Contrast of Cuban Progress and Philippine Chaos
A commentary compares U S policy in Cuba and the Philippines, arguing Cuba moves toward self rule while the Philippines devolves into anarchy and violence. It blames occupation methods and stresses independence under a stable government as the path to loyalty and peace.
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Cuba
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippines
Spain
Quzon
William McKinley
Lugon
Guba
Otis
Hanna
McKinley
Anarchy Boom Explored After King Humbert Assassination
The piece argues that anarchist plots are exaggerated by sensationalism and notes that recent assassins in Europe and America share Italian or related origins. It dismisses a global anarchist threat as exaggerated while acknowledging isolated violent acts by disturbed individuals.
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Humbert
Europe
Carnot
Austria
North Carolina Election Preview An Education Qualification Debate
The upcoming North Carolina election centers on a proposed constitutional amendment establishing an educational qualification for suffrage. The measure requires that every registered voter be able to read and write.
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North Carolina
Section on illiteracy and suffrage discussed in constitutional debate
The article critiques a proposed amendment that would register white illiterates who were eligible under 1867 laws, while excluding black voters. It argues the provision targets Negro illiteracy and could undermine universal suffrage, though it may lead to an educational qualification irrespective of color.
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United States
Genevieve
Lancelot
Papa
Chicago Times-Herald
Beaton Post Sets Unmatched New England Circulation Record
The Beaton Post averaged 152 773 copies daily in July 1900, far surpassing all New England morning and evening papers. No other Boston or New England paper matched its Boston circulation, and the Post proclaimed its unparalleled standing with the rallying cry Excelsior.
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Beaton Post
New England
Post
The
Boston
Cubans to elect delegates for constitutional convention
An order sets Cubans to choose delegates on the third Saturday in September for a convention to meet in November. The proposed Cuban constitution would establish the terms of the alliance with the United States and shape Cuba’s future relations with Washington amid U.S. imperialism debates and a potential post McKinley administration shift.
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United States
Cuba
Cuban Republic
Washington
McKinley
Cubas
Congress
Hanna
United States Weighs Pekin March to Secure Citizens
Minister Conger reports Pekin legation still held out as of July 2 after a prolonged siege. An armed march on Pekin is deemed necessary to rescue citizens and secure reparation, with joint action by the United States Japan and European powers to guarantee future conduct.
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Conger
United States
Pekin
Congér
Japan
China
Observant Citizen Warns Against Newsboy Mischief
The observant citizen notes electric car conductors troubled by newsboys leaping onto running boards and attempting to obtain water. Some youths are small yet spry, taking risks. a conductor yesterday afternoon described a risky scheme he observed.
Farmer Yates Opposes Suit from Wealthy Suitor
In summer heat Farmer Yates clashes with his daughter Louise over marriage to Mr. Jack Stanley. The yet-to-be-?irmed match triggers worries about social status, money, and parental veto. Louise’s mother intrudes as the couple pursues a formal proposal. The farmer eventually yields, claiming he would not stand in the way if the couple remains committed.
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Farmer Yates
Louise
Simpkins
Mr. Stanley
Ike
Blanch
Jack Stanley
Seaside August Fun and Four Pages of Al Fiction
A Sunday Post preview notes August seaside days center on a dip in the briny and a love story for jounging hours. The Story Paper Section offers four pages of Al fiction, urging readers not to miss the Sunday Post.
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Sunday Post
Malloney to Speak in Everett Square This Evening
Socialist Labor party candidate Joseph F. Malloney will address wage workers at Everett square this evening inviting all workers to attend.
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Joseph F. Malloney
Socialist Labor Party
Everett Square
Husband a Pet But She Sues for Cruel Divorce
A woman sues for divorce on cruelty grounds claiming her husband treated her as a pet. She cites neglect and domineering conduct and seeks a legal separation from the marriage.
Woman Cannot Recall Husband First Name in Divorce Case
In a circuit clerk court, a woman seeking divorce confessed she had lived with her husband ten years yet did not know his first name. The deputy clerk filed the petition as J. Hanks, noting the couple had pet names and no memory of his given name. The case charged cruelty and abuse.
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Circuit Clerk’s Court
Jerry
Joseph
J. Hanks
Kansas City Journal
Up to Date Fashion Discussed at Summer Resort
Mrs. Dash remarks on a young woman at the summer resort noting she looks up to date. Mrs. Slash adds that her dresses are fine but her summer novels are from last year, reflecting light social chatter in Detroit.
Valor Bound in Dark Rescue
A bold hero vows to face any danger for a beloved woman as he clings to her in a tense embrace. The scene suggests a dramatic rescue or thwarted fate, underscoring courage and devotion amid peril.
Odd Bits of News From A Curious Era
A collage of global trivia notes cites 2500 Mauser rifles bound for Venezuela found in Trinidad, Crodtstadt as a major Russian naval depot, Paris reporting 12914 tuberculosis deaths in 1889, Moscow boasting Europe’s largest hospital with 7000 beds, and 900 nurses tending 15000 annual patients.
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Hungary
Russia
Cronstadt
Baltic Sea
Paris
Moscow
Europe
United States
Lancelot Longing and Secret Plans in a Hallway Moment
The characters debate a bold proposal as one urges courage and a kiss while avoiding discovery. The woman suggests consulting her father on the ground floor to avoid risks, prompting tense schemes and a humorous aside about a legendary traveler.
Soldier's Tale of a Shirt Too Good to Lose
A recently discharged soldier tells of a shirt so prized it outlived a long march home from the Philippines. His company was retreating when the garment became a symbol of luck and morale.
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Philippines
Neely
Omaha News
Telepathic Message Sparks Family Dinner Tale
A Rochester Herald anecdote recounts Mary delivering a telepathic message that her mother is ill, prompting a breakfast moment with her father. The tale ends with a note that the mother is improving and the family resumes normal chores.
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Mary
Rochester Herald
Battleship action thrill cited by seaman and landsman
An anecdotal exchange compares a battleship clearing for action to a golf champion preparing to drive. A crowd questions an ambulance crew about a man taken away in precarious condition from a corner meet up at 3 o clock, suspected heart disease.
Thief Takes Two Shirts After Credit Joke
A wandering man robs a house on a grounds clothes line near a stone church, stealing two shirts as a resident warns of judgment day. He quips that given the long credit, he will take both shirts.
Telepathy Helped Swap a Hat in Domestic Comedy
A light fiction scene unfolds with a couple debating a bonnet purchase. The wife uses mental telepathy to influence her husband, who secretly desires the same hat, leading to a comic misunderstanding about economy and belief in psychical communication. The dialogue reveals temper and affection as they navigate purchases and pride.
McPhatters Inquiry on Anti-fat Medicine Effect
Hefty reports weight loss with use of the product while McPhatters questions its efficacy and effect. Dialogue reveals a suggestive exchange about the medicine’s impact.
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McPhatters
Daily Table Menu and Breakfast Dinner Suppers
Daily table hints list meals with breakfast items such as oranges fried oysters and coffee, dinner features corn chowder mashed potatoes celery and cranberry jelly, supper includes cold sliced pork and sponge cake. An inked note from Chatham Massachusetts signs off with HARDING.
Antique China Closet Prompts Modern Admiration
An exhibit of china and glass showcases graceful lines and quiet beauty. The china closet stands as a popular piece in the Colonial collection, praised for its artistic display value and resemblance to Mount Vernon’s cabinet.
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Mount Vernon
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