Major General Young Named to Succeed General Miles
Major General Samuel Baldwin Marks Young, U S A, chosen to succeed General Nelson A Miles as commander of the U S army. He began as a private in 1861 and rose through the ranks, serving in Cuba and the Philippines, later governing north western Luzon. Born January 9, 1840, he recently returned from Europe after attending German maneuvers with Corbin and Wood.
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Samuel Baldwin Marks Young
Corbin
Nelson A. Miles
Army of the United
Philippines
Luzon
Young
Europe
Corbin and
Wood
Edward
Miles
Four Bonanza Kings wealth exaggerated and limits of their fortune
The long article challenges the fame of the Four Bonanza Kings noting that even the wealth cited in past stock moves and dividends is overstated. It argues Mackay’s true fortunes were far less and criticizes the lack of lasting public institutions tied to their money. It also reports Sir Clements Markham’s denunciation of North Pole exploration as futile and his view that most polar knowledge is already known.
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Mackay
Comstock
San Francisco
California
Nevada
North Pole
Clements Markham
Royal Geographical Society
Great Britain
Pole
Language claim on Cymric and Gaelic speakers in the UK
A note states fewer than 300 000 people in the United Kingdom speak only Cymric or Gaelic. It emphasizes limited monolingual speakers and the linguistic distinctness of those communities.
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United Kingdom
Educational Books in Demand in Public Libraries
Educational books are borrowed by 54.6 percent of readers at West Ham public libraries. The figure highlights strong interest in instructional titles among library users.
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West Ham
Ingland
Good Shoe Dressing Orange Juice A Shoe Care Note
A brief note promotes orange juice as an effective dressing for black shoes or boots. It suggests using the juice to restore color and shine, presenting a simple home remedy for footwear maintenance.
Mad Mullah Led Savage Somali Revolt From 1899
The Somalian religious leader known as the Mad Mullah rose from a shepherd’s son to command a large force in Somaliland. Beginning raids in 1899 over camel theft claims, he proclaimed himself Mahdi and aimed to rule the interior while keeping the coast to the British. Despite defeats, his forces grew to tens of thousands, many armed from caravan raids, prompting British concerns during the Goer war era.
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Somaliland
Great Britain
Denelik
Reading of Unclear Names and Works From Annotations
The fragment lists Mark and Seward W. Hopkins connected to titles like Jack Robbins of America and Two Gentlemen Gewall. It appears to be a catalog of names and alleged works with garbled spellings and unclear attribution.
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Jack Robbins
America
Gentlemen
Gewall
Graviscourt crimes unravel in dramatic confession scene
The narrative follows detective figures confronting Ralph Graviscourt as Luigi Dambo and two Sigmottas expose murder plots, smallpox fraud, and infant disappearance. Sigmotta agrees to testify after being pressed, while Graviscourt faces arrest planning in his library. The tale promises a fuller reckoning in a continuing installment.
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Alice Graviscourt
East River
Alice Gravissourt
Sigmotta
Sing Sing
Charles T Giraviscourt
Antonio Sigmotta
Byrnes
Luigi Dambo
Cagnari
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Tortoni
Nita Barlotti
Bariotti
Maubikeck
Sigror Wilberton
Maligni
Barlotti
Sardinia
Villa di Maligni
Tendent
Nita Barilotti
Ralph Graviscourt
Graviscourt
Thor Lane
Dilkins
Thorlane
Dambo
Sigmottas
Warrrior
The Retired Burglar Offers Hard Work Lesson
A former burglar explains that steady, hard work beats dreaming big. He cites his own failed fantasies of bank theft versus a lesser, persistent approach by another man who earned from smaller robberies. He notes his son might become a teacher, inviting readers to draw conclusions.
Wit of Great Preacher and a Pocket Handkerchief Question
A witty anecdote about the eloquent Baptist preacher Robert Hall. A sick parishioner complains no visit, Hall replies why not step in, and to a young entrant avoids burying talents by suggesting placing them in a pocket handkerchief as a large enough container.
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Rober Hall
Stree
Mr. Hall
Hall
Horses Bring Fancy Prices at New York Auction
Thirty eight Russian Orloff carriage horses imported for sale. A four in hand team drew $7 950 while many other lots sold around $1 500. Auction in New York attracted strong bidding and high prices.
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New York
Tariff Reform Factions and Republican Tensions Across States
A detailed analysis outlines tariff reform divides within Republicans, contrasting Massachusetts free raw material with Iowa protectionist schools. It notes protectionist presses like the American Economist, the Stand Pat stance, and the Dingley law, while describing Roosevelt’s racial politics and the rise of white Republican influence in the South and the use of black voters as a bargaining chip.
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Massachusetts
Iowa
Henderson
College of Protection
American Economist
Hanna
Economist
New
Trusts and Antitrusts Take Center Stage in Election
The piece argues that the election turns on trust policy and tariff protection. It says a Republican victory could signal broad trust endorsement and tariff support, while Democratic gains would threaten monopoly power and push trusts toward the freelist. It cites Senator Hanna and party lines as indicators.
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House of Representatives
Hanna
Congress
United States
Tariff Reform, Trusts, and Political Stakes in U S Elections
The piece argues Republicans must embrace tariff reform and free trust production to curb trusts, urging voters to back Democratic candidates who favor tariff revision. It criticizes party leaders for blocking reform and warns a Republican majority will keep the pro-trust tariff system, while praising Foss of Massachusetts as a rare proponent of relief from trust exactions.
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Iowa
Republican Party
Congress
United States
Europe
Capitol
Washington
King
Foss
Massachusetts
Republican Machine
Senator Lodge
The
Home Market Club
Moody
Pennsylvania
The Negro in Politica The Republican Politicians in the Southern States
A discussion outlines the role of African American voters and elected Republican figures in the Southern states, examining political influence, party alignment, and the evolving balance of power within regional governance. It notes tensions, affiliations, and potential shifts in policy emphasis amid changing voter dynamics.
No Real Effort Shown to Enforce Trust Laws
The piece argues there has been no genuine attempt to enforce trust laws and questions whether any law adequate to the issue exists. It claims no law has been fully tested and many legal expedients remain unused with no fear in the work.
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