Hammer Haters Target California Towns in Humorous Editorials
A collection of editorials from Southern California papers condemns persistent knocker types and urges towns to boost progress. Beaumont comments on the dangers of the “man with the hammer” while Huntington Beach editors praise constructive civic effort and promote optimism and enterprise.
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Beaumont
Gateway Gazette
Cal
California
Huntington Beach
Board of Trade
Woman’s Club
Prince of Peace
Hint to Home Merchants for Local Trade Growth
A local paper argues farmers prefer nearby merchants if stock meets demand and prices match mail order totals with freight. It urges merchants to stock desired goods and advertise to win business, warning that mail order growth will persist unless pricing and selection improve.
Value of Fine Grounds in Los Angeles Landscape
A prominent landscape designer criticizes Los Angeles for lacking private ground quality. He cites ignored lawn rules, overplanting, and scattered plantings that hinder the grand effect of broad greensward in the city’s yards.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Confession Proves True in Old Murder Case
Charles Clayton alias Riley Price confessed to Deputy Warden Wood at the Ohio Penitentiary that he killed Alma Willmore near West Frankfort Illinois in 1896. Authorities later confirmed the murder, and Franklin County Illinois plans to seek extradition to try him for the crime.
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Ohio
Illinois
Columbus
Charles Clayton
Riley Price
Wood
Alma Willmore
West Frankfort
Clayton
Franklin County
Inaugural Ball Fund Aims For Taft Victory
Washington reports pass shows congress objections to the pen sion office building for the inaugural ball were overcome four years ago. Inaugural headquarters say conferences with members and senators indicate no serious obstruction remains. Subscriptions total $70 000 with $100 000 needed to fund Taft's inauguration.
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Washington
Congress
Mr. Taft
Body found in Delaware River near Lambertville
A burlap bag containing a leather coat and a decomposed body was found in the Delaware River at Lambertville New Jersey. The gender could not be determined from the state of the remains and the body was weighted with about 40 pounds of railroad spikes and wrapped in a clothes line.
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Lambertville
N. J
Delaware River
No Elephants on Route African Nimrod Guides President
Colonel J W Colenbrander, veteran of the Boer War, told President Roosevelt he likely will not find elephants on his mapped Central Africa route. The Briton, born in South Africa, plans a two year hunt in April, suggesting the president must detour inland from Lake Victoria Nyanza for any elephant shot.
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Washington
J W. Colenbrander
South Africa
Roosevelt
Central Africa
Colenbrander
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Carnegie Enlivens Hearing on Tariff
Andrew Carnegie testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on tariff revision. The steel magnate, on the stand eight hours, joked and challenged standpatters, praising Schwab and Judge Gary, while arguing steel needs no more protection and can compete under free trade though he offered no supporting figures.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
House
Ways and Means
Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
H. Gary
Payne
What are volcanoes explained by science
A Pearsons Magazine summary clarifies common myths about volcanoes. They are holes in the earth’s crust that expel material forming mountains, not burning mountains. Eruptions occur at sides or bases, smoke is steam clouds, flames are reflected light, and friction creates lightning.
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Pearson’s Magazine
Plot to assassinate General Bello uncovered in Maracaibo
Letters reveal a plot to kill General Bello, commander of Fort San Carlos at Maracaibo. Conspirators were captured and shot.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Bello
Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo
Engine Crashes Into Electric Car at Crossing
A Chicago terminal transfer engine collided with a Southern Traction electric car at Blue Island breaking the train killed William Schindler 23 and left four injured including two women A signal misunderstanding is blamed for the crash.
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Chicago
Crossing
Chicago Terminal Transfer
Southern Traction Company
Blue Island
William Schindler
Social Conditions Hit Farmers Across the Nation
L. H. Bailey, chair of the country life commission, arrives with four members to report to President Roosevelt on widespread farmer problems. He cites economic issues in distribution and marketing, need for farmer organization, and poor social conditions including schools and highways.
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Washington
L. H. Bailey
Country Life Commission
Roosevelt
West
Bailey
Congress
Professor Bailey
Provident Savings Life Society Sees Leadership Shift
In New York on December 22 a surprise move placed E. E. Rittenhouse Colorado commissioner of insurance as president replacing Arthur C. Langham of Louisville. Control of the society reportedly passed from Langham to Judge Nash Rockwood of Saratoga Springs New York.
