The One Term Resolution debate in Congress
A long editorial notes the February 7 issue discusses the Democratic push for a one term presidency. It examines motives, parliamentary mechanics, and the political risk to Roosevelt and party strategy in the House and public debate. The piece questions whether a second term would be pursued or curtailed by party action.
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Col. Hoomvelt
Democrata
Sanara
Astrid Joy
Araouet
Democrats
Heath
Melati
Cates
Bory
Making Money and Public Utilities in Early Century Debates
The piece discusses widespread money circulation figures in the United States, then shifts to social commentary on women’s fashion and body image. It argues for a public utilities commission funded by both Congress and local district sources to balance control and local taxation. It references Canadian influence and imperial power debates, ending with political commentary on Dominion leadership and the British Empire’s trajectory.
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HK Atvantage
Congress
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Public Utilities Commission Io
Public Athicles Commission
Retiring From Politics in a Naval Era Reflects Strong Character
A long examination of politicians who leave office, arguing that voluntary retirement from Congress signals unusual strength of character. Focuses on George P. Lawrence of Massachusetts, his fifteen years in the House, and his anticipated shift to private life, with note of his influence on waterways and harbor improvements and the Massachusetts outlook on his retirement.
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House of Representatives
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United States
Thia
Completion of Wellington’s Tomb Marks Historic Finishing
The long delayed Wellington monument at St Paul’s Cathedral completes the equestrian statue by Alfred Stevens after six years. Funding, church opposition, and public effort stalled progress for decades, with leaders like Leighton and Salisbury praised the sculpture while the project finally finishes amid renewed interest.
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St. Paul's
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Milan
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Archblagop
York
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Royal Academy
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Lord Salisbury
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Alfred Stevets
St. Paul's Cathedral
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Waterloo
Christopher Wren
Nelson
Trafalgar Square
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Kharcum
Charles Napier
Henry Havelock
Westminster Abbey
St. Margaret's Church
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London
Charles Barry
Westminster Hall
England
Parliament
St Paul's Cathedral
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Dean Gregory
Wellington
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Lord Corgon
Am Wasthinater Abbey
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Bitton
Wiliam Pitt
Earl Chatham
Kensal Green
Metropolia
Tom Sayers
Marquire
DE Fontenoy
Lopsright
Brentwood Company
Fashion shifts push slim silhouettes from gowns and suits
The piece surveys a trend in dressmaking as industry shifts toward premium cuts and slimmer lines while broader fashion calls recast the figure. It notes tailors facing waning demand for fullness, a rise in cost of living adjustments, and a shift in consumer preferences as modern attire leans away from abundant fullness toward tailored styling.
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Vite
Henry F. Money Trust Investigation Stance
Writer asserts he seeks a real investigation into the money trust and related concealments. He rejects claims he aims to chair the inquiry, explains his rules committee role, and urges a sober, comprehensive probe into banking, currency, and corporate manipulation affecting cotton, grain, and farm prices. He cites Samuel Untermyer and warns against sham investigations.
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Money Trust
Banking and Currency Committee
Judiciary
Samuel Untermyer
New J. York
Gen Ft
Committee On Banking and Currency
Untermyer
South
Wall Atrest
New Tea Purity Board to Test Imports Next Year
Secretary MacVeagh announced he will appoint before February 15 an entirely new board to set standards for tea purity for next year. The issue of preventing colored tea imports is before the Treasury Department. When colored green tea samples from board members were found, the treasury shifted from standard samples to chemical analysis.
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Macveagh
Tressury Department
Treasury Department
Barse Named Deputy Clerk of Juvenile Court
A. P. Barse took the oath to become deputy clerk of the Juvenile Court succeeding Charles VW. Beirne. Barse, a District bar member living at 13 B Street foot, is a National University Law School graduate who earned a diploma in 1809 and won a gold medal for the highest average. He ranked highest in recent civil service exams and was previously with the New Army of M. A. Wallinger and H. Winship Wheattey.
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Charles F. Beirne
George P. Barse
Charles VW. Bete
B Street Foot
Mr. Berse
National University Law School
Lew Army
M. A. Wallinger
H. Winship Wheattey
Taft Nominates Smith Paymaster General of Army
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate naming Colonel R. Smith as paymaster general of the Army. Also listed were postmaster nominations for Maryland Alonzo Spitzer Brunswick Walton C. Cirrell Centerville North Carolina John A Joyce Reidaville Estella Cameron Roxboro Longden Mckard West Durham William Saunders Roanoke Rapids West Virginia M F Kiger Willamstown.
