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Charles W Morse Career Sealed By Remarkable Turnaround
The banker Charles W Morse of New York, once bankrupted and convicted, has reportedly discharged debts and regained control of key properties two years after collapse. The piece praises his endurance, laments past faults, and notes public sympathy, urging lawful amendment and gratitude for his family’s support.
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A New Use for Babies and The World on Trial
A long, overlapping feature blends sensational speculative ideas on infant psychology with critique of scientific experiments on babies, then shifts to a sports report from Detroit. It discusses moral implications, urges accountability by mothers, and cites public figures while weaving in political and social commentary. The piece also covers militia training, immigration, butter production, and quotes various historical and contemporary voices.
Americans Flock to Canada as 70000 Farmers Move North
Ottawa reports a flood of U S farmers crossing the border into the Canadian West. Officials say roughly 60000 Americans arrived last fiscal year with about 1000 per person in cash and assets. Immigrants are seen as skilled agriculturists, boosting Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba while United States citizens depart.
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Baseball Flourishes As Attendance Climbs Nationwide
The New York World estimates total attendance for the major leagues at 7,878,103 for the season, with American League exceeding National League figures. Large cities like New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Detroit show high attendance, while venues such as Polo Grounds and Forbes Field faced capacity strains as fans packed into near-sellout crowds. The sport’s broad base includes minor leagues, colleges, high schools, and amateur clubs, signaling enduring growth and prosperity.
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Payrolls and Navy Talk Across North America
Payrolls surge in Allegheny county and Pittsburgh district with large payouts and high capacity as October 15 deliveries exceed prior midmonth and panic levels. Canada faces navy debate in Parliament with calls for annual British contributions and eventual Canadian armament. Tiny humorous vignettes and a gloomy Thanksgiving preview close the column.
London’s New Lord Mayor a Catholic in City Tradition
Sir John Kumi, elected Lord Mayor of London for the year starting November 9, faces Protestant scrutiny over his Catholic faith and ceremonial choices. The piece recounts his pledge, past debates, education, wealth from London wharves, and the lord mayor’s historic duties and pomp, including pageantry, salaries, and royal prerogatives.
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One Lucky Oversight in Dr Eliot's Five Fest of Books
A fragmentary note from a historical page remarks that it was fortunate Dr Eliot did not include the Cook-Peary controversy literature in his five fest of books. The remark suggests a missed topic and reflects editorial caution.
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Government Supply Committee praised for big savings
Prominent New York importer Hugh B McDonough commends the Government General Supply Committee created by executive order of President Tate in May praising saved costs on crude rubber and ink supplies. The board, with Hills Wilson and DeGraw, certifies bids, tests articles and awards contracts, ending departmental purchases through a unified, competitive process.
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Trespass and immigration debate frames Hawaii politics
Visitors in Honolulu discuss sugar politics and Japanese immigration, noting how Hawaii’s sugar industry and tariff policy affect local labor and land ownership. Railroad trespass fatalities are cited to argue for stricter enforcement and a central public health department.
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Reflections of a Bachelor in 1912 Campaign Talk
Poll watchers discuss the presidential race around Taft Roosevelt and La Follette in 1912. The piece notes Taft’s likely nomination, possible independent candidates, and Roosevelt’s enduring influence. It also covers comments by Col J Ham Lewin and remarks on Wayman, with peripheral notes on a Londoner traveler and a college phys ed stance.
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Armies pay and perks compared across nations
Fragmentary essay contrasts German and French officer pay and outlook, noting Berlin limits on horse drawn transport, France offering higher salaries, Kaiser's economy drives simple regimens, and officers facing financial strain. It questions patriotism of officer seekers and suggests practical limits on aspirants and experiences.
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Why so many divorces in modern America
The article discusses rising divorce rates, noting threefold increases over a generation and the inadequacy of population growth to explain it. It cites social and educational efforts, including domestic science, while blaming wider societal and familial factors. The piece reflects on attitudes of men and women and asks why so many divorces occur. It cites New York sources and anecdotes, ending with a vignette about crowds and a peanut vendor.
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Ragged Crew Rumble at Parade in Defiance Streets
From the Chisaga News and the sunny city bustle comes a tale of a bold ragged boy stepping forward to lead the crowd. The crowd cheers as the muscle bound figure strides in, fear and pride in equal measure, hoping the young challenger’s courage survives the fray.
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Ditmars Raising Crickets in the Bronx Zoo
Curator Ostrava at the Bronx Zoo plans to raise crickets to provide music in the reptile house next winter. He procured four varieties including rattie engke cricket, field cricket, tree tricket, and sleiga bell cricket to cultivate a colony there for ambient sound.
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Shaw Calls for Censorship Abolition and Challenge
In a rare public salvo, Bernard Shaw returns with a column arguing for abolishing censorship. He mocks the nation’s ideal censor and asks who could better judge real life and art than a world-wise critic. He even names George Edwardes to name a worthy substitute if one exists.
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