Roosevelt Memorial Day Address on Railroads supervision
President Roosevelt spoke at Indianapolis on Memorial Day dedicating a Lawton monument and urging federal supervision of interstate railroads. He backed Hepburn era measures, warned against overcapitalization myths, praised unity of veterans, and argued for government control of all railroads as indispensable to national welfare.
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Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Henry W. Lawton
Oliver Morton
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lawton
Cuba
Philippines
Wheeler
Kitzhugl Lee
Bit
Abraham Lincoln
Address on rails and reform for public interests
The president argues for strong federal oversight of interstate railways, curbs on speculation, and tighter regulation of public service corporations. He warns against overcapitalization, urges physical valuation, and calls for honest dealing with stockholders and the public while limiting corporate influence.
Railways need federal supervision to curb overcapitalization
Boston advocates call for full federal control over interstate railways, including oversight of future stock and bond issues, standardized accounting, and public access to railroad finances. They argue strong regulation protects investors and the public, while preserving honest railroad development and national progress.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Cothdetor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
England
Supreme Court
Frain
Evensus
Nephurn
Uinton Daly
Towa
Patlant
Grenville M. Thodget
Whitbie National Governanment Bas
Protective Policy Debate Sparks Shifting Political Winds
After twelve years of prosperity under the Dingley law the platform now rejects protection as unlawful and a snare. The remark signals a sharp turn in trade policy debates and could influence voter sentiment and party alignments in the coming elections.
Campaign rhetoric on tariffs and democratic triumphs
The piece discusses how tariff policy influenced historical political outcomes, debating whether protectionists and free traders shaped party victories. It questions the role of platform choices in pivotal elections and imagines future tariff battles as campaign fuel.
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Cock Robin
Grover
Cleve Lind
Tiomestead
Harrison
Stehan
Phe Tari
Pressing German publishing threat sparks congressional commentary
A New York Sun correspondent warns that Germany is ready to flood the United States with low-cost picture books and typesetting for export. He laments Congress and Cabinet members failed to foresee the shift, noting Secretary Shaw’s resignation and Secretary Hoot's shielding of lawmakers from the issue as American laborers remained uninformed.
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New York Sun
United States
Hoot
Ienber
Shaw
Ballooning Gear For Warm Comfort On Cross Country Trips
The Century advises balloonists to wear a light wool suit with a short coat and pockets, light tennis shoes, a sturdy reserve boot, and an umbrella plus motor-veil. A long Shetland scarf, map, guidebook, and a small necessaire should be carried in waterproof wrap. Include a faint spirit for faintness but avoid alcohol, smoking, matches, and spirit-lamps. pack nourishing light foods and beverages.
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Aise
A Real Conversationalist
The Dawsons praise Uncle Eli Nabb as a wonderful conversationalist while he visits, but he is unimpressed. He notes Old Lady Greenough as an even better talker, claiming she can glide through topics with ease from a gate to the Panama Canal.
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Dawsons
Eli Nabb
Tie
Eli
Mrs. Dawson
Mr. Nabb
When Women Meet
A comic exchange shows Lucy and Louise critiquing fashion as they discuss hats colors and accessories. The dialogue hints at social scrutiny and the oddity of women speaking openly in public.
Waitress In California Restaurant Hails Mining Windfall
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a California waitress was told her small mining investment yielded a million. Asked if she was surprised, she replied she expected it, setting aside her apron as she spoke.
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California
Philadelphia
Ledger
Half Million for Horse Show Gowns
The New York horse show gowns are estimated to total 500000 dollars in value. The figure reflects the cost of apparel used by competitors at the event.
I Hurt His Feelings and the Widow’s Request
A Philadelphia Press remark recounts Mrs Nuritch telling a man he should hire her son despite his insult. He refuses and notes the widow’s note pleading for work at a mere pittance. The passage ends with a grim aside on how flattery can provoke harsh reactions.
The Strenuous Life of a Sixteenth Century Law Student
A TOULOUSE law student in the sixteenth century rises at 4 AM to prayers and study, endures lectures until 10, then dines and reviews notes. After noon he reads Greek authors or Latin texts, returns to study by 1, finishes by 6, with evenings for music and walks on most days and mass on holy days.
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Venrs de Mesmes
Toulouse
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Euripiiles
Demosthenes
Cicero
Virgil
Horace
Woman Recovers From Kidney Trouble After Dean's Pills
Mrs John Mansell of 614 South Jefferson Street New Castle Pennsylvania recounts years of kidney trouble including painful urinary passages swollen limbs and heart palpitations. A week of Dean's Kidney Pills and a few boxes restored her health at age 68 sold by dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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New Castle
John Mansell
Jefferson Street
Fnally
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Fragment from Junius letters hints at identity doubt
The author, arguing over the burden of genius, frets about using a stenographer after Harriman’s fate. He questions public interest in whether he is Sir Philip Francis or Murat Halstead and resumes work on King George III.
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Bmt
Junius
Harriman
Sir Philip Francis
Murat Halstead
King George Iti
Free Allen's Foot-Ease Sample Offer Ad
Advertisement invites readers to write Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York for a free powder sample to shake into shoes. Claims curing tired sweating hot swollen aching feet and easing new or tight shoes. Promotes as a remedy for corns and bunions with 25 cent price at druggists and shoe stores.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Foxy grocer fakes Carnegie call to boost store
An uptown grocer pretends to talk with Mrs Carnegie by phone to impress customers. He is overheard saying goods for Andrew Carnegie and asks about his health while customers question the legitimacy of wealthy callers and the practice.
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Carnegie
New York Sun
Andrew Carnegie
Editor Recovers Health Using Grape-Nuts Nutrition
An Oklahoma editor reports gaining 25 pounds and renewed strength after using Grape-Nuts, calling it the most scientifically made nourishing food and noting its tasty flavor helps keep him in strong habit. He credits the product with restoring brain power and vitality after prolonged illness.
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Okla
Wellville
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