Swaying Back to the G. O. P. In New York Politics
The retirement of Chairman Griscom from the New York county Republican committee and Col. Ftuog’s statement align to restore party harmony in New York. Insurgency subsides, Republicans seek six more seats under the new apportionment, and tariff debate fuels pro Republican shifts as Democrats face regional backlash. Industrial concerns in New England and the midwest echo these fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griscom
New York County Republican Committee
Col. Ftuog
Hughes
Empire State
Albany
Washington
New York
Brooklyn
Brent Mopent
Lst
New England
Middle States
Churches Unite In Tuberculosis Vigil Across Washington
Ruth Rizer, secretary of the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, told a Langdon, D. C. gathering that education and sanitation by churches can surpass medical efforts in conquering tuberculosis. She argued ignorance, carelessness, and lack of cleanliness delay victory, and urged churches to continue the pulpit driven campaign and spread the gospel of good health. The address mirrored similar talks in many Washington churches, stressing that physical health supports mental health and that the fight against TB remains ongoing but hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peter Bay
Langdon, D. C
Ruth Rizer
Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Cief
Asg Ling
Two Courts in Contrast in Supreme Court Opinions
The piece contrasts Judge Clements defense of the Interstate Commerce Commission with the Supreme Court’s wary approach to congressional acts and public policy. It notes the differing liberative methods and hints at forthcoming rulings on railroad rate regulation and the Sherman antitrust law. The discussion centers on procedure, statutory interpretation, and constitutional restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements
Interstatd Commerce Commission
Hoty
Supreme Court
Supremes Court
Debate on Sherman law confusion and whiskers policy
Opinion column weighs adjusting the Sherman law amid evolving business practices and contrasts this with a public whiskers debate. It argues for careful, informed policy rather than quick reversal, noting Australia’s experience and the future impact of regulatory evolution. The piece mixes legal reflection with a humorous take on beard versus bald head symbolism and references to key political figures.
An Ideal War Between Berthold and Vega in Baja California
An idealized view of war contrasts with a real skirmish in Lower California where Gen. Berthold and Gov. Vega exchange taunts by telephone. Berthold demands surrender of Ensenada while Vega resists, promising to take the capital if the insurgent forces advance. The dialogue underscores a stubborn stalemate and unlikely cordiality amid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Sherman
Madero Diaz Imbrogiio
Simon Berthold
Alamo
Gov. Vega
Ensenada
California
Gov Vega
Berthold
Cooperative plans aim to cut costs by cutting middlemen
A New York City cooperative movement modeled on English methods seeks to unite 7,000 dealers and consumers to buy, advertise, and deliver together. Members pay a nominal fee, gain accident insurance, a membership magazine, and an information bureau, with dividends based on purchases. If successful, the scheme could expand to other cities and challenge middlemen in price control.
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Clicnitova
Proauger
Washington
New York City
England
New York
Modern war by telephone echoes in California
The piece comments on a new form of warfare using the telephone to harass and threaten. It argues the method is cheaper than traditional troops, can be carried out by two people, and could expand to large-scale conflicts via correspondence. It credits Gov. Vena and Gen Berthold as pioneers of long range combat.
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Volice
Lowarp
California
Napoleon
Vena
Berthold
Big Ran
Eogue
New York Press
J. R. Dean
Broken Bow
Nebr
Dewey
Western Plains
Washington
The Recall of Judges in a Republican System
Albert Fink argues against recall as a tool that would undermine judicial independence. He contends judges serve the whole people, not the majority, and must protect minorities. The piece warns that recall risks government tyranny and urges greater judicial independence rather than further debasement.
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Albert Fink
North American Review
Charles
Montesquieu
le & More
Eliminate the End Seat Idea in Public Transit Debate
Washington dispatch urges ending the end seat dispute with constructive options. It suggests auditorium style concentric seating on streetcars or a movable seat system to equalize choice positions and defuse conflict between end-seaters and other travelers.
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Bhdster
Sim Jones
MacGregor
PAX
Washington
Broken Cut Glass of Value From Thrifty Housewife
A New York Sun reader extols converting broken glass into useful small dishes. She recalls cutting a broken berry dish into bon bon and almond dishes, and transforming a vase mishap into three little dishes, praising the saved value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Damaging Slowness in Papah Dispute
Fragmentary dialect note describes delays in returning papers to Caspah and his large family as chickens are served first. Marcus witnesses slowing efforts as Papahs struggle to remove items, Caspah's kin awaiting feeds amid the slow process.
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Johnsing
Marcus
Caspah
Aged Earl Makes Toy Bricks Useful at Mount Edgecumbe
Lord Mount Edgecumbe, near eighty, remains active in arts and estate. He enjoys building intricate architecture with toy bricks, a hobby begun during a long illness and preserved as a serious pastime. His history links to royalty, while the castle and gardens reflect Tudor and later eras with rich interiors and legends of rescue from a tomb.
