Judge Grosscup Calls for New Proportional Equity Party
Judge Peter 8. Grosscup of the United States court of appeals argues in the North American Review for a new political party aimed at equal distribution of the fruits of labor. He praises Roosevelt, criticizes the current administration, and says he is ready to shift loyalty from the Republicans to a party advocating justice and equity for all.
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Peter 8. Grosscup
United States Court of Appeals
North American Review
Grossoup
Republican Party
America
Judge Grosacup
Mr. Roosevelt
GREAT LAWYER SAVES WOMAN IN MURDER CASE
Samuel Untermyer of New York, renowned corporation lawyer, was appointed to defend Augusta Crisinti, charged with murdering her husband. He spent $1,000 of his own money, helped win a not guilty verdict, and returned $500 state fee. He later joined other lawyers in supporting capital cases despite potential losses.
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Samuel Untermyer
New York
Justice Malone
Supreme Court of New York
Augusta Crisinti
Untermyer
Thomases
Attorney Untermyer
Court
of Justice
New Minister to China William J Calhoun Named
William J Calhoun a Chicago lawyer is chosen as the new minister to China after initial refusal he later accepts President Taft considered him for the federal bench but Calhouns China posting prevailed He has long been a leading Illinois figure and advised in 1896 for McKinley aiding the Illinois delegation His career includes Danville admission to the bar 1875 interstate commerce commissioner 1898 to 1900 a Venezuela special commissioner 1906 shaping Monroe doctrine policy.
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William J. Calhoun
China
Chicago
Taft
Mr. Calhoun
Carpenter
White House
Calhoun
Marquette Club
Cummins
Iowa
Washington
Pittsburg
McKinley
Mlinois
Danville
Ill
Interstate Commerce Commission
Venezuela
America
Race death by own action debate echoes Roosevelt era
The piece reports on Theodore Roosevelt in Africa and Prof. Scott Nearing arguing against large families. Nearing warns of overproduction from big families, linking population growth to food scarcity and high prices. He advocates smaller families to prevent famine and reduce women’s reproductive burden.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Scott Nearing
University of Pennsylvania
Nearing
UL Liu
Bee
Poultry and livestock care tips from farm notes
Practical farm guidance covers poultry welfare with dust baths and clean water, hog and sheep husbandry, feed quality, and seasonal bedding. It stresses avoiding overfeeding, seasoning corn for fowls, beefing up grazing, and caution in hive and bees management amid drought and market rules.
Another Fat Year for the Canadian West
The article reports a bumper 1909 harvest in Western Canada with projections of wheat yields exceeding prior years and large cash gains for farmers. It cites American settlers moving north, quotes Taft and James J. Hill on Canada’s growth, and notes rapid railway and mill expansion across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as grain production and settlement surge.
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Taft
Canada
Jas. J. Hill
Canadian Club
Winnipeg
United States
North-West
Iowa
Minnesota
St. Paul
Europe
Alberta
Canadian Mounted Police
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Lumsden
Thomas Shaw
West
Manitoba
Rocky Mountains
Fort William
Port Arthur
Great Lakes
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Western Provinces
Pathos Out of Place in Schools Says Martha Sherwood
Miss Martha Sherwood, speaking at a teacher's institute, argued that Sid and pathetic tales have no place in public schools. She urged humorous stories to make children laugh, grow, and develop contented men and women.
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Martha Sherwood
Balmwort and Sarsaparilla Compound Tonic
A noted medical authority declares loss of appetite signals weakened vitality and advises improving appetite and digestion to restore health. He recommends a preparation of one ounce compound fluid balmwort and one ounce syrup sarsaparilla mixed with a half pint of whiskey, taken a tablespoonful three to six times daily, as a tonic and system cleanser.
Soft and Nice Mystery Exchange
A fragment shows a playful dialogue where a woman asks for a soft phrase, he replies with affection, then the judge interrupts with a humorous exclamation about custard. The scene centers on a lighthearted domestic moment and a comic interruption.
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George
A Rare Good Thing From Foot Ease Advert
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease relieves sore feet and aching toes. The message praises its quick comfort and urges readers to buy from druggists, noting a price of two cents. The text ends with a half humorous aside about a married man getting leniency for bad behavior.
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Allen
Matilda Holowert
Providence
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