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New York
The
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society
E. E. Rittenhouse
Insurance
Colorado
Arthur C. Langham
Louisville
Langham
Nash Rockwood
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
The Meat of It and Other Briefs
Benjamin Barnett has been held to the grand jury on a killing at an amateur boxing contest in Philadelphia. King Edward of England has nearly recovered from illness. John Zet was executed at Wethersfield for murdering his wife and granddaughter. A coroner’s jury ruled Chief Biggy of San Francisco drowned accidentally. Orville Wright plans a voyage to join Wilbur in France. Lorens area suffers fires destroying gun shops and stores. Eva Fay’s husband John Fay killed himself in an Oakland hotel.
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Benjamin Barnett
James Curren
Philadelphia
King Edward
England
John Zet
Wethersfield
Conn
Biggy
San Francisco
Orville Wright
Dayton
Wilbur
France
Lorens
D. C
John T. Fay
Eva Fay
Mind Reader
Oakland
Cal
Retired Officer Drops Dead in Washington Street
Major Joseph W. Wham of Salem Illinois, retired U S Army paymaster, collapsed and died of apoplexy on a Washington street near his home.
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Washington
Joseph W. Wham
U. 38
Salem
Ill
In Vain The Letter V Wrecks A Young Man
A distressed young man cries in vain that his fate hinges on the letter V. As he thrashes and hair falls, the crowd asks what is vain, and he blurts out the absurd cause the letter V.
Dignity of the English Waiter in London Sketch
An excerpt extols the English hotel waiter as a nearly extinct race with a refined aura. It praises the head waiter as possessing duke like bearing and notes his flawless manner. It comments that even when he accepts a tip his air remains regal and restrained.
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London
Where Women Are Wanted in New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald notes a shortage of women across Auckland and the country, with far more men than women and many men lacking wives.
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Auckland
New Zealand
New Zealand Herald
Not Sanguine Majestic Person Prime Minister Joke
A witty Tit-Bits quip on ambition features a boy considering his slim odds of becoming prime minister. The exchange highlights a humorous view of political fortune and youth optimism.
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England
Local Virginia voters choose Ludwell Cary by voice in 1804
In Charlottesville Albemarle County on the fourth Wednesday in April 1804 residents gathered under locust trees and by punch bowls to declare their delegates by living voice. Sheriff oversaw the vote with two candidates conspicuously seated.
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Charlottesville
Albemarle County
Mary Johnston
Lewis Rand
House of Delegates
Ludwell Cary
The Money Germ warning from The Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun warns money germs cling to dollars after a year of circulation. It claims about 124000 bacteria per bill and estimates a $50 holding carries roughly 6.2 million germs. The piece notes some take risks for money, but most avoid the danger.
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Baltimore Sun
the Sun
Garibaldi's Humble Letter From Caprera After Digon Fight
A letter from Garibaldi to his wife Francesca at Caprera, written the day after the battle of Digion, praises Italian volunteers who fought the Prussians and won. He notes cold weather, snow in the Mediterranean, and asks care for cows and calves, plus gifts for children Clelia and Manlie.
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Garibaldi
Caprera
Digion
Francesca
Mediterranean
Pietro
Tole
Clelia
Manlie
Marseilles
Ingenious Ponies and Their Thirst Quirk
A Strand Magazine note describes Mexican ponies developing a curious habit around cactus thorns. Before drinking, they kick the cactus with their heels to bruise the thorns and skin, allowing access to the cactus juice without injury.
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Strand Magazine
They Were Not Encouraged. Boxing Gloves Spark Proposal Joke
A Bohemian Magazine line uses a father and son exchange about marriage. The humor hinges on boxing gloves left in view, implying a failed proposal as the father prompts the suitor to act while avoiding luck.
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Bohemian Magazine
Quote on self made men from O W Holmes
The remark praises self made men and asserts it is better to be self made than not at all. It highlights respect for individual achievement and the value of personal effort.
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O. W. Holmes
Lincoln Farm Improvements at Hodgenville Museum Foundation
Fifteen to twenty teams haul gravel for the Lincoln museum foundation. The foundation is to be finished by February 12, when the cornerstone will be laid. Mr Roosevelt will attend to lay the cornerstone.
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Hodgenville, Ky
Lincoln Farm
Roosevelt
Do Your Christmas Shopping Early
Squirrel through gift ideas and seasonal picks for early shoppers. Morning hours offer previews of discounts, with local retailers inviting customers to take advantage of pre holiday specials.
Fugitive Ned Lakes Apprehended in Jackeam County
Lexington dispatch reports Ned Lakes arrests in Jackeam County after years as a fugitive. Revenue officers destroyed nine Sm distilleries and supplied a camp near Lakes town for two days awaiting his arrival. A large amount of liquor was destroyed and Officer Mullins suffered burns from sealing slop during the operation.
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Lexington
Ned Lakes
Jackeam County
Lakes
Mullins
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