Roosevelt and Roaring Twenties Era Curiosities Cited
A collage of remarks and notices cites Roosevelt’s popularity and debates over a third term, ship names Viper and Tarantula, marriage rings laws, and comments from press outlets. It notes indictments against Standard Oil, executive shifts at Old Dominion, Roosevelt’s enduring appeal, and Michigan’s spring election gains for Republicans. Santos Dumont’s airship sale closes the list.
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Michigan
Supreme Court
The
State University
State Board of Education
Santos Dumont
New York
Legislature Passes Rail Rate Hike and Liquor Reform Bills
State lawmakers approve a two cent passenger rate hike for railways. Nebraska passes a law barring brewers and wholesale liquor dealers from owning saloons, awaiting governor signing. New York assembly supports a recount bill for municipal race between McClellan and Theurts. Galusha A Grow dies at 83 in Glenwood Pa, a longtime congressman and reform figure. New York Court of Appeals strikes down entire legislative district apportionment as unconstitutional.
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Minnesota
Nebraska
New Yor City
McClellan
Theurst
Assembly of
New York
Galusha A. Grow
Glenwood
Pennsylvania
Fragmented historical musings and horticultural notes mix in a late 19th century column
A fragmented blend of political quotations, agricultural advice, and humorous anecdotes spans Moraine era topics. It moves from tariff critique to garden tips, listing crop outcomes and best planting times, and ends with a vignette about antique collectors and a temperamental executive.
Two Young Men Roosevelt and Cleveland in Presidential Context
The Theodore Roosevelt is described as a 46-year-old when elected president, while Grover Cleveland was 47 at his election twenty three years ago. Cleveland has just turned 70, and the piece offers congratulations, noting his retirement period as dignified and useful and praising his personal character alongside official merit.
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Herbert B. Walker
Messenger Loy
Old Dominion Steamship Company
New York
Theodora Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Kerosene Price Talk Sparks Doubts Over Donations
In a heated exchange, Hubl argues that Rockefeller donations cause kerosene prices to rise, noting four donations trigger increases. Ab counters, saying price hikes occur regardless of donations, suggesting a broader pattern in fuel costs.
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Hubl
Rockefeller
Opinion notes sway in Wisconsin and federal race
The Waterloo Reporter warns lawmakers that if they resist reform they cannot back Spooner’s successor who is easily led by LeFollette. Cedar Staphds Gazette weighs Hull’s district-wide duties and primary law limiting him to represent the whole district. Muscatine Journal condemns bulk sales bill defeat and praises honest business methods.
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Waterloo
Wisconsin
Io Spooner
LeFoltette
Cedar Staphds Gazette
Congress Hull
Enya
Hull
Muscatine Journal
Millionaire seeks service pension as honor souvenir
The dispatches note a dozen millionaire applicants for service pensions who seek on the rolls for honor rather than need. One declares he would pass the pension to descendants with pride, while receiving only 144 dollars a year. The piece argues such pensions should honor veterans and suggests returning the funds to the treasury or channeling them to charity.
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Baltimore Sun
Warner
Bis
United States
Redwood Church of Santa Rosa Built From One Tree
A large Baptist church in Santa Rosa California was constructed entirely from a single California redwood tree. The 34 by 80 foot structure features a 70 foot spire, seating for 300 in the main hall, 80 in the parlor, a 14 by 20 foot pastor's study, vestibule and toilet room. All timbers, lumber and shingles derive from one tree, a not common achievement nationwide.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
California
Influential Youths and Railway Perils Highlighted in Periodical Text
Leslie's Weekly discusses youth intellect noting gains in breadth and versatility but warns of susceptibility to sophistry. It also cites rail safety worsening since 1895, with 1906 showing higher danger levels and fatality figures. The piece critiques progress and commentary from Hartley Journal on advertising deals and public perception.
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State Commerce Commission
United States
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Richley World
Qeorge F. Althouse
Abraham Tinceln
New York Mail
Juegings
Unadilla N.Y
Edward Evrcratt Hale
Bugllah
United States Navy
Viper
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Collier Platt
Commonwealth
America Potta
Chicago Journal
Standard Oil Com‘pany
Chicago
Adria S. Stevenson
Legion
South
Bloomington
Roosevelt
Teddy
the Hague
Tiolland
Russia
Germany
Brer Cummins
Miller
Sioux City Journal
Marshall County
Iowa
Iowa Blush
Jim' Mil
Paul Lateken
Everybody's Magazine
St. Paul
Ball Telephone Company
Jtw
Oto
Great Northern
Department Tho
Bureaua
Walter
Tre
Bill
Talfe
Washington Herald
Esigon Kaeper Notte
Stetson
J. B. Stetson
Roswell
W. N. Snodgress
Reliabe Clothing Store
Ahs
Ma Et Iouse
Earth
Maite Bys
Acme White Lead & Color Works
Detroit, Mich
J.J. Diemer & Co
H. A. Miller's
W. H. P. Faunce
Brown University
Leslie
Tad
Hartley Journal
Rock Island Railroad Company
Loutaville
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