Taft Attitude Roasts Roosevelt Aide Dinner in New York
A New York dinner linked Taft officials with Roosevelt era critics. Wickersham urged selective enforcement of anti trust laws while stressing continued vigorous legal action where strong cases exist, and hinted at possible reforms to limit broad monopolies.
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Roosevelt
Supreme Court
New York
Joseph Mtte
Higher Sup Corporation
Wickersham
Choate
Africa
Taft
Court of Appeals
Congress
Republic
Teddy
James Hasen Hyde jailed in France for a month
A historical item notes James Hasen Hyde being jailed for one month in France for a speed violation near Bute. The column weaves satirical asides about French restraint, political figures, and global concerns while listing a string of brief, varied reflections.
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James Hasen Hyde
France
Bute
The Green Diamond Tempts Montgomery
In a moonlit scene a man named Montgomery struggles with temptation as he clutches a legendary Green Diamond. He contemplates stealing the gem to gain wealth and influence, despite Penelope’s presence and their strained relationship. A chase of guilt and looming consequences follows as they approach a cottage and a whitewashed fence.
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Deccan
Montgomery
Penelope
Lillian Russell Finds Fine China in Seattle
Lillian Russell builds the world’s largest Chinese porcelain collection since arriving on the coast. She has spent over $15,000 on ancient pieces, seeks rarities in Chinese shops and Chinatown, and plans a luxuriously eastern studio with matching rugs and tapestries. Her enthusiasm draws in manager Col George Hinton as she hunts the rare vases and two matching design rugs.
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Lillian Russell
China
Seattle
Barney Dodds
Beattie
Misa Russell
Georgr Hinton
Schmita
Mina Russell
Hassell
Washington
Mise Russell
Girile Janning
The Green Diamond Mystery in Peppery's Lamp Light
Montgomery confronts Penelope Morton who clutches the Green Diamond of Pecean given by her India-llested uncle. The stone's legend promises mind-bending temptation and petty thoughts, souring their engagement as they discuss a cottage and trivialities for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart B. Stone
Montgomery
Penelope Morton
Mies Morton
Mixa Morton
Illustrated lecture on Washington power players in the Capitol
An illustrated National Capital lecture by Gilson Gardner narrates a scene near the Capitol with lawmakers such as Jim Tawney Hemenway Dwight and Fred Stevens. It frames their roles as watchdogs and whip, noting appropriations, salaries, and political maneuvers that shaped congressional actions after elections.
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Gilson Gardner
Washington, D. C
Jim Tawney
Ded Hemenway
Treasury
Congress
Fred Stevens
Minnesota
Ofs
David Poster
Vermont
Dwight
New York State
Whip
House
Timmany
Cannon
Toot
Fragmented 19th Century News Fragment in Missouri Town
A garbled OCR sample from the Missouri era recounts unnamed figures and local concerns. Mentions leaders, a promoter, and a sense of public duty amid scattered phrases about a chaperone, town life, and evolving events. The text references dates, places, and organizations in a fragmented historical mosaic.
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Chinatown
OSGAD
Adolf Bytred Schaefer
Arthur
Aho
Adolf
Bradbury
Eastern Outfitting O., Inc
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Josh Wise
Ladata
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Povense
Wreneh
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Hannibal
Missouri
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Pight
Vrien
Tam Fres
Tanbark
Jevoland Plain Dealer
J. N. Saxe
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Hwestern Unive Ay
Charming
Navy
Copenhagen
Everett and Edmonds
S.C. Osborn & Co
Aren
Kina
Pike
Purcell Safe CO
Tse Geen
Wall's Safe & Lock
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Herring-Hall-Marinage Co. Mast Pacturers
Occidental Avenue
Yale
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Sampson
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Pike Street
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Mair
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