The Roosevelts Will Be Popular White House Occupants
Washington notes that the Roosevelts, poised for social life and busy with duties, will likely maintain a vibrant White House. It contrasts with McKinley era routines, mentions Mrs McKinley’s health, and outlines widow pensions and mining wealth implications from the McKinley legacy and Garfield era expenses.
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Roosevelts
White House
Washington
President McKinley
McKinley
Arctic berry hoax haunts Montana farms and officials debunk it
The tale of a magical Arctic berry spread across Montana causing farmers to sign contracts for plant deliveries. Bozeman’s agricultural station denied the berry’s existence as a scientific impossibility. The piece also notes related quirky tales from Absarokee Miles City and Red Lodge and ends with a Red Lodge postmaster letter about job inquiries.
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Montana
Absarokee
Bozeman
The Modern Fable of the Fastidious Fanny and Stage Dreams
A grocery bill clerk pursues acting after a Home Talent production. Ormonde Dupont changes identity, endures rejections, and lands a minor role in a problem play amid witty moral quips about encouragement and gendered work life. The piece contrasts shop life, charity noblesse, and etiquette obsessions with satirical overtones.
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Barmaraz
Coquelin
Marguerite
Edwin Booth
Otis Skinner
Wesley Fink
Ormonde Dupont
Rialto
With the Editors A Lesson From Germany
The St Paul Globe notes German methods in merchant shipping. Germans succeed in world trade through strict business discipline and efficient shipyards despite lacking protection for shipbuilding and facing American navigation laws. The piece argues subsidy theories fail against German practice.
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St. Paul
South Honored McKinley in Savannah Obituary Note
The Savannah News notes how the South mourned President McKinley, praising the southern sisterhood for their sorrow. It says no southern state voted for him, yet the region honored him as president of the whole country, not merely a regional leader.
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McKinley
Savannah
Major McKinley
The
United States
North
West
Roosevelt as 1904 GOP Standard Bearer Predicted
The Philadelphia Press notes worry among some quarters about early forecasts for the next three years. It states that without a successful Roosevelt administration the Republican Party faces a slim chance in 1904, and if the administration succeeds Roosevelt becomes the logical party candidate.
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Roosevelt
United States
Fred Herrig
Kalispell
Colonel Roosevelt
Montana
Col
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Knox probes charges against Hawaiian Judge Humphreys
Attorney General Knox reviews the Honolulu judge Humphreys who traveled to Washington to plead his own case amid charges. The Ledger notes the legal fighting tests loyalty and raises questions about jurisdiction and conduct in the Hawaiian court system.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Knox
Humphreys
Washington
Court finds no sustains. judge exonerated in camera
The case was heard in camera and the charges were not sustained exposing a split between Humphreys and Dole factions in the islands. It leaves the judge's guilt or innocence unsettled in the public mind and suggests a congressional probe to determine which side bears fault.
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Humphreys
Dole
Islands
New York City School Population Faces Large Shortage
The Des Moines Leader notes New York City cannot accommodate all school children this year and a public figure estimates about 54,000 pupils lack room. It suggests using Carnegie libraries to expand capacity.
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Des Moines Leader
Greater New York
New York City
Responsibility Upon the Boys Editorial
A Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial urges the next generation to shape the country through education that fuses reverence for peace and justice with civic duty and moral fear of God. It argues boys growing up must learn to disdain disorder and violence and embrace good citizenship.
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Memphis
Irony as Botha Captures British Companies
In a cruel twist, General Botha corners three British companies while Lord Kitchener's banishment proclamation looms, highlighting the volatile theater of colonial conflict and shifting loyalties.
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Springfield Republican
Lord Kitchener
Botha
Proclamation Backlash Over War Banished Theory Abroad
Mounted infantry and three guns moved within two days after the proclamation, underscoring the argument that the banishment policy rested on faulty wartime facts. The action is presented as proof the proclamation failed to reflect on-ground reality.
Who Will Break the Peace in the Philadelphia Record
The piece argues the Franco-Russian alliance and the improving Russia Germany relations confirm peace. It questions who could disrupt peace now that major powers are resolved to maintain it.
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Philadelphia
Russia
Germany
Opportunity Comes to Everyone but Me
Mrs Jones laments missing a chance as Mrs Short plans to go to the other side. Mr Jones retorts that her wish is common and recalls times she has always been on the other side.
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Fan
Henry Miller
Laura Jean Libbey
Onel Roosevelt
Colorado
Colonel Roosevelt
United States
McKinley
Herrig
Roosevelt
Boston Courier
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Short
Mr. Jones
Drunken Exchange Echoes Scottish Banter at Homeward Pace
In a brisk village exchange, Sandy asks for a final whiskey before going home. Tammas replies with a playful pledge that the drink will decide when to end the night. The two trade lighthearted banter as they contemplate their next steps.
Polish Ivory Piano Keys With Wax And Turpentine
To polish ivory piano keys prepare half an ounce of best white wax and turpentine. Heat over hot water until it reaches a cream like consistency. Apply a small amount to the keys with flannel and polish by rubbing with soft rags.
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Wfreich
Bureau of the Standard
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Judge Day
McKinley Mining Company
Congress
Buffalo
Garfield
Canton
Grant
John ©. Fremont
Logan
George HK. McClellan
Phil Sheridan
Hosprord
Theodore Rooseevv
Presidents House
Oyster. Bay
Miles City
Red Lodge
Pasabel
Thos
Dudley Naplere
Fanny
Ormonde
George Ace
Geneve
Repine
Fannie
London
Sandy
Viano
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