National Anthem and Philanthropy in New York
A New York correspondent discusses patriotism and a suggested national hymn. Professor Sloane and others critique The Star Spangled Banner as middling, noting foreign hymns and the need for a truly fitting anthem, while a playful coin-collection tale turns to philanthropy involving a rare 1902 half dime valued at $715.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Columbia University
Willian Mulligan Bloane
National Enstitute of Arts and Letters
Howe
Lasires
Sloane
Francis Scott Key
Gotham
England
Russa
Austria
New York
United States
Italian Opera Drives Sicilian Shoe Shiners in New York
A chaotic portrait shows Sicilian bootblacks in Harlem and midtown resisting early closing on opera nights. Giovanni, their padrone, reluctantly yields after a strike that tests business in a crowded New York district while Italian opera expands with Casazza and Campanini stringing promoters and audiences.
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Gotham Inn
Gionarni Matteo
Giovanni
Hin
Palermo
Gleyanni
Figures In the Public Eye and Diplomatic Tales
A jumble of 19th century political portraits references Constas, Constans, and Boulang er as prominent figures in diplomacy and power struggles. It notes careers in Constantinople, China, and the Philippines, along with remarks on women’s political roles and Taft era organizing.
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Mma J. Elly Por
Taft
J. Ellen Foster
Massachusetts
E. C. Foster
Benjamin Marriage
Foster
John Hay
United States
Ted Crom
St. Petersburg
Tate
Philippines
Roosevelt
Congressional
One Guess Only What did he see in her asked What did she see in him
Kensad City Times poses a puzzled trivia line about couple roles asking which figure is the woman and which is the man in the split quotation.
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Kensad City
Vanderbilt Cup Winner George Robertson Triumphs In American Car
George Robertson drives to victory in the Vanderbilt Cup, becoming the first American car and driver to win the event. He completes eleven laps, overcoming a late mishap to finish ahead of Herbert Lytle and Trotta. Robertson sustains a minor ankle injury on arrival in New York.
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George Wee
George Robertson
Long Deland Motor Part
Hite
Tobert
Lily
Robertson
Lily Herve
Cat
Kolortson
Herbert Lytle
Trotta
Tennessee's Governor Patterson Fights Night Rider Outrages
A historical report notes Governor Malcolm R Patterson of Tennessee has aggressively pursued Night Rider suppression, prioritizing law and Commonwealth reputation over reelection, with a strong protective detail amid ongoing danger. The piece mentions law-and-order stance and a pause in campaign activities to focus on security and stability within the state.
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Malcolm R. Patterson
Malcolm Ree Patterson
Tennnessee
Lis
Malcolm Kiom
The Popularity Of Pushball And Cane Rush At Colleges
The article discusses cane rush and pushball as college customs, noting rising popularity at several campuses. It describes a University of Pennsylvania pushball contest on Franklin Field with teams of sophomores and freshmen, chaotic play, injuries, and strong crowd reaction, while weighing safety and tradition.
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Frealien
Studley
Partic
University of Pennsylvania
Prentlinfeld
Felt Smaller Than That in Ledger’s odd phrasing
An OCR fragment notes a reference to prices and a woman’s father and a half dine way sold recently for 8713 Villidelptio Ledger, indicating a puzzled quotation about cost. The text is garbled but hints at a local ledger entry or retail record mentioning value and a familial remark.
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Villidelptio Ledger
Learning Method Reported by Chicago News Voices
A fragment from Chicago News notes a dialogue about learning methods. A moraler and a delinorizer discuss progress, with phrases indicating acknowledgment of tasks completed. The text is sparse and lacks clear identities or events.
Yuan Shi Kai Dominates Chinese Politics At Dignified Birthday
Yuan Shi Kai, revered Chinese statesman near Pekin, celebrated his fiftieth birthday at his country home near the summer palace. The veteran official, longtime governor and viceroy, wields greater influence than any other except the empress dowager, guiding reforms and foreign policy toward closer U.S.-China relations.
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Li Rlung Chang
Admiral Sperry
China
Leider Ib
Summer Palace
Pekin
Asken
Fé Ik
Viemnoy
Trnrk
Mueh
Art Clois
United States
Chin
Yuan
Ching Yuan
Dow Deer
Ationg Tt
Yuan Shi Kat
Brother Bills Boy Charlie Taft and Uncle Hora Tale
Horace J Taft of Waterbury educator and headmaster presided over a Connecticut convention to nominate a Republican candidate for representative in the assembly. An admirer named Charlie Taft was proposed, others withdrew, and Taft was nominated but declined, saying his job is to teach Bill. He planned to join the boy and stay in education.
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Charlie Taft
Hora
William HB. Tate
Horace J. Taft
Waterbury
Conn
Kit
Bia
Charlie
Tom
Connecticut
The Yellow Peril Captain Hobson Warns of Outbreak
Milwaukee Sentinel reports Captain Hobson W W expecting an outbreak of neut ghetritis among the jackson of the feet as a looming menace. The phraseology appears garbled. the piece centers on a warned public health crisis and a named figure.
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Hobson
Jackson
Milwaukee Sentinel
Closing the House Dust and moth prevention during vacancy
Instructions for preparing an empty house prior to eviction or sale. Advice covers covering carpets with newspapers and dust sheets, removing curtains and pictures, packing furniture, wrapping metal items, and securing windows. Emphasizes moving valuables to a bunk and entrusting police with house, while avoiding damp and rust.
Why She Hurried in the City
A flustered young woman hurries to catch a train and patch her appearance before meeting Jack. A sequence of misfortunes—lost button, crooked veil, missed connections, and a delayed train—leads to fear he waited in vain. A red faced man apologetically arrives, and she admits her haste and awkward night will improve.
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Jack
Dack
Berge
Beath
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Exin
Joseph Haydn
Anton Rubinstein
Merry Widow
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Dick Savage
Wisconsin
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Altiwnagh
Gallo Gatt+Casaza
Cleofonte Campanini
America
Ife
Gatti-Casazza
Ige
M. Constans
Turkey
Constantinople
Constas
Cesern
Boulanger
Unio
Chamber
M. Constans Terleced
Hved Bi Pethremut
France
ISM
Constane Beleveo
Vis Kil
Constans
Constane
Howeil
Mark Bolinger
M. Constane
Partive
Tennessee
Ghetta
Chicka
Tinus
Chicago
Glyren
Uiel
Rec
Liel
Bos
Delog
Yeu
Ly Delog
Chicago News
Yuan Shi Kai
Bill
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