Venezuela Crisis Ends In U S Victory And Apology
The essay notes the cooling of tensions between the United States and Venezuela after Venezuela apologizes for arresting an American consular agent in Barcelona. It states two rival asphalt firms caused dispute, claims the U S asserted unfair treatment of American investments, and announces minister Loomis will return after leave to monitor Castro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Venezuela
Rome
Barcelona
Loomis
Castro
McKinley rhetoric vs facts on freedom and Filipino rule
A critique argues McKinley uses uplifting speeches to push a claim that under his era the American flag guarantees freedom abroad. It contends his notion of freedom for Filipinos mirrors imperial aims, misreading true American liberty and echoing colonial speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Republic
Lord North
Debates on Taxation and Tariffs in US Policy
The article critiques Taft's Philippine tax autonomy, Porto Rico policy, and Cuba pledges. It questions McKinley’s tariff stance, arguing the administration pursues protectionism and restricts foreign trade, while advocating self taxation for colonies remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
McKinley
Washington
United States
Delays Are Dangerous Buffalo Hosts Pan American Exposition
Advertisers trumpet Buffalo as a faster, more attractive Pan American fair than Chicago and other expositions. The Niagara Falls exhibit adds draw, with warnings that delays are dangerous and the falls may soon be reshaped by power tunnels. The piece closes urging travel to Buffalo to see the falls while possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
San Francisco
Omaha
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Niagara
John Brown
John Ruskin
American Soldier Praised As Best In The Business
At a Loyal Legion banquet in New York General James H. Wilson praised the American soldier based on his China experiences. He cited courage endurance and intelligence, contrasting U S troops with Russian Indian and British forces and calling them braver more agile and gentlemanly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Legion
New York
James H. Wilson
United States
China
Wilson
Speculation on Supreme Court delay in Porto Rico and Philippine cases
UCH notes surprise at the long postponement of the high court decision on Porto Rico and Philippine matters. The article discusses possible divisions among judges, the value of a correct enduring ruling, and whether delays reflect deference to the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UCH
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Philippine
Gome
Public Seeks Quick Decision Amid Legal Filing Debate
Commentators weigh motives behind the government’s push for rapid ruling as Attorney General debates a supplementary brief. The admission of Frederico Degatau, a Porto Rican, to the bar signals possible view of Porto Rico as both American territory and foreign for different purposes, a development viewed as a potential sign rather than a decisive shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner
Frederico Degatau
Porto Rico
United States
Degetau
New York cabmen defend against extortion claims
The piece contrasts press praise of cabmen with skepticism about pricing. It notes accusations that New York cabbies collude to keep prices high and questions the sincerity of any promise to curb extortion, highlighting public doubt about altruism in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Herald
Ne York
Baldwin the Reformer and Rumor of New York Vice Raids
The piece recalls William H. Baldwin of New York's committee of fifteen and his raids on gambling houses amid talk of his restraint on vice. It notes Baldwin as Long Island railroad president and cites various political asides about McKinley and national issues, including Harvard, Hill, and Texas oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Baldwin
New York
Committee of Fifteen
Butte
Anaconda
Montana Union
Baldwin
Long Island Railroad
Jarvis
Czar's Confidence Wavers Over Youthful Crooks
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the nation's scare at expert crooks under 15 despite the czar's effort. It wonders if Philadelphia police are swift enough to catch them before they strike again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Police
Spoiling a Musical Genius by Banking News
The piece notes Alderman Coughlin known as Bathouse John will enter banking, provoking regret in musical circles. It cites his shift from composing and supporting poetry to loan interest and collateral security, ending with a brief commentary on Russia in Manchuria and the cotton states’ stake in global trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Alderman Coughlin
Chicago
Bathouse
John
Coughlin
Russia
