Military Absurdity in War Department Border Order
A Washington order by Secretary McGarrison bars American troops from firing on Mexican bandits at the border without specific War Department authorization. Critics call it remarkable and absurd, urging readiness to defend the border. General Bliss’s counterproposals are noted for emphasizing discipline and local action.
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Washington
Mc. Garrison
War Department
Garrison
Tasker
Bliss
South
United States
Secutory
Poes
Biss
Itis
Lvary
The Passing of Whiskers
A fragmentary tale recounts a hunted Madera house member fleeing a blanket warrant by disguising as a whiskered stranger. Huerta and Diaz are mentioned as escaped or pursued, with emphasis on a beard of artificial hair used to blend in and avoid capture.
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Madera
Avis
Huerta
Diaz
Guint
The Decline of Whiskers in Urban Style
The article muses on whiskers as character markers in past eras, noting how facial hair identified famous figures from Moses to Henry VIII. It traces a golden age of varied whiskers in the 19th century, contrasts with today’s smooth faces, and laments the loss of distinctive beards amid modern grooming and urban fashion.
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Moses
Salomon
David
St. Paul
St. Peter
Caiphas
England
Rufus
Henry VIII
G. Washington
B. Franklin
Benjamin
Stuart
A.I. Stewart
Prince of Wales
Wileliam K. Vanderbilt
General Grant
Fifth Avenue
Qweres
Avery Man
Young unbeliever essay on women’s suffrage in Chicago school writing
A paper by Esther Romano in a Chicago school discusses Woman Suffrage, criticizing Woodrow Wilson and praising suffragists. The piece mocks misheard phrases, highlights support for women gaining the vote, and reflects the era’s mixed attitudes with a student voice.
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Esther Romano
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Boss Murphy Speaks on Tammany Hall Traditions
The article sketches Charlie Murphy rising from a saloonkeeper to power in Tammany Hall. It mocks his silence and blunt tactics, noting his control over New York delegation and harsh political moves that drew Bryan’s ire, framing him as a feared, noisy figure despite claims of silence.
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Tammany Hall
Charlie Murphy
Murphy
Lakin
Mt Baltimore
New York
Tammany
Catia
Bryan
Murphy Talks To Wilson Marking Political Turnaround
The article recounts William Murphy breaking his silence after the Baltimore convention and meeting President Wilson in Washington. Observers note his taciturn style, with Murphy expressing no strong opinions and offering little explanation. Horoscopes in New York predict he will not speak again before 1916.
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Murphy
Tammany
Baltimore
Manhattan
Buffalo
Bryat
United States
New York
Wilson
Washington
Mr. Murphy
President Wilson
Fourteenth Street
Third Avenue
St Lenia Times
David Frenklin
Houston
Wilton
Han
Grover Cleveland
Frei
Claesing
Ibmag
That Sleepy Feeling In Spring We All Fall To Naps At Work
The piece laments spring fatigue as sap rises and days grow longer. It notes a southward siesta culture shaping mood and work habits, urging vigilance against complacency. Old Man Mossback is humorously invoked to illustrate renewed wakefulness, urging collective effort to stay alert.
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Mossback
Mail fraud crackdown cited amid a flood of scams
Fastmaster General Hichedck warns of widespread mail fraud and swindlers exploiting the mails. He notes over a thousand convictions and urges continued action to curb criminal schemes, urging authorities to press prosecutions and protect the public from deceptive schemes through the postal system.
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Matt
Hichedck
Nfhe Maily
Nashville Tentiersoan
Official Tahites and Liquor Traffic Debate
The Nashville Tennessean notes national agreement on liquor traffic reforms. It cites Whitill Whitente promotions and regulatory trends as central to the issue, while questioning actions of President Wilson and key officials regarding wine and related matters.
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Roters
Wilson
Brean
Nashville Tennessean
Express Campaninos Awake From Letralt To Milwaukee
A Detrait main shipped a box of cigars by express for 40 cents. the cigars arrived in Milwaukee by parcel post with Lewrine 22 cents in stamps. The express firm Praikey moved quickly to use improved transportation methods, charging 18 cents in the deal.
