Taft’s 1912 defeat and judged flaws in politics
The piece argues William Howard Taft earned few electoral votes in 1912 despite a solid private life and praiseworthy prosperity under his administration. It criticizes his lack of political instincts, labeling him a stand patter for backing the Payne Aldrich tariff, and notes the party’s broken pledges and Taft’s controversial Winona speech amid broad voter distrust of trusts.
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William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
John Floyd
William Wirt
Millard Fillmore
Stephen A. Douglas
Taft
United States
John Quincy Adams
National Treasury
Great “Trusts
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Rockefeller
Republican Party
Winona
Avention
Seana Poega
Lesson Overlooked on Rosenthal Case and Police Politics
The piece argues Rosenthal murder sparked limited reforms as Becker faces the death penalty. It contends police commissioners remain political appointees, undermining efficiency, and warns that true progress requires civil service, merit, and autonomy from political bosses.
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New York
Waldo
General Bingham
Tweedledee
Tweedledum
New York City
Taft’s Presidency Assessment Notes Environment Strain
Public commentary contends President Taft diminished prestige yet remains a capable leader. The writer credits him with overall good governance but notes mistakes caused largely by his surrounding milieu and political pressures.
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Mr. Taft
Franco Russian Pact secrecy fuels French debate
The article questions why France keeps secret the terms of its alliance with Russia, noting public frustration and the pact’s likely aim to counter Germany. It cites Jean Jaures and observes the government’s reluctance to disclose details while stressing the alliance’s broader objective.
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France
Russia
Europe
Jean Jaures
Humanite
Germany
Vindicating the Soldier in the Balkan Campaign
The article argues the Turkish soldier fought bravely while military administration failed. It cites lack of food, clothing, and ammunition, forcing troops to forage and abandon colors, leading to disarray and retreat. A parallel is drawn to France in 1870, blaming government incompetence for defeat rather than the fighting man.
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Balkan Peninsula
Constantinople
War Department
Turkey
France
Mutual Hatred and Distrust Among European Powers
The text argues that hostility toward Germany drives Franco Russian cooperation and that French and Russian interests act in concert, while German media claim innocence. It suggests public ignorance fuels impatience and that the Franco Russian alliance strengthens the triple bond beyond the treaty's visible obligations.
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Germany
St. Petersburg
London
Berlin
Kreuz-Zeitung
Jaures
Citoyen
France
Frightful Shock Over Freshman Exam Threat
The university president appears exhausted with dark circles and pallor after a nightmare about trustees demanding that he pass the freshman exam for admission. The scene shows his nervous strain as he explains the dream to his wife.
Japan’s Old Folk Fifty Thousand Aged in Tokyo Eligible
The Japan Advertiser reports authorities will distribute part of the emperor’s gift to the aged. Investigations count residents over seventy and those reaching seventy by November 9, with Tokyo City alone listing over seventy thousand eligibles. The effort classifies as supported by families or needing public assistance.
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Tokio
Japan
The Kaiser's Personality and German Leadership
Price Collier argues in panel style that Wilhelm II dominates German life over the last quarter century shaping politics society and industry. He notes mixed American views on the Kaiser and asserts the emperor embodies Germany's expansion and ambitions while praising his vigor and self belief.
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Germany
Price Collier
Scribner
Why They Moved Smoke Nuisance and Costs Drive City Relocation
The article discusses the rising problem of smoke from soft coal in growing cities, its health and economic impact, with Chicago and St Louis cited. It notes losses of about 21.83 million dollars annually and disruptions in schools and industry, highlighting public health concerns alongside urban redevelopment.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Letter From M Walsh On Saint John's Orphanage Relief
A signed letter from M Walsh secretary to Charles P Taft requests that a $25 draft be given to the proper parties for St Johns Orphanage relief following a recent disaster. The draft is reported as sent to Bishop Shaw.
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Cincinnati
St. John’s Orphanage
M. Walsh
Charles P. Taft
Paris cafes framed as social hubs and evolving tastes
From Madame Huard in Scribner November issue, the piece notes Paris cafes shaped public life, the habit of smoking, and quarreling in public. It lists famous cafes like Maxime’s and Weber’s, then traces a shift as bars, brasseries, and taverns replace traditional cafes.
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Paris
Theophile Gautier
Boutades
Maxime’s
Larue’s
Weber’s
Cafe Amercain
Cafe Viennois
Dukas
Madame Huard
Cupid Nest At Gunter Hotel For Honeymooning Couples
Observant Citizen Thursday notes The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio became a haven for newly married couples on their honeymoons. Three brides with their husbands registered, each welcomed as a fresh pair and checked into a bridal suite as hotel clerks remark on the scene.
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San Antonio
Cupid’s Nest
Following French Trails Across a New World Voyage
A travelogue by John Finley in Scribner recounts an August journey from a famed university near Jean Nicolet’s era to Green Bay and the Fox Wisconsin portage, along the Wisconsin river to Montreal and Quebec. The piece likens the iron horse to the iron coureur de bois guiding Europe to America and America to a newer era.
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Coureurs de Bois
Coureur de Bois
Jean Nicolet
Wisconsin
Louis the Great
Versailles
Mississippi
State University
French Coureurs de Bois
Green Bay
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Huron
Nipissing
Ottawa River
la Satte
Saint Sulpice
Cartier
Montreal
Quebec
Iron Horse
Iron Coureur de Bois
Europe
America
John Finley
Scribner
Halloween Confession in Family Quarrel
A father confronts a child over drinking cocktails. The teen claims it is a Halloween game and denies malicious intent, with the exchange emphasizing a playful yet tense household moment.
Czar Ferdinand Seen as Crisis in Balkan Politics
The article portrays Ferdinand of Bulgaria as a defining crisis figure amid European turmoil. It contrasts liberal views condemning him with sympathetic notes praising his audacity and claimed genius in transforming Bulgaria through centralized authority and patronage while denouncing democratic morals. It notes alleged corruption and rapid social change under his rule, shaping Bulgaria into a modern state.
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Balkan
Europe
Paris Humanite
Nietzsche
Ferdinand Recks
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