Retirement bill for government employees debated in House
The Washington Post reports a favorable House committee view on a retirement plan for civil servants. The bill, resembling systems in England and other nations, would retire workers at advanced age on annuities funded by salary deductions. Proponents expect improved efficiency to offset costs.
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Housa Committee
Civi
Congress
Soma
BCI
House Committee
England
France
Germany
Holland
Turkey
New Zealand
Jlett
Massachusetts
Debate Over Curbing Publication Sparks Library Controversy
Circulating Libraries Association faced a storm over restricting books. Writers and readers argued for free access while publishers proposed a grading system and limited distribution to curb “immoral” works. The plan hinged on secrecy and expert judgment, provoking strong support and sharp critique.
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English’ Circulating Libraries Association
Pune
Zan
Estery
Nsw
Strelf
Ubteries Association
Legat Ana
Turbulent Economic Views Stir Asia Trade Fears
A collection of opinions from industrialists and experts discusses Asia’s rise and the open door policy. Analysts warn that American trade and population trends could be outpaced by Asia and urge consideration of joint control measures for Manchuria’s resources to protect U.S. interests.
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Moreton Frewen
America
Drewen
Metyila
Stoner
Stons
Frewen
Jagan
Stong
Europe
Stand
India
Asia
Mashunla
Stone
Menehurla
Broce
Kanx
View Haloo and Democratic Rise in 1912 News Review
A fragmented 1912 era column contrasts Republican decline with Democratic ascent. It critiques party missteps in New York and New England, notes voter independence in the region, and forecasts a Democratic chance in the national contest. The piece weaves political commentary with unrelated local anecdotes on canine phonographs and Windsor-era lore.
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Democratia House
Bnd
Thia Betausy
Demberstle
New York
New England
Wast
Massachusetts
New Zor
Stefr
Bryan
Oleaginoua Emile
Old Beltteh Clan Ties to Wolverhampton and Wrottesley
A fragmented page notes Lord Wolverhampton's senior rank and advisers in Victoria's era, his Methodist roots, and historic ties to Lord Wrottesley. It highlights his influence in finance, cabinet status, and a long lineage of peerage, alongside a dispatch about Jackson Breathitt’s revival, rail and telecom growth, and a verdict on Ty Cobb versus Honus Wagner in baseball.
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Regan
Jata
Victoria
Lord Sydney
Viscount Cross
Telgo
Ahe
Lord Wolverhampton
Henry, Fowler
Lord Woivernampuu Imine Yon
Sunderland
Schulitzer
Privy Council
Negroes Urged to Work Out Own Salvation in Employment
In a Philadelphia Public Ledger piece, James Stemens argues that African Americans face job barriers from European immigrant competition and lower wages. He cites Atlantic City hotels replacing colored workers with white staff, urges practical training in skilled trades, and stresses integrity and steady effort as key to uplift.
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Salvation
Wea
Philadelphia Publ. Ledger
James
Stemens
Atlantic City
A. Twelvemorth
Hwante
Tuskeyes
Booker Washington
Mark Twain
Gallegos Boathards
Panavis
No Occupation Census Paradox in Daily Service
A poem laments a New York Sun reader’s reflection on a woman who tills, teaches, cooks, cleans, sews, nurses, and creates, yet is labeled “No occupation” by census rules. The stark contrast highlights gender roles and the unseen labor of a caregiver.
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New York
Ty Col
Detroit
Comiskey
Hans Wagner
Legion
Pittsbhr
Cobb
Wagner
Cort
Jed
Combs
Lin Hs
Pittsburger
Hasé Cobs
Seldertrom
Georgia
Children of the Play and varied light verse notes
A collage of verse on Children of the Play from Albert Emery Bergh and Shakespeare, with lines praising theater’s healing power in bright couplets. Also snippets from the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin and Chicago Herald segue into anecdotes about Mount McKinley talk and a Don Juan gag, interwoven with social remarks on trouble, love, and honesty from everyday life.
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Albert Emlery Bergh
Columbian
Americans In London Draw Crowds As Roosevelt Visit Looms
The article notes a surge of American visitors in London awaiting the Roosevelt family’s likely reception by royalty at Buckingham Palace and a state ball, described as drawing crowds similar to a conqueror’s welcome. It also mentions seaweed trade in Japan, Missouri politics around Senator Warner, and Colorado mining and Gary, Indiana saloon booms, with rail snow protection plans in the West.
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England
Hooseréh
London
America
W. J. Crichin
Epirite
Hoss
Fry
Roosevelt
Buckingham Senate
Carter
Cal. Roosevelt
Col
Roosevell
Jeremiah King
Atlantic City
New ‘Willard
Japan
Tracy
Warner
Missouri
Mimmelf
Senate
Henry L. Dougilass
St. Louis
New Wield
Louis
Bernert S. Hinsley
Hadley
Republican Executive Committee
Jefferson City
Gary
Ind
T. H. Mutchingon
Gare
Gery
Calumet
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Jeffries
Choynski
Jottries
Choymakt
Hilprecht
Stanley Ketchel
Nelson
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Johnson
Tatt
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Isiz
Fowler
Daniel Rankin
América
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Rankin
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Newark
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Reno
Mit
Democratic Party
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Philosophy
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Fall River
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Ito
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Aldrich
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Richipond
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Dee
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Caragane
Edward the Confessor
Howards
Norfalk
Lennox
Charles I
Windsor
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St George's Chapel
Lennart
Charles II
Lewise de’ Queroufiiliés
A.rhadtiy Nook
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Jackson
Sadien
Brestnut
Beeathitt
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Kentucky
Breathitt County
Willie
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Heero
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York
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Children OF the
Philadelphia:Evening Bulletin
H. C. Parker
Columbia
Mount McKinley
Parker
Don Juan
Chicago
Feasen
Hessed Theatner Maustry
Colorado
Campfert
Leadville
Colo
Arlington
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Henry Griber
Northern Pacifi’Railway
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Northern Pacific
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Pass
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Hocky
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