Morganeering and the Moral exposes Britain's trade peril
Henry LaBouchere argues in Truth that Britain's dominance in trade is doomed as American and German capital seize global markets. The piece contrasts Britain's costly overseas ventures with US and German investments, urging a focus on domestic employment and industry to counter the shift.
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New York
Henry LaBouchere
London
LaBouchere
England
America
Germany
Asia
Africa
Manchester
Birmingham
South Africa
Mr. Morgan
Local Corrections and Election Notes From Arkansas and Kansas
The report notes a judge awarded a sum of 1573 to a plaintiff in Arkansas and Kansas dispute. A Burlington Route brakeman, Cak Schneers, was killed near Cromwell Iowa by debris from bridge work. In Elwood City Pennsylvania Varnegie and Higler were re-elected. John E. Taylor and Elias Jenking were elected trustees. Salaries for The Journal personnel were raised by 20 percent.
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Ami Ark
Cak Schneers
Burlington Route
Cromwell
Varnegie, Ap
Higl
Elwood City
John E. Taylor
Elias Jenking
Reading the Writing on the Wall as Warning to Leadership
The passage cites a biblical warning about impending judgment linked to excess and luxury. It urges timely action rather than lingering over indulgence, noting the need to heed the sign and respond decisively.
Moody Takes Charge as Secretary of the Navy
Moody was sworn in as the new secretary of the Navy at the department, taking office at 9:35. E. P. Hanna administered the oath. Present were retiring Secretary Long, Assistant Secretary Darling, former Assistant Secretary Hackett, and Representatives Roberts, McCall, Lawrence, and Green of Massachusetts. The department’s entire staff was introduced to Moody.
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Washington
William Henry Moody
Mr. Long
Darling
Hackett
Oberts, McCall, Lawrence and Green
Massachusetts
Moody
Fons
Tornado Devastates Dacca Killing Over Four Hundred
May 1 report from Calcutta states a tornado struck Dacca and nearby towns in Bengal British India. Four hundred sixteen people died