Belle Hagner the cleverest girl in Washington society
The article profiles Isabelle Hagner secretary to Mrs. Roosevelt as the social mastermind behind the White House circle. Described as tactful, energetic, and indispensable to Mrs. Roosevelt, she shapes guest lists, coordinates events, and manages social harmony among Washington’s elite.
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United States
Miss Hagner
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Washington
Catilions
Belle Hagner
Withal
Marcus A. Hunne
Mrs. Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
The Chicago Harrisons: father and son mayors of Chicago
Carter H Harrison Jr seeks a fourth mayoral term following his father’s five term record. The elder Harrison, born in Kentucky, served as Chicago mayor from 1879 through 1893 with multiple reelections and a fatal assassination in 1893.
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Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Harrisons
United States
Harrison
Kentucky
Ulation
Brooklyn
Washburne
Cregier
Yale Law School
Chicago ‘Limes
The
Sun
New Cup Defender Nears Maiden Dip at Herreshoff Yards
The new cup defender at Bristol R I Herreshoff yards rapidly nears completion and is expected to sail in late April. Mrs Oliver Iselin of New York will christen the yacht, as she has done for her husband’s other vessels. The design echoes elements of the Independence with departures from the Columbia and Constitution models.
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Herreshoff Yards
Bristol
R. J
Oliver Iselin
New York
C. Oliver Iselin
Oysters Build Islands in Newport River and Beaufort
Dr Grave of the United States fashion studies Newport river and Beaufort harbor islands in North Carolina. Reefs form across the river as currents keep edges clean, allowing spat attachment. Over generations wind waves and vegetation size the reef into established islands.
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Grave
United States
Newport River
Beaufort Harbor
North Carolna
Pacific
The
Minneapolis Junior Journal
Sun Not a Ball of Fire Says Indiana Reformer
Alexander Young of Laporte argues the sun is not a fiery globe but a habitable planet centered on electrical energy. He cites solar observations and a conductive outer atmosphere shaping light and heat, with life sustained by solar electricity rather than internal flames.
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Laporte
Ind
Young
Earth
Mr. Young
Miller Named Assistant Secretary Of Interior In Roosevelt Admin
Melville W. Miller of Lafayette Indiana has been appointed assistant secretary of the interior by President Roosevelt. A lawyer and former editorial writer noted for pension law expertise Miller will oversee pension appeal cases and related duties in the department.
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Interior
Melville W. Miller
Lafayette
Ind
Roosevelt
Miller
Indiana
du Pauw University
Supreme Court of Indiana
Des Moines
Lafayette Journal
the Interior
Department
Melville V. Mawer
Secretary of the Interior
Marquette Man Plans Costly House Move to Boston
J M Longyear of Marquette Michigan prepares to move his palatial home to Boston stone by stone after a rail line was built near his property. The project carries a cost near 590000 dollars, nearly the original price of the house.
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Woatan
J. M. Longyear
Marquette
Mich
Boston
Rare captive Rocky Mountain goat story and related notes
A report notes the Rocky Mountain goat as the rarest captive, with only three ever held. One specimen resides at Regent's Park Zoo in London, another pair at Philadelphia Zoos, while capture involved taking kids from mothers. The piece also mentions a Kansas City Journal complaint about inmate care and a claim about eel blood poisoning.
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Zoological
Gar
Kanaan
Kansas City Journal
Kansas
Kansas State
S. N. D. North Named Successor to Merriam at Census
S. N. D. North will become director of the census, succeeding William K. Merriam. North, formerly chief statistician in the division of manufactures, accepted the post and will start in May. Born Clinton, New York, 1849, North built a career as editor and journalist and became a leading tariff expert. He was nurtured at Hamilton College and held key roles with the Utica Herald, Albany Express, and wool manufacturers’ groups before serving on the industrial commission and the census. North’s selection, supported by Roosevelt, surprised many given Mercer’s popularity.
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Newton Dexter North Wasa
Clinton
N. Y
Hamilton College
North
Utica
Herald
Albany Express
Washington
United States
Wool Manufacturers’ Association of
Hoston
Mase
New York State
Senate Committee On Finance
Capitol
McKinley
Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Congress
Dingley
Industrial Commission
Merriam
National
Wool Manufacturers’ Association
Roosevelt
Census Office
Breweries in Germany Dominate Global Output
German breweries number about 26 000 of roughly 51 000 worldwide, making up more than half of the global total. The figures highlight Germany’s leading role in beer production and the large domestic brewing industry.
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Germany
Long Career of Hon Lres Overman Highlights NC Public Life
Sen Lee Slates Querm erat of North Carolina has been deeply involved in state affairs since Trinity College. Born 1854 in Salisbury he rose from teacher to lawyer and politician, serving as speaker in 1893 and leading NC Democratic events, now bank president and university trustee, succeeding Sen Pritchard.
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Lee Slates Quermerat
North Carollnas
Hie
Trinity College
North Carolina
Mr. Overman
Salisbury
N. C
Overman
Salisbury Sayings Bank
The
State University
Archbishop Bruchesi to be named cardinal in Canada
Apublic announcement states Archbishop Bruchesi of Montreal will shortly be created a cardinal. Born in Montreal in 1855 he studied in Paris and Rome, served Laval University, led Montreal Catholic schools, and became archbishop in 1897.
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Bruchesi
Montreal
Dominion
Louis Paul Napoleon Brachesi
Paris
Rome
Canada
Laval University
Chicago
Catholic School Board of
Clergyman Receives Ornate Pulpit With Comforting Motto
A Philadelphia clergyman renowned for his many good qualities was presented with a new ornate pulpit by his congregation. The pulpit bears the motto He giveth his beloved sleep and reflects the respect of his church for his sonorific sermons and devout leadership.
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Philadelphia
College for Policemen in St. Petersburg
A police training college in St. Petersburg hosts a museum where cadets study tools used by criminals. The collection includes jimmies drills chisels and devices for breaking into collection boxes.
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St. Petersburg
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