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Mount Edgecumbe
Valletort
Edith Villiera
Earl of Clarendon
George
Duchy of Cornwall
Lord Mount Edgecumbe
Prince Consort
King Ward
Prince of Wales
White Lodge
Richmond Park
Lord Mount Ednecumbe
Edward
Victoria
Plymouth Sound
Plymouth
Devonport
Drakes Island
England
Medina Sidonia
Richard Edgecumbe
Devonshire
Henry VII
Mary
Bosworth
Arras
Ireland
Elizabeth
Charles I
Queen Anne
Edgecumbe
Duchy of Lancaster
Mount Wdagecumbe
George III
John Gilbert
York
Fara
Kenyon
Castle
Game
Maderith
Mount Edgecomte
Marquise DE Fontenoy
Brentwood Company
An Exception to the Rule from the Pedanticus
A fragmentary line mocks a supposed physical law, claiming causality defies rule and amusingly notes a drastic transformation of parents into idiocy. The archaic tone reflects a satirical or fictional gibe on scientific certainty.
Plans big game fur farm near Athabasca Landing
Dr T J Burgen of Spokane and partners lease 2000 acres in Alberta lake district north of Athabasca Landing to operate mink and muskrat farming as a commercial venture. Beginning in June they will stock 5000 rats and 50 mink, with plans to grow carrots for emergencies. Pelts valued at 60 cents to 1 dollar each. mink fed on fish. Additional cattle horses and dogs to be handled on the property.
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Spokane
Wash Dispatch
New York Herald
Lake District
Athabasca Landing
Alberta
T. J. Burgen
Egstern Washington
Burgen
Canada
Power of the South in the 1912 House committees
Leslie's reports a strong Southern hold in the 1912 House, with Democrats holding a 68 vote majority and three quarters of chairmanships in key committees. It notes Southern leaders in both Senate and House, including Underwood and Hay, and praises Champ Clark as a leading orator. The piece argues the South will likely deliver the Democratic presidential vote and have influence at the 1912 convention.
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Leslie
House of Representatives
Missouri
House
Dixie
Senate
Bryan
South
Rayner
Maryland
Simmons
North Carolina
Tillman
South Carolina
Bacon
Georgia
Foster
Alabama
Hailey and Culberson
Texas
Underwood
Henry
Clayton
Adamson
Hay
Virginia
Champ Clark
Head of a Family Tax Exemption Sparks Debate
A Spokane Spokesman Russell article reviews how state tax rules define the head of a family for the $200 exemption. A Tacoma equal suffrage group questioned Commissioner Rockwell as to who qualifies, noting that a single person with dependents can count as a family for exemption, even if not living together. The ruling unsettles traditional ideas of family leadership and support in taxation.
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Spokane
Ravie
al Termly
State Commission On Taxation
Tacoma Woman's Equal Suffrage
Rastus and the Ice Bear Tale at Hucklberry Time
A Pennsylvanian Democrat named Robert Diferderfer shares a racially tinged tale from the New York Herald about a man named Rastus fleeing a bear after collecting huckleberries. The column shifts to a report from the White House tennis club in Washington where M Jusserand and Secretary Meyer star in doubles, with Jusserand noted for calm, billiards-like strokes and a likely championship match looming.
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Brooklyn
Robert
Diferderfer S
Pennsylvania
Rastus
Rass Tus
New York Herald
Taft
White House
Meyer
Navy
Beekman Winthrop
M. Jusserand
Lieut
Comer
Leigh C. Pstmer
Messrs
Murray
Lea McClung
Curtis
Piatt Andrew
Treasury Department
Combér. Palmer
Winthrop
Lee McChing
Grandmother's Garden and Bits of Wit
A collage from the Atlanta Constitution and Popular Magazine includes a poem about Grandmother's garden and her gentle care, followed by quips from the Chicago News on politics and love. It closes with assorted humorous lines about marriage, parenting, and social norms.
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Atlanta
Chicago
Reflections Of A Bachelor From The New York Press
A sardonic column notes investors misjudgments and the idle chatter of a women’s luncheon. It jokes that women hunger for gossip more than food and mocks men who exaggerate their status. The piece blends humor about invention money and social pretenses.
Michigan to honor Zach Chandler with statue at Capitol
A Chicago crowd, including William Chapman of Karssae, discusses honoring Zach Chandler, Michigan’s son and former Republican leader, with a statue in the Capitol. They recall his 1868 and 1876 roles, his work preventing Democratic electoral votes, and compare him to Mark Hanna.
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Michigan
Zach Chandler
William Chapman
Karssae
Wilard
Michiwan
Gen
Grant
Hayes
Chandler
Mark Hanna
Taft
Tom Carter
Jim Sherman
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