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Arbitration verdict splits the difference in Eastern rail dispute
The arbitration board awarded a 7 percent wage increase to trainmen and conductors, with railroads arguing no increase. The piece criticizes arbitration as a compromise, noting its impact on earnings and potential rate cases, and contrasts it with strikes. It also touches on eggs pricing policy and safety conferences at sea, urging balanced outcomes and faster action.
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Mitchel’s Model Is Gaynor For Washington
The mayor elect of Washington, John Purroy Mitchel, pursues a reforming program that mirrors New York’s Gaynor era. He plans to speed up governance, retain trusted officials, and continue municipal research while avoiding overt blame for past city ills. Observers note the Divergence from Tammany’s era but focus on Mitchel’s upcoming appointments and policies.
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William to Be King If Pay Is Assured
Prince William of Wied is urged by major powers to accept the Albanian throne but demands guaranteed civil list and life annuities for himself and his wife. He seeks foreign troop evacuation from Albania and precise frontiers, with a preference for speedier resolution of negotiations.
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Intellect of Congressmen Debate Sparks Short Exchange
The piece cites F D Underwood and Representative Jefferson Levy arguing over whether Congress members lack intellect. Underwood claims lawmakers are deficient in intellect and pass modest laws, while Levy defends intellect and blames local constituencies for political maneuvering. The discussion highlights views on representation and government progress.
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Schenectady Redeemed in Socialist Trend
The piece argues Socialists fared best when old party indifference rose or socialist influence was new. Milwaukee’s rise caused alarm in established parties until voters turned Seidel and allies from power, ending Mayor Sebeneviady’s tenure.
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Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions
Senate meets tomorrow at noon while the Banking and currency committee pauses until after the Democratic caucus. Senator Kern calls for a Democratic currency conference at 2 PM. Representative Evana seeks AG action to end flogging in Delaware as cruel punishment. Representative Lobeck pushes automatic elevator devices to stop cars when doors open. No floor business due to lack of quorum. adjournment at 12 33 until noon today.
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Festival of Reason Reverie in Paria 1793
Rev B Gregory reviews the Festival of Reason in Paria celebrated November 10 1793. He notes France’s horrors under church and state oppression, praises the revolutionary drama, and portrays Candelle the bookseller's wife as a mock goddess at Notre Dame while calling the ceremony foolish yet sublimely hopeful.
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Bucks Fight For Hours Then Are Shot At South Mountain
Two male deer fought for two hours in the South Mountain reservation on the Essex county park land and were shot to end their suffering. Park secretary Alonzo Church summoned Dr. Hornaday of the Bronx Zoo who reported the behavior occurred during the rutting season. Later two more bucks with murderous dispositions were shot to protect the remaining deer.
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Judge Fines Man for Don’t Miss Your Mark Remark
In Wilmington city court Judge Churchman fined George Keenan $2 and costs for assault and battery on John W. Powell. Keenan, applying for a police position, claimed Powell pointed a loaded revolver at him, then Keenan taunted him with Don’t miss your mark, after which he seized the weapon. The judge called such bravado foolish or reckless and imposed the penalty.
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Army Orders Move Officers and Sailors Across Posts
Leaves of absence and duty changes for Capt Thomas Frisbell Capt Clyde Parker and others. officers reassigned to Philippine Islands Fort Leavenworth Jackson Mississippi and Washington naval duties. vessels listed with arrivals and sailings including Delphin Osceola Paducah Wheeling and Veational.
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Changeableness of Man in Munsterberg Claim
The article reports psychologist Munsterberg’s claim that men change opinions more easily than women. It cites Harvard men and Radcliffe women tests with blackboards, noting post discussion accuracy: 78% men vs 43% women. It questions whether open mindedness or pride explains results and argues men would call it wisdom, while women are unfairly labeled fickle.
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Owl at Bronx saloon stars in wild election night tale
New York Tribune reports on Mike the three year old owl at McCauley and Maher’s saloon Aldus Street and Southern Boulevard Bronx. The white bird with brown spots drinks beer and Scotch chases excitement to the back room, eats chopped meat and beer, and nips intruders when approached.
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Pantaloons arrive as adjustable skirt reform in factories
Waterind lows Digpatch reports the pantaloons skirt, an adjustable garment born from a young female employee's idea, will be produced locally. It replaces the tight overskirt with a design that fits at the waist and knees then blooms to elasticized ankle gathering, using soft fabric silk and cotton.
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The Speckled Trout and the Flypaper Lions
A mixed clipping features a poem about a speckled trout and a magical word, followed by a humorous Indian anecdote where four man-eating lions are trapped by flypaper outside a hut in Gwalior. The tale ends with a quip about foot and mouth disease.
Today sun and tide table and weather forecast
Weather Bureau report notes high tides 238 and low tides 61 for today. Central weather outlook indicates rising pressure over lake region and East with fair weather, few lake region snows, and warmer conditions midweek in central valleys and South. Winds vary along coasts and lower lakes with moderate to brisk speeds. Local report shows hourly temperatures from midnight to 8 pm and a max 38 min 30. River bulletin mentions very muddy rivers in West Virginia and surrounding areas.
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Washington hosts talks on a national university vision
At the Willard hotel in Washington Charles W. Dabney of Cincinnati urges establishing a great national university here to offer broad research opportunities, noting Washington's unique access to scientific bureaus and sanitation studies and citing historical examples from Wilson and Bryce. Other attendees discuss gas pricing, gravity, tides, and broader U.S. science policy in lively exchanges.
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Plan for Clean Government by New York's New Mayor
The New York mayor outlines four points to reform city government. Seek public input, hire on qualifications not prominence, utilize trained city staff, and pursue true team-work to save money and improve services, reducing interdepartmental conflicts in police and district attorney offices.
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Pelican Swallows Pigeons Then Sneezes Them Out
Central Park keeper Bil Snyder recounts El Capstan the pelican swallowing two pigeons at the hay house. A curious visitor asks what happens next as the birds remain in the pouch until a sneeze, when the keepers shout to startle the bird and release the pigeons.
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Goose Killed by its Owner in New Jersey Yard
Shamrock a 4 1 2 year old goose owned by Peter Hennigan of Livingston New Jersey was killed by its owner due to a pugnacious temper. The bird had attacked visitors and children in the yard recently. Inside the goose Hennigan found a watch charm brought from Ireland 49 years ago and lost over twenty years ago. He had earlier discharged a farm hand he suspected of stealing the charm.
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