Manchuria
South
Trade unions marry workers in Keystone consolidation trend
A Lewistown Journal report notes young trades unionists marrying women whose labor competes with theirs, reflecting a Pennsylvania trend toward consolidation. The piece suggests this social shift may address a broader economic puzzle stemming from this overlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown Journal
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Transvaal wealth fuels prolonged war says Hartford Times
The Hartford Times notes the Transvaal republic’s three year income per voter surpassed all nations, enabling massive munitions purchases and universal rifle arming. It highlights wealth in horses, sheep, and cattle as the war’s sustaining factor until the last cartridge and animal are spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Times
Transvaal Republic
Oweley Block
Butte
Mont
Wringing Their Pockets in British Budget Debate
The Springfield Republican notes that diverse interests react to the chancellor of the exchequer's budget raising war costs. After favoring war, critics now face paying for it, echoing Sir Robert Walpole's warning that bells signal wringing hands and pockets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Robert Walpo
Enduring Horse Still Thrives Amid Modern Transport
The horse, long deemed obsolete by skeptics, remains valued and widespread despite rail, trolley, and auto schemes. Veterans recall farmer protests when railroads appeared, yet the horse persists with higher prices and larger numbers in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Wu Urges Chinese Reform From Abroad
Minister Wu, speaking to his government, outlines reform ideas but plans not to return to China. He may have an understanding that these proposals are aimed at American audiences rather than domestic implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Buffalo Express
China
Two Hundred New Ones Librarian Russell Adds to Butte Library
City Librarian J R Russell reports three months of new acquisitions for the Butte public library listing numerous authors and titles from Richards to Wilson and many more. The compilation includes works on geology, history, science, literature, religion, and exploration, reflecting a broad growth of the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Russell
Butte
Richards
Margaret Montfort
Margarets
Thompson
Khorvizi
Guerber
Hinsdale
Bigham
Huxley
Thomas H. Huxley
Life and Letters
du Chatille
Great Forest
Stitson
Hiscox
Tolstoi
Wilkinson
du Bois
Morley
Vachell
Pacific Slope
Atherton
Clark
Daskam
Henry
Churchill
Lans Hamilton
Edward VII
Victoria
Humfreville
Powell
Liloyd
Trine
Cook
Froeger
Harold
Williams
Goldingham
Portraits and Titles of Classic Works and Authors
A catalog-style list of book titles and author names spanning art, history, fiction, travel, and education. The compilation mentions many individuals such as Hughes Brown Crane Burnett and Mees, alongside works like In the Alamo and Cardinal's Rose.
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Stowe
Hughes
Brown
Burnett
Crane
Klondike
Finley
Elsie
South
Cruger
Clyde
Lant
the Alamo
Connor
Bohemia
Smith
Stetson
Downing
Nell Gwynne
Drummond
Duncan
Hall
Rawson
Martin
Christian
Caine
Oxford
Claviere
Stanton
Miller
Barr
Champney
Anneke
Douglas
Dunbar
Latimer
Savory
Harriet Lane Admired as Regal Figure of Her Day
In the May Ladies Home Journal Will iam Perrine extols Harriet Lane noting her regal presence and charm. She inspired Democratic admiration and public authority during Buchanan's era with a noble figure and queenly demeanor. Jefferson Davis later praised the Buchanan White House as close to a republican court.
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New York Sun
Walter E. Andrews
Mr. Russel
Cicily
Arcadia
D. H
Russel
Brock
Edwin Markham
Harriet Lane
William Perrine
May Ladies’ Home Journal
White House
Miss Lane
Jefferson Davis
Buchanan
President's House
Washington
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Standard
Missoula
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Gat
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Washington Street
J. Morton
Postoffice
Auditorium Annex
Palace Hotel
Denver
Glenarm Street
Seventeenth Street
Ake
Second South Street
Salt Lake News Co
Ndard Publishing Company
Anaconda Standard
Montana
Baldwin the Reformer
Will
David B. Hill
Wall Street
Hill
Hogg
Texas
Eastman
Harvard
Philadelphia Press
Czar
Canning Factory
Rure
Mr. Andrews
Ruseel
Mr. Wu
Public Library
Russell
Popular
Kafuria
M. J. Connell Company
Rice, Fulton & Gold, Proprietors
Vaile
Peck
International Encylopedia
Lavasseur
American Workman
Apthorp
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Benson
Blanchard
Dallas
Bonner
Chambers
Hinckson
Hornung
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