Expedition Memoir Tracks Early 1900s Canadian Trek and Fur Trade
A narrative recounts a winter crossing toward Montreal river from February 14 to March 16 with camps, packed loads, rough trails, and ice conditions at Smoothwater lake. It notes toboggans carrying 50 to 150 pounds, frequent portages, and cold snaps including minus 14 at Latchford. It closes with a history of the Hudson's Bay Company tracing Prince Rupert and the fur trade from Edmonton to the Arctic coast.
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Montreal
Canada
Smoothwater Lake
Latchford
Elk Lake
Charles II
Prince Rupert
Hudson's Bay
Hudson's Bay Company
England
Edmonton
Athabasca
Great
Mackenzie River
Arctic Ocean
White House Power Grows Beyond Congress Under Taft
A political analysis argues that the Taft administration wields unprecedented White House influence, surpassing Senate and House leaders. It notes quiet diplomacy, no mass ision rhetoric, and a strong public trust in the president as the people's chosen representative, reshaping power in government.
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Taft
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Congress
Union
United Se
Capitol
Aldrich
Cannon
Senate
House of Representatives
House of Congress
House
Grandmother's Hornets and Snakes in Thanksgiving Tales
A man's reminiscence of his grandmother shows her stubborn grit. She boasted about killing hornets by squeezing their skulls and proudly presenting the crushed victims. She also chopped snakes with a hoe to feed chickens, claiming milk snakes gave a special Thanksgiving flavor.
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Grandfather
Reminded Him of Home by a Yellow Cabriolet
A man recalling his Massachusetts boyhood near Bea con hill mused over his wife’s new bright yellow cabriolet. He compared its shape to the Boston statehouse and sighed that it was only a little larger, finding a nostalgic link to his home.
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Beacon Hill
Commonwealth of Massachusettss
Boston
May Fight Second Battle
The Washington Star speculates on a renewed 1912 contest between Bryan and Taft. It notes Bryanites credit him with indirect policy gains while Taft is likely to be renominated, focusing on Philippines, navy size, and foreign trade. The piece foresees a vigorous rematch with both fighters sharp and seasoned.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Taft
Philippines
Panasha Canal
Setttle
Theilipinos
Washington Star
State Capital Callings and Penitentiary Notes
M. E. Miskall of East Liverpool is reappointed to the state blind commission by Gov. Harmon. Sheriff Burkett of Shriner Texas believes he has captured George Williams who escaped from the penitentiary. officials doubt the claim. An attorney general opinion says Ottawa county commissioners cannot be compelled to join Wood county in a cross county bridge repair. Ottawa officials decline a joint meeting.
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M. E. Miskall
East Liverpool
Blind Commission
Harmon
Ohio
T. J. Burkett
Shriner
Tex
George Williams
Burkett
Dunipace
Wood County
Ottawa County
Ottawa
Amended Corporation Tax Debate Spans tariff proposals
The article reports changes in the corporation tax provision of the tariff bill with the AG submitting revised clauses. It notes a 1 percent levy on net income over 5000 for affected corporations, while critics call the tax partial and discriminatory. It suggests state legislatures approving an income tax to replace the corporate levy if needed, urging a fair income tax aligned with ability to pay.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Congress
War Departments Wise Stand On Marriage Regulation
The War Department's policy in the Philippines requires soldiers to bring their wives home to the United States, preventing desertions and bigamy by outlawing marriages under false colors. The regulation aims to uphold the institution of marriage and avoid thoughtless unions.
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War Department
Philippines
United States
Bryan Spares Economic Suggestions for Presidential Platform
The Washington Star notes Mr. Bryan can offer economic ideas from his store without risking supply damage as he engages with a presidential platform. The remark frames Bryan as ready and cautious in proposing policy while maintaining practical business concerns.
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Bryan
Washington Star
Philippines move toward self government under American rule
In ten years of American occupation the Philippines have progressed from military rule to practical autonomy. They now have their own executive and departments, judiciary, legislature, and financial system and are self supporting. U.S. policy of non interference remains.
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Philippines
The Senate a Worthy Body
The senate of late years has been abused beyond all possible warrant. Its membership on both sides has shown a character that exposes charges of unworthiness. A few appear driven by vanity and boodle or corporate wealth. but they are few. The great majority have been the pick of their states and serve conscioniously and patriotically.
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Senate
United States
Taft Appeals to Republicans Without Using Power
The article portrays Taft as avoiding threats or patronage, appealing soberly to fellow Republicans to uphold party pledges. It notes an unusual unanimity in support and suggests he is succeeding without displays of force or personal government.
