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Notable Turmoil and Literary Tribute in Creaking Times
A sprawling essay blends political debate on Ballinger Pinchot style reform with reflections on conservation and federal authority. It contrasts opinion in the Taft era with coverage of Defoe and Swift, noting the era's press bias and enduring questions about truth, governance, and public trust.
Bulwarks of Peace and Navy Gunnery Practice
A detailed account of Atlantic fleet target practice off the Virginia Capes observed by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Beekman Winthrop, noting improved gunnery under near-war conditions, ship-to-target motion, and evolving training to reflect combat realism. It emphasizes naval efficiency, new procedures, and broader reflections on military posture and policy.
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Manifold perils of majority rule cited in Liberty era essay
A writer denounces excessive majoritarian power and defends Anglo Saxon liberty. The piece traces conflicts between prerogative and freedom from Magna Charta to later charters, arguing government should protect the weak from the strong and limit royal privilege in favor of rule of law.
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German corporation tax compared with foreign measures
The Chicago Record-Herald notes that Germany’s tax system burdens corporations heavily. A Gelsenkirchen Coal and Coke Company manager said taxes in Germany reached 64 percent of distributed profits last year. Proposed taxes on listed stocks and other measures would have imposed further levies, including a 3 percent tax on new stock listings and half of 1 percent on bonds. The system’s complexity and the “ten-year coupon sheet” practice add to the tax load.
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Red Tape Delays Ice Deliveries in Central Park Arsenal
New York Herald reports wasteful delivery of ice to Central Park Arsenal all summer. Ice shown lacks inspection for quality and quantity. park staff and inspectors failed to verify. City to bear cost as delivery continues without proper oversight, sparking inquiry and potential municipal investigation.
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German Actors Pay Sparks Debate Over New Theater Law
A circulating article claims 45 percent of German actors earn 70 to 1000 marks yearly, 2.4 to 8 thousand marks for 30 percent, and only 10 percent above 2 thousand. It notes most work only nine months a year and cites 4000 marks as decent annual pay, urging actors to organize.
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Knox and Billiards in Washington
A writer once spent a day in the White House with Mr Roosevelt and later described Secretary Knox. The piece notes that Knox has never played billiards, despite long-standing rumors. It questions the anecdotes about his alleged devotion to the game and asserts he has never become expert.
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Harvard Elms Decline in Cambridge Amid Beetle and Moth Ravages
Reports from the Harvard yard indicate elm trees are failing under multiple pests. Foresters note elm leaf beetle and leopard moth damage weaken trees already stressed by prior infestation. Efforts by workers aim to curb the leopard borer, but prospects remain grim.
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Fowler's Repentance Shows Party Turmoil In Press
A commentary rails at Congressman Fowler for insurgent behavior after losing influence in currency committee. The piece portrays his sudden virulence toward Cannon as disappointment and midterm rebuke, noting he has aligned with the machine too long and now faces political setbacks.
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Turkey Honors One Time Foe and Balkan Negotiations
The piece reports on Sandansky and his Macedonian movement’s ties to Bulgaria and Turkey, noting shifts in alliances, fears of assassination, and Sandansky’s status in Constantinople. It also covers marriage broker reforms in France and Sweden as nobles face criminal exposure in projects tied to dowries and betrothals.
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Not to Be Cheated From Young and Magee
Fragmentary dialogue shows a confrontation over a clock between a watchmaker and a man, with accusations of dishonesty and suspicion and a demand to restore or charge fairly for the clock. The scene hints at mistrust and a claim that only the clock hands matter, amid racial tension language.
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Sheridan's Home a Grocery In Chicagoland Change
The Chicaro Defly News notes Chicago mansion row is being replaced by commerce. The Sheridan home at 2007 Michigan Ave, once a social hub for Civil War figures, is now set for conversion to a grocery and potential laundry use. John Barton Payne purchased the residence, signaling broader shifts from elegant houses to commercial uses.
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Newsboy Rescues Cat From Battery Park Tree
A New York newsboy Flynn called Newsboy Flynn bravely rescued a cat stranded in a Battery Park tree. After the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals failed to reach it, he climbed, aimed, and fired at a tree to scare it down. The crowd cheered as he carried the cat away, then handed it to a shelter as ordered by an official.
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Descendants of David and the Sassoon Family History
The text traces the Sassoon lineage from a Lombay merchant group once known as Ibn Shushan who held Toledo’s Nasel title. It notes Shoshan meaning “lilies” in Hebrew, later Sassoon meaning “gladness,” and claims Abraham Sassoon in the 17th century was a direct descendant of Shephatiah, David’s fifth son, with references in Hebrew medieval literature and the Talmud.
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Where They Smoke in Church At Atlantic City Service
A State railroad commission official描述 a Atlantic City church service where men smoke and lounge during prayers. Attendants are allowed pipes and cigars while the ceremony continues, drawing mixed reaction and suggesting a unique church practice.
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Religious Chickens and the Regions Fowls Tale
Mrs Nelson Sweezey of this place rears a flock called regions fowls that respond to a single call. When she whistles a familiar hymn the fowls gather at her side for feeding, having been trained from chicks to ignore ordinary chick calls.
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You Are a Likely Looking Chap in a Summer Hotel
A glib proprietor touts the summer hotel with pretty girls as salesmen and tourists mingle. A young salesman on vacation declares his aim is not to be one who loves only romance but to impress with other purposes.
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Fifty Years Progress From Booker T Washington Plan
A long excerpt discusses Booker T. Washington’s proposal to mark emancipation’s fiftieth anniversary with a national exposition of Black progress. It argues emancipation spurred gradual, uneven gains across status, work, education, and citizenship, praising Southern effort and urging sustained reform through shared responsibility and practical advancement. The piece also blends unrelated OCR fragments about labor, prices, and distant topics, reflecting damaged text.
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Views of Visitors in Washington on Prohibition Law
The speaker at the Ebbitt House, Governor ER. FL Noel of Mississippi, extols strict prohibition as a pioneer Southern law. He cites local options since 1880, a state-wide prohibition beginning December 30, and notes liquor restrictions in Jackson and Meridian, with public sentiment among white residents turning against alcohol. The narrative includes anecdotes on enforcement, regional effects, and broader cultural implications.
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Felt Qute at Home PASTEURIZED PROVERBS
Reading the nascent news page, readers see a quirky blend of kitchen terms and odd captions. Mentions of potatoes corn and words like dumbins hint at a humorous, lighthearted column or puzzle fragment without clear events or people named.
Reflections of a Bachelor and Travel Memories
A fragmented reminiscence recounts travels abroad including Venice and Europe. It blends musings on a bachelor life, observations of cities, people, and private conversations, noting impressions of journeys and social scenes. The text hints at cultural contrasts, personal reflection, and moments of humor amid travel memories.
The Cane and the Money in a Satirical Tale
A satirical piece recalls a cane used in social judgment within a household. The author mocks pretensions of wealth and virtue, noting how a minister with high income faced consequences while preaching gospel virtues. The scene centers on a dinner table where nickels and the cane highlight hypocrisy.
Odd Verses Echo Across Battered Streets
Fragmented lines mix proverb and jab at wealth and crime. A raspy undertone notes fools chasing money, guilty conscience, cats with claws, and the pull of home versus pursuit by police. The piece reads like satirical street wisdom collected in a rough era.
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