Goethals Asked To Lead Dayton As Municipal Manager
A telegraph offer invites Col. George W. Goethals to become Dayton Ohio’s municipal manager with a promise to pay more than federal army officer salaries. The piece argues value depends on utility and demand, noting Goethals’ $100 million US savings and railroads’ evolving costs and public distrust.
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Charles S. Mellen
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Goethals
Dayton
Ohio
Telegraph
America
United States
Mr. Mellen
Railroads Award 7 Percent Wage Increase to Conductors
A board of arbitration granting a 7 percent wage rise to 59 Eastern railroads and their conductors ends a dispute that sought 21 percent. Railroads claim the raise costs about 7 million dollars annually. The board passed on equalizing Eastern wages with the West, saying that move should wait for a national inquiry. The public is urged to note the board's declaration of its belief in justice.
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United States
Arbitration Board
Fisks
Goulds
Harrimans
Board of Arbitration
Churchill’s naval holiday speech earns mixed praise
Opinion notes that Lord Churchill’s proposal for a yearlong naval holiday exposes Britain’s true aim to expand military power. The piece accuses him of delaying peace to hide plans for a larger army and unprecedented naval spending while seeking air supremacy.
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Lord Churchill
Great Britain
The
Admiralty
Carnegies
Bryans
Christendom
Germany
Britannia
Oldest Skeleton Found in New Mexico Astonishes Scientists
Ameri can Museum of Natural History scientists report the discovery of a 3,000,000 year old ectoconus skeleton in New Mexico. The wolf like creature predates known mammal fossils and suggests a North American origin after the reptilian era.
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New Mexico
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
North American
Orinoco
Osborn
Oklahoma Gas Industry Sees Record Growth in 1912
Oklahoma reports 329 producing gas wells in 1912, total 870 wells. Gas production reached 73.8 billion cubic feet valued at 7.41 million dollars, with domestic use around 5.6 billion and industrial use about 35.0 billion cubic feet. Gasoline from casing head brings new plant operations rising to twelve by year end.
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Oklahoma
United States Geological Survey
Delaware Adopts the Whip and Fights Federal Intervention
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes Delaware preserves its whipping post against Congressional attempts to interfere. It argues the practice, if used with judicial discretion, can deter certain convicts when jail is insufficient while urging state conscience over federal meddling.
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Delaware
Evans
Montana
Philadelphia Bulletin
Higher Citizenship and Local Political Shifts
The Plymouth Daily Democrat argues for higher citizenship, criticizing Senator Shively’s home city for backing low grade officials. It notes Flymouth’s Democracy choosing high grade men, with the local majority rising from one hundred to nearly three hundred after Tuesday’s election.
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Shively
Wilson
South Bend
Flymouth
Plymouth
Lane Faces Libel Suit in Campaign Bid for Governor
Comptroller Lane defends against a $100,000 libel suit filed by a Guad alupe County liquor dealer who says a letter written by the plaintiff defamed him. Comment suggests Lane intends the case to aid his gubernatorial campaign as he proceeds.
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Lane
Guadalupe County
Hig
Temple Telegram
Heiress Jane Wins Over Uncle and Morton in Tenacious Courtship
In a Midland town, Uncle Ralston forces nephew Jack Morton toward marriage with maid Jane. Jane proves shrewd and resourceful, manipulating trust and affection. a costly fortune is settled, then revealed to be a ruse that ends with a comic reconciliation.
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Mr. Ralston
Jack Morton
Oman
Jane
London
Morton
Jane Ford
Midland
John Morton
Ralston
Blackton
Jack
Stil Morton
Sybil
Granton
Frock of tete de negre frock with seal and leopard trim
A daily fashion note describes a dansante frock in brown tones with tete de negre fabric, brocaded velvet, sealskin and leopard fur overlays, a large seal muff with leopard accents, a small brown velvet hat, pale silk gloves, and buttoned high heels.
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Tete de Negre Ansdowne
Mutt and Jeff Draw Sold-Out Crowds at Grand Opera House
At matinee and evening shows the Grand Opera House packed as fans flocked to see Matt and Jeff in Panama. The new production proves wildly popular with lively staging, fresh costumes, and a standout chorus, though Merkel’s youthful voice raises questions beside the famed cartoon personas.
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Mutt
Jeff
Grand Opera House
Matt
Panama
Hag
Ben Byron
Louis Merkel
Mr. Merkel
Master Merkel
Bud" Fisher
Little Jeff
Parcel Post Debt Collecting Brings Legal Question
A Kansas merchant used parcel post COD to collect debts by mailing receipted bills under packed debris. The recipient sometimes pays to retrieve the bill, raising questions of legality. The district attorney’s office in the West says the plan is legitimate despite being tricky. Venice equips its fire dept with steam engines on petroleum boats.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Kansas
West
Venice
Letter on Norwood Institute cure claim and public testing
Walter N. Norwood appeals for independent medical and government evaluation of the Norwood Institute claim to cure pulmonary tuberculosis with a unique vapor. He argues for transparent trials on selected subjects and publication of results to verify merits and distinguish genuine treatment from fraud concerns.
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Norwood Institute
Friedman
Norwood
San Antonio
Thomas
United States
Hve
Mit
Procrastination: Key to Success and Courage in Duty
A Memphis News-Scimitar excerpt argues procrastination harms progress and success. It links prompt action with courage and faith in one’s abilities, noting benefits like steadier pace, clearer vision, and a surplus of time. The piece cites authorities on gentleness and rightful inheritance.
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Memphis News-Scimitar
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Department of Health
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