Taft Reprimand on Radcliffe Sermon Sparks Washington Debate
The piece discusses Taft’s response to Radcliffe’s remarks and the impact on Washington’s religious scene. It notes the president’s remarks at a Lutheran synod gathering, praising Washington as a favorable base for church activity, with support from Speaker Champ Clark. It also surveys New York shell game cons, detailing its persistence near the Hotel Astor and commentary on urban life and deception.
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Taft
Radcliffe
V. Wallace Radclife
Washington
Lutheran Synod
Fergymen
Dr. Radleliffe
Champ Clark
Capitol
Arsenal Point
United States weighs Central American debt plan
The Senate faces ratifying treaties with Honduras and Nicaragua to refund foreign debts and allow U.S. control over revenue collection if needed. Taft and Knox back the reform, citing Santo Domingo as proof the plan can stabilize finances, curb revolutions, and protect American interests, with intervention seen as preferable to future gunboat diplomacy.
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Nicaragua
Honduras
Senate
United States
Taft
Knox
Bante Domingo
Central America
Panama Canal
Caribbean
Wall Street
State Department
Santo Domingo
The Hippocratic Oath at Jefferson Medical College
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the Jefferson Medical College commencement oath traces to the ancient oath of Hippocrates. It emphasizes secrecy, patient confidences, and a vow against villainy while acknowledging the oath’s enduring spirit and the physician’s duty to society.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Jefferson Medical College
Christ
Aesculapius
Apollo
Hygeia
Panacea
Taft On Popular Road Off to 1912 Nomination
Alfred Henry Lewis writes in the New York American that Taft's Chicago speech healed tariff wounds and boosted his image. He notes Taft will likely be nominated in 1912 as Democrats face a strong field, with Champ Clark favored and Wilson a close second. Bryan is described as politically dead and out of favor.
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Alfred Henry Lewis
New York
Taft
Chicago
el Paso
White House
Kansas City
Emporia
Hutchinson
Newton
Dodge City
Trinidad
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Harmon
Bryan
Chicago News
Acarce
Putting Him Wise. A New York Sun anecdote on a rising politician
A New York politician recalls a country house weekend where a formal valet presented a silver bath bowl at 8 am. The startled guest hesitated as the valet coolly explained the bath temperature, a diplomatic moment that revealed the host’s culture of refinement.
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New York Sun
New York
the New Yorker
Charms of Motorboating and a Patagascar river tale
Cary tale on motorboating appeals to adventuring spirit and waterway exploration. Describes boat handling, dangers, and shore access for pleasure craft under 25 feet. A Patagascar supreme court anecdote ends with a drowning due to a boat with a hole, sparking dialogue on accountability.
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Carter Williamson
Leslie
Supreme Court of
Rich Widow Question Sparks Intrigue in Chicago
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a sharp quip about a rich widow as readers seek clarity on whether the topic concerns insurance or alimony, hinting at gossip and financial entanglements surrounding prominent social circles.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Kaiser Dislikes His Ablest Envoy at Constantinople
Germany's foremost statesman adrift from Berlin to Stamboul since 1897 Baron Adolph Marschall von Bieberstein wields influence in Constantinople directing policy while clashing with the Kaiser. His prior Berlin tenure as foreign minister ended in resignation amid court intrigue led by Prince Eulenberg. Now ambassador, he dominates the Sublime Porte and remains disliked by the emperor. Meanwhile Sir Robert Peel announces bankruptcy and sale of Drayton Manor after years of financial downfall.
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Germany
Oine
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Constantinople
Sublime Porte
Baron Adolph Marschall von Bieberstein
Stamboul
Prince Eulenberg
Maj. von Tausch
Gabinet
Tausch
Walenberg
Bieberstein
Bismarck
Abdul Hamid
Peel
Robert Peel
London
Tamworth
Drayton Manor
Sir Robert Peel
Mr. Gladstone
Sir Robert
William Peel
Viscount Peel
Lord Ashton
Queen Victoria
Prince Consort
Louis Philipps
Hugh Lupus
Earl of Chester
Staffords
Earl of Essex
Marquis of Weymouth
Robert
Baronet
Ireland
Lord Palmerston
Mercedes von Graffenried
van der Heydt
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Brentwood Company
Her Sacrifice. From Life Dolly’s Life Ambition Revealed
In Life Madge questions Dolly about her major aim in life. Dolly declares she hopes to marry a millionaire and save him from the disgrace of dying rich. Marjorie counters with Dolly’s grand plan to lift a dying fortune from ruin and stigma.
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Madge
Dolly
Marjorie
Star of the South Diamond Tale From Brazil to Royal Courts
The Star of the South, a 264.5 carat Brazilian diamond, was found by a Black miner in Begarem Minas Geraes. It sold for 15000, freed its finder, and later fetched up to 240000 from a syndicate. Exhibited in London 1862 and Paris 1867, it drew offers from a Indian ruler. later bought for Baroda. The tale ends with the ruler’s past abuses leading to trial and deposition.