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Taft
Congress
White House
Tattars
Republican Party
Mascot Mule Hauls Beer Wagon in Gold Field Nev
Word from Gold Field Nevada describes Bryan's mascot mule assigned to the largest Democratic gain hauling a beer wagon. The scene mocks the mascot's limited results, noting leather men align with Taft and laughter about others.
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Goldfield
Nev
Bryan
Remedy to in People's Hands
The editorial argues that if districts cannot elect representatives, the people should select the best man through deliberation. It questions how the public can elect a better US Senate, urging readers to push for trustworthy legislators at the state capitol. Milwaukee commentary urges reform.
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Senate
United States
Milwaukee
Publisher Homer A Hoff Dies in Toledo at 46
Toledo mourns the death of Homer A Hoff a noted publisher aged 46 at his home. Hoff formerly served as vice president and general manager of the Toledo Newspaper Co publishers of the Toledo News Bee and remained a major stockholder. His career also tied him to papers in Findlay Ohio and Mankato Minnesota.
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Toledo
Homer A. Hoff
Burglars Fail to Crack Apple Creek Hardware Safe
In Wooster on August 7 Miss Lucretia Bott, night operator at the Apple Creek exchange, alerted owner after burglars forced entry to a village hardware store. The safe was blown but the burglars fled before reaching the strongbox containing about $200.
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Wooster
Lucretia Bott
Apple Creek
Man Pays Old Debt on Horseback to Cleveland
John Gates arrived in Youngstown after whipping a horse he had driven 40 miles to pay interest on Cleveland's public debt. He claimed annual duty to settle the interest, was jailed for inquiry into his sanity, and officers found the horse and buggy had been stolen.
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Youngstown
John Gates
Cleveland
Gates
Cleveland Man Found Dead At Cedar Point
The body of a man believed from Cleveland was found on Cedar Point picnic grounds. A book in his pocket bore the name J. A. Burkhardt, Cleveland. Post-mortem by Coroner Southwick cites acid burns in the stomach and officials believe the death was self-inflicted.
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Sandusky
Cleveland
Cedar Point
J. A. Burkhardt
Southwick
State Revenue Crisis Dominates General Assembly Reunion
Cedar Point Aug 7. Lawmakers focus on serious financial crisis threatening state funds. Discussions center on measures to increase state revenues as attendance at the reunion remains low and urgent action is demanded.
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Cedar Point
General Assembly
Hard Reputation and Scarce Chickens Echo in Dialog
Two speakers debate the difficulty of living up to a feared reputation as chickens grow scarcer. The exchange highlights tension over food shortages and social stigma in a rural community.
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Chile
Resinol Ointment Praised by Users Worldwide
A promotional note claims Resinol is appreciated and highly recommended by intelligent people worldwide. It includes a testimonial from M. F. Ryan of Bedford Square, London, endorsing the ointment for skin eruptions. The text ends with a stray adage about a girl describing a bear-like suitor.
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M. F. Ryan
Bedford Sq
London
Wife commits suicide at husband’s feet in Crestline
In Crestline on August 7 Mrs Sadie Akers wife of Harry Akers a Pennsylvania baggage man failed to reconcile with her estranged husband and died by taking carbolic acid at her home. She felt a corpse at his feet and a report notes the act followed a separation and pending divorce.
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Galion
Sadie Akers
Harry Akers
Pennsylvania
Crestline
Robbery at gunpoint on state road in Ohio
At gunpoint by five armed assailants, Baldwin Bros. contractor W. E. Baldwin had to surrender $1,100 while riding in his auto on the state road between Parma and Royalton townships near Cleveland.
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Cleveland
W. E. Baldwin
Baldwin Bros
Parma
Royalton
Trestle Collapse Injures Eight at Lake Shore Bridgesite
Eight laborers were injured when a trestle at a Lake Shore railroad concrete bridge in Brownhelm near Elyria collapsed. The workers fell about 26 feet into a rocky gully, non fatal, with prompt medical aid reported.
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Elyria
Lake Shore Railroad
Brownhelm
Bernard W Layton Dies in California at United States Senate aide
Lima Aug 7 Bernard W Layton assistant sergeant at arms in the United States senate died in Los Angeles California where he had gone for his health His body will be brought to Wapakoneta for burial, his former home
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Bernard W. Layton
Lima
United States Senate
Los Angeles
Cal
Wapakoneta
Name of Postoffice Changed
Amherst residents celebrate as Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock ends the use of the prefix North in the local post office name. The change, long urged by citizens, removes North from the office formerly known as North Amherst.
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Amherst
Frank Hitchcock
North Arst
North
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