The Washington Post Sees Reform in Weight Control and Diplomacy
The 1910 Washington edition notes strict weight inspections to curb fraud in retail markets, urging decisive police checks. It also recounts a Guatemala Guatemala incident where diplomat Carrillo provoked a diplomatic row, prompting protests and a cautious response from the Guatemalan government and foreign embassies.
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New York
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Washington Post Follow Post Fostered National Debate
Fragmented OCR text reflects partisan discourse around Taft administration policies, Congress, and public sentiment. It highlights calls for timely delivery, post reliability, and political critique of party platforms amid shifting political rhetoric and legislative tensions.
A Race or a Walkover in Presidential Vote Fates
A historical column debates whether the 1890s U S presidential election could swing in favor of Democrats or face a walkover. The piece weighs factional votes, independent sentiment, and key figures like Bryan and Taft, considering regional blocs in Iowa, New York, Nebraska, and Illinois. It analyzes how the party’s path hinges on consolidating votes and the potential impact of independent voters on November outcomes.
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Market Frauds in Manhattan Recall Dealers
Testimony exposes dishonesty among recall dealers on food products in Manhattan. Frauds include false weights and measures, harming the very poor as victims. Regions like the lower East Side and other cities appear active fields for these operations. Fruits and vegetables are mentioned.
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A Dusky Prince in Exile and British Policy
The Krish government appeases a rebel prince named Thinguly, a son of Cettiwayo and leader among Zula, punished for harboring rebels and arming fighters. He received four years’ imprisonment in an African ranch and a 100 pound fine, with prior banishment to St Helena. The piece notes echoes with American Revolutionary figures and reflects on colonial justice.
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London Sunday Becomes Open to Recreation and Charity
The English Sunday reflects a shift from strict church gloom to a mix of reverence and secular renewal. London attendance falls, yet charitable giving thrives with street and transit collections. Some cities consider earlier services and weekday recreation, linking rest with work and spiritual refreshment.
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High-Toned Lynching Described as Civilized Mississippi Event
The Philadelphia Telegraph recounts a Mississippi lynching of Elmer Curl as a model of high tone and civility. Banker and merchant participants, no rowdiness, with bereaved brother Miller expressing reluctant approval of the mob’s “first pull on the rope.” The piece casts the act as a notable advancement in swift justice.
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Senator Sullivan on Oberammergau Trip and Ireland Jibe
In Oberammergau the senator critiques the Passion Play as spectacle while praising Irish scenery and jaunting car travel. He notes Bavarian inn prices at $4.59 a day and Bowery-style overcharging after arrival. He jokes Americans will fund locals to retire, build castles, and buy titles amid expectations of an American invasion. He praises jaunting travel as economical at about $4 per 50 miles.
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Ready for November Great Change in Republican Situation
From the New York Sun the piece notes a visible shift in the Republican stance influenced by President Taft. It argues that congressional dynamics, Senate leadership, and solid House support have altered the party's political outlook for the November vote in ways that seemed unlikely weeks earlier.
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Louisiana Death Penalty Bill Sparks Economic Debate
In Louisiana lawmakers oppose public expenditure excess and consider death by electricity or hanging. A proposed bill would use electrical chairs, but was rejected as too costly. Critics note monopoly pricing and patent delays as reasons to wait. The discourse links high death costs to rising food and living costs in the Pelican State.
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Pelican
Post Philosophy on Etiquette and Everyday Truths
A wry, fragmentary meditation on manners and human behavior. It notes patience with effort, the sting of impatience, and gendered toils in daily tasks, with sly observations on politeness and the humor of human foibles. The tone feels like a dated column reflecting social habits and linguistic quirks.
Edward VII mourned in Russia as czar extends tribute
The Russian elite observe deeper mourning for King Edward VII than London. His popularity grew after he helped ease tensions with Russia, earning praise from leaders including President Goutchkoff. The article notes his role in forming entente relationships and aiding Japan negotiations, alongside a retrospective on his reception in St. Petersburg and comments on past incidents involving English figures.
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Spanish in Schools: Urges Compulsory Study in Public Schools
The Philadelphia Inquirer endorses making Spanish mandatory in higher schools and elective in all secondary schools. It asserts Spanish benefits business, especially for Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Mexico and Central and South America, and for future American industry leaders. It cites West Point as the only compulsory Spanish school in the nation and urges teachers who understand the language.
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The Light That Failed 112 A Lighthouse Keeper Lost His Light
A tale from the Woman's Home Companion recounts a veteran keeper named Zim who tended first to fourth order lighthouses. He slept briefly at the lamp, the chimney melted, the light went black, and he faced dismissal though his record was clean. The story ends with a stark warning about the job's demands.
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A Horrible Motive From the Minneapolis Journal
Edward H W. R. Green declares he remains a bachelor due to his great size and fear of marrying for the wrong reasons. A reporter recalls a doughnut tale where a tramp asks for a fourth doughnut as part of a ruse, then mentions a quoit game with friends in the holler.
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Singing With Phonographs Critique From The Sun
A New York Sun piece quotes a city salesman arguing phonographs hinder singing. He notes average people struggle to find the pitch around a phonograph playing popular tunes, causing a discordant medley in many rooms. Born singers may benefit from study, but casual singers stumble across keys and home notes.
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Not Material Evidence from the Cleveland Leader
A terse exchange shows a lawyer claiming witnesses swear they do not know each other, while asserting they are married. The judge overrules, raising questions about what such a ruling proves in the case.
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Lucky Chap from the Red Hen Joke Involves Soft Pedal
A lighthearted joke recounts a horse named Lucky Chap from the Red Hen that came in last night and fell against a piano. When asked if he hurt himself, the response says no, I struck the soft pedal.
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The City Boy and Country Rivals Compared in Courage and Ability
A New York Times view questions the notion that country boys are inherently braver more initiative or clever than city boys. It argues elites and urban origins produce many notable figures, while rural success often reflects exceptional cases.
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From a Far Country by Helen Lennon and Others
A compilation of verse and prose excerpts from American Magazine and Harper s Weekly. The pieces reflect homesickness through Irish imagery and reflections on birth and modest domestic scenes.
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Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago Newer
A collection of terse sayings and witticisms about marriage health aging work and social behaviors. The snippets joke on pipe status letters greetings, meat shop signs and a Masonic ladder while noting love poverty and toothache as obstacles.
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Reflections Of A Bachelor From The New York Press
A witty column contrasts male self regard with their talk on sentiment and love and notes women equate romance with meals. It jokes that elders misinterpret youth, mothers judge sons by looks to their grandfather, and engagements mirror cautious investments with no upfront credit on settlement day.
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Foreign visitors boost postal savings bill and Chicago growth
Chicago figures show rapid building expansion with the New People’s Gas building and Blackstone Hotel rising as the city modernizes amid the coming postal savings bank, while experts from Berlin and Manchester discuss water views and educational practices. Yellowstone Park draws record interest and travelers weigh costs and lodging options.
Out of the Mouths of Babes from Chicago Nows
A collection of brief humorous exchanges between children and adults. Included are lines about ignorance and knowledge, a girl at a window mistaking hail for pills, spankings, a fisher in a stream, and a cheeky student explaining why he stays behind in studies.
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