Taft dollar-a-day claim denials spark editorials
The Washington Post reports attacks claiming Judge Taft said a dollar a day is enough for laborers. The piece notes the public stance is disputed and cites Democratic partisans and traveling anecdotes as attempts to undermine Taft. It criticizes editors who print the baseless assertion.
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Taft
Ientor
James K. Polk
Harrison
Kid Glove
Ben
Hoosierdam
George
Winterkoo
Duke of Wellaeton
Out West
Washington Post
Regulation urged for safer driving to protect lives
The article argues that cars, now causing far more deaths per passenger than other conveyances, should be driven only by those with verified skill. It notes many motorists lack knowledge of machinery and judgment, calling for laws ensuring driver competency before operating a vehicle.
Bryan's Trust License Plan Stirs Debate on Remedies
Excerpt critiques a Bryan style federal license for trusts in interstate commerce. It questions feasibility of controlling 25 percent production, warns about dismantling plants, job losses, and market disruption. The author argues it would not reduce corporate power and could destroy honest enterprise.
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Fran Gey
Youngstown
Tshg
Eoadd
Comberlvss
Gq Corporation
United States
Bryan
Tranacturing
Gihoss
Steintonel Pet CP
Taft Recalled From Beach to Lead Philippines Role
An early 1900 telegram to Judge Taft opened a path to national service. President Roosevelt urged Taft to accept civil government duties in the Philippines, warning the easy road lay on the beach while the archipelago demanded sacrifice and work. Taft debated the move for two weeks before returning home to decide his future.
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William Ti. Pari
United States Court
Cincinnati
Gael Eo
Witbin Sicihiex
Renaine
Philippines
Republican Pension Policy Sparks Debate Across Regions
Early 20th century editorials quote James S. Sherman and Bryan lamenting pension policies and farmer discrimination. They argue veteran survivors from civil war eras deserve lasting care while criticizing political party actions and tax burdens. The piece notes Republican influence on pensions and national policy echoed in New York Tribune commentary.
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Chad Coud
Republican Party
Llen
James S. Sherman
Bryan
Scifde Congress
White House
York’ Tribune
Tara
National Conversations in World Nations
A pithy quote from Brussels Derniere Heure notes how daily topics mirror national concerns. It observes that conversation themes vary by country with examples such as the army in Germany bureaucracy in Russia women in France business in the United States sport in England and nothing in Turkey.
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Germany
Russia
France
United States
Ingland
Turkey
Brussels
Alice’s Defiant Comeback Cited in Parish Tale
A short vignette from United Presbyterian features a tearful child named Alice who explains her own method of crying. A nearby woman remarks she would cry differently, and Alice asserts this is her personal way amid sobs.
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Alice
United Presbyterian
Wow do you get along with men so well Maude quote
A Cleveland Leader quote reflects a sharp exchange on expectations of men and deception in social politics. The remark portrays Maude's strategy of concealing judgments to avoid disappointment and maintain harmony.
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Maude
Cleveland
Itching Skin Diseases Get Quick Cure with Zemo Remedy
Free trial package offer from E W Rose Medicine Co St Louis MO promotes Zemo as a vegetable external liquid for instant relief. Claims to draw out germs and poisons leaving clear skin with cures praised by named individuals including Jacob Frank W P Taylor and Mrs Harvey Burks. Local Sher idan agent C E Gregory endorses the product with photos letters and proof of cures.
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E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Zemo
Jacob Frank
Frank Mercantile Co
6Th Street
Afa
R. W. Emerson
Anchor Steam Laundry
W. P. Taylor
Shinkle Street
Findlay
Harvey Burks
Harrisburg
C. E. Gregory
Sheridan
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