Dutch Writer Praises New York Critique of Washington
Frederick von den, a Dutch author and reformer, describes his American visit with vivid critique, praising New York’s vitality and architecture while condemning Washington as tasteless and pretentious. He contrasts Manhattan’s grand river skyline with the city’s overbearing monuments and waste, and notes Guernsey’s cleanliness as a counterexample to American neglect.
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Meath
United States
New York
Washington
Frederick von den
America
Americas
Athens
Beause
Old Fashioned Muffin Tale Sparks A Culinary Debate
A newlywed couple recalls muffins from the past. The husband praises the taste, then the bride reveals a jarring recipe using oleomargarine, cold-storage eggs, alum in flour, chalk and water in milk, noting the mother lived before pure food laws.
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Ais
Speech disputing personal recognition in public life
An exchange from the Washington Star features Senator Sorghum arguing that no public figure should claim personal representation from all speakers. The quote references George Washington Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln as recalled by the paper.
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George’ Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Senator Sorghum
Washington
Star
Arctic Resolve Until Danger Keeps Its Cool
A fragment quotes the Washington Star on a tense trade and a remark about conscience amid a horse deal. It notes one advantage in arctic weather: staying cool despite grave danger and temptations.
Burglars Blow Open Bank Vault Then Escape by Auto
Police hunted five burglars after a First National bank vault in Pepperell Massachusetts was blown open and about 14 000 dollars in cash seized. A third blast wrecked the vault wall as the robbers fled in a automobile leaving behind about 3 000 dollars in gold coins uncollected. Ernest Tarbell chased the getaway car to Groton and fired on the suspects while cashier Henry F Tarbell reported scattered bills and silver. The intruders had barred nearby street doors in advance and used nitroglycerine to force the vault, causing limited interior damage.
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Pepperell
Mass
First National Bank
Colin
Ernest Tarbell
Tarbell
Bank
Groton
Henry F. Tarbell
Explosion Toll at Pittsburg-Buffalo Mine Scarred by Debris
Officials and mine owners report 126 bodies recovered with 12 more brought to the surface after the Mariana mines disaster. Coroner Sipe sets December 19 for inquest testimony. a prior mine inspection may occur. The debris field may yield additional remains as work continues. Meanwhile Mrs. A Whitcomb, wealthiest Parisian woman, oversees a 320 million real estate fortune.
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Pittsburg
Mariana
Sipe
Port Au Prince on Edge as Haitian Revolt Advances
Panicked Port au Prince braces as General Antoine Simon's insurgents close within 25 to 30 miles. President Nord Alexis vows to stay, yet officials fear upheaval as foreign warships stand offshore and residents shutter shops. Troops patrol streets while three divisions hold crossroads awaiting Simon's approach.
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Antoine Simon
Anz-A-Veau
Alexis
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Camena
Nau
Hyacinthe
Simon
Lxts
Grand - Goéave
Gemeral Antenor Firmin
Vetter
Nord Alexis
General Firmin
Hee Bo
Taft Avoids Favoring Springs Political Fight
President elect Taft and Arthur I. Vorys canvassed Ohio politics stopping in Taft's travels from Washington to Cincinnati. Taft denies involvement in the senatorial contest and notes Charles P. Taft's strong control. Vorys will actively campaign for Foraker and Burton as candidates. Taft signals support for the American-Japanese pact and endorses efforts to maintain cordial retirement relations.
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Hot Springs
Ohio
Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Cincinnati
Washington
Charles P. Taft
Vorys
Foraker
Representative Burton
Dumbar ton Bridge to Open by March on San Francisco Bay
A Southern Pacific engineer predicts completion of the Dumbar ton bridge linking the bay to the main line by March. The project aims to eliminate ferry transfers at Benecia and Oakland, enabling central overland trains to reach San Francisco directly. New lumber shipping rates from Humboldt Bay become effective today via multiple California ports.
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San Francisco Bay
Southern Pacific
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Oakland
Humboldt Bay
Point San Pablo
Richmond
Diamond
Antioch
Stockton
Santa Fe
Money Recovered Not Seen After Train Pouch Theft
Kansas City. Charles Stevens the negro accused of stealing a registered mail pouch containing 50 000 from a train on July 6 was sentenced to ten years in Fort Leavenworth federal prison by Judge Pollock. The money is not recovered and may be hidden until his release. The trial saw a San Francisco lawyer and four local attorneys defend him. Attorney General Thompson appointed George W. Ayres as deputy to succeed Grant Martin, now deputy attorney general. Ayres will move to Lincoln after taking the post.
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George W. Ayres
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Whl Rone
Ran Enver
Supreme Bench
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Merrick County
Lincoln
Sterling
Fred Benson
James Thompson
Cedar County
William Harrison
Dunbar
Daisy
Joseph Ord
Auburn
George McNamara
Cedar Rapids Improvement Company
Primrose
Ed. Cassan
Missouri
Nebraska
Richard C. Davis
Gage County
J O W. Clark
Coddington
Joe. P. Jacobse
First Baptist Church
Hastings
Everett Dreyer
East Sherry County
Sutherland
Platte River
Louisville
Omaha
Prague Riot Follows Martial Law Proclamation
Martial law declared in Prague provoked Czech students to riot as authorities attempted control amid rising unrest in Austria.
State Railway Commission Orders Lincoln Traction to Sell Tickets
The State Railway commission issued an order against Lincoln Traction to sell four tickets between Havelock and Lincoln at 25 cents and one fare for Tc. The order was opened again after the company learned of it.
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State Railway Commission
Lincoln Traction Company
Traction Company
Havelock
Lincoln
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