Taft Declares He Will Not Withdraw From Nomination Fight
Washington Jan 4 Taft vows to stay in the Republican race for president at the Chicago convention next June. He says he will not quit the contest and that his position has not changed since entering the White House. Taft tells friends he is ready to be nominated if the party so decides and his supporters plan an active campaign.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Taft ‘Nfett
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Mr. Taft
Dentist Sues for Ten Thousand Damages Over Broken Jaw
Chicago reports Dr. Frederick K. Ream, of the Masonic Temple area, faces a $10,000 damages suit from Miss Margaret Downey alleging jawbone fracture during a February tooth extraction. Attorneys E. D. Lawlor and Frederick Dickinson filed the suit in superior court.
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Chicago
Frederick K. Ream
Masonic Temple
Margaret Downey
E. D. Lawlor
Frederick Dickinson
American aviator plans Atlantic flight next August
James V. Martin informs the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom that he intends to cross the Atlantic in an Aeroplane next August and seeks the club’s sponsorship. The club is reviewing his request.
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Atlantic
London
James V. Martin
Royal Aero Club
United Kingdom
Atlantic Ocean
Noted Historian Dead In Breslau
Breslau Jan 4 Felix Dahn noted historian and poet is dead. Archaeological tale from A H Blakiston president of a Mexican development company describes a cave near Mazatlan and Honduras with 800 copper bells in varied shapes and sizes. Bells feature unique clappers and intricate animal and human faces, some molded others beaten, with ornate copper scrollwork and tiered wirework.
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Breslau
Felix Dahn
Archaeological School of America
A. Hooton Blakiston
America
Mazatlan
Honduras
Fach
Bolb the terrier gets a leather prosthetic paw
In South Vienna the 10x terrier Bolb lost a left forepaw after a motorcycle crash. Friends fitted a padded leather stub with straps, and the dog now runs happily and even offers the leather paw for handshakes.
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South
Vienna
Mare Adopts Calf After Cow Attacks Fostered by Mare
A mare near Proebster Wash adopted a newborn calf after its mother cow disputed the foal. The colt died soon after birth, and the mare chased off the cow to protect the calf. The mare now acts as foster mother, and the calf thrives under her care.
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Charles Stoll
Proebster Wash
Moses Smilingly Introduced as Nellie Lane’s Fourteenth Husband
Nellie Lane of the Siletz tribe presented Moses as her fourteenth husband before U.S. District Judge Evans in Portland Oregon. Moses, a rotund and compliant member of the Siletz, admitted he had married four times, noting his beginner status in the matrimonial field.
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United States
Evans
Portland
Ore
Nellie Lane
Siletz
Moses
Courts Recognize Value of Urban Shade Trees
The Washington Herald notes court awards for destroyed street trees, with damages up to 500 dollars plus 1 000 dollars for incidental estate damage. It argues urban shade trees are a city asset central to public health, comfort, and real estate value, urging preservation and more planting.
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Prpperty and
Courte
Washington Herald
New York Court of Appeals
Washington
Boundaries for the Park
The piece argues that park boundaries often reflect old private or government survey lines rather than topography and design needs. It notes rigid rectangular borders clash with terrain, suggesting skillful planting and winding roads to prevent near encounters with edges, making the park appear larger while concealing true extent.
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4& Park
County Council Protects Scenic Beauty From Advertising
The Hampshire County Council deserves notice for limiting advertising boards to shield scenery from disfigurement. It has acted under the Advertising Regulations Act passed four years ago, requiring precise listing of protected places and areas by local authorities.
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County Council
Hants
England
Qualities to Consider When Evaluating Street Trees
The passage lists eight key traits for street tree evaluation in order: hardiness cleanliness form beauty rapidity of growth and shade production. It notes some authorities reorder these factors and climate may require changes.
A Good Street Front
A city improves its image and safety with better street lighting, arguing it pays off through enhanced appeal and value for the money spent.
Change of Eye Color Due to Shock and Treatment
London eye ward surgeons discuss eye color change from mental shock and physical AI treatment. The expert notes pigment changes in iris explain why eyes may shift from blue at birth to brown or black, while some retain blue or gray.
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London
Welsh town abandons telegraph poles for house to house wires
Officials replaced poles by strung wires from home to home after arranging with property owners. Many initially hesitated yet granted conditional permission, and the improved appearance earned broad support. Residents take pride in the change.
Rat Catcher of Paris Captures Rats for Training Dogs
George Menard of Paris works as the official rat catcher of the city sewers. He carries a light and bag as he travels the tunnels, catching rats alive for training rat dogs and for rat fights.
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George Menard
Paris
Witches and Salt in Scottish Beer History
In Scotland the mash once had salt and dry malt cast in to ward off witches while brewing at home. A live coal was thrown into the vat to deter fairies. Salt in beer was thought to excite thirst but actually moderates fermentation and yields a finer liquor.
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Scotland
Fossil Sea Tortoise Found Near Mount Baldy
The 30 inch diameter fossil sea tortoise was found at Mount Baldy near Los Angeles California at 3000 feet above sea level. Scientists believe it dates to a geological age about 100000 years ago when the western United States was largely submerged under the sea.
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Mount Baldy
Los Angeles
Cal
Rocky Mountains
Ancient Crete Women Fashion Revelations From Frescos
Fresco depictions from about 2000 B C show Cretan women with pinched waists accordion plaited skirts and elaborate coifs. They wore high heel shoes and hats possibly from a Paris shop and one figure may have worn a jupe culotte.
Skin for Sandpaper From Dogfish Tales
An old mariner recalls using dried dogfish skin as sandpaper for sharp cutting. He notes many imitations of dried cod on the marker and mentions that a young dog's tail is often fried as a curios souvenir.
Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Officers Listed
Mason ic fraternal dues notice shows Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M regular meetings on the first Friday. Cyrus Chapter No 1 R A M regular meetings on the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No T regular meetings on the third Friday. Washington Chapter No 98 regular meetings on the second Thursday. officers named include J B Kunath W M J W Morton Sec. James D Glasgow H P. Mrs J E W M Myrtle Bragg Sec. Visit fraters welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. B. Kunath
W. M
J. W. Morton
Cyrus
James D. Glasgow
H. P
Sec
Bethlehem Commandery
No. T
Wyatt B
Washington
Myrtle Bragg
Merito White Liniment Ad Claims Quick Wound Healing
An advertisement touts Merito White Liniment as a home medicine for cuts and abrasions. It promises fast relief and claims superior healing compared with other products, citing Lenmon’s as a source or partner.
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Merito
Lenmon
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