Monopoly and Shuster Trials in Persia Stir Public Eye
The piece surveys U.S. policy debates on canal freight competition, government railroads, and a possible Sherman Act action prompted by Bernard N. Baker. It praises Shuster’s Persian stand against foreign powers, notes a new U.S. government building project, and comments on tobacco trust dissolution as a market yardstick.
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Manama
Amerean Shipyarda
Atlantic
Haile
Bernard N. Baker
Kovernment
Baker
Audh
Atep
Athintic
Oulieke
Haker
Bertaglon Raulis
Transvelantle Steamahie
San Pruneseco
Ur Atante
Pace Porta
Furape
Shuster
Morgan Shuster
Onander
Fluswa
Persia
China
Tripoli
Russias
Shonter
Ftotspur
Don Quixote
Inne
Dom Paul
Arnall Bey
Ynea Shuster
St. Petersburg
Axalhat
Teheran
Association of the Tobacco Trust
Tebacca
Supreme Court
Ita
Roosevelt as Morgan's Choice for President Sparks Clash
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt would be the logical Morgan candidate for 1912, uniting Wall Street interests with anti Taft progressives. It claims Roosevelt’s past ties to Morgan figures and policies, including support during prior campaigns, show he could steer Wall Street’s trust regulation and influence the renomination fight. It frames Roosevelt as a strategic ally for big business amid calls for new legislation and antitrust policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Morgan
New Tote Works
Théodore Roosevelt
Wall Atrest
Este and Mane
Taft
Wallatreet
Steel Trust
Mr. Morgan
Gary Perkins
Roosevelt
Wiliam Barnes, Jr
Boas
Republican Party
New Fork
Outlook
Toonevelt
Gantus
Wall Street
Roose
Weit
New York City
Navy
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company Py
Worrat of Women and the Equal Rights Movement
An essay argues that women increasingly press for equality across life areas, including politics, juror service, and public safety. It questions whether equal rights elevate women to higher roles or redefine gender by nature, noting historical views of women as complementary to men and their enduring social place.
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Wen
Ite
Paris
Skes
Mme
Moena
Portias
Littleton
Ihepoianapolia
Aldrich Currency Plan in Monetary Reform Debate
The article discusses Andrew Carnegie joining financiers calling for a banking and currency reform. It notes his support for a reserve mechanism to back banking and allow currency issuance by a cooperative bank system to prevent panics. Champ Clark opposes granting powers over life and death to a few financiers.
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Aldrich
Andrew Carnnegie
Financi
Carnegie
Tia
Saya
Champ Clark
Speaker Clark
Congress
Rhodessland
Amherst College President George Harris Resigns at 68
The Amherst College president Dr George Harris aged 68 has submitted his resignation citing waning efficiency and a wish to retire from active leadership He states age does not fix the demarcation between the green branch and the dry His leadership and care for the institution remain clear as he passes the burden to successors with gratitude and no grievance
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Amiheyst
Uxtusa
New York
Ileria
George Harris
Th. di
Amshurst College
Harris
Pennsylvania
Traoks
Vega
Reno
St. Louis
Amherst College
Aristophanes
Hle
Watch retrieved after flagpole caper at Yorkville Court
In Yorkville a steeplejack Hughes sought his watch from Janitor Rooney after painting the courthouse flagpole. The watch, once missing, was found hanging at the flagstaff about a story above the roof, prompting a quip about Princeton students and college rivalries. Nearby notes reference James Bryce and dawns of civic progress in New York.
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York
Tsay J. Hughes
Yorkville Court
J. Rooney
Hughes
Rooney
Princeton
Woody Wilton
Taft
Wilde
Philadelphia Dispatch
New York
Duke of Connaught Yields to Consuls Fight Over Precedence
In Ottawa and Australia, consuls resist accepting full envoy status, arguing diplomatic privileges. Lord Dudley and the Duke of Connaught push to curb their prerogatives, while Australia and Ottawa see a shift toward traditional diplomacy over consular precedence.
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Canada
Australis
Ottawa
Austraiia
Daves Clertea
Europe
T. Goufs
United States
Carfnian
Dominion of Canada
Commonwealth of Australia
Lord Butiey
Australia
Commonwealth
Colonial Department
Foreign Office
London
Lord Chamberlain
Inti
Tie
Thiasin
Irelani
Lord Dudley
Nis
Lord Grey
Duke of Connaught
Witleh
Breach in Progressive Rank Sparks Dual Campaigns
Medill McCormick, Chicago, as La Follette bureau director and major funder, opposes Oregon’s Senator Bourne, creating two progressive HQs in a split over loyalty to La Follette. Bourne denounces friction yet signals support for La Follette as GOP nominee, skipping Chicago assembly outreach.
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Meety J. Irowa
Portland
Bourne
Oregon
la Vollette
la Follette
McCormick
la Follette Bureau
Medill McCormick
Senator Bourne
Roosevelt
William IL
Taft
la Fouistre
Republican
Progressive Assembly
Chicago
Assembly
Hardy Not a Dramatist and Remains Novelist
London correspondence traces Thomas Hardy as a retiree who denies drama plans. McEvoy reports Hardy rejected writing or collaborating on plays, noting his disinterest in theater and guarding his literary reputation. He emphasizes Hardy’s commitment to novels and poetry despite sensational rumors.
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London
Denver
Thomas Hardy
Laurela Ag Eingland
England
America
Pierpont Morgan
Jade
J. M. Barrie
Skewlae
Linh McCarthy
Granville Barker
Bernard Shaw
Fanny
Iterary
Charlee McEvoy
Tlven
Dorchester
Hardy
Mn McEvoy
McHvoy
Immoral Stay-at-Home Debate Sparks Suffrage Clash
Professor Charles Zueblin denounces stay-at-home motherhood as immoral while urging women to lead civic life. He argues mothers cannot protect food and water if confined to the hearth, praising women’s work in education and public affairs and warning of America losing to Germany without reform.
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Alphia Dupetta
New Fork World
Erin
Diry Halla
Statling
Charles Zueblin
University of Chicago
University Extension Society
Witherspoon Hall
America
National Federation of Womens Clubs
Uniers
Germany
Fife
The Shopping Lit Detroit Free Prose Mock Catalog
A playful piece depicts a shopper tallying a list of friends and family as she moves through a holiday market. The quirky inventory names dozens of relatives and neighbors, ending with a light note on Christmas day preparations. The tone mimics a local paper item with a sentiment of everyday life and humor.
Aunty Sue and Gladys in a Curious Parable
A fragmentary piece discusses divorce, social fashion, and gender roles with satirical tone. It contrasts sentiments from past press with modern expectations, noting men’s salary desires and women’s marriage pressures. It riffs on age and social standing, hinting at humor and critique.
Pointed Parables From A Corny Chicago Column
A jumble of whimsical, opinionated lines on love, wit, and social quirks. The piece riffs on gender, courtship, and miscommunication with quips about men, women, and the idea of romance.
Consular Service Aims to Grow US Trade Worldwide
In Washington, the consular service under President Roosevelt’s 1903 plan is seen by Alfred Taft Mo Gathers as key to America’s future. John Gottschalk notes the school trains young officers for posts in Mexico, Santo Domingo, and beyond, expanding US influence. Trade gaps with Russia, Persia, and Turkey prompt calls for stronger American commerce, with new chambers of commerce forming in Constantinople.
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United States Consular Service
Roosevelt
Jhp
United States
Algasd
Alfead Ta 'Mo Gathers
Middle East
Tfure
Washington
Crotisch
Mexico
Santo Damings
Gottschalk
Gottachatk
Ammerica
Issia
Caport
Russia
Mescow
Bengan
America
Amerca
Persia
Turkey
Constantinopis
Que Eral
Europe
Watande
Generat Hng
Ameria
Nat Tees
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Alexandria
Ote
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Steary
Pickwick
Sienook
Upelsasness
David Herum
Sven Ilena
MacVeagh
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
T. R—Wall Street
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Jim Wilson
Kaneas
Han
Bob Henry
W Witson
Clark
Fowler
el Taso
BU Pago
Wall Streets
Ward McAliater
Wisconsin
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Hinky Dink
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Marquis of
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Ho Tx
DR Fontenot
Gooparight II
Brastwood Company
Dramatist
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Jones
Teath
Detroit Free Prose
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Fred
Zack
Madus
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Tim
Gertie
Fay
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Daisy
Maxie
Phye
Green
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Prele Jaca
Aunty
Sue
Anne Gladys
Gilliz
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Thang
Lobe
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Wasoim Trenton
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Amine
Lima
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Aidslaver
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PEE Despina
Peoraylama
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Tatt Sf Perry
Pennsyania
Phn Democrats
Eest
Keystone State
Crump Clark
Wandrow Wison
Trent Ath
Tigese
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Epid
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