American Asiatics Dinner Lifts Nation’s Anxiety
The 18th annual American Asiatic Society dinner in New York brought relief as leaders including Philander Knox Uchida and Seth Low urged harmony. Quotes from Taft Sulzer and Carnegie echoed peace and confidence in U S relations despite sensational press, with Uncle Sam resuming battleship aims.
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Philander Knox
Uchida
BU Subeer
New York
Seth Low
American Asiatic Society
New York City
Yasuya Uchida
Philan
Baron Sener
Sulzer
Japan
United States
Bansai
Taft
Mit
Andrew Carnegie
Sam
Mexico
Carnegie
Musz
Strange Bedfellows in a Tangle of Legal Credibility
A convoluted reminiscence accuses Detective Burns Attorney Earl Rogers and Editor H G Otis of mutual corruption and sensational tactics. The piece questions reliability of Burns Rogers and Otis, suggesting a shift in loyalties and influence in labor disputes, media, and legal circles.
Farmers Free List bill questions its wide reach
The Farmers' Free List is described as a bill to compensate farmers for losses from Canadian goods, expanding free access to 100 common items. It could cost the public about 300 million dollars in purchases, with unclear effects on producers and revenues, igniting debate over tariff impacts and party prospects in 1912.
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Red City
Custom House
Democratic House
White House
Public notices and curiosities mix in scattered recollections
Observations note NAT GOODWIN denying any urge to beat Bolomon on wives. Casebeer is arrested for murder in Glenn county California. References to Wilfrid Laurier and Yoram Laurier, Hays Hammond, and Maria Montessori appear amid commentary on recall, initiative, and political power. Pacific Outlook discusses recall provisions in 100 cities with limited use and political appeal.
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Casebeer
Glenn
California
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Matthew White, Jr
Letter to the Editor on Humphrey Canadian reciprocity stance
The Writer criticizes Congressman Humphrey for distributing his speech on Canadian reciprocity. He argues the plan favors Canadian access to American markets at the expense of U S farmers and consumers. The piece notes the broad reach of political debate and urges independent consumer thinking.
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Féditor the Star
Humphrey
Congress
State of
Washington
Haslowa
Missouri
Oregon
California
Ross Parker
All for Fun quote from Norah on money orders
A quote from Norah about arriving in the United States and inquiry at a post office. She mentions a money order for $10 for 19 data and comments on generosity. Source from Lippincott's.
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Bridget
Norah
United States
Lippincott’s
Quip and Quips From a World of Gags
A collection of brief jokes and humorous exchanges. A teacher explains recuperate to Bessie while a quarry visitor asks for Mike Clancy. Quick quips include an exploded theory, bath cures, a political bid, and a Mississippi Senator’s chicken joke.
Man Justifies Slapping Wife Over Pocket Pockets Incident
In Providence in a Superior Court Justice C M Lee defends a husband who slapped his wife for going through his pockets. She jokes she tied a cloth around his finger to remind him of the silk. He exclaims he cannot recall how his finger hurt. The exchange lampoons domestic dispute and memory.
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C. M. Lee
Superor Court
Providence
R. L
Chicago Post
Detective pursues crews amid wary talk of work
In a Philadelphia Times snippet a detective explains his aim to locate crews while a woman and a hobo debate timing and intent. The exchange hints at job seeking and streetwise caution in a tense urban scene.
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Crews
Philadelphia Times
Mismated Couple Dances as Hostess Sparks Gossip
An awkward couple toasts a stiff evening as the male suitor’s attempts to speak fail. He points to the hostess Miss Grey returning from Europe. Miss Brown, sworn enemy of Grey, scoffs that Grey’s father paid duty on her face abroad, implying artificial beauty.
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Miss Grey
Miss Brown
Battle of second baseman sparks color line debate
A heated exchange at a ball game between two colored teams centers on which side has the better second baseman. One fan argues a player looks the part while the other dismisses him, claiming he does nothing but play ball for pay and never contributes on the field.
Fragmentary Dialogue on City Life and Country Distance
Dialogue snippet contrasts cucumbers and city life, with lines about pain and the jetty marking a boundary. It hints at rural versus urban experience and a traveler’s casual conversation about location and sentiment. The piece reads like a period voice capturing dialect and place.
Knights and a light in a Southern camp meeting
A tale contrasts two scenes. An English gentleman proclaims his many Knight orders to a stranger asking for a light. In a Southern colored camp meeting an evangelist warns of wrath, but an old woman declares she has no teeth and is told teeth will be provided.
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Senator Money
Mississippi
Michael Murphy
Philosopher and Muse Clash Over Life and Home
In a torn, dusty room the Green Lake philosopher argues with his wife as hunger and chores collide with his talk of nature and art. She retorts that daily duties and meals matter more than contemplative musings and lectures him to help clean.
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Green Lake
Hanson of Ballard Keeps Sea Yarns and Eleven Children
A Ballard skipper George Hanson shares stories of the deep and his Norwegian lineage, but his eleven children define his life. The photo story highlights a loving family at home with a wife, seven sons and four daughters, all born in Ballard, many bound for sailing.
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Hanson
Ballard
George Hanson
Fisher
Hallard
Skipper Hanson
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Otis
Burns
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Farmers’ Free List
Nat Goodwin
Bolomon
NEW York World
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Russia
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Conken
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Canadian Hocky Mountains
National Park
H. W. Edwards, Cc. T.A
Seattle
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Euqoph
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Costigan
Meeker
Chicago News
Merry Widow
Joan
Zine
Helther
Dr.price
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Vaughan
University of Michigan
Reed the Label
Kansas State Board of Health
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First Avenue
Bellingham
Sunset Block
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Hewett
Vrof
Stevens
New Academy
Circulating Library
Union ST
Lane the Bookman
Post Office
C. C. Berg
First Ave
E J. Brown
DR. J. Brown
Brown
Dental
Edwina I. Brown
Beattie
Dental Combine
Saturday Star
Brock
Firet Avenue
L. W. Sutera Jewelry Store
Edwin J Rown
Angeles Cafe
Danilem
Barry
Pike
Breaier
Colman
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