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High Civic Standard in Washington Praised in 30 Years
Friday March 2 1908 editorial lauds the District of Columbia government for three decades of honesty and fidelity. It credits leaders and public sentiment for preventing graft and for expenditures meeting designated purposes without corruption.
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The Divorce Convention and its Reformers
A Washington convention on divorce aims to create uniform laws and limit divorce to adultery. Proponents urge strong social control, license requirements, and safeguards against alcoholics or hereditary diseases, arguing marriage preservation outweighs individual preferences. The piece critiques extremes, noting varied global practices and potential race implications, while defending societal responsibility for family welfare.
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Marriage and trade talk across a turbulent era
A column argues marriage is a voluntary bond and criticizes divorce as a social evil, urging reform at the individual level. It then discusses Germany trade concessions, tariff policy, and economic balance, contrasting mercantile myths with actual buyer seller dynamics and critiquing McCleary’s tariff views.
Representative Government and Naval Budget Reflections
The piece defends Congress against sweeping attacks and urges fair treatment of lawmakers, arguing grafting is a societal issue to be cured by civic duty. It shifts to Britain's naval budget under Roosevelt's peace policy, noting ships, submarines, and turbine use, urging U S adop tion of turbines and homegrown innovation.
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Kings approval of Count Gleichen.
A long parliamentary ramble notes King Edward's approval of Count Gleichen as military attache and his recent gazette to the Order of the Bath. The piece discusses Roosevelt's rate bill, party dynamics, and various political figures while touching on international affairs and corporate matters.
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A Patchwork of Politics and Past Events From Prints
A dense column blends political satire with scattered anecdotes on Tillman’s party, McCaulay’s allusions, and a note on Illinois Representative Prince seeking to abolish Lieutenant General, plus reflections on Kansas judges returning railroad passes and a lengthy recount of French political-military tales surrounding Carnot, Brugere, and Massena.
Flood of Private Bills Floods Congress
A Philadelphia Public Ledger critique notes that in mid February Congress had 15 086 House and 44 in the Senate, a flood of private pension and claims bills. It argues most are fraudulent or improper, funded by Treasury, while a minority are meritorious, and urges restraint by lawmakers.
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Where It Was Done In Luscomb's Grocery Store
A humorous tale chronicles Joe Bing performing multiple feats in one day inside Luscomb's grocery store. He cuts wood, hauls hay, plows acres, and earns five dollars, all while keeping a brisk pace and cheerful mood. The piece contrasts with a Milwaukee Journal notice urging proper flag care and respect for the banner's history.
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Prom Night Mystery in the Old Farmhouse Parlor
A drummer and a visitor stay in a rural farmhouse hearing odd noises as the farmer reveals eight durters and bea callers on Thursday nights. The exchange hints at political tensions with references to government opposition and local option debates linked to Tillman.
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Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago News
A garbled chunk from a Chicago News page features fragmented social observations. The pieces touch on poverty, craftsmanship, charity, fashion, and moral judgments with unclear connections and many corrupted phrases.
Mills of Massachusetts Dividend Declares Strong Earnings
The Brooklyn Standard Union reports Massachusetts mills posting quarterly dividends of 425,600 on a capital of 22,816,000 across 35 corporations. Twenty-nine firms distributed 1.83 percent, totaling 753 percent annually if kept steady, while six others show earnings justifying dividends had funds not been needed for repairs and renewals.
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Fragmentary Wire Riddled Passage From Old Chronicle
A garbled OCR style text fragment presents a mix of quoted phrases and stray names. It references a Chicago News prena agent, an Ohio sheriff, a locomotive, and an Austintan tribolavious to bad luck. The piece appears to be a puzzle-like or satirical snippet with no clear single event or identifiable subject.
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Blindness Fate of Race in Electricity Trial
Chicago March 1 Universal blindness may be humanitys tribute to electricity says Dr H Pres ton Pratt in a personal injury suit in Judge Windes court The Union Traction Company is sued for 100000 damages for Ruth Bentrom declared partially blind and paralyzed from an electrical current passing from the atmosphere through her body April 10 1902 The trial cites incandescent globe arc lamp vacuum tube and power station dangers as reasons for the alleged harm The girl then eleven stood near a street corner when a trolley wire fell within four feet of her causing immediate blindness and paralysis on her right side
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Bank Had No Capital in Fort Smith Bank Failure
The Southern Bank and Trust Company of Fort Smith failed to open, with deposits totaling about 390,000 and assets near 390,000. Assignee Thomas Neal of Fort Smith stated the failure resulted from lack of capital, noting assets are mainly deposits, loans, discounts, and a bank lease. deposits will be paid in full. The bank was a Dallas affiliate, and most directors live in Dallas.
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Famine in Northern Japan Worsens, Relief Appeal Says
From Nagasaki reports the famine in northern Japan grows graver with a second appeal by W. Be Lampe, noting initial figures understate suffering. Able bodied men trek through snow for wood to feed starving families, women swaddle babies to keep them warm, and many once proud households slide toward ruin.
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Pattison Seeks Veto on Partial Appropriations
Senator Lamb of Toledo planned to visit Gov. Pattison in Columbus but was discouraged by Secretary Houck who cited the governor’s illness and advised against the meeting. Houck downplays any illness as a relapse and says no serious condition is implied.
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Hague conference delegates named by US officials
Boston March 1 The Congo Reform Association plans to publish the other side of Secretary Root's Congo letter, inviting Clark University President G Stanley Hall to author a public letter outlining the association's views. US military and naval delegates to the Hague conference include Brig Gen George B Davis and Capt Charles S Sperry.
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Toledo leaders discuss post office project and Colorado politics
In hotel lobbies Toledo figures Wu Creewell and C F Lee discuss backing a new post office. Denver and Chicago political chatter follows with views on Colorado Senate chances and municipal ownership foe Chicago’s streetcars. Conversations touch on campaign reform, a Meerschaum pipe purchase, and economic concerns in beef markets.
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