Love and Royal Matrimony Satirized by Royal Obsessions
A 1948 humor piece mocks royal arranged marriage anxieties by imagining Princess Victoria and Austen Chamberlain–the postmaster general–as a spirit of freedom in love. It lampoons royal interference, American egalitarianism, and the absurdities of courtly destiny with vivid, satirical vignettes of marriages across classes and eras.
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Harry Daniel
England
Victoria
Edward
Austen Chamberlain
Alfred Edward Joseph
Amdy, Jackson
Patrick Reuben Charles
Great Britain
HIGHER BANKING NUMBERS INCREASED ELASTIC CURRENCY
Washington December 1 the annual report of William B Ridgely comptroller of the currency prepared for transmission to congress shows that as of September 15 1902 six thousand four hundred one national banks reported aggregate resources of 6113928912 50 with loans and discounts totaling 3208127480 09 more than 60 percent of total resources. Surplus and undivided profits are listed.
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Washington
William B. Ridgely
Congress
United States
Fromm
Navy seeks 1000 more officers and new ships
Secretary Moody in the annual navy report urges Congress to add at least 1000 officers over four years, immediately expanding the officer corps. He calls for 3000 enlisted men, two new battleships, and several minor ships, arguing only steady officer expansion prevents desperate shortages as ships are completed. Moody cites war lessons that a modern navy cannot be improvised in wartime or at the outset of conflict.
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America
Fire Department
United States Senate
Henry
Bailey
Kansas
United States
Cupid
Bradstreet
Secretary of the Treasury
Wall Street
Taye
Committee On Foreign Relations
Love
Lnnes
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Acre
Washington
Congress
Department
Moody Sage
Spain
Growth of Banking and 1902 Financial Highlights
The report details deposits peaking at 3.2 million and total banking entities rising to 16,156 banks and bankers with capital and deposits totaling over 9.4 billion. It notes a 1902 chartering boom with 470 banks formed, and discusses currency elasticity proposals to strengthen the system. Also reports a fatal kitchen range leak incident in Chicago and a naval development quote on maintaining shipyard expansion during peacetime.
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United States
New Hauke
Ridgely
Thirteen Killed in Swift Packing Plant Boiler Explosion
Chicago December 1 A boiler explosion at the Swift Packing Company stock yards killed thirteen and injured about twenty. Most victims were colored. Rescue work began as fire crews arrived and ambulances rushed the injured to Provident Hospital. Experts blame loss of water in a dry boiler and suspect a water tender may have cut off supply.
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Chicago
Swift Packing Company
Provident Hospital
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Ireland
Edward VII
Senate
Tildy
Prince von Gooseberry
Gost
Carlton
Nellie
Chicago Daily News
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Hank Eatnh
Savy Moody Point
Ont Tits
Hla
Farents
William Mcllwee
Park Avenue
William Blair
Austin
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Chisago
Halsed Large Sim
Indianapolis
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Wilson
Quarane
New England
Puntap
Tenn
Dee. J
William ML. Murray
Howard
Illinois
Murrey
Woodyame
Williamsburg
Vannama
Pelz
Clothier
Fou Mant
Martin Bldg
Old City Hall
Gorm Doyen
Mille Ara
Veal
Roosevelt Brothers
Knickerbocker Flour Mill
Eer
Tom Frudden
Mar
Aiene
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