Washington Senate Contest Faces Three Named Figures
The piece frames a man to man choice among Poindexter Burke and Wilson as a battle against entrenched interests. It highlights Poindexter’s stand against Cannonism and tariff reforms, Burke’s corporate connections and trust protection, and Wilson’s lifelong push for regularism and early Washington ties. The public is urged to decide.
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Washington
Poindexter
Burke
Wilson Poindexter
Congress
Weyerhaeuser
Judge Burke
McKinley
Wilson
New York City Faces Rising Poverty Linked to Immigrants
An 1909 report shows over 60 000 applying for municipal relief and more than 100 000 seeking lodging in New York shelters. Poverty rose 50 percent since 1904, driven by high living costs and immigration. Immigrants, including Hindus Japanese Chinese and others, are noted as able to cope better with distress than Americans, while the port of entry impacts relief demand.
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New York City
New York
Municipal
Women Feet and Posture Teachings From Roberts School
A dialogue with Mia Myrtle Glenn Roberta and Misa Hussey at the Roberts School of Expression explores correct foot position for women versus men, posture, and style. The discussion notes how base stance affects poise, with emphasis on balance, comfort, and self-assurance as aging women remain buoyant.
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Myrtle Glenn Roberta
Misa Hussey
Roberts School of
Misa Husney
Artiata
Gibson
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Bio Pictures
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Mrs. Roberta
Then It Happened at the Frontporch Lamp
Elizabeth Frontporch, a spirited girl, climbs a chair and uses paint to shade a street lamp. Her risky act ends with the lamp shattering, leaving her with a broken leg and the scene ending abruptly.
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Te Frontporch
Elizabeth Frontporch
Elizabeth
Living Up To It Naval Banter Sparks Gossip
Dialogue reveals a handsome naval officer named Jones described as a flag lieutenant. The exchange notes he waved on the street, fueling idle gossip about his status and appearance in the local scene.
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Jones
Stroller Interactions and Letters on a Bulletin Board
A three year old plays in dirt on Eighth Avenue as a mother retrieves a stick lath clash occurs. Passersby notice three letters on a bulletin board from a dishwasher a teamster and a laundress. A street railway conductor recalls old change purses and wonders why the change pocket disappeared from men.
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Wuld
Do ’em up in the convention Teddy
The dialogue recalls taunts in Toledo and Buffalo as Teddy Roosevelt answers with a smile and a warning that he acts decisively when provoked. The excerpt paints Roosevelt’s sharp temper and resolve in political street theater.
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1912
Teddy
Toledo
Buffalo
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