Judge Gras Strengthens New York Support in Gray Preference
The Washington Post reports New York Democrats favor Judge Gray of Delaware for the presidential nomination. The piece cites Murphy and Tamman sources noting Gray’s labor record and potential to win Republican crossovers, with discussions on carrying New York and party strategy.
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CHETWYND FAMILY UNDER EVIL STAR FOR SANITARY HOMES
Washington moves to study urban housing amid President's homes commission efforts to improve dwellings for the poor. Officials assess sanitary conditions, model homes, alleys, and regulations, recognizing that higher rents may keep the very poor from benefitting. The project aims to balance public health with affordability while avoiding slum clearance that worsens overcrowding.
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Woman Sets Pace for Dublin to Cork Walk
A female walker set a pace from Dublin to Cork, 161 miles, completing the journey in under 48 hours. She claimed better weather could shave more time, noting she could finish in about 46 hours and would attempt the feat again. Her pace was within about 45 minutes of the schedule.
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The Physical Factor in Politics
The article compares Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan, praising their extraordinary physical vigor and endurance. It argues their health and stamina influence political outcomes, noting how their vitality and public presence shape national drives and events, and asserts that individual vigor helps propel history.
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British Women Have Big Feet in England and America
A London shoe maker asserts English women wear larger sizes than American women due to more walking. He notes England’s 6 and 7s vs America’s 4 and 5, attributing bigger feet to pedestrian habits and stronger constitutions over vanity.
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Gray Is Murphy's Choice for Democratic Nomination
A New York World report says Judge George Gray of Delaware is Murphy’s preferred candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination and is likely to receive New York's 78 delegates at Denver. A Tammany source cites Murphy’s control of the state machine and his belief Gray would maximize wins, including attracting Republican votes, with the New York delegation remaining uninstructed. Murphy notes he favors finding the best man and remains aligned with sending an uninstructed delegation to Denver.
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Queer Georgia Excuses from the Atlanta Constitution
A negro woman in the police court claimed she needed the corn liquor for bathing, claiming She bathed wad. A youth with whisky on Edgewood Avenue said his kin forced him to drink, explaining he kept licker to make bitters for the family. Both cases reflect liquor issues after prohibition.
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Fragmented Illustrations of Ignorance and Punishment Folly
A collage of excerpts contrasts folly and ignorance with brutal punishments and grim social satire. It cites a New York verse about blissful ignorance, then details a brutal Chinese punishment in lurid steps, followed by a Nashville American quip on poverty and luck. The piece juxtaposes moral rants with vivid, graphic depictions of distress and economic hardship.
Ballad of Blissful Ignorance
A reflective verse from the Chicago News notes a mood of unease beneath contentment. It hints at hidden conditions not seen with clear pleasure and urges awareness of things that could be amiss.
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Harvard and Australian Visitors in Hotel Lobbies
The Springfield Republican reports Harvard students split over Taft Hughes votes at Harvard, and A W Craven Melbourne speaker tours Washington. Craven, a Victorian Assembly figure, discusses Australia’s federation, suffrage, immigration limits, and parallels with American cities, praising U.S. cities like New York.
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Reflections of a Bachelor at a Political Meeting
A reflection notes that men attend political meetings to shout during speeches and later learn the speech topics from the newspapers, highlighting how public discourse is perceived versus reported.
West Virginia Taft support eyed as Raleigh talks swirl
Republicans in the Raleigh gathering weigh Taft for West Virginia nomination with delegates likely instructed. Georgia’s presidential odds discussed amid Roosevelt speculation and southern delegate strength. A Baltimore lawyer and a Virginia anecdote spark remarks on evidence and honesty as the Raleigh event unfolds.
Cigarette Habit Reaches Gigantic Proportions in Britain
British tobacco show at the Royal Horticultural Fair Westminster draws thousands of smokers. An American manager cites estimates that about 384 cigarettes enter each person’s yearly consumption, reflecting the cigarette’s rise as the dominant industry factor. The exhibit features machines making 40 cigarettes per minute and a rare display of American leaf from Danville Virginia.
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