Reid Seen Likely To Remain At Court Of St James
The text argues Ambassador Westel Woodward Reid, praised for his tact and experience, is likely to stay at the court of St James despite Taft’s cabinet planning. It notes his diplomatic success strengthened Anglo American ties and that maintaining cordial U.S. Britain relations would benefit from his continued service.
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Taft
London
Passader Reid
Court of St James
Reid
St James
Westelaw Reid
United States
Great Britain
Els
Amerikan
Lin Fle
Britain
Roitt
Catt
The Reelfoot Horror and the Duty of Citizens
The piece reflects on gender roles and labor, praising progressive women while warning of men abandoning work. It condemns mob justice in the Rankin murder case at Reelfoot Lake and calls for swift punishment of the killers. It also touches on politics, dear to New York society, and a broad critique of contemporary public life.
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New Jersey
Petit
Reelfoot
Col R. Tatlor
Quentin Rankin
Reelfoot Lake
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Frankin
Tennessee
Dagtans
New York
Switerland
Women as Labor and Power in Early 20th Century Debate
Fragmentary text argues shifting gender roles and the rise of women in commerce, noting traditional views of women as weaker vessels, the impact on labor and guilds, and reactions from various figures. It mentions wages, employment shifts, and societal expectations, with scattered references to political and social conversations of 1909.
Paying High for Genius in the Financial World
The London Daily Rover argues top earnings reflect indispensable talent in finance and industry. It cites Rockefeller earning about 25,000 dollars annually for organizing and managing the Standard Oil enterprise, and notes railroad presidents like Harriman and Gould earning millions through reorganizing derelict lines and expanding markets. The piece also mentions lawyers, authors, and artists receiving extraordinary fees, suggesting exceptional ability commands high compensation across fields.
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John Burns
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of & Ralway Autosat
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George Gould
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Great Steel Corporation
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Varius
Paul
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Sherlock Efolmes
Jad Vennison
Pin
Thrustle
Emile Zula
Bert
Sarah Bernhardt
Sun Trane
Zolas
Witliam Marritt
Hooley
Ur Tugley
New York
London
Selly Joel
Liverpool
Claicu
Christmas Trees for Dogs and Cats at Society Sale
A society event plans Christmas trees for dogs and pampered cats with treats, fur trims, boxes of catnip, collars, ribbons, and ornamental boxes. Mrs George Maxtine leads the effort while protests erupt over funds that could aid hungry children in Cincinnati.
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George Maxtine
Cincanal
Convict Reform Push Aims at State Penitentiary Warden
Convict reform advocate urges humane prison practices before the State Board of Control. He vows to abolish solitary confinement by March 28 and to provide suitable clothing and shoes for inmates. He condemns capital punishment and urges legislators to reform laws and end commitment on circumstantial evidence.
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Peral Institution
Pension plan for Leyds shocks South African officials
A British backed pension for Dr Leyds, once a key Transvaal figure, sparks surprise amid debate over his wartime role. The piece traces Leyds from Amsterdam education to Brussels legation work, alleged misleading reports to Kruger, and later life choices, including possible honors in Britain. It notes expulsions of foreigners and hints at broader imperial attitudes.
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Smarquise Of Foyt Way Death Scene Exchange
Stage dialogue reveals backstage banter about a tragic onstage death scene paralyzing the audience and the audience’s reaction. Creel from Th Bite references a leading man’s performance. Stage manager confirms the dead illusion.
Clergy Mustnt Be Common Says New York Minister
The Rev Dr George R Van de Water preached at St Andrews Episcopal urging ministers to embody distinct spiritual authority beyond mere exhortation He condemned adopting Presbyterian polity asserting bishops and ministry predate the church and urged clergy to lead by example in conduct and worldliness.
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St Andrew's Episcopal
Greer
New York
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Ghost in School Belfry Haunts Geran Valley High
New York World reports a supposed ghost haunted the Geran Valley High School belfry for weeks. A man with a suitcase and cap was spotted. entrances through trapdoors led to sightings near the bell. police found five suitcases of clothes and various items in the belfry.
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Mmn Watson
Lis Sampamen
Primcipal
Laughing octogenarian proclaims simple living plan
An elderly St Louis resident, Francis Braudewde, claims a method for long life centered on daily chewing tobacco, beer, and rising meals. He recalls past illness, asks for friends to celebrate with his plug of tobacco, and insists on his right to die with the ritual.
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Dominos Game Tale At Mont Cressin Convent
A fragmentary recount describes a game linked to Benedictine monks at Mont Cressin during a retreat. Whispers claim a version named Dom fino bene spread from the convent village as players used marked dots and psalms during evenings and prayers.
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Eccentric Russian Doctor Dies in Moscow
An eccentric Russian doctor known for grand rituals died in Moscow leaving over £2. The tale describes his unusual conduct during a visit to a palace like a ritual, with dogs kept out of the way clocks stopped and rooms arranged for the ceremony. Relatives and others were to maintain silence until he spoke, answering only with yes.
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London
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7Alaini
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Merbus Mich
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Pate
Yesar Ho
Bronx Boa Indigestion Strands At Bronx Park Zoo
The New York Times reports a large Belgian hare given to the Bronx Park Zoo’s biggest constrictor, Bola, caused indigestion. The snake swallowed the prey and later suffered severe digestive distress prompting a zoo physician’s visit. Bola’s condition improved but he will not receive a nice meal for Christmas.
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Remarkable Orange machinist fools Harvard psychics with flames
The New York Teituae reports Fred J H Foskett of Orange Mass a young machinist stunned observers including Prof William James by a series of tests proving apparent pyrokinesis and dematerialization. Witnesses from Boston and Cambridge described flames that licked hands without harm and a dramatic dematerialization claim amid guarded comments from critics.
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Cheer Up Message Amid Confusion and Fragments
Disjointed phrases urge resilience and cheer in the face of turmoil. Vivid lines reference daily life disruptions, jokes, and a sense of perseverance despite scattered, unclear details across an urban setting.
Pointed Paragraphs From A Strange Fragment
Fragmentary text mentions a widow in youth, weeds, and a whooping cough. It notes a girl with a shapely figure crossing a muddy scene. It suggests someone believes another is wasting time, with hints of violence and rural life. Contains scattered phrases about foxes, eye, and duties.
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Ron
Reflections of a Bachelor in the New York Press
A humorous holiday column laments Christmas joy and romance with women. It jokes that men endure the season for women’s sake and laments how women shape romantic choices during Christmas.
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Europe
Prine
Chats on Visit to the Capital Highlight Food Supply Risk
In a capital visit, engineer Charles H Baker warns that soil vitality and nitrogen carryover sustain global food crops. He notes the nitrate shortage from Chile and rising fertilizer needs threaten U S food security, urging scientific and policy actions. The discussion spans agriculture, industry, and national resource concerns.
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Charles H Baker
New York
Riggs House
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Thle
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South America
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Amerva
Abbott
Meine
Brourm
Electric ironing device for travelers on fast trains
A newly installed electric creasing and pressing device aims to ease the traveler's life, offering to press garments and wrinkles while passengers sleep. Porters anticipate earning extra tips for the added labor as trains of the era modernize with luxury amenities for women and men alike.
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