Women Politicians and the Power of Wives in Washington
The article argues wives' wit discretion and social tact boost husbands in politics. It cites Cornelia Fairbanks, Julia Bundy Foraker, Mrs. Stephen Elkins, Mrs. Alger, Mrs. Depew, and social networks of congressional households as key factors in advancing careers through dinners and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hove
Congressiona
Thomas Prackett Reed
House of
Hale
Depew
Waldon Fawcett
Detroit Free Press
Senate
Cornelia Fairbanks
Indiana
Daughters of the American Revolution
Mar. Foraker
Bim
Roosevelt
Senator
Stephen B. Jidns
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Elkins
Hallie
Avis
Frederick
Corcoran House
House of Representatives
Newlands
Ward McAllister
Congress
Elaborate Chair of State Gifts for Queen Victoria Exhibit
The Pittsburg Press reports grand jubilee gifts from the Maharajah of Travancore to Queen Victoria, including an ivory chair and footstool with lion motifs, elephants, and ormolu work. Also described are two pairs of ivory tusks mounted and carved in ebony and gold, featuring Vishnu figures and a gold Lukshine image, intended for display at America’s world fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Travancore
Lukshine
Pittsburg Press
The Deepest Lake Baikal Compared With Other Giants
Lake Baikal in Siberia stands as the deepest known lake with depths between four and four and a half thousand feet. Its area exceeds nine thousand square miles, giving it a volume near that of Lake Superior. The passage also notes depths in Caspian Sea Lago Maggiore Lago di Garda Lake Como Lake Constance and the Great Lakes Huron and Michigan for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Baikal
Siberia
Great Lakes
Evie
Lake Superior
Caspian Sea
Lake Maggiore
Lake Como
Lago de Garda
Lake Constance
Huron
Michigan
What! Book agent and merchant clash in exchange
A Philadelphia Press brief quotes a sharp exchange between a book agent and a busy merchant. The agent challenges the merchant on a great book, while the merchant retorts that the agent will feel his speech if he does not leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Teaspot mocked for football hopes in town topics
Local column quotes Larkin ridiculing Teaspot as bald as an egg and unfit for football. The remarks reflect community humor and sports chatter in town topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larkin
Flanagan Phwat Trade Ends McGarry Pick Debacle
The Philadelphia Ledger records a quip about players Flanagan and Finnegan reacting to a McGarry play causing controversy after a controversial pick. The fragment suggests a light exchange over a hockey or football decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanagan
McGarry
Finnegan
Philadelphia Ledger
Roosevelt Likely Nominee Leads Chicago 1904 Rally
The article argues Col Roosevelt will be the Republican nominee at Chicago in June 1904 with a conservative yet progressive platform backing the Roosevelt administration. It notes Vice Presidential selection and predicts the ticket will win in November, contrasting with uncertainty in the Democratic convention and highlighting historical Chicago Republican tickets and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Col
Roosevelt
Olive
Congress
Charleston
Onye
Grant
Colfax
Garfield
Isso
Blaine
Logan
Harrison
Morton
Patty
Appomattox
Lake City
St. Louis
Democrats Faulting Cuba Policy Sparks Public Satisfaction
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes that Republicans did the work while Democrats merely found fault. The piece urges that Americans should view the outcome as fulfilling a duty to Cuba and themselves, praising the effort to aid the islanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Democracy’s Panama Issue Highlights Gorman Senate Charge
The Chicago Journal notes Senator Gorman unveils Panama as a political issue for the Democrats. It reports his Senate speech accusing a war party of seeking foreign conflict to gain party power and claims the party finally has purpose and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Gorman
Panama
Gorman
Senate
Roosevelt
Chicago Journal
Morgan'sa
Morgan
Washington
The Hoar Resolution and Panama Affairs
The piece argues Senator Hoar’s Panama resolution aims to inform the Senate and the public, presenting Roosevelt’s desire for transparency. It contrasts Hoar’s stance with anti imperialist leanings tied to New England provincialism and notes a skeptical view of widespread suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Philippine
Panama
New England
Massachusetts
Senate
United States
Roosevelt
Novel Treat for Her Inferred from Hotel Fire
Tess Miss Passay survived a hotel fire with a narrow escape. A handsome young fireman carried her to safety in his arms, a detail described in a Philadelphia Dress source as a delightful experience rather than distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
