Deliberation over Nicaragua canal bill slows push for immediate construction
The House passed the Nicaragua canal bill but faces Senate obstacles and uncertain support. Critics cite lack of evidence the Nicaragua route is best, uncertainties with the Clayton Bulwer treaty, and the Walker Commission awaiting its report. Admiral Walker cautions against rushing a decision this year.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Walker
Admiral Walker
The Succession Tax Bill Clears House With Strong Support
The legislation, drafted by Charles A. Dean, imposes a probate court based tax on legacies. Rates run from 1 percent on estates up to 50 000 to 10 percent on estates up to 1 000 000 with 10 000 exemptions to lineal heirs. The measure persuades public policy by taxing estates as transferred after death.
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Charles A. Dean
Maine
Massachusetts
Porto Rican Anomaly Inaugural Speech Sparks Federal Clash
Governor Charles H. Allen’s flowing oath speech in San Juan promises unity under one flag and shared freedoms but U S authority in Washington disputes Porto Rico's equality under the Constitution. Congress taxes trade and imposes limits while the islands remain under special oversight.
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Charles H. Allen
San Juan
Washington
Porto Rico
Congress of the
United States
Governor Allen to Porto Rico Seen With Caution
The piece notes that while Governor Allen may inspire hope for representation, the real impact will depend on practical policies. It recalls General Miles’s prior promises and warns natives, who were quiet at inauguration, will judge the results by concrete gains.
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Allen
Porto Rico
Miles
Why labor strikes surge amid prosperity and rising costs
The piece explains widespread strikes as workers seek shorter hours and higher wages, arguing wages lag behind living costs. It notes strong national trade and profits but higher prices and taxes, funded by imperialist military aims, making life harder for laborers and fueling protests for a living wage.
Democrats Hit Bold Stand in New Hampshire Platform
The New Hampshire Democrats, while selecting delegates for Kansas City, issue strong resolutions attacking Republican imperialism and trust protection. They call for free trade and guaranteed rights for Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines, aiming for self rule as soon as feasible. The piece contrasts Democratic clarity with Republican equivocation.
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New Hampshire
Kansas City
Masachusetts
Republican Party
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Observant Citizen notes amusements and events in city
The column reports on May Day plans in Lynns, a Plymouth trip for Mr. and Mrs. Prang, honors for Mrs. Bennett designer of the World’s Fair building, and a new life saving station keeper. It mentions a 48 foot longer steamship for North German Lloyd, a cafe liquid air trick, a train incident with a signaling woman, and election rowdiness at the eighth Republican district convention. It also covers Melrose aldermen seating dispute, Knights of Columbus in Plattsburg, a new gavel for the House, sparse Senate attendance, and Harvard’s Trowbridge X ray advances.
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Rk . Winthrop
Bay State
W. B. Bennett
Bennett
Sophie Hayden
Chicago
Potter Palmer
Lloyd
Queenstown
Europe
Romance Of A Southern Beauty Engagement
Miss Annie Laurie Woods of Baltimore and Charles S. Ward of the Post mechanical department announce their engagement and upcoming May 17 wedding at Mr. Cowen’s winter home in Aiken South Carolina. Woods is a noted writer and musician from a prominent Baltimore family. Ward comes from an old Virginia line tied to the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. The couple’s train trip to Aiken will depart Baltimore May 15 in President Cowen’s private car.
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Annie Laurie Woods
Baltimore
Charles S. Ward
Mechanical Department
the Post
Miss Woods
John K. Cowen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ike Mr. Ward
Mr. Cowen
Aiken
S. C
New York
Boston Conservatory
Charlie’ Ward
Miss Words
Mr. Ward
Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio
Wheeling
W. Va
Field
If she were dead I would grieve for her dear memory
Poem fragment reflecting grief and gratitude for a beloved woman. The speaker, Margaret I Sangster, notes that were she dead, tears would fall for the silent beauty she brought to life. yet she lives, and the speaker asks to shed sunshine on her patient way and bright eyes.