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Taft
Senaate
Arm
William
Saunders
Roanoke Rapids
West Virginia
M. F. Kiger
Willamstown
Board of Trade to Meet at New Willard
Board of Trade to consider recommendations on public schools transportation facilities charities public improvements fire service and insurance at tomorrow night’s meeting at the New Willard Theodore W. Noy and J Harry Cunningham elected directors Percy N. Moore Walter T. Weaver Stacy Briant F E Cunningham and C N Chase elected members
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Board of Trade
New Willard
Theodore W. Noy
J. Harry Cunningham
Percy N. Moore
Walter T. Weaver
Stacy Briant
C. N. Chase
Army Orders and Vessel Movements Reported
Army orders announce Capt Robert R. Walach and Brig. Gen. Charles H. Whipple retired from active service. Paymaster William G. Gamatile will be stationed in Omaha, Nebraska for temporary duty. Movements of naval vessels note arrivals and departures including Decatur, Wheeling, and Barry with routes to New Orleans and Shanghai.
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Parmaster Eerat
William G. Gamatile
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Decatur
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Wheeling
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Ecaghel
Shang
White House Callers Urge Sessions From Congress
Washington notes list eight visitors including Senators Digangham of Vermol Betuser McLban of Commscusut and Guggenheim of Colorado along with Representatives Mondell Howell Ahemldy Campbell Gafollette Cofer Johnson and Andrus from Kentucky New York and Wisconsin in a Sunday briefing on political outreach.
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Sunsday
Seastor Sonne
Washington
Digangham
Vermol Betuser
Weather Bureau hydrographic clash cited in 1912 records
Congressional Record entry recounts a dispute over authority and duties between the Navy hydrographic office and the Weather Bureau. Willis L. Moore asserts four naval officers served in a civilian role at the hydrographic office, with costs and staffing discussed by House appropriations committees.
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Army
Tawney
House
Autalde
Iie Aravisey
Urea
Adarsoos
Congressional Record
No. Sf
Youge
Hydrographic Office Weather Bureau
Navy Department
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Agricatures Department
Mletchart
Muraiah
Siengress
Camerharts
Cherteter
Thera Wars
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Willis L. Moore
U. 8. Weather Bureau
Schools to Honor Dickens Centenary Nationwide Today
The Washington public school system marks the centenary of Charles Dickens birth with varied programs across grades. High schools will study The Tale of Two Cities as part of first year English. Tonight Edward Lowe Temple lectures on The Genius of Charles Dickens at St John’s Georgetown parish hall.
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Washington
Georgetown
Edward Lowe
Temple
Charles Dickens
Mayor Kreismann Tours St Louis Commission House
Local government study visit by Mayor Kreismann of Louist Chartes Stelfel and aides to the Municipal building. Maj Sylvester hosted the group as they discuss municipal affairs and methods of administration in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Maj. Sylvester
Frederich H. Kreismann
Louist Chartes
Weather Conditions and Snow Flurries Across Regions
Weather reports show continued flurries across the Northern States with light snow in the Great Lakes region. Moderate temperatures persist in most areas east of the Rockies with a warming trend toward the Gulf and mid Atlantic. Winds shift from northwest to southwest as forecasts call for wet weather Wednesday into Thursday and steadiest conditions in the western Great Lakes and upper Mississippi Valley. A Sunday school note recalls a child’s remark about angelhood during class.
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Rockies
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New England
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Porta Wall
Reflections of a Bachelor and Weather Across Cities
A scrambled clipping from the Chicago News blends proverbs on liberal minds, weather changing conversations, and humorous musings about bachelor life. It juggles snippets from across cities like Marquette, Pittsburgh, Spokane, and Monterey, touching on love, weddings, and distant military postings.
Visitors to the Capital Debate Taft and Taft Related Talks
Charles M. Schwab arrived in Washington to press Bethlehem Steel policy while discussions shift to Taft and Taft supporters. The report notes party dynamics in New York and Iowa, with references to Taft, Roosevelt era tensions, and forthcoming nominations. Local observers weigh Taft prospects against reform sentiments ahead of November elections.
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Bethlehem Steel Works
Washington
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Schwab
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Willard
Carneaie
Wren
United States
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Citna
Pies Tower
China
Veterans influence in Democratic race looms at convention
Fragmented text notes veterans and key figures such as Underwood and Towardood shaping the party outlook. Mentions Georgia organizing, South sentiment, and potential nomination at the Baltimore convention amid internal disputes and public unease over policy and leadership.
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Wren
Lemacrater
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Baltimore
Undertaker Seeks Joker After False Burial Call
George Peraggo, an undertaker of 19 Bleecker Street, offers a reward for catching the prankster who falsely claimed a burial. Victim’s identity and details vary as he reports repeated late night calls asking him to bury non existent dead bodies. Rewards offered for information leading to the perpetrator’s capture.
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York Herald
Herald
George B. Peraggo
Bleecker Street
Pemana
George Verenis
Bleeckerst
Mr. Perazao
New York
Nansau Avenue
Calvary Cemetery
Rome
Joe
Potash from Pacific kelp touted as $40 million yearly boon
Dr Bell hails kelp derived potash as a major breakthrough. He cites Secretary Wilson and U S government science work, noting Pacific coast kelp washups could yield $40 million annually, reducing imports and easing German trade tensions while boosting mining safety and industry.
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Pacific
Alexander Graham Beli
selenUote
United States
Th. Bell
Department of Agriculture
Gcological Survey
Bureau of Tines
Wilson
Germany
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