President Taft and Gary Trust Reform Debate
The Washington Post discusses Judge Elbert H. Gary’s push for extensive trust regulation, a federal licensing commission, and anti overcapitalization. It notes Taft's district policy, fiscal plans for Washington, and the push for a federal role in local funds amid district governance debates.
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Gary
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Taft
Senate
Federal Commission
Senator Cumming
Gary Folds
Miung
Tate
A Wicked Nation Intriguing Taxations and Tolerances
The piece reports unprecedented liquor production and opium consumption under the internal revenue commission. It notes record revenue and bonded spirits stocks, with dramatic per capita estimates, while reflecting on social effects and a dark humor about the era’s decadence and crime trends, citing New York police blotters as calming contrast.
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Iternal Revenue
Thanksgiving reflections and headlines mix in a chaotic page
The piece blends a Thanksgiving meditation on gratitude with a collage of short items. It notes broad prosperity, good crops, and rising comfort, then darts to satirical quips about Turkish outrages, a steel trust dispute, a famed Atlante City poodle, and odd anecdotes from newspapers.
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Thas
Suffragette Couple Keeps Names Separate in Marriage
Prof Max Eastman and wife Ida Rauh, known suffrage activists, refuse to merge identities after marriage. They maintain Ida Rauh’s independent name while living at 3 Charles Street, expressing resolve to avoid absorbing her identity and to keep her independent in all aspects of life.
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New York
Eastman
Max Eastman
Columbia
Ida Rauh
Women's Trade Union League
Rhe
July
Europa
America
Charles Street
Mr. Eastman
Gous
Bear Rms Cage Fight In Bronx Bear Crates Fennsylvania Bound
Six men struggled to crate a Russian brown bear at a Bronx facility as the animal savagely fought the restraining bars and red meat lure. The teak crate, built in Singapore, proved only reluctantly secure as keeper warnings and a world of caution placards surrounded the scene.
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New York
Bronx
Fennsylvania
Jake
Krulp
Braln
Tis
Singapore
Raymond
Ditmars
Polishing the Stomach Promises Biscuits Mystery
A Horton family hired girl baked biscuits that failed to rise yet the man of the house ate several and pronounced them fine. Later the wife found the girl used a package of silver palady as baking powder, raising questions about the pantry incident and honesty.
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Horton
Earl Grey to Receive Freedom of London Ceremony
Earl Grey is to be presented with the freedom of the City of London in recognition of his service as governor general of Canada. The event will mirror honors given to past governors general, with several survivors of Ottawa’s post Confederation era expected to attend at Howick Hall and in London.
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London
Canada
Lord Cromer
Egypt
Lord Curlton
India
Ottawa
Marquia of
Lansdowne
Earl of Aberdeen
Earl of
Minto
Lord Manek
Lord Tiagar
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Lord Stanley of
Preston
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Grey
Howick Hall
Northumberland
Newcastle
United States
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Benjamin Franklin
Maj
Andre
Lord Grey
Franklin
Philadelphis
Ms Chief
I'N Mowick Hall
Washington
Society of Pilgrims
New York
Bertie Grey
Howiek
Vari
Henry
Lord Kitchener
Sir Edward Grey
War Department
Sudan
Mediterranean
Malta
Gibraltar
Cyprus
Engish
Tan Hamilton
Arnold Shanklin
Mexico
Willard
Kansas City
State Department
Bhanklin
Taft
Commercial Congress
Commierce
Missing mascot Jay deserts Delaware battleship crew seeks him
A New York Herald report says Jay the brindle bulldog mascot of the battleship Delaware deserted while ashore at Brooklyn navy yard. The 909 sailors request his return, promising forgiveness. Jay, about a year and a half old, had become a beloved team mascot after joining the ship during a 52,008 mile voyage, enjoyed a hammock, collar, special meals, and a string of wins with the ship's football team before vanishing during shore leave. The Delaware crew appeals to find him and restore morale.
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Delaware
New York Herald
Brooklyn Navy Yard
United States Navy
Sen
Civala
Charles A. Gove
Navy
Gove
Hudson River
Tore
Wolf Drive in Kansas Targets Timber Wolves
Brown county farmers plan a Thanksgiving day wolf drive in Wolf Creek Valley. Timber wolves have raided barns, calves, and lambs, prompting a coordinated, armed hunt spanning 16 square miles with 95 armed men stations and a volley start to flush wolves from dense timber toward open ground.
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Tiawane
Kavy
Kansas
Wolf Creek Valley
Brown County
Murmers
Wolf River
Iving
Willis
Robinson
Everest
Purcell
Rumor of Sun paper move spiked by editors
A New York Herald story claims rumors of the Sun leaving Park Row for Manhattan and West Party Street are untrue as editors and managers deny any plan. The Tribune also denies buying the Sun and building a tower. An Iowa trademark shows a hawk head in a cogwheel, marked Made In Town.
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New York Herald
New York Sun
Hts
Park Row
Manhattan Island
West Party Sixth Street
Diemay
Washington Square
the Sun
Star
New York Tribune
Tribune
Iowa
Dex Moiner
Philadelphia
Brodteta
Seapion
Manufacturers’ Association
Then She'd Say it in Catholic Standard and Times
Dialogue fragments reveal a staged courtship scene with Miss Bright resisting a proposal. A persistent suitor pressures a yes, while she frames a stipulation tied to Sam’s decision on marriage, ending with a teasing challenge about the condition.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Miss Bright
Big Business Distrust and Democratic Fallout in Taft Era Politics
The piece argues that Big Business cannot block Taft’s nomination or easily back a Democratic rival. It notes potential coalitions in the Democratic convention, mentions Harmon, Wilson, Clark, and Hearst, and suggests brokered deals amid a long deadlock could reshape delegate outcomes and candidate viability.
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G. Bixine
Big Business
Mr. Taft
Busingse
Woodrow Wilkon
Harmon
Pennsylvania Railroad
France
United States
Ogt
Judge Parker
Taft
Wilson
Champ Clark
Missisesppi
Clark
Mr. Hearst
Hearst
New York
Thanksgiving Day Reflections and News Notes
A fragment from the Chicago News echoes Thanksgiving themes with family gatherings, farm scenes, and a Pilgrim heritage. It contrasts festive images with lines about courage and freedom, then shifts to a column of pithy quotes on self-respect and marriage, ending with garbled remarks about appearances and alimony.
San Francisco Exposition Unanimity Boosts City Spirit
Leaders at the Raleigh and San Francisco merchants groups merged to form the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. With a 300 member base, the unified body pushes quick action on commercial issues and pro exposition goals. The piece cites Mayor James Rolph’s election and broader Pacific coast backing as signs of strong regional coordination.
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Ben Francisco
Willan Mitchell Bunker
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh
Chamber of Commerce of
San Francisca
Merchants’ Exchange
Merchents’ Association
Downtown Assortation
San Franciscans
James Rolph
San Francisco
Urief
Pacific Coast
Charles C. Moore
Pacifec Roar
Dettile
Reflections of a Bachelor from New Fork Press
A satirical reflection on male pride and gender roles. The narrator argues boys attend college for non academic reasons while men take credit for wives’ appearance. It jokes about gift giving and a woman in frenzied activity signaling new aunt status.
Fragmented Miss Gaddie love triangle hinted in column
In a clipped dialogue the speaker recalls Miss Gaddie and Miss Bright in a rumor of past affection and present entanglement. The tone suggests scandalous chatter about who loves whom, with no clear resolution offered.
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