Love Versus Romance in a Village Widow Tale
A twice thwarted suitor, Enoch Weatherby, seeks Widow Torrey after her husband’s death. Mistaken identities spark comic misfires as Ellen Stevens and Hen Stevens are revealed, ending with Weatherby withdrawing and the sister-in-law’s hopes fading as a practical match emerges for the widow. Beatrice Tucker.
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Torrey
Bie
Sam Turner
Enoch Weatherby
Ellen Stevens
Goodby
Stevens
Hen Stevens
Hier Park
Buoch Weatherty
Agaly
Beatrice Tucker
Miss Newthought Defies Attire With Raw Silk Banter
In New York, Miss Mouxiri Miss Newthought and Miss Finifigii mix fashion quips about raw silk. Bowes How notes New York press coverage of their outspoken style and vegetarian themes in daily society chatter.
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Mouxiri
Newthought
Finifigii
Bowes
New York
Japan Keeps Faith Refuses 2000 Laborer Permits
Ottawa July 1 The Japanese government remains faithful to the agreement with Canada by denying permits for two thousand coolies desired by the Canadian Nippon Supply company. No laborers will sail for Canada without express Dominion government approval.
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Ottawa
Japan
Canada
Nippon Supply Company
Dominion
Suffragette Riot Feared As Parliament Gatherings Planned
London reports fear of suffragettes surrounding the House of Commons with a planned demonstration tonight. Police warn the public of danger and traffic disruption in Parliament Square. A large force will be at Scotland Yard and restraining orders may limit crowds near Parliament. The Pankhursts promise bold action while authorities prepare for possible trouble. An act of Charles II allows police to prevent more than ten people within a set distance, with fines or imprisonment for violators.
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London
House of Commons
Anquith
Parliament Square
Scotland Yard
Pankhursts
Charles II
Parliament
England Plans Mobilization of 301 Ships
Admiral Beresford will command a fleet totaling 301 ships with 48 000 officers and men as part of annual naval manoeuvres in home waters. Local pride greets the record fleet while newspapers note comparison to Germany's recent North Sea drill and deny any intent to replicate enemy action.
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London
Beresford
Germany
Channel
Rasay
Great N
Bridgeman
Home Fleet
Court Sets Aside Bright Eyes Verdict In New York
An appellate court reversed a sheriff jury ruling declaring Edward Ward Vanderbilt insane and unable to manage his property. The decision rested on a technicality about juror payments. The case returns for a new trial before the appellate division considers the merits of the matter.
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New York
Edward Ward Vanderbilt
May Pepper
Ploitti
Miner Minorca Verderbilt
Cmmentel
Nmde
Wega
Ithe
Democratic Possibilities Bryan at Lincoln Convention
A July night in Lincoln describes Bryan rising from relative obscurity to Democratic leadership at the party convention. The piece notes the clash of silver and gold factions, Bryan’s bold speech, and his subsequent global tour that solidified his status as a party leader after Parker’s 1904 setback.
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Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
Silver Dick” Bland
Weat
Washington
Nerasta
William Jennings Bryan
Democracy
David B. Still
New York
Egila
Fes
Bryan
Roosevelt
Alton K. Parker
Parker
Tokio
Manila
Hombay
Cairo
Jerusalem
St. Petersburg
England
Quarentine
Bryan and the 1890 Campaign Echoes remembered in a long portrait
The passage traces William Jennings Bryan from his Illinois roots to national prominence, recounting his 1890 presidential campaign, his touring the country to advocate for bimetallism, and his evolving stance on free silver imperialism and Democracy’s future. It notes his relentless speaking schedule, early influence, and shift toward broader leadership while maintaining core moral beliefs.
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Nebraska
Hill
Bland
Bryan
Illinois
Congress
Momibera
Tut
Tay
Tryan
Madison Square Garden
Tammany Hall
Nebraska Regiment of Volunteers
New York
Ned
Daniel
Virginia
Othura
Wolf Dora
Quote on party roles shifts charitable view of Democrats and Republicans
The speaker reflects on political division saying they have met many good Republicans and many bad Democrats, leading to a more charitable outlook as familiarity grows. The remark contrasts party labels with individual conduct, emphasizing nuanced judgment over blanket judgments.
Prosperity Tide Seen Across America
London reports optimism as American business leaders like S. Bloch and G. A. Severandh anticipate improvements this autumn. Taft’s nomination is praised. discussions touch on railroad monopolies, tobacco pouch innovation, and conditions easing after recent finanical troubles.
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London
G. A. Severandh
Harriman Lines
Salt Lake City
New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Mississippi
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
S.S. Bloch
Wheeling
W. Va
Savoy
Bloch
United States
Taft
RB. K. Gallaher
New York Insulated Wire Company
Verizon
Goot
Iri Pipit
Theatre Manager Uses Misfortune Profit Sign
A northern Pennsylvania manager of a small theater displays a sign boosting profits from others' misfortunes. The object lesson centers on sharp practice and public reaction to exploitative tactics in entertainment venues.
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Little Prio Theatre
Pennsylvania
Do Not Smoke Remember the Iroquois Fire
A brief note recalls the Iroquois Fire and praises its strong effect, noting that by week’s end a subsequent action was undertaken to reinforce the message.
Dooley’s Dooley on Democracy and Dozy Tariff Talk
A clipped satirical piece takes aim at Democratic platform ideas from an old Denver speech. It parodies Dooley’s voice while highlighting debates on income tax rural free delivery currency and administration policies. The text shifts to a domestic vignette about Elizabeth and a grandmotherly lesson, ending with a wry Philadelphia anecdote about debt and meals.
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Dooley
Democratic Party
Ivy Cooner
Earth
Maine
Dierat
Rio Grande
Mexico
Ivey
Doctor Poisoned by Youth Police Say
Philadelphia on July 1 police promise sensational murder details in the case of Dr William AL Wilson who died after drinking poisoned ale. Autopsy shows cyanide poisoning and a youth is alleged to be the poisoner as authorities pursue charges.
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Philadelphia
William AL. Wilson
Wileem
Withal
Wilson
Nine Die in Wave of Crime and Disasters in Virginia
A recent spate of crimes and accidents across Virginia and nearby states left nine dead and one severely wounded. Fatal incidents included a carting wreck at Bt. Foul and a freight train derailment at Welsh, along with murders by knife and axe. Additional killings occurred in Ct and Eckmag as a man and his wife were slain, highlighting a period of violent events in Bluefield and surrounding towns.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Walye
Wyrlok
Man Meadow
Bt. Foul
Wheeler Walker
Lowder Graves
Welsh
Franke Carpenter
William
Moon
Vivian
Feckman
Eckmag
Joe Shields
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Magazine Review
Jolinatown
Sthrong
Elizabeth
Ledgen
Duluth
Duluth Imperial
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