There to Stay on the Farm as Cyclones Rage
A wary Iowa farmer watches a distant cyclone as a stranger asks about the storm. The farmer quips that cyclones shred the roof and chimney but leave the mortgage intact, reflecting rural humor in hardship during severe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo News
Barometer Quip About Rain Prayers Cites Minister
A Chicago Post joke notes a minister who prays for rain and claims stormy weather follows his calls, though not immediately. The quip plays on the idea that prayer signals the approach of rain rather than guaranteeing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chienago
Their Speciality in Cold Manifestoes
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote questions Colombian fighters. notes their ability to issue chilling manifestoes while admitting limited knowledge of their fighting. The remark frames fear and propaganda in relation to Colombian combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Local Room Chatter Makes Short News From The Desk
A collection of witty quote snippets from the Philadelphia Press and Lava Ter, noting the quick use of moments and the editor’s caution about brevity. It contrasts a bold claim with a practical reformulation, ending with a proverb on prudent timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Popular Education and Crime An American Perspective
An analysis reviews European literacy gains since 1840 and asks if schooling reduces crime. It notes Britain and France lead education progress while Germany and the US show mixed patterns. It cites Mulhall and Lombroso on education’s impact on different crime types, and argues education remains central though not conclusively linked to crime decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
United States
France
Mulhall
Die Woche
England
Lombroso
An Evil in Food the Law Should Reach
Prof. Schweitzer of the State University of Missouri warns that alum and alumina salts in baking powders are dangerous even in small amounts. Medical authorities say alum irritates the stomach, constricts bowels, impairs nutrient absorption, thickens blood, and can cause nervous prostration with fatalities in children and adults. He argues no drug so deadly can safely be used in food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schweitzer
State University of Missouri
A Strong Editorial Staff of the Times
The Times outlines its editorial staff listing roles and the surname Cole in various positions including managing editor city editor news editor and editorial writer with Mrs Cole Forsyth noted as fighting editor from Mont Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Ira Cole
I. Cole
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Seeks Claims in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. DuHenry & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6, 1886. The advertisement touts internal use and blood contact with testimonials, notes 75 cent sale, and Hall's Family Pills as top product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J.duhenry &Co
Toledo
Hall
Nik J. Cheney
A. D
J. Cheney & CO
Dists
Young Man Hovers For Help In Momentary Kiss
A very young man asking if the girl would call for help if he tried to kiss her prompts a terse exchange. The summer girl wears a peek-a-boo shirtwaist while Mrs. Austin's buckwheat advertises tender brown cakes and the note ends with a mention of cotton seed paper.
Mystery Man John D Rockefeller The Veiled Prophet of Oil
A portrait of John D Rockefeller as a private, enigmatic force in Standard Oil. The article cites vast wealth, limited public presence, extensive holdings, charitable gifts, austere habits, and a life led with secrecy and pious philanthropy. It contrasts him with J. Pierpont Morgan and portrays a controlled, cautious empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Trust
Khorassan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Rockefeller
Paris
California
England
London
Broadway
New York
Harper
Chicago University
Bowling Green
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
United States
Ohio
William
The
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Mr. Rockefeller
John
Harper's Toy College
Cleveland
No Other Course Open
The fragment presents quips about plotting and plagiarism with a classical tone. It contrasts a plagiarist’s dilemma with a satirical jab at a rich man, invoking a wulf as a moral touchpoint. The lines suggest wit over prudence in literary debates.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Josepit B. Foraker
Ge A. Alger
Queen Victoria
Omment
Lavater
State OF Ohio
City OF
Tread Tarvesty
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Man
Puck
Wulf
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!