San Antonio aldermen clash over mayor’s appointments and old rule
The city council debates Rule 26 and mayoral foremen hires in eight wards. Alderman Kenney opposes salaries paid without council approval while Mauermann and others defend the old Callaghan rule. The piece ties labor policy to street improvements and party politics.
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Kenney
San Antonio
Mauermann
Jones
Callaghan
Callahan
Old Council
Richter
Lambert
Menger
Wickeland
Armageddon Delayed as Colonel Roosevelt Speaks
The piece reports a postponement of an armed conflict by order of a colonel with Roosevelt remaining aligned with the group. It notes the defeat of the righteous by a phalanx of evil and Roosevelt’s conservative statement that he still supports the faction.
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Roosevelt
Mayor Gaynor Opposes Water Metering In Tenements
The piece cites Mayor Gaynor of New York opposing metering water in apartments arguing it could curb healthful bathing. It contrasts classes in New York, noting those starving must economize while others spend for display. It highlights residents living frugally to fund weekly splurges in theaters and taxis.
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United States
Gaynor
New York
San Antonio
Women take the vest and pockets in fashion revolt
A satirical piece notes women winning the vote in several states and immediately seeking men’s attire including vests with pockets and waistcoats. It questions how many garments men will keep as suffrage expands, urging caution from national conventions and defending distinctive men’s dress.
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Rumerli
Pittsburg
Diesel Engined Vessel Christian X Signals Marine Change
A Cassier's Magazine excerpt notes the Christian X of the Hamburg American line as a landmark in marine engineering marking the shift from steam to oil engine propulsion. The ship's Atlantic crossing and exhaustive tests promise rapid, wide adoption of internal combustion propulsion fueled by ordinary fuel oil or coal-tar residues.
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Fulton
Bell
Christian X
M. B. Cea
Cassier’s
Burleson Weighs Agriculture Post and Texas Governorship
The Chicago Tribune reports Hon. Albert Burleson of Texas hints at seeking the agriculture secretary role under Wilson and plans to return to Texas as governor after four years. He speaks from Austin about his ambitions without confirming Wilson’s knowledge.
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Republican Party
Progressive Party
Chicago
Roosevelt
Texas
Albert Burleson
Austin
Wilson
Burleson
Lone Star State
Tennyson
Chicago Tribune
Damages Sought for Death of Educated Monkey in Transit
A New York court case seeks 200000 damages from Northern Pacific for the death in transit of an educated chimpanzee described as able to dress himself smoke and eat at table. The El Paso Herald notes prior tunnel accident awards capped at 100000 for notable persons and wonders at the lower value for a nonhuman with notable talents.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
New York
New York Central Railroad
el Paso Herald
Necklace of Fate at Hyderaabad Palace Trial
A court martial in Hyderaabad convicts Lieutenant Lee of stealing a diamond valued at half a million pounds. His wife, driven by love and fear, seeks poison from a witch, but the diamond is found hidden in their daughter's doll, and the antidote reveals the plot and his innocence.
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Hyderabad
Sahib
East Indian Company
Nizzaam
Lee
Aissa
Mrs. Lee
Time signals from Eiffel Tower reach France and Switzerland
Time signals sent from the Eiffel Tower are received across France and into Switzerland, extending the reach of Paris's timekeeping system and confirming cross border reception of the broadcasts.
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Eiffel Tower
France
Switzerland
Regret And Prospect In Mexico After Diaz
A Cosmopolite analysis argues Mexico rich in resources but unstable after Porfirio Diaz. It cites foreign capital decline, fears of military rule or U.S. intervention, and a corrupt public service. It urges peaceful Mexican self discussion and mass education to seek a real republican government.
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Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Felix Diaz
Vera Cruz
Republic
United States
Mexico City
New York
Governor Marshall Gambled From Afar Questioned
Chicago News questions what Governor Marshall might have done if he had been present after he placed a bet while 2000 miles away. The piece probes potential actions and public reaction to the gambling episode.
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Marshall
Chicago News
Prices drop noted by Taft observer
A Baltimore Sun item quotes Mr Taft as the only person who sees prices of food and clothes coming down, while others remain unaware of the downward trend.
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Mr. Taft
Baltimore Sun
Age ban at postal savings window causes awkward standoff
A clerk at the postal savings window asks for name address occupation and age but a male depositor refuses to state his birth year, claiming the rule forces disclosure of age. Officials note many men balk at giving age while women rarely object and the rule mandates age 60 for account opening.
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H Ever
Baldness to Become Fashion Across Human Race Says Pa Wells
Rochester Post Express notes Prof Carlton Wells of Pennsylvania predicts hair loss will spread in 200 years for men and 500 years for women, making baldness the norm. He urges embracing bald heads and claims sobriety and intellect rise with less hair, urging no wigs or cosmetic cures.
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Rochester Post Express
Carlton Wells
Pa Wells
Wells
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