The Political Doldrums Quiet the 1912 Political Scene
The piece notes Congress adjourned, leaders away, and primaries done with little immediate contest. It predicts a September shift and a October political gale, citing voter indifference, mass abstention, and calls for a broadside to present candidates’ records to voters. It references Beveridge, Coolidge, Brookhart, Borah, Al Smith, and Lippmann.
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Congress
Ohio
Beveridge
Mr. Coolidge
Essex
Republican Club
Massachusetts
Brookhart
Borah
al Smith
Walter Lippman
Hobson
George
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Rome
Passing of a communistic experiment in Shaker life
A century old Shaker communistic enterprise faces extinction as members dwindle and large properties remain. The article argues all such experiments fail when religious fervor fades, noting Nordhoff’s history and contrasting with the Russian model. It dismisses communism as contrary to human nature and questions the fate of these communities and their assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nordhoff
United States
Hoacer
Anniversaries and notable events span 1780 to 1916
Read of historical anniversaries and today’s notable births and events. Highlights include the 1780 failed British post capture at Rocky Mount, Nebraska volunteers leaving Omaha in 1861, Bismark’s death, explosions at Black Tom, and major clerical and political milestones. Also lists notable birthdays: Viscount Haldane Henry Ford Col Smedley Butler Sir Henry Lunn Frank Waterman and more. The set covers diverse regions and eras with dates and names.
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Col Sumter
Rocky Mount
Nebraska
John M. Thayer
Omaha
James M. Thrackmorton
Texas
Sheridan
Princea Bismarck
Germany
Friedrichrush
Rradenburgh
John Moore
St. Augustine
Fla
Treland
House of Lords
Black Tom Island
Jersey City
England
Orkneys
Kansas
California
Viscount Haldane
Henry Ford
Greenfield
Mich
Col. Smedley J. Butler
Philadelphia
West Chester
Henry Lunn
Frank F. Waterman
New York City
Altorf
Ill
Explosion at Riak Tom Island destroys million in property
Ten years since a massive munitions blast on Riak Tom Island near Jersey City. Greetings are sent to Henry Ford on his sixty‑third birthday anniversary.
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Riak Tom Island
Joresy City
Henry Ford
Abe Mart and the talk of business success
A fragmented rural column reflects on a businessman named Abe Mart who values conversation beyond commerce. After Bud returns home Saturday to find dinner ruined and his wife distressed, the pair seek to salvage the evening with practical humor and resilience.
Poincare cabinet member Andre Tardieu leads party aligned reform
Andre Tardieu, minister of commerce, is the sole cabinet member with party affiliation amid a reshaped French cabinet of six former premiers. Born September 22 1576 in Paris he rose from attache in Berlin 1897 to diplomat and minister of liberated regions. He holds the War Cross and Legion of Honor, and wrote on scytic questions.
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Poincare
Andre Tardieu
France
Tardieu
Paris
Lycee Condorcet
Edhle Normale Sunerieur
Berlin
Council of Ministers
Chamber of Deputies
U. S
Liberated Regions
Legion of Honor
Bedouin Song by Bayard Taylor in Bedouin imitation
The piece reflects an American writer adopting Bedouin voice in a passionate lyric about longing and eternal love. Images of deserts, window lattices, and burning sighs convey a vow that endures beyond time as the speaker pleads for open doors and enduring affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Taylor
I’m the Gink Offending Night Curbs and Gawking Girls
A lurid, confession like note describes a man who stalks curbside at night to ogle passersby and lure them into his car. He boasts of insulting unescorted women and plans to move to different streets when challenged, condemning women police officers while claiming he is a cad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Street
How Things Look To THE FARMER O M Kile
Washington govern notes from the 1925 year book of the commerce department examine how dependent American farmers remain on European markets. It cites export shares for grain, cotton, pork, lard, tobacco and other products, trends since 1913, wartime peaks, and expectations for future shifts amid rising foreign competition for canned goods and vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Europe
United States
American farmer's shift in export markets postwar
The article notes reduced cotton exports to England and rising shipments to Japan, Italy and Canada, with Europe still taking roughly three quarters to four fifths of farm product exports. It compares prewar shares, showing gradual emancipation from European buyers but no major net change since 1913.
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England
Germany
France
Japan
Italy
Russia
Canada
China
Europa
Europe
Milk pasteurization order and local events from past decades
Ten years ago the board of health mandated pasteurized milk for city sale. The Chamber sponsored a Cascade Park picnic on August 16. Robert Ruth opened a drug store in the Topliff hotel building. Twenty years ago the King Bridge Co. settled with the county for 35000 overcharges on the Erie avenue viaduct. Fire Chief Wallace Bates assumed office and John Hafner retired. Twenty-five years ago over 4000 attended the union Sunday school event.
