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Lorimer
Illinois
Milwaukee
Kaiser figures in German census count noted
The Boston Globe reports the Kaiser figure appears again in census counts showing Germany’s population at 64,896,881 people.
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Kaiser
Germany
Boston Globe
Uncle Wal the Poet Philosopher Eats Against Fads
The piece praises a man blessed with appetite who shrugs off doctors and dieting zealots. Critics mock “Fletcher graft” and raw meals, while the subject merrily eats, enjoying life as others scorn strict rules. Copyright 1910 by George Matthew Adams.
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Fletcher
Father Adam
Fired Sally and the Boy Who Auditioned a Voice
A mother explains firing Sally to her son James a West Side youth who has heard adults discuss firing. The tale leads to a side debate about aging voices in boys and a neighboring dog undergoing a comical transition as he attempts his first bark.
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James
West Side
Sally
Mamma
San Pedro
City Notes and Events in 1890 Delegations and Delays
Heavy rain falls in the city. A special train of railway agents heads to the City of Mexico from Chicago. Captain Mackey to open a real estate office next week. Harmony club hop postponed. Turners picnic set for next Sunday at Lee's Bend on the Salado. Maverick Rifles drill on Alamo plaza with thirty two men. Young Men's Christian Association to hold anniversary meeting next Tuesday evening. Richard Buckley admitted to the practice of law by Green Bergstrom and Smith. Dr. P Ornelas returns from the City of Mexico. G A Duerler buys corner property at Commerce and Corcoran for 11000. Ed Steves Sr. returns from Mexico trip. Mrs Hadley improving. Signor A Liberati to perform at the Grand tomorrow night. J A Haas building two houses on Hidalgo street.
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Lee’s Bend
Salado
Maverick Rifles
Alamo Plaza
Young Men’s Christian Association
Richard Buckley
Messrs. N. ©. Green
Oscar Bergstrom
W. S. Smith
P. Ornelas
Mexico
G. A. Duerler
Commerce and
Corcoran Streets
Barlemann
Ed Steves Sr
W. S. Hadley
Signor A. Liberati
City
J. A. Haas
Hidalgo Street
High Brow Challenge Turns Comical In Public Bet
A man taunts another to prove a point about vocal strength. The high brow agrees to meet that afternoon to settle the matter, promising to convince the challenger. The exchange ends with a humorous note as the crowd reacts to the bet and the comical display.
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A. D. Robbins
Texas
S. C
Beckwith
Representatives
New York
Tribune
the Light and Gazette
Col. Roosevelt
Bailey
Arkansas
Wickersham
Allegheny, Pa
North Diamond Station
Australia
American Beef Trust
Spirit of
G. Washington
Wex Jones
Post Publishing Co
Newton Newkirk
Allright
By T. E. Powers
Tee Hee
Sato
Bill
HE Kaiser
Wal
George Matthew Adama
City of
Capt. N. Mackey
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