Governor Hughes Quietly Bosses State Legislature
A report on Governor Hughes supervising New York legislation with frequent vetoes and stern scrutiny. He has vetoed thirty seven bills, forced recalls, and keeps long hours, earning praise from some voters and concern from Republicans and Democrats alike. The piece notes his influence and potential national attention.
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Tlughes
New York
Cleveland
Bis
Hughes
Tiporcaiec
Tie
Mannw
Law and tariff clash thread through Roosevelt era
The piece argues the Sherman and Valentine anti trust measures were popular but not presidential creations and that Roosevelt enforced them. It notes German tariff concessions under Dingley era policy draw criticism from the American Protective Tariff League while chambers of commerce scrutinize German valuation practices amid the Germany US trade talks reported by the Tacoma Ledger.
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Germany
United States
Great Britain
Kieht
American Protective Tariff League
Chambers of Commerce of
Tacoma Ledger
Municipal utilities spread across Britain and tramways
The report notes that 931 municipalities own gas works, 90 tramways operate, and 181 supply electricity, highlighting the breadth of public utility ownership in Britain.
Obedience to laws and the danger of evasion
A reader letter condemns evasion of laws against restraint of trade and recalls that mergers and rebates have long been forbidden by statute. It warns those who ignore or manipulate laws to face accountability and stresses the need to respect all statutes to avoid doom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cam
St. Lovis
Panic in Japan Triggers Bank Failures and Market Crash
The article details Japan's famine driven poverty, heavy taxation, and postwar speculation leading to a stock market collapse. It notes thirteen banks suspending operations, factories closing, and widespread liquidation with anticipated prolonged industrial stagnation and external relief hopes. The piece also mentions war talk fading and aggressive critics in Tokyo losing influence.
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Japan
Tims
Tariff Debate Reflects Protective Policy Enduring
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Mr. Bryan undervalues tariff as campaign issue. It asserts no change in tariff policy will occur, warning that abandoning or greatly modifying it would cause industrial shocks worse than past downturns, given current American industrial strength.
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Mr. Bryan
Cedar Rapids
Prosperity and fears of a wage era in Japan
The New Haven Register warns that national prosperity may be a temporary effect as business confidence wavers after the Cleveland election. It predicts a potential cyclone of economic disturbance if conditions persist and urges citizens to demand a halt in burdensome policies. The piece notes Japan’s average monthly income after wage increases is officially under $8.
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Ube
Benlinine
Che
Muy
Agget
New York
Jtughes
Cleveland
New Haven Register
Japan
Lovers, Teasing and Torn Affections in Chicago
In a Chicago Daily News dialogue, a sulking youth confides heartbreak to Madelon, while the copper-haired girl counsels resilience. They discuss Mysse’s attachment to Gillip, the young man’s pride, and Madelon’s belief in his talent as he vows not to be broken by love.
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Gillip
Mysie
Gilly
Madelon
Chicago Daily News
Brown
Sahara
Short Glories and Farm Follies From An old Column
A fragment from a humor column recalls John Burroughs on nature and the public gaze, a boastful father’s fakery with his son, a failed suburban gardener chasing homegrown veggies, and a late night hotel barroom brawl ending with a punchline about Alkali Ike and Redface Leary.
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Palace Hotel
Tin Can
Alkali Ike
Redface Leary
Marshall Boss of Keogh Indian Troop
Lieutenant Hamid Marshall from West Point commanded an Indian troop at Fort Keogh Montana. After drunken soldiers attacked him the escort he led collapsed in a fierce struggle. Marshall quickly asserted control breaking the sergeant’s resistance and subduing the unit, earning their unwavering loyalty.
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Fort Keogh
Montana
Hamid Marshall
Marshall
Keogh Tees
West Point
Hnd
Juustion
Mont
Elorn
Junction
Marshfall
Keogh
Ambiguous OCR Hint Reflects Tense Speech Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text shows a heated remark with phrases like fired fast and missed and an insult. No clear event, people, or organizations are identifiable to anchor a proper news item.
Bell Rope Rivalry Shapes Railroad Signaling History
The Philadelphia story explains how a fistfight between conductor John Wolf and engineer Robert Fogg led to the bell cord signaling system. Wolf’s victory established conductor supremacy, and the bell and later air whistle became standard nationwide signaling methods through railroads.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
Philadelphia, Baltimore & Washington
Baltimore
Robert Fogg
John Wolf
Fogg
Wolf
Gray's Ferry
Blue Bell Station
Schuykill
Shelley as a Bar
Andrew Lang recounts a marginal anecdote about Percy Bysshe Shelley from an Eton classmate named Tramamond, noting Shelley’s lack of early Latin prowess and a habit of sudden sprinting during solitary walks around 1810.
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Shelley
Andrew Lang
Eton
Tramamond
Merton College
Racing rules distort yacht shapes like fashion bias
Forest and Stream notes a breed of boat sickness handed down through years by custom. The ailment stems from artificial racing rules that force design distortions, much as clothing trends push women into impractical waists and padding.
Obligating the Lady by Purchasing a Car
Subbubs explains to Cillman that a new cook’s church distant from their home prompted the purchase of an automobile, despite an earlier vow. The exchange appears in the Philadelphia Times.
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Cillman
Subbubs
Philadelphia Times
Hats of Lion's Skin and Dry Towns Proverb
Ushashi natives wear hats from Hons skins as a local custom. A proverb recalls there were no dry towns after Noah issued his proclamation.
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Ushashi
Noah
Baby Tortured by Itching Heels Face and Head
Mrs. Hattie Currier of Thomaston Maine says her nine month old baby suffered a rash on the face and feet that kept her awake at night. She reports quick relief within hours using Cuticura remedies, claims one ointment cured the feet fully, and says the product also cleared cradle cap on the scalp.
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Cutieura
Hattie Currier
Thomaston
The Sedan Chair and its Royal Motorless Debate
A study traces the term sedan chair to Napoleonic era scenes of collapse and earlier English use. It notes James I era ducking chair controversies and the Pickwickian chair in Bath, with Sir S Duncombe linked to early London introductions.
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Siam
Najesty
Napoleon Iit
Sedan
England
James
Duckingham
S. Duncombe
London
Bath
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement for Foot Comfort
In a Pinch, Use Allen's Foot-Ease a powder to shake into your shoes. It rests the feet and cures corns bunions swollen sore wet callous aching sweating feet and ingrowing nails. Allen's Foot-Ease makes new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores Vic. Sample mailed free address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Vic
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Branding of Army Animals Under U S and Company Designations
The army uses U S branding on the left fore shoulder of public animals to identify ownership and assign them to units. Hoof brands show unit codes like CEO for Band 6th Cavalry and A5 for Troop A 5th Cavalry, with standardized size and placement.
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Army
U. S
Sam
Washington Post
Quartermaster’s Department
Army of Cubao Pacification
Newport News
Casey
U.S
Band
6Th Cavalry
Catalry
Battalion of Engineers
BEA
Coffee substitute Postum touted as sleep aid and stomach relief
A California woman reports sleepless nights end after switching from coffee to Postum and shares her brother’s similar improvement. The ad claims coffee causes sour stomach and insomnia and urges a ten day trial, promoting The Road to Wellville as a remedy guide.
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Calif
Hin
Wellsville
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