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Board of Health
Chamber of Commerce
Cascade Park
Robert Ruth
Topliff Hotel
King Bridge Co
Cleveland
Erie Avenue
Lorain
Wallace Bates
John Hafner
Union Sunday School
Picnic at Linwood Park Amid Severe Storm
A neighborhood picnic at Linwood Park in Ver milion was interrupted by a severe thunderstorm. Three county infirmary barns were struck by lightning and destroyed by fire. Fred Keyes drove a string of horses to Schaible Bros. in Cleveland for entry in upcoming races.Thirty years ago a traveling man W H Cutter of Adrian Mich died at the Andwur hotel from apoplexy. W H Wood Co shoe dealers assigned for creditors. School enumeration showed 1054 females and 1064 males of school age in the city. Fort yi years ago John A Toplift Co West Broad closing out carriages at cost. Marriage of Will H Fisher to Louis Fisher performed by Rev William Hyde. Eagle Hose Co member groom attended in body. Republican central committee call for county officer convention.
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Linwood Park
Vermilion
Fred Keyes
Schaible Bros
Cleveland
W. H. Cutter
Adrian
Mich
Andwur
W. H. Wood & Co
John A
Abduction Incident and Mill Accident Reported
Sixty years ago Kate Swith an Elyria girl was abducted by a traveling man and found in Buffalo where he had taken her. N. B. Gates was a delegate to the Ununton Congregation invention to be held in Cleveland. W. Rogers, Pittsfield, came to the Eagle mill on East Bridge street and drove his horse to the river to water it. Horse and rig fell into the water, Miller Bul lock rescued Rogers but the horse was drowned.
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Kate Swith
Elyria
Buffalo
N. B. Gates
Ununton
Cleveland
W. Rogers
Pittsfield
Eagle Mill
East Bridge Street
Miller Bullock
Rogers
Los Angeles Coroner Reports Rise in Crises and Auto Deaths
Coroner Frank Nance released the fiscal year report noting 396 suicides and 478 traffic deaths in Los Angeles. Murders totaled 134, a drop of 30 from the previous year, with Sid Graumann among Hollywood figures mentioned.
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Los Angeles
Frank Nance
Sid Graumann
Hollywood
Master showman tests dual film program at Egyptian theatre
The master showman briefly startled motion picture folk by presenting two features at once Mary Pickford's Sparrows and Douglas Fairbanks The Black Pirate at the Egyptian theatre. The experiment failed to catch on with audiences who grew restless during longer programs. Graumann plans to avoid prologues and single out a single picture per show in the future. Lois Weber delaying honeymoon to finish Uncle Tom's Cabin Universal. Harry Pollard halted by illness on Harriet Beecher Stowe tale. Gerald Beaumont mourned death while Curtis Benton completes The Money Rider. Mildred Davis signs four film contracts at Metropolitan lot joining Harold Lloyd. Lloyds work in adjacent studios.
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Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbank
Forum
Warner Brothers
Graumann
Lois Weber
Universal
Harry Pollard
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Promoter Lou Daro Sets Stage for Lutze Title Bout
Lou Daro of the Olympic auditorium faced an awkward moment after Jimmy Londos and Nick Lutze wrestled to a draw. He declared the winner would face Joe Stecher for the title, then let the crowd nominate a challenger. Lutze won the nomination amid a chaotic, convention like scene.
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Lou Daro
Olympic Auditorium
Daro
Jimmy Londos
Nick Lutze
Notre Dame
Joe Stecher
Lutze
Necessity and invention in stories debated
A columnist argues that necessity often drives invention but many tales are invented with no true need. The piece challenges writers who rely on hype rather than real driver forces, urging clearer link between problem and solution.
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Lerada County Printing & Publishing Company
Surer
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Robert EB. Ward, Inc
Shicago
Wabash Ava
New York
Witth Ave
Snagspy
Youngstown, O
Charleston
Canton, O
Tub
Akron, O
Beacon-Journal
Ary
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Victor Emmanuel
Mexico
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Winnington Ingram
London
New Columbia Cathedral
Victoria
B.C
ABE Mart
O.M. Kile
Eurane
Daily News Letter
Gerald Beaumont
Curtis Benton
Beaumont
Mildred Davis
Harold Lloy
Metropolitan
Lloyds
FE Onto Posiic Service Company
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