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Ally
Pes
Margaret I
Harper's Basar
Three Years of Love and Deception End in Wedding
In a Twas church scene Helen Armond nervously confronts a past pact as she reveals she loves Arthur Raymond. A letter discovers her secret engagement to Raymond was preceded by suspense, and Harry Livingston’s confession spurs the final turn to a hopeful marriage. The minister and Helen’s lover share a quiet triumph as vows resume with truth restored.
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Helen Armond
George Armond
Arthur Raymond
Helen
Mary Arthur
Helen Uere
Tsien
Arthur Raymond Pen PH Yin
Hunien
Bunny
Heaymond
Raymond
Harry Livingston
Harry
Arthur
Father
Amher
Hivingston
Water
Livingston
Alice
Fielen
Waifs o' Fun and Civic Doubts in Island Appointments
An Indianapolis Journal cartoon and a farmer figure probe whether elected honors from new island possessions would be welcome or feared. The dialogue casts doubt on official recognition and hints at broader skepticism toward politics and real estate influence.
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Brown
Jones
Indianapolis Journal
Farmer Corntensel
Coustry
Saad
Mt ‘Tribune
Spring Suits and Overcoats Shine in Our Men’s and Boys’ Dept
We advertise the finest Spring line with 8 button soft roll sack suits, fancy vests, and 3 button double breasted serge sack suits. Strong emphasis on attractive options for men and boys, aiming to draw shoppers to the department and showcase style.
Men of Many Callings and Garden Tastes Across Nobility
The piece notes President Kruge's hobby of gardening in Pretoria with a famed phlox collection and preferred red geraniums calceolarias and daffodils while detesting orchids. It recounts Archibald Forbes’ Elgin education and early journalism work and mentions Duke of Norfolk blessing his sword in a private chapel housing Cardinal Vaughan.
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Kruge
Pretoria
Archibald Forbes
Elgin
London
Forbes
Duke of Norfolk
Africa
Cardinal Vaughan
Regional Trade Glimpses From Global Markets
Widespread notes show Regina as headquarters for Canada’s mounted police and Warsaw as a Russia watch trade hub. Switzerland sells over a million rubles of goods yearly while France exports 20 million oysters. Government reports show Cotton exports rising 120 percent in volume and 192 percent in value in March. Rotterdam prices list walnut logs at 106 to 115 dollars per thousand feet, with poplar 38, white coal 45, and hickory 64.
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Warsaw
Russia
Switzerland
France
Rotterdam
Prominent British Officers and Political Anxiety
Editors note that Generals Roberts French and Pole Carew stand out among British officers while the British commander seeks capable helpers. The piece also warns delegates may choose a vice president if party leaders fail to rally support, hinting at a tense Philadelphia convention. The pad of winter jokes about the ice man suggests the cold months ahead will test patience.
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Roberts
French
Pole- Carew
Chicago Chronicle
Hanna
Platt
Philadelphia
Providence Journal
Waltham News
Shrewd Meal Drafts and Broiled Tomato Recipe Note
Daily Table hints list luncheon and dinner courses with veal, chicken, spinach, and tomatoes, plus a detailed broiled tomato with lemon butter sauce. The text ends with a Boston address for Mrs M C St at 344 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Mass.
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Bermuda
Shawmut Avenue
Boston
Mam
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Plymouth
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City Point
Hamilton
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Medford
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Winchester
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Melrose
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Plattsburg
N. Y
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Smith
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Essex
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Trowbridge
Harvard
Romance
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Cowen
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Macullar Parker Company
Men's & Boys
Washington Street
Custom Tailoring Department
Houghton & D Ne
Marion Fiske
P. C. Box
Boston, Mass
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Springer Brothers Company
OAK Hall Clothing CO
Regina
Canada
Provinces’ Mounted Police
Joel Goldthwait & Co, Shington Seni
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