Germans Debate Protecting German Music Taste in Berlin
Berlin officials report the German Music Publishers Association will discuss discouraging American ragtime and Viennese operetta influences at its session. They claim American songs and light waltzes threaten Germany’s traditional high culture, risking a loss of interest in Wagner, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and Liszt.
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Berlin
German Music Publishers’ Association
Orcantzation
Germany
Alexander
Patherland
Wagher
Beethoven
Chopin
Brahué
Liszt
Nicaragua seeks U.S. loan amid financial strain
Washington reports indicate Nicaragua may accept a US loan of fifteen million dollars under strict conditions. New York bankers question guarantees that funds will serve Nicaragua’s interests as the United States debates backing the loan.
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Washington
Nicaragua
United States
Nicyagua
Uncle Sam
New York
Republic
Saxo Salve Promises Cure For Eczema
A mother from Connersville Indiana praises Saxo Salve for her child’s eczema. The ad claims the product relieves itching, penetrates skin roots, and banishes eruptions with a germ destroying, healing effect. Sherman Bros. Druggs Washington Iowa offer a money back guarantee.
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ER. P. Hook
17Th Street
Connersville
Ind
Sherman Bros
Washington
Iowa
Lawrence man breaks corn eating record under time
Charles W. Glidden of Lawrence Mass reportedly ate 58 ears in 1 hour 58 minutes and spent 2 hours daily for 20 days on the diet. He claimed such a corn based regimen could sustain health and work better than a mixed traditional diet, though the test might lack public interest.
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Charles W. Glidden
Lawrence
Mass
How America Might Solve the Tramp Problem
The piece argues colonization of vagrants as in Europe, citing The Treatment of the Offender by the Prison Association of New York. It estimates 500000 tramps, with railroads bearing losses up to 15 to 105 million yearly, and religionless public burden for alms houses hospitals and workhouses. European precedents show vagrant colonies and workhouses with limited rehabilitation success due to tramp traits.
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Heegar
Europe
Prison Association of
New York
United States
Holland
Belgium
Germany
Kingdom of
Prussia
Norris Plan Proposes Federal Run National Conventions
Representative George W. Norris of Nebraska introduces a bill for a nationwide convention system in presidential years under federal direction and uniform primaries. The plan requires state acceptance, uses fourth Monday in June conventions, and features delegate structures tied to state representation and partisan House members. Voters would select delegates with first and second choices on the November ballot.
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
Uni
Tnue
Politioal Perty
Penence
Nereis
House
Taft's Old Cincinnati Home Sells at Auction
Taft's former Cincinnati residence, where he and wife began housekeeping, sold at public auction for 8550. The house, built more than 25 years ago, sits on a hill overlooking the Obljo river with distant views. Last occupant was J W Zarro, a constructor of waters.
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J. W. Zarro
Taft
Booze Consumption Falls Short of Quota Says The Nation
Washington July 17 The article notes a surplus of liquor from Uncle Sam with 175 402 395 gallons consumed nationwide in the last year. It compares production and imports to 1910 figures and prompts readers to calculate their per capita share from these records. The piece hints at domestic output and alcohol imports shaping the year’s total.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
United States
Howes
Money in National Banks Shows Circulation Totals and Scale
Washington July 17. Comptroller Murray reports national banks in the United States at year end numbered 7,394 in active status with authorized capital 1 949 545 435 and circulation outstanding 774 124 992. About 24 710 882 of this covered by lawful money deposited with the U S Treasurer on account of liquidation and insolvent banks and associations.
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Washington
United States
Fleures Ag
Murray
Nationa
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