Thirteen Years in an English Prison
Harriet Hubbard Ayer describes Florence Maybrick living in a harsh English prison for thirteen years after a controversial murder conviction. The piece details her small, frail condition, claimed innocence, and the long efforts by her mother Baroness de Roques and supporters in America to secure a retrial or release, including the court’s doubt about her guilt.
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Prorence Maybrick
Maybrick
James Maybrick
Mrs. Maybrick
America
Maybricks
Florence Maybrick
Aylesbury
Baroness de Roques
Rouen
France
Baronesa de Roques
Charles Russell
England
Strange French Tax Law Keeps Paying For Stolen Cycles
A Paris man faced a quirky tax rule after his two motorcycles were stolen two years ago. He must continue paying an annual tax because he cannot prove he no longer possesses the bikes by returning the tax plaques, which vanished with the machines.
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France
Paris
Play Both Ends in Guatemala Sparks Mixed Religious Practice
In Guatemala the Indian population seeks greater efficacy of prayer by worshiping at a Christian altar while keeping images of their heathen deities hidden behind it.
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Guatemala
Where Are the Pennies Hidden Across the World
Global cache of 118 million large copper pennies remains unaccounted for. Experts speculate on storage methods and potential distribution while authorities seek traceable ownership and custody.
Proper Time Attitude Shift in Tariff Debate Among Republicans
Republican leaders resist tariff revision while voters hold the key to change. Grosvenor and Hanna push a cautious stance, with Iowa and other states pressured by party chiefs. The piece argues voters can curb protected trusts by choosing reformers or staunch maintenance of current policy.
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Grosvenor
Representative Grosvenor
Washington
Boston Transcript
House
Mr. Grosvenor
Cullom
Tawney
Conigress
Republcan
Babcock
Shaw
Iowa
Republican Party
Congress
United States Senate
Hanna-Grosvenor
Republican Factions Split Over Cuban Reciprocity and Trusts
A sharp divide splits the Republican party over Cuban reciprocity tariff revision and trust policy. The president and allies push reciprocity and curb trusts, while Hanna led machine publishes a campaign book omitting reciprocity and defending trusts. The book cites the Industrial commission but clashes with the president on campaign strategy and policy.
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Republican Party
Republican Machine
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Babcock
Congressional Committee
Industrial Commission
Congress
Washington Times
Democratic Party Battle Against Republican Plutocracy
An August 4 1902 New York Journal editorial is quoted praising democracy over Republican wealth and privilege. It labels Republicans as a plutocratic force backed by trusts, tariffs, and media influence, urging the Democratic party to wage war on monopoly and defend equal rights to all and privileges to none.
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Timon
Republican Party
New York Journal
Democratic Party
Food Trust
Coal Trust
Congress
Hamilton
Jefferson
What Democrats Need Leadership That Inspires Sacrifice
The Florida Times Union argues Democrats require leaders driven by purpose beyond wealth, praising work that rewards principle rather than cash. It laments spiritual decay in the party and urges a resurrection of conviction over mere electoral victory.
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Florida Times Union
Roosevelt and trusts critique in Commoner comments
The Commoner decries President McKinley era trust policy citing a Providence speech as weak on remedies. It argues Roosevelt favors anti monopoly action but fails to distinguish labor from private monopolies, urging stronger enforcement and state remedies alongside federal measures.
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Minneapolis
McKinley
Roosevelt
White House
Trusta
Congresses Role in Tariffs and 40 Percent Price Gap
A congressional committee is urged to focus on informing the public about tariff protection. The piece argues that protected manufacturers charge American consumers 40 percent more than foreign buyers, framing the tariff as a form of theft affecting citizens under Republican policy.
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Congressional Committee
Lessons From Parades On Labor And Duty
A reflective editorial notes public parades across cities and questions the dignity of labor. It contrasts choosing honorable work for youth with idle street life and discusses concerns of the modern man and his purpose in society.
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Thos
Fragmentary naval warning on landing attempts
Readable text warns that if American ships fail to land on American shores it frees other nations to attempt the same, implying a strategic warning about security and maritime incursions.
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Weeleas
Labor groups blamed for errors in wage and hour disputes
The article argues that all people and organizations err, but notes that labor unions pushing for living wages and reasonable hours may reduce errors. It states unions benefit workers within and outsiders, by setting wage rates and hours through collective bargaining.
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San Juan Hill
Beef Trust
House of Representatives
Senate
President
Supreme Court
Mr. Morgan
Walters
Manila Freedom
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