Taft and Ballinger Duel Reflected in Georgia Visit
The piece railes at Taft while recounting Ballinger and Hitchcock whispering policy, the Roosevelt 1912 conspiracy claim, and the broader clash over Ballinger’s actions. It notes Ballinger’s firing of Glavis and questions Taft’s stance amid a “very small majority.” It ends with political jab lines and a Thanksgiving aside about injuries and divorces.
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Ballinger
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The
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Frank Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Joe Cannon
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White House
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NY Thanksgiving essay contest offers prizes
The Star asked readers how to spend Thanksgiving and offered five five dollar prizes and five one dollar prizes for best answers. Replies arrive, some noncompetitive, with helpful suggestions including a work of gratitude to God for blessings.
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The
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Patriot services at Temple de Hirsch led by Rabbi Koch
Rabbi Samuel Koch, head of the Temple de Hirsch, pledges to conduct patriotic services from 11 to 12 on Thanksgiving morning and to spend the rest of the day acting as a good citizen. He says no man should alter behavior on Thanksgiving day compared with any other day and will act as a man should if the occasion arises.
Thanksgiving Meaning for the Working Man at King Street Station
An engineer at King Street Station reflects on Thanksgiving as a day for gratitude not feasting. He notes that everyone has something to be thankful for and that even the laboring poor can appreciate life, strength, family, and the blessings given by God.
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King St. Station
Underwood
Howard
Jeffries
Mia
Quotes from Sportsman and Liquor Dealer on Thanksgiving
A sportsman and a liquor dealer express gratitude and plans for Thanksgiving. One hopes for turkey and a football game to watch, while the other reflects on the world’s quality despite contrary reports and plans to give thanks on general principles.
Thanksgiving Service at Wayside Emergency Hospital
Marion Baxter, head of Wayside Emergency Hospital, announces the largest Thanksgiving service in Moore theatre. She gives thanks for staff, donors, doctors, nurses, and patients in both free and private wards, praising the hospital’s supporters and The Star newspaper.
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Wayside Hospital
Prison Chaplains Question Back Sliders Among Inmates
Prison chaplains report that 24 inmates out of thousands profess a religious denomination. The inquiry asks how far back they must slide to be considered back sliders.
Fuddy Says Successful Men Often Bald
A Boston Transcript column notes that successful men are often bald, with a quip about achievement and appearance. The remark frames success as rising above hair concerns.
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Fuddy
Boston Transcript
Third Degree Play Rewritten as Novel on Police Brutality
The famous Klein production about police brutality is adapted into a four act novel. The new form aims to keep the timely themes while expanding character depth and urban setting. The work targets broad city readership with contemporary social relevance.
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Charles Klein
Klein
Inerica
Chee Etty
Deadly secrets in a Fifth Avenue art studio
In Robert Underwood's Fifth Avenue studio a tense visit from Hennington prompts Underwood's warning that his employer suspects he has sold valuables for money. Howard Jeffries intrudes begging cash, a confrontation follows, and a suicide threat ends with the police suspecting Jeffries of killing Underwood. The scene closes with a dramatic police confession hint.
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Fifth Av
New York
Underwood
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Milesson
Bennington
Howard
Jeffries
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Capt. Clinton
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Debuting as censor in a diary entry
Diana describes debuting as censor before cash and salesladies, then a lunchtime talk to cash girl brigade. She offers blunt tips on appearance, diet, footwear, uniforms, dressing, dinner from home, stockings, and avoiding hero worship of elevator boys. Continued.
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Howard
Underwood
Mr. Taffeta
Cash Girls
Cash Girl
Boy Poet Fined for Offensive Verse as Father Pays Damages
Young Henry Davidson of Burr Oak Michigan wrote a spiteful verse about his schoolteacher. The teacher sued Henry’s father for damages and was awarded one hundred dollars. Henry quit poetry after the incident and his father discouraged him.
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Henry Davidson
Burr Oak
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Legeare
Henry
Praiseworthy Motive Colored Snow and Trees in Banter
Sybil teases Cyril about painting colors while denying copying, joking he painted snow brown cows blue and trees pink. Cyril replies he aims for originality and plans to paint the air green when finished.
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Cyril
Cornell Widow Literary Snippet and Tariff Talk
A fragmented item from the Cornell Widow features a student lecture line about ice and a quip on currency reform. It also references Aldrich tariff reform and a mock exchange about flight and poetry, with a Chicago Tribune telegraph style note and a Sanitary Belt phone line.
Shur-On Eyewear Promises Comfort and Fit
Shen Intercept brief ad notes Shur-On eyeglasses by Schuchard Optical Co at 1207 Second Ave promising comfort and fit. Ad urges readers to wrinkle forehead and laugh while noting Shur-ons are here to stay.
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