Central bank proposal stirs west as Taft Aldrich plan grows
The piece critiques Taft and Senator Aldrich pushing a central bank to regulate reserves and curb stringency, while warning of Wall Street influence and political manipulation. It notes opposition from western interests, suffragettes, and Spanish Mor0 war context, with stray local anecdotes on public crisis and blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
William
Bill Taft
West
Nels Aldrich
Taft
Aldrich
Wall St
United States Treasury
Wrestler's tax crossing and crossing ability noted
An athletic exercise describes the wrestling match focusing on the double crossing and re crossing moves as key elements of technique.
Lecture Dates Confirmed for Both Discoverers
The two discoverers acknowledge an abundance of lecture dates available for both sides. They note ample scheduling options and plan to select optimal times for upcoming talks.
Joy rides blamed as danger to youth in modern society
A harsh editorial denounces joy rides and night drinking as deadly to young women and men. It urges civilizational action to curb auto riding and brothels, calling for stricter controls to save girlhood and prevent fatal consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth
Criime
Jesus
Twelve Richest American Women Hold Half Billion in Wealth
A regional feature lists the twelve wealthiest American women led by Mrs. Harriman and Mrs. Hetty Green with fortunes ranging from 11 to 96 million dollars. The piece notes investments mostly in bonds and real estate, philanthropy by several, and questions if this vast wealth is a national menace or stabilizing force, as heirs and husbands manage legacies and ongoing growth continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Harriman
Harriman
Wall St
Sage
Hearst
Mise Gould
Bank of England
Misa Anne Weightman
Philadelphia
Frederick C. Penfield
Hetty Green
Green
Russell Sage
Benevolenticos
Phoee Hearst
California
Urs
Gema
Helen Gould
Jay Gould
United States
Misa Giulia Moronini
M. Ary Copley Thaw
Wm. Thaw
Thomas B. Wanamaker
Suburban Porches and Witty Quips Across Publications
A collage of stray phrases from various papers and cartoons, including remarks on marriage, a drill sergeant jest, and a playful exchange about a teapot incident. The jumble references multiple literary lines and social scenes, with sketches of daily life and humor from different eras.
Made Great Hit in New York Stage Makeup Debate
A discussion on stage makeup contrasts real life with theatrical looks. Edward Emery as a Senator in The Ringmaster draws criticism for heavy disguising makeup while a Blue Mouse actor with a plain face draws praise for natural portrayal. The piece notes a longing for less artificial transformations in acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Emery
Emery
England
John Carlton
Mr. Emery
Somebody
Thun
Blue Mouse
New York
Grand Central
Jaus
Moving Pictures of a Hoboken Beggar and His Dog
A blind Hoboken man relies on a trained dog to collect coins from passersby. The dog gathers pennies nickels and dimes and even puffs a pipe. The beggar, in a fur overcoat, is described as aristocratic and well observed by thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
N. J
New York Press
Reflections on Love and Household Roles from a Yesteryear
A column of witty maxims on marriage, gender roles, and social expectations. It suggests a woman’s value in affection and domestic labor, mocks men who boast yet underperform, and riffs on love, money, and prudence with light social sarcasm.
Church raffle odds spark sly bragging lines
A man notes he was lucky to draw nothing in a church raffle, framing it as a humorous stroke of fortune amid simple community event chatter.
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Dr. Roller
Mr. Warner
Everett
Rue
Mr. True
A. Toiler
Mashem
WM. Thermo
Ollege
South Pole
North Pole
INTER
Joseph L. Garvin
First Christian Church
America
F.C. Penfield
Phoebe Hearat
Nonnie Leeda
Matilda Ziegier
Morria K. Jesup
Giula Morosius
Mary Copley Thaw
T. B. Wanamaker
Matilda Ziegler
Morris K. Jesup
Hue
iLe
Akp
Baltimore
Howard
Extola
Chinene
Kansas City Journal
Plato
Stanford Crimes
Chaparral
Alec
Moyal Magazine
Major Upperton
Regverts
Chicago News
Little Old New York
Hale
Sybil
Maud
George
Gerae
Ally Sloperta
THE
Navy Yard
Meamer A. B. Jade
Seattle
Guetare
Litemerton
Sewate
Everett and Edmonds
Gilsania
Ayers
Ayer
Lowell
Mana
Venus
Pier 6
Sumner
Wash
D. Hillman
Birminghis
Sound
R. KR
C. A. Frank
Birmingham
Birr City Dock
Hillman's
Office Times
Mobil
Gevis
Bekins
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