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Lessons in Finance From Clearinghouse Certificates
The piece critiques government and bank policy, praising Clearinghouse certificates totaling 64,348,128 as safe but non currency. It argues certificates stabilise banks, avert disaster, and should underpin national currency rather than private issues. It urges Congress to expand national bank circulation and authorize emergency currency to restore prosperity.
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Post Office Demand for Large Increase in appropriations
Assistant Postmaster General Hitch turk requests Congress approve a substantial funding rise for the Postal Service this year. The department reports revenue growth of over 15,000 dollars amid portoflio expansion and higher running costs, with public confidence cited as proof of its efficiency and national unity fostered by reliable mail service. The piece also notes merit-based appointments over spoils and praises the department’s modernization under Mrs Hitchcock, while criticizing political patronage.
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Debates on currency reform and duties to curb panic
The piece argues for higher emergency currency limits beyond 250 million dollars, urging a thousand million or no cap, backed by the Treasury and experts. It cites Treasury activity during stringency, defense of the Supreme Court, and caution about inflation and financial stability. It also discusses protection of timber, Sisyphus satire on legislation, and reflections on war with Japan. It references Maj. Carrington and U.S. Supreme Court rulings, urging justice and responsibility.
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President Keeps the Ax Handy In White House Corner
A Chicago dispatch notes an ax in President Roosevelts office near the desk with a Lincoln portrait and an Ingalls poem. The piece jokes about political figures, windiness in cities, prohibition, and humorous lines on ambition and leadership.
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No Tips From John D Rockefeller Revealed
Wilbur Carman, veteran barber, recalls John D Rockefeller declining tips. He recounts an eight o clock appointment with Rockefeller at Forest Hill, where Rockefeller gave seventy five cents to be handed to Waldheim, stating no tipping for him or guests over three years.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A quirky social meditation notes a girl’s forgiveness for kissing mischief, a poor man praised by relatives, and a costly era punishing self harm. It jokes about a poet’s talk of food, a patroness’s pride, and men marching in a charity parade.
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Ohio crime cast as treason in taft split conflict
A New York Sun piece laments Ohio Republican committee disloyalty in Erie County and across the state. It accuses a Taft faction of repudiating administration candi date, seeks decisive punishment, warns of nationwide consequences, and likens the peril to civil war era calls for troops. The writer frames the dispute as treasonous and ominous for public virtue.
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Lord Midleton to Tour America and India links reveal
Lord Middleton and Lady Middleton arrive in Canada and plan an extensive United States tour. The article traces the family lineage from Henry VI era through Viscount Midleton and Peper Harrow, notes alliances with Curzon and Kitchener, and recalls Brodrick’s controversial role as secretary of state for India and Curzon’s resignation.
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Pecuniary Damages Across Crime and Suffering
A historical column traces the shift from personal vengeance to state liability, noting varying jury awarded damages for injuries and deaths. It cites cases including a Chicago man seeking 250000 for a buried wife’s body and a New Yorker pursuing 200000 for alienation of affection, with outcomes like 50000 and 101000 in some trials.
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Taffy Giver and a District Delegation Row in DC
A nostalgic verse from the Nashville American riffs on a smooth talker who wins favors with ease. The piece contrasts a con man’s honeyed speech with political maneuvering in Washington as Col Perry Carson and Andrew Gleeson clash over District of Columbia representation on the national committee.
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Wellington No Rough Rider From a New York Times Letter
A letter discusses army officer testing and recalls Wellington’s hunting misadventures and a mud splashed meeting at Strathfieldsays. It notes Nelson’s seasickness after days at sea, reflecting on famed leaders’ foibles and resilience.
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Lodging on a Trolley Car From the Philadelphia Record
A Nicetown night liner conductor reports a passenger lodging on the car overnight. The man, carrying money, asked for six fares to ride until 6 o’clock and be dropped at Broad and Arch Streets. He bought a quarter’s worth and promised more, seeking a safe place to sleep rather than a hotel.
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Weakness of Jury System in Thaw Case
The piece argues jury duty causes hardships that bias jurors, with long confinement, business disruption, and health risks. It notes rich jurors may fear impact on affairs and may lie about views, while poorer jurors cope better. It suggests permanent juror boards as a possible improvement to reduce corruption and difficulty.
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The Horseman in a Daring Display of Feats
A vivid description follows a daring performer known as the horseman. He walks along a precipice, dresses in bold fashion, jumps through a paper hoop, and fires a kiss. He performs a triple act, rides three steeds on three legs, and remains calm, while the unseen hero who saved the day is unnamed but called the ordinary cuss who drove the army mute.
Awakening Ring Restored After Eleven-Year Absence
The Philadelphia Record recounts how a family heirloom ring left by reporter Thomas A. Daly on a washstand in 1896 was mailed back to him eleven years later. The worn ring carries a stone and an unclear motive for its return, suggesting a conscience compelled restitution.
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Slang that Comes and Goes in Modern Speech
The Richmond Times Dispatch explores slang as a curious, evolving feature of language. It rises from nowhere or resurfaces in new forms, spreading across regions and social settings before fading into obscurity or, rarely, persisting due to genuine expressive value.
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A King Who Objects to Titles From London Titles
King Haakon of Norway shows interest in scientific devices and naval contrivances. He enjoys sport and is skilled in shooting, fox hunting, billiards, and riding. A Knight of the Garter, he abolished “Your Excellency” and even considered dispensing with the title “Majesty” at the Norwegian court, which lacks nobles.
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Prisoner in the Commons Prefers Fresh Air Scrubbing Steps
A colored inmate in the jail eagerly asks to scrub the front steps daily. Granted access, he cleans the steps until they shine like a floor. He pledges to work constantly once released, and says he will avoid further jail time.
An Oratorical Gem From London Chronicle
The London Chronicle quotes Hon. E. W. O'Sullivan of New South Wales condemning the ministry. He says they may blunder for months yet stumble over pebbles as they gaze at the stars, and an ambulance will carry them to the hospital where grinning skulls of their predecessors are stored.
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Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of aphoristic lines and quips on public speaking, fatigue, letters, self defense, artistry, and social quirks. The brief snippet presents witty observations about the orator, the shoemaker, fatigue, and personal discernment.
Taft gains support as West seeks nomination in Chicago
In hotel lobbies leaders discuss Secretary Taft ahead of the Chicago convention. J L Bristow asserts Taft’s role in administration policies and growth, while Noel Bardac lauds U S confidence abroad. Charles Darling advocates fortifying Hawaii and Guam as Pacific bases amid talk of war. Arnold Scherr signals West Virginia ambitions. Coal expert Neil Robinson argues mining safety varies by country and urges balanced legislation. Vincent Masoin, a Belgian graduate, dedicates life to leprosy work on Molokai.
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