The Astor Brothers Contrast in News and Opinion
A collection of telegraph-style notes covers United States policy in the Philippines, funding debates, and social commentary. It contrasts John Jacob Astor's patriotism and service with William Waldorf Astor's wartime stance and tax positions, while noting Yale professor Arthur Twining Hadley's election as the first layman president of Yale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor Brothers
John Jacob Astor
England
William Waldorf Astor
Spain
Pall Mall
Arthur Twining Hadley
Yale
Dwight
Abraham Pierson
Harvard
Hadley
Queen Victoria and University of Georgia Notes
Queen Victoria’s life events are outlined from birth to potential empress of India and her husband’s death. Then a Georgia University charge about access for poor students is challenged with claims of a new mess hall system reducing board costs and offering affordable education to poor boys next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Georgia
Palmer and Buckner Democrats remain outside the party
The Mobile Register declares that Palmer and Buckner Democrats have never changed since 1896 and will not reenter the party, arguing bolters stay separate from rewards and positions. Also mentions a catarrh cure advertisement with endorsements from Toledo wholesalers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile Register
Alabama
United States
Champ Clark
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health By Blood Purity
The ad argues health depends on blood quality and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as purification. It cites cases from Lynn Massachusetts and New York Philadelphia areas claiming cured conditions like scrofula rheumatism and catarrh after using the remedy and Hood's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Chestnut Street
Lynn
Mass
Swift's Specific Promoted as Cure for Cancer
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as the only cure for cancer claiming it reaches the blood and roots of the disease. It cites a testimonial from William Walpole of Walshtown and endorses the remedy for other blood diseases with a free booklet offer from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta Georgia.
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Rome
Wm. Walpole
Walshtown
S. D
S.S
Swift
Atlanta
Georgia
Sunday School Reform Trial In Ohio Ends In Reward Promise
Bowling Green mayor subjects 13 year old James Firsden to eight weeks of compulsory Sunday school and church attendance as an alternative to jail. If he earns a certificate of good behavior, a dollar awaits him, amid broader calls for educational and municipal reforms expressed in a later Porto Rico essay excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Campbell
Bowling Green
Wood County
Ohio
James Firdsen
Firsden
Queen's Birthday Cheer from Windsor Message Reaches Nashville
Cablegram from Nashville notes Col. L T Wright organized Tampa Port celebration and an Windsor dispatch thanks 10 000 Americans for Tampa congratulations. The collection also includes humorous tea tale, president etiquette, and a bargain scene from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tampa
Smallpox Over No Danger of Further Spread In Athens
Athens Ga May 80 at 6 pm Dr Dillard reports from hospital that all three patients are doing as well as could be asked and the board states no further danger of spread need be apprehended. The original case is nearly well and the others in the house with him are doing well. All other parties have been dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Dillard
Iowa Man Dies After Lodge Initiation Incident
Frank Focht of Hepburn Indiana died from injuries suffered during a modern Woodmen lodge initiation in Clarinda Iowa. The spanking board with blank cartridges was misused, a cartridge exploded into Focht's thigh, leading to blood poisoning and lockjaw.
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Clarinda
Frank Focht
Hepburn
Focht
Democratic Investigators Arrive to Probe Devlin Bureau Conduct
Kansas Democrat J G Johnson joins Urey Woodson of Kentucky and Josephus Daniels of North Carolina in Chicago to review evidence against P J Devlin. Thomas Cahan of Illinois hosted a lengthy session as the panel readies for hearings with Woodson and Daniels expected tomorrow.
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Chicago
J. G. Johnson
Kansas
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
St. Louis
P. J Devlin
Thomas Cahan
Illinois
Devlin
Woodson
Daniels
Olympia Ready After Repairs At Hong Kong Dock
A World dispatch from Hong Kong reports Admiral Dewey’s flagship Olympia leaving dry dock after repairs and removal of war paint. Dewey’s health improves though he remains indoors at his Peak hotel due to heavy rains.
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New York
Hong Kong
Dewey
Olympia
Peak District
Heth Critically Ill at Death's Door
General Henry Heth, a senior Confederate officer, lies near death at his Washington home after a long illness from grip and complications. He ranks as one of the oldest surviving Confederate generals, with General Longstreet noted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death’s Door
Washington
Henry Heth
Heth
Longstreet
May Fight Hanna Indorse McKinley At Ohio Convention
Republicans in Ohio head to Columbus for a state convention expected to back McKinley for renomination. Delegation makeup may hinge on the state ticket and central committee, as rival factions seek control to influence Hanna’s possible at large nomination next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
McKinley
Cincinnati
Columbus
New State Central Committee
Kurtz-Bushnell-McKizson
Hanna
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THE
Athens Weekly Banner
H. J. Rowe
Lessee
T. W. Reed
J. Rowe
Cashn& Vance
Chan Btverhlnuenans
D Cotton Claims
United States Treasury
New York Sun
Bureau
South
Wilson
China
Exchange
Ainslee
John Gilmer Speed
William B. Astor
Missionary Society
Florida Times- Union
Jolo
Philippines
YALES
Queen Victoria
Edward
Duke of Kent
Maria Louise Victoria
Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield
Kensington Palace
Westminister Abbey
Prince Albert of
Saxe-Coburg- Gotha
Wettin
Wet
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo, CO
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Toledo
O. Walding
Ss. S. S. For
Porto Rico
America
Robert T. Hill
A3 Co
Windsor
Boston
Custom House
Washington Post
National Capital
Julian Pauncefote
San Francisco
Chicago News
Td of Health
Thos, H. Dozier, Seo
Iowa
Ational
Nocratic
Cruiser
Dr. Sawyer
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Warren J. Smith & Tro
May
Warren J. Smith
Bears
Castoria
J. C. Hutchins
Fire Insurance
H.A. Lipscomb
Talmadge Bros. & Co
PHONE
A. R. Robertson
Robertson
Thomas Street
John L. Arnold
East Clayton Street
Northeast Railroad of Georgia
Lula
ExSulDaily
Htern
R. K. Reaves
Lvla
MIP
W Sizer
Ral of
Savannah
Star
Beas
Mee
Atlant
Dard
St. Augustine
Macon
Tybee
Ouba
Rice
Miami
Havan
Savannah Line
Southbour
Kanapete
J. M. Mallory
Jno
M. Egan
J. Vandivere
T.P. A
E. H. Hinton
Supt
J. C. Haik
G.P.A
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