Stolen Goods and Bull Moose Dilemma in California
An editorial contends the California Supreme Court ruling on theft of the Republican ballot disenfranchises voters and forces Bull Moose candidates to run under the GOP emblem. It argues the decision smirks at law while multiple leaders accuse Taft of accepting stolen goods.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
California
Republican National Executive Committee
Taft
Supreme Court of California
Beatty
California Supreme Court
Bull Moosers
Simon
Recall of Judges Threatens Independence of Courts
A Minneapolis writer argues against recall of judges, contending it undermines judicial independence and local liberty. He warns recalls can turn judges into puppets under political pressure, favoring special interests and undermining constitutional government. The piece weighs public versus bench interests and cautions the danger of unelected influence on rulings.
Russia eyes Trondheim harbor in strategy against Sweden Norway
The piece argues Russia seeks warm-water access and bases along the Scandinavian coast. It cites Sven Hedin on Finland as a buffer loss, Russia’s push for Tromso and Trondheim, and the peril to Swedish and Norwegian sovereignty amid imperial ambitions and Baltic control.
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Finland
Scandinavia
Russia
Sven Hedin
Sweden
Norway
Atlantic
Mr. Hedin
Scandinavian
Baltic
Cattegat
St. Petersburg
Tromso
Trondheim
Europe
Norwegian
Peter the Great
Gulf of Finland
Catherine
Black Sea
Alexander II
Indian Ocean
Turkestan
Dardanelles
England
M. Sazanoff
Persia
Persian Gulf
Ormuz
Gibraltar
Russian Empire
Roosevelt moral awakening foretold after party missteps
The speaker predicts the party has grievously wronged California voters and that a quick telegraph order will force Republicans to switch columns. By print, ballots are in hand and the colonel may resign to fate. Roosevelt is expected to have a moral reckoning, though the form is uncertain.
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California
Roosevelt
Swift recall debate frames judiciary as priestly caste
The passage argues that critics want to "out the law first" and blame the judiciary as a privileged class. It portrays Mr. Brown and recall advocates as viewing judges as interpreters of law and public servants enforcing social regulation.
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Brown
Secret agent plot twists at Montereal harbor
In a tense confrontation Hasslache offers Allan Masterson a €high payoff for aiding in a covert plan to seize Semplewood's naval base plans. The moral clash erupts as Masterson wrestles loyalty, friend, and country while a remote harbor decision looms and Semplewood reenters.
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Hasslache
Ann
Masterson
Hasslace
Monte Carlo
Baccarat
Allan
Mr. Masterson
Mr. Hasslache
Semplewood
Hasslade
Hassladhe
First Post
Hassaldhe
Pauper's scheme to borrow city funds from mayor
A well dressed man asks the Galveston bound mayor for about 40 dollars claiming to use idle city funds for a high return. The mayor notes legal allowances for paupers but doubts the man is one and suggests walking if funds are unavailable. The exact nature of the plan remains undisclosed.
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Galveston
Remembered Only by What I Have Done
Poem reflecting a noble wish to pass peacefully and be remembered not by name or praise but by the enduring truth and good one leaves. It speaks of quiet fulfillment, legacy through deeds, and a life lived for others rather than ego or fame.
Mayor Bacharach Defends Summer Girl Against Slander
The Cincinnati Enquirer relates Mayor Bacharach of Atlantic City denying rumors about a summer girl. He jokes she is reserved and cultured like winter counterparts and recalls a bookseller anecdote about a girl buying Vergil after misreading the Aeneid. The exchange underscored the ridicule of gossip.
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Mayor Bacharach
Atlantic City
Atlantic Avenue
Vergil
Cincinnati Enquirer
Nix Marshall Gets the Shelf in Harbinger Debate
Dr. Eliot of Harvard backs Wilson in theory but argues he would not place Nix Marshall on the five foot shelf according to the Washington Post.
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Nix
Marshall
Dr. Eliot
Harvard
Wilson
Washington Post
George Takes Lead in Campaign Effort
A Washington Post item notes that Mr. Morgan did not contribute to the campaign and allowed George to take charge. The remark emphasizes George’s decisive role in the effort.
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George
Mr. Morgan
Washington Post
World Christian Citizenship Conference Planned for Portland
A letter signed by C. G. M'STRAVICK promotes the World’s Christian citizenship conference to be held in Portland from June 29 to July 6, 1913. It lists hundreds of distinguished attendees, including global statesmen and American leaders, and outlines topics from peace to education.
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Portland
Ore
Richard Lodge
Edinburgh University
Scotland
Charles Merle d
Chase
National Reform Association
C. G. M'Stravick
First United Presbyterian Church
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