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Express Campaninos
Express
Letralt
Milwaukee
Parce Post
Indiananolis Nowe
Youthful Cabinets and Age in Government History
An analysis contrasts the ages of Washington era leaders with modern cabinets. It notes Roosevelt and Wilson era averages around the mid fifties, while earlier presidents like Jefferson and Washington were younger or older than fifty. The piece argues work sustains youth, recounts aging trends among railway presidents and widows of revolutionary veterans, and cites figures from 65 to over 90 in Washington.
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New York
Washington
Hultteh
Campbell Bannerman
Gro Lo
Roosevelt
Wilson
Haing
J. Q. Adams
Jefferson
Patrick Henry Male
Alexander Heuston
Nimselé Mmérta
A. HK. Thayer
Tts
Leyky
Miny
Storms on the British coast reveal ocean force and wreckage
The Chicago Tribune notes a recent British storm described as extreme, with a harbor scene showing waves hammering the sea wall and tearing away parade fencing and back streets. It details ship decks flooded and lifeboats smashed while discussing efforts to harness wind or wave power.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Uastings
Caroline Place
Wales
Fu Hlinine
Aviation funding and global leaders lag behind in 1910s era aircraft output
The report ranks nations by aeronautical spending and production. The United States trails Chile, Bulgaria, and Greece, just ahead of Denmark and China, while Germany leads with 400 airplanes and 40 dirigibles. France also fields 400 aircraft and 2 dirigibles, with substantial expenditures. Public funding shows Germany at 64.5 million, France at 2.3 million, and Italy at 1 million in aero efforts. A commission plans memorials to Wright and public demonstrations, amid tensions in Argentina and other regions.
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New York
Washinton
United States
Chile
Bulgaria
Greece
Denmark
Chita
Germany
Me Thuen
Tauel
Ite Mapameat
France
Direct Election of Senators Sparks Constitutional Debate
The Cheisnaw Enquirer reports that certifrates show widespread support for direct U S Senate elections. Evolving state ratifications, pending legislatures, and a January 1914 horizon may determine the amendment's path. Primaries could reshape Senate personnel as political machines decline and voters gain a direct voice in choosing senators.
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Cheisnaw Enquirer
United States
Department of State
Sra
Tanger
Mhe
United States Senate
Senate
Unitil
Houston
Progress in Stage Dancing From the New York World
A Paris audience of intellectuals and aristocrats applauds a Comedie Italiale dancer as stage nudity replaces drapery in what critics call the pinnacle of choreographic art. Moralists decry decadence while others see potential for better things as fashion and taste shift toward unveiled performances. The piece predicts a backlash but expects a revival of propriety and evolving audience engagement.
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New York World
Parla
Comedie Itagale
Paris
Tariff Revision and the Self-Interest of Parties
The piece argues that in the Sixty-third Congress Democrats oppose tariff reductions that hurt local industries in various states. It notes Democrats, Republicans, and Progressives share self-serving motives and warns against free lists. A stray, garbled interjection about automobiles and a Detroit breeze fragment ends the excerpt.
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New England
South Carolina
Ben Tilman
Louisvane
Mississippi
Detroit
Parceled Instructive Scene At Post Office Inquiry
An Observant citizen observes a parcel post handling in a police department setting. Dr W A Franke questions a courier about a mysterious item inside a small package from Arica. A cautious, insured investigation unfolds as a chime sound and delicate music evoke a cathedral tower during Easter.
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W. A. Franke
Police
Ing
Mixed scrambled notes cite Woodrow Wilson era themes and early politics
A fragmented set of references touches on Woodrow Wilson era presidents, two term talks, and political names amid garbled text. Mentions include an 11th or 21st president and discussions of a two term pattern, with scattered names and places such as Washington and Alaska amid unclear context.
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Chicago
Woodrow Wilton
Stepahite
Temocrata
New Jersey
Wilcom
Boss Murphy
Jones
Bern
Sherlocko
Monk
T Man
MR. Sherlocko
Aseer
Torry
Atar
Roos
Pouceman
Hayes
Franke
Mr. Frangs
Woodrow
Cleveland
Sun
Ington
Madison
Bla Jackson
Grant
Will
Sumibent
Shington
Chevyeh
Tieton
Conrad
Thomas
Jaliney Brenakfisch
Alaska
Fitat
Juneau de Flr
Maron
Blizcard
Nome
Ayth
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