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Bulletin of the Pan-American Union
Brazil
Begarem
Minas Geraes
Bank of Rio de Janeiro
Estrella Do Sud
London
Paris
Garhwar
Baroda
Hindustan
Col. Phayre
Nature Fakers and Burglar Alarm Parrot Tale From Times
A NY Times item recounts Captain Turner of the Mauretania boasting snake handling in India and releasing copperheads aboard then sending them to a museum. A New Rochelle parrot at E B Helm’s home warns burglars, as police trace the crew to Echo Bay after a silver theft. Also notes a deer capture by Willam Kane at Mile River.
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New York Times
Turner
Mauretania
India
Croton
Liverpool
New York
E. B. Helm
Locust Avenue
New Rochelle
Mrs. Helm
Mr. Helm
Echo, Bay
Helm
Winsted
New Fork World
Willam Kane
Mile River
New Marlboro Hill
William
Bachelor Club Expels Member in Brooklyn Society Note
A Brooklyn Church of Our Lady Good Counsel group forms a Bachelor Club limiting married women and dances to once monthly. Maurice Hannon is expelled on the eve of engagement. Albert McNamara heads a 15 member group seeking non marrying men as vacancies appear.
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New York
Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Putnam Avenue
Ralph and
Faiden Avenues
Brooklyn
Good Counsel Club
Maurice Hannon
Albert McNamara
Hannon
McNamara
Kansas Weather Echoes Crazy Double Tornado Display
Bob Turner of Mankato reported an extraordinary sky show from his porch with sun shining rain falling hail damaging crops lightning striking and two tornadoes in operation all at once challenging anyone to top the meteorological display.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Bob Turner
Mankato
Portrait of La Follette as a Strong Public Force
Semuil G Blythe in Saturday Evening Post discusses Robert M La Follette’s uncompromising stance and public influence. It traces his transformation from antimachine Wisconsin governor to national leader, praising his courage, persistence and sincerity while noting opponents call him a demagogue.
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Semuil G. Blythe
Saturday Evening Post
la Follette
Roosevelt
Washington
Wisconsin
Senate
la Pollette
Music and Dream in June Time Georgia Verse
The piece blends poetry and a Georgia June motif with lines from Stephen Phillips and Frank L. Stanton. It reflects music as freedom from daily distraction, imagining celestial sound and Beethoven as a path to ascent, paired with rustic chorus imagery of peaches and mockin' birds in a June landscape.
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Georgia
Out of the Mouths of Babes from the Chicago News
A mother and two children observe a short-legged dog while out walking. Edna notes the odd dog as they pass. Minnie, age 44, is told to put on shoes before dressing. Charlie, age 4, and his baby brother lose a marble, but Charlie jokes they have enough marbles already.
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Chicago News
Minnie
Small Edna
Mamma
Edna
Charlie
Bister
There Are Others From Judge June Marriage Month
A judge notes June is a favorable month for marriage but mentions eleven other months that will do. The comment frames a light tip about wedding timing and options outside June.
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Judge
Quips and Aphorisms Passages From a Curio Page
A compact page presents pointed adages and wry proverbs on life trust and money. It pivots on observations about wealth gender and honesty with blunt humor and cultural voice. The fragmentary lines reveal a local flavor of witty moral reflections.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical piece notes that a woman may suffer blues for fun and that money is the only substance that truly vanishes. It observes men seeming alike to a girl except the one she intends to marry and mocks a clipped humorous reading as dull entertainment.
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New York Press
Interviews with Capital Visitors at the Willard Hotel
Edward Bookwalter notes cross cultural proverbs from Japan China and Italy while at the Willard. Chicago financier James Townsend rises from a Lime Pennsylvania boy to president of the stock exchange. A former Ohio youth becomes a Canadian corporate head after starting with five dollars a week in Chicago.
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Chicago
James L. Townsend
The
Stock Exchange
Robert L. Watson
Dewey
Lime
Ohio
Waldorf
New York
Able Corporation
Canada
West Virginia Supports Reciprocity Sayings by Schmied at Willard
Dr J D Schmied of New Martinsville WV argues for reciprocity with Canada saying farmers back the plan and imports would be mostly beneficial He criticizes New York offices and praises President Taft noting the public favors steady leadership over sensational talk and warns against shifting horses midstream
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J. D. Schmied
New Martinsville
W. Va
Willard
Heten
Washington
New York
West Virginia
Canada
United States
Maryland
Virginia
A Nation of Cane Twirlers in Porto Rico
E Stanley Faver of Chicago visits Porto Rico and notes the strong cane culture among Spaniards and Porto Ricans. He observes widespread pride in sword canes, concealed blades, and street duels, with no apparent law against carrying a cane.
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E. Stanley Faversham
Chicago
Porto Rico
Emergencien
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