Havemeyer-Whiting Wedding Sparks City Carnival
In Newport the Havemeyer-Whiting wedding drew the area into talk at the Casino and Bailey's Bench. After breakfast guests showered the couple with rice and shoes as a brass band led a parade of carriages. A bridal coupe with two white horses rolled through town while a carriage containing Mrs Edgar Morris Phelps and two bridesmaids toppled on a track, sending riders onto the street.
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Newport
Havemeyer-Whiting
Casino
Bailey's Bench
Havemeyer
Edgar Morris Phelps
Lillian Oelrichs
Nettle Orves
Howard Boocock
Siewport Colony Feud Sparks Carnival and Wedding Feud
Injured participants rode in a fish delivery wagon as a procession moved to a bank side crowd of about 200 sang and joined a cake walk. The Havemeyers wedding feud between Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish and Mrs. Herman Oelrichs intensified with Mrs. Fish again declining to attend, citing Mrs. Oelrichs presence. Marion Fish also attended along with Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. and her sister.
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Miss Orves
Howard Hoocock
Yale
Stuyvesant Fish
Herman Oelrichs
Worthy of Her Wealth Mrs Wixon amid Yukon fortunes
Mary Wixon once a Portsmouth chambermaid now sits on about 150000 in gilt edged securities and California real estate with 13000 annual income from placer mines. She supports family in Bangor and North Adams and deaf mute nephew in Washington. She mentors ear shaping remedies and muslin caps for disfigured ears.
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Mary Wixon
Foster
Portsmouth
N. EL
Dorchester
Arétie
N. H
Idaho
Grass Valley
Cal
Sacramento
Yukon River
Pioneer Hotel
Dawson City
Wixon
California
Placer
Bangor
North Adams
Mass
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Tom Gallon Leaves London For Sunnybank Roses
Tom Gallon, famed for Dickens like fiction, quits London to grow roses at Sunnybank in Godalming. He once dictated novels due to illness and fainted after sessions. He finished a new novel at Sunnybank and will return to London for the winter to seek new ideas in the citys streets and restaurants.
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Tom Gallon
London
Godalming
Sunnybank
Gallon
Chambers
Inns of Court
Obtruding Ears and Early Intervention
A 19th century style admonition argues early childhood is crucial to correct ear disfigurement. It suggests simple devices like a broad plastic strap or webbing band placed around the head to guide ears into proper position, noting delays create stubborn issues.
New Motor for Canal Barges in France
France tests benzine motor for canal barges. A 265 ton iron canal vessel on Rhine-linked canals uses twin stern propellers to reach higher speeds than horse towpaths. The boat carries five feet ten inch draft and twelve horsepower. Also noted is a Luton letter carrier retiring after twenty six years who reportedly walked three times around the world without missing a day.
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France
Rhine
Polus Milenze
Luton
England
Bryan to Antis on Imperialism and Money in Politics
W J Bryan argues that anti imperialists and gold standard critics still tie their stance to money questions. He claims imperialism is the paramount issue for many Democrats, analyzes trust power and wealth concentration led by Rockefeller, and warns that imperialism plus the trust system erode republican equality under the law.
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W. J. Bryan
Gold Bugs
Maine
California
Bryan
McKinley
Rockefeller Hns
Flo
Trusts
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Growth of an Octopus Across Thirty Years of Trust Wealth
A historical critique tracks Standard Oil and other trusts, noting industrial wealth expansion far outpacing national growth. It highlights rising nominal and market values, record dividend rates, and contrasts labor wages with executive fortunes, questioning the distribution of wealth.
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Standard Oil Trust
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Carnegie Company
High Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Joan D. Rockefeller
Rathbone’s assimilation in Havana questioned by disallowed expenses
New York World reports the Postoffice Department disallowed about ninety thousand dollars of former Director General of Posts E G Rathbone’s expenditures in Havana. It mocks items like 450 for billiard room gas fixtures and boots for a coachman. The piece argues Rathbone embodied imperial ideals and critiques anti imperial sentiment.
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Rathbone
New York World
Postoffice Department
Havana
E. G. Rathbone
United States
Congress
Ward
Caim
Mr. Rathbone
Sugar Trust Protest and Tariff Call Across the Nation
The piece cites cries of the Sugar Trust raising prices for a month and seeks tariff protection to prevent foreign sugar from entering the market. It notes political pressure to shield consumers, mentions McKinley, and questions enforcement of anti corruption prosecutions. It also reports New Jersey miners quitting over wage cuts and hints at a possible shift toward Democrats in the state.
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Sugar Trust
Sugar
Hagemeyer
McKinley
Congress
New Albany
New Jersey
Trusts
Bryan on Chinese Situation Reflects U S Policy
William J. Bryan calls for protection of American lives and property in China and urges withdrawal to seaports if danger persists. He argues for good faith by the Chinese government, potential congressional action if not, and warns European powers seeking China’s dismemberment should not threaten Americans or their trade missions. July 20.
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William J. Bryan
China
Congress
Trust Robbers Raise Sugar Prices Across the Nation
An editorial laments trust price fixing in the May price jumps for refined sugar and other essentials. It argues monopolists push costs onto workers and families, detailing how wholesalers, retailers, and consumers each absorb gains, warns of broader blunders if combines extend extortion, and urges public awareness.
Stand against expansion and imperialism Arkansas
From the Des Moines Staatz Anzeiger we oppose standing armies and militarism. The Democratic party is favored as the safer alternative to prevent Caesarism from ruling free soil, despite objections to its standard bearer.
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Cassarlam
Des Moines Staatz Anzeiger
Democratic Party
Caesarism
Free Soil of
America
A Man with a Spine
The Springfield Republican notes Mr. Bryan’s steadfastness under pressure and his willingness to endure hardship to uphold convictions. It contrasts party platforms, praising equal opportunity while accusing Republicans of favoring the rich and urging support for the party promising an even chance for all citizens.
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Springfield Republican
Mr. Bryan
United States
Bis
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Des Moines Hosts Historic Republican State Convention
The Des Moines great Auditorium hosted the Republican state convention, with delegates seated smoothly as banners marked district seats. Prominent figures McKinley Roosevelt and others were honored, committee work completed, and temporary then permanent leadership installed. Resolutions affirmed loyalty to the Philadelphia platform and urged full support for McKinley and Roosevelt.
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Des Moines
Oelsck
Des Moines Energy and
McKinley
Roosevelt
Weaver
Grant Club
Renily
Mack
Teddy
A. T. Prishie
Plymouth Congregational Church
W. . Roach
Muscatine
Alluamakee County
W. T. Martin
Adair
G. 3. Gilbertson
Forest City
Bof
Merriam
Delaware
Enmfin McClain
Johnson
W. Mullan
Black Hawk
Dr. Palmer
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Leslie M. Shaw
Philadelphia
Town
Giant Sturgeon Breaks Records Across Rivers
The largest sturgeon on record was recently hooked in the River Napa, Napa County, California. It measured forty nine feet six inches long and weighed nearly one ton. Prior record sturgeons hit 759 pounds in the Columbia River. The Cincinnati Enquirer notes similar catches across British Columbia and California waters, with fish as heavy as 800 pounds and caught about 600 miles from the sea.
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Napa
Napa County
California
Columbia River
British Columbia
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Siewport
Mrs. Havemeyer
Miss Whiting
Tor Gallon
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Kansas City Times
American Federation of Labor
Uhalaet
Republicans
Iowa
Delta M
Baldwin
Council Bluffs
Gleno
Roe
C. W. Mullan
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