Republican Convention Talk And Taft Roosevelt Debate
A sprawling 20th century political column discusses the Republican convention, Taft, Roosevelt, and Hughes, arguing the party faces internal divisions. It critiques presidential interference, party strife, and the fate of Nomination prospects as the New York delegation shapes the race while national pride and Independence Day themes surface.
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Werune Chewan
Mavier
Primi
Foley
Tary Taft
Roosevelt
New York
Teader
Hughes
Polyes
Emellinr Kkin
Humber
Pronl- Mont Koosevelt
Intercare
United States
Taft
Flag Day tribute glosses bunting and ideals
To day is set apart for honoring the State and Striper, symbol of American union and aspiration. The text extols bunting as a beautiful emblem of national pride, though the wording is fragmentary and unclear in places.
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Sons of
Nippon
Russia
New Maven
Dilrteen
Trenton
Expansion of City Substations to Improve Mail Delivery
The West Haven post office reassignment to a general post office sparks debate over extending suburban substation service. Proposals urge extending mail delivery hubs within five miles of New Haven to towns such as East Haven Short Beach North Haven and Woodmont, arguing benefits to residents and the central post office.
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West Haven
Umit
Wear Haven
Whitneyville
Westville
Fair Haven
East Haven
Short Beach
Totoker
Montowess
North Haven
Anmursijie
Centerville
Woodbritne
Orhinge
Brantford
Woodmont
Miheta
New Haven
Washington
The Voting Machine Debate in Hartford Heights
Henry T Blake questions ballot integrity and voter independence amid calls for machine voting. Hartford’s experience is cited to address concerns and improve confidence in the electoral process. The issue centers on reform versus tradition in ballot casting and tabulation.
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Henry T Blake
Rinie
Hartford
Blake
Voting machine debate shields honesty in elections
The article discusses shifting voting methods, praising the machine for reducing errors while noting flaws in recording and ballot rejection. It argues the machine offers a truer vote despite imperfect envelopes and extends support for its adoption over traditional methods. It criticizes previous legislators for inaction and cites Connecticut and Lew Haven as examples in the debate.
Graduation gowns spark debate over cost and choice
A Kanene City Journal cartoon highlights pressure on eleventh grade students to wear expensive gowns for graduation. Officials and observers decry the rise in formal spending, urging simpler attire and reduced costs to ease burdens on families while preserving dignity of the ceremony.
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Kanene City Journal
Har Demk
Echonl
Wien
New Haven
Yate
Mr. Reade
Fragmentary Identity Clash Between Contemporaries Emerges
A cryptic, fragmentary text discusses doubt and defense around a contempor ary figure. The speaker contemplates proving a point or salvaging reputation amid questions of credibility and the impact on their nerves and judgment. The fragment hints at a dispute and the need for counterproof before a decisive report.
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Owen Judemant
Hutt
Lilley
Pounter
Governor Hughes for Vice President Challenge Discussed
The piece argues Governor Hughes should seek the vice presidency or remain governor of New York. It notes his strong record, urges using the current term to push reforms such as public control of utilities, election reforms, and social relief while supporting his potential national candidacy.
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Hughes
New York State
York State
Mighes
New York
Minahe
Waterbury Inquiry Mocked Over Skunk Charge in House Cloakroom
The Waterbury newspaper reports Congressmember Lilley facing contempt questions after alleging a skunk in the cloakroom. Witnesses dispute the creature and the charge, while editors mock the claim as implausible and sensational.
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Rannon
Waterbury
Lilley
Plata
Infarmary
Litley
Rapronsatativen
Qunembry Hall
Oloaksroom
Congressiuin
Mixed historic musings on sports, law, and society
A garbled retrospective mixes sports results with accusations of fixings, police efforts against gambling rings, legal disputes, and social commentary. It references Yate defeating Sew Serene, a self styled muck taker, the New York World, and various names, places, and events, weaving disjointed criticism and speculative claims.
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Yate
Santurday
Wettal Wall
Vinge
Harvard Yale betting and Cortelyou in 1909 politics
A fragmented summary notes opinions on Harvard Yale betting in relation to the Harvard crew, mentions Cortelyou and Taft, and discusses Cortelyou’s nomination as vice president, asserting minimal recognition of Cortelyou in New York and suggesting political calculations around ticket support.
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Honton Ginbey
Harvard-Yale
New York
Evan Mere Ricky
Harvard
Seison
Cortelyon
Sutton
Renton
Cortelyou
Cortlyou
Taft
Hammond's View Confused Rhetoric in Springfield Transcript
In a muddled Springfield Republica column, Hammond muses on a dull season in mines and wills, recounting a judge's death sentence, a sentence reduced, and a plea for action. He laments not being in the limelight and hints at striving for notable distinction.
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R Hammond
Springfield Republica
Hammond
Damae
Howe
The Sweet Girl Graduate and Fate in Verse
A New York World poem contrasts a reluctant graduate with her future path. Dimly lit imagery of a lawn ceremony gives way to a question of whether ambition or duty guides her steps. The speaker notes struggle, schooling, and the weight of life choices as the girl contemplates the hard road ahead.
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Bae
Sue Hay
Brown
Smith
New York World
Turpentine from Yellow Pine Waste and May Dew Traditions
A mixed OCR fragment discusses extracting turpentine from yellow pine waste as superior to destructive distillation, predicting a large future yield value. It shifts to imperial curiosities about Emperor William at Vienna visiting Capuchin church, the Hapsburg heart reliquaries, and antique royal customs. It ends with a May dew lore excerpt and a 17th century diary reference.
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William
Germany
Vienna
Elizabeth
Mapahurg
Anpuloner
Euperora
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