Taft outlines progressive foreign policy and merit reforms
President Taft’s message to Congress defends a modernized State Department, merit system for diplomacy, and expanded international engagement. He cites successes in arbitration, Central American aid, China reforms, and tariff diplomacy, urging sustained leadership, unity, and proactive policy to secure trade, peace, and national interests abroad.
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Department of State
Washington
Taft
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Union
Department of
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Foreign Office
China
Hokuang Railways
Gulf
South
Nicaragua
Liberia
Accomplishing and the Value of Thorough Effort
A Victorian style reflection urges a young man to choose a goal early and devote all energy to accomplish it. It warns that many fail by lacking thoroughness and waiting too long, while critics say “I told you so” after events unfold.
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Plorence Vidette
Desires for Longevity and Wit in Brief Snippets
A fragmented column presents assorted maxims and quips on life and luck. It contrasts longing for life with moral deeds and includes jokes about optimism, stage luck, and a sparrow lettuce anecdote from Atchison. The piece weaves aphorisms, a humor line about Curifus, and a governor sight gag.
Labor leaders freed after two month trial in Papizzo murder
In Salem Massachusetts Joseph Ettor Arturo Giovannitti and Joseph Caruso were found not guilty of murder in the death of striker Annie Papizzo during a strike riot last January. The jury verdict followed a tense trial, with defendants urging a not guilty outcome. After the verdict Judge Quinn signaled release as the court audience reacted with cheers.
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Salem
Massachusetts
Joseph Ettor
Arturo Giovannitti
Joseph Caruso
Annie Papizzo
Etter
Giovannitti
Quinn
Not guilty verdict in Green Ridge murder case
In Sedalia Missouri a jury acquitted Mrs Pansy Ellen Lesh of murder in the death of Mrs Elizabeth M Quaintance of Green Ridge Judge H B Shain ruled the confession uncorroborated and the defendant was freed She remained calm at first then cried with relief and thanked the judge jury and lawyers.
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Sedalia
Missouri
Pansy Ellen Lesh
Elizabeth M. Quaintance
Green Ridge
H. B. Shain
Feared turkey might burn during kitchen robbery
In St. Louis Missouri two intruders forced Mrs W C Rollman to kneel before a hot oven at her home while a revolver threatened her and her four year old son. They ransacked the house and escaped with $15. The incident occurred as Thanksgiving preparations continued.
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St. Louis
Missouri
W. C. Rollman
Taft Reaffirms 1916 Candidacy Is Not Probable
President Taft has told friends that despite his likely role in party reorganization, he should not be treated or spoken of as a possible 1916 Republican candidate. He emphasizes remaining outside public consideration.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
Sig Cooperage Plant Burns in Leslie Arkansas
A large cooperage plant owned by H. G. Williams in Leslie Arkansas burned quickly, starting from an unknown cause. The 45 minute blaze destroyed storage buildings and caused losses estimated between 200000 and 500000 dollars. In London England suffragists again damaged mail by pouring ink, varnish, or liquid into letter boxes, ruining letters.
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Sig Cooperage
Leslie
Ark
Pire
H. G. Williams Cooperage Company
London
Eng
China’s First Primary in Canton Dec 1 to 4
Canton hosts the republic of China’s first house of representatives primary election. Voters in Pekin will participate as the process runs from December 1 through December 4. The event marks a milestone in China’s early republican governance and electoral history.
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China
Canton
Republic of China
House of Representatives
Pekin
Socialists Call to Resist War by Government Leaders
A manifesto from the International Socialist congress urges Socialists in America and Europe to oppose any government measures toward war. The call emphasizes unity across regions to resist wartime actions and promote peace.
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Basel
Switzerland
America
Europe
International Socialist Congress
Chinese Troops Capture Mongolian Town After Battle
Pekin dispatch reports Chinese government troops under Prince Poht captured Ulissutal, Mongolia from Mom rebels after a two day battle. The city change comes amid ongoing regional hostilities and indicates a shift in control in the frontier area.
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Chicago
Ilmois
Prince Poht
Ulissutal
Mongolia
Mom
Pekin
Boston Boy Resigns Doric Courtesy At Opera House
Master Russell, son of a Boston opera director, stood in the foyer in evening dress when a matron tried to engage him. She asked where he was born and he replied with a courteous quip, ending the encounter as he bowed and walked away.
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Russell
Boston Opera House
Opera
Russel
Boston
France
Usual Kind of Office Seekers After Election
A landlord in Turgidtown remarks that after the election the banker, storekeepers, lumber yard man, doctor, stock buyer, blacksmith and other businessmen resume calm activity while the incompetents who have never managed affairs rush to seize control of the post office, showing frustration with the post office candidates.
Emeralds and Time Measured in Turbulent Lore
The article notes Turkish timekeeping at St Sophia diverging from Greenwich until recent alignment with Eastern European time. It adds that 12 o'clock is tied to sunset for religious purposes, causing noon to vary with seasons. It also discusses emeralds: most come from Colombia, emeralds command high value, and India is famed as a source though Oriental emeralds differ from modern gems as ruby varieties.
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St Sophia
Greenwich
Westminster Gazette
Colombia
India
Senator Borah Echoes Seashore Mockery in Turbulent Talk
A garbled speech by Senator Borah ridiculed a political rival with analogies of a seashore young lady and Chicago fortune, while other quips touched on relationship remarks and a dubious marriage fee. The piece blends caustic humor with unrelated witticisms from scattered quotes.
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Borah
Chicago
A Friends Advice Health Claim for Grape Nuts
A Nebraska man shares a testimonial after a fever left him weak with no appetite. He ignored medicines until his mother bought Grape Nuts, he started eating it daily and gradually recovered strength. He credits Grape Nuts with restoring health and recommends the product.
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