Beet Sugar Interest Fights Tariff Reduction Plan
The beet sugar sector led by Mr. Oxnard vows to oppose any lowering of duties favored by the Havemeyer trust. Oxnard argues protection protects American sugar producers, farmers, and the raw material supply, warning that reduced tariffs would hurt domestic industries and overall prosperity.
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Havemeyer Trust
Oxstaud
Oxnard
Lower Proust
Thees
Oxtuird
Ado
Tvets
America
Amnerican
Thames
Pieter Adboar
Counis
India
Tao
Wien Prubence
Sean
Alice Setodie
Arotnon Millers
Jetta Fats
South Carolina Democratic Committee Criticized Orthodox Trade Stand
The South Carolina Democratic Committee faces criticism for endorsing a pure free trade stance while the editors argue trusts grew faster under free trade overseas than under protection. The piece notes internal party tensions and calls for a stricter orthodoxy amid economic debate in the Sparta News from North Carolina.
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Knghind
Sparta
N. CO
Europe’s fighting flyers and ship speeds in a naval race
The article analyzes 20 knot battle ships and faster ships, comparing Italy and the United States. It notes Italy’s several 20 knot vessels and questions U S balance, warning our battleships would be outpaced without new armored cruisers and faster ships to counter European designs. It warns of strategic vulnerabilities if standard battleships cannot match emerging speed and reach.
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Traty
Regina Margherita
Spezia
Hans
Tu Atiner
Italy
Benedetto Brim
Rosina Margherita
Dhe Sardegna
Regina Efena
Victorio
Alberto
Talytas
Bac
Phey
United States
Vrba
Porto
Towoitta
Charleston
Tiawan
Pacific
Nome
Alaska
Expenses Of An Ambassador Affects Diplomatic Standards
A historical piece critiques ambassadorial costs and allowances, arguing large private fortunes and lavish residencies distort merit. It cites examples in St Petersburg, London and other capitals, noting proposed government provision of official residences to curb excessive personal expenditure.
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OMS
Lis Etniyers
Sr Petersburg
London
Solar Motor Demonstrated by Yankee Inventor in California
A California report extols a sun powered motor as a breakthrough sans coal or steam. The piece credits a New England innovator, Setereve, for early solar experimentation and notes California’s role in proving a viable solar meter. The story frames sunshine as a transformative energy source with drastic future impact.
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Alexander of Caesar
Setereve
California
New England
Boston
Unique suspension railway opens in Saxony for mountain travel
A new suspension railway near Losehwitz Saxony begins trade this year marking the first of its kind for mountain ascent. Cars carry 50 passengers each on a 300 ton system supported by dual 30 horsepower machines and a steel cable link. Safety features include three brakes automatic tension sensing and on car operation.
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Charlsa L. Cole
Derenben
Loschiwitg
Saxony
Raissesngers
Losehwitz
Kile
Dresden
Sud
Barmen-Elberfeld
Bueher-Ducer
Rockefeller's First Oil Venture Tale From Early Days
The story recalls John D. Rockefeller's first venture in oil during the 1860s near Titusville. Breed recounts the incident when Rockefeller slipped into a bayou while inspecting a well, dripping mud and tar, and famously quipped that he’d entered the oil business head and ears.
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Rockefeller
Bitsville
Rocckefeller
Breed
Titusville
Oil Creek
Air Rockefeller
Air Rockefeller A Helpug Mate When Te Slipped and Fell Into de Bayou. “Tle
Elis
Fitusville
Lange
Whist Balls and River Navigation Commentaries
A sketch notes whist balls as public resorts for prize money in eastern papers while poke parlors are banned in large New England cities. It mentions the St Lawrence River, noting vessels of 4000 tons can reach Montreal, 1000 miles inland, second only to the Amazon for such navigable distance. It ends with a family maxim urging shared joy and not letting one member bear all the work.
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New England
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Amazon
Cme
Elevator Eye A New Disease Affects Lift Operators
A Chicago Ledger report describes elevator eye as a new malady affecting conductors of high rise lifts. The condition is linked to strain from watching passengers on upward and downward trips, causing temporary blindness and eventual lifelong impact if the worker remains on the job. Eye specialists note partial improvement with rest but no permanent cure unless the elevator operator quits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Piatra Dogen
Lie
Foustim
Fie
Riesco Named Chilean President Three Way Party Split
Don Jerman Riesco, elected President of Chile, is described as a moderate liberal supported by Radicals and Liberals and part of the Conservative faction. He faced opposition from Pedro Montt backed clericals. The Chilean church influence shapes party politics, with priests affecting state affairs and boosting or striking down party prestige.
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Don Jermito Riesco
Chile
Latin America
Senor Riesco
Lee
Senor Arrazuriz
Don Pedro Montt
Church
Biesco
Church and State
Milwaukee Visitor Tries City Bath Experience
A rural visitor arrives in Milwaukee and visits a grand avenue barber shop and bathhouse. He endures a city shave then tours a tiled bath room with modern plumbing, jokes about the water level, and leaves after remarking he has soaked up six inches of “go.” The piece concludes with a humorous exchange about mismatched marriages.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Grand Avenue
Milwaukee Sentinel
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Mintenpalis Journal
Ingar
Towa
Dows
Apaterteu - bin
Owen
Cesar Pers
Ocabaov Pesar
Joan Adhawer
Owenipiss
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Bessa
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Tinese Iitist
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Russia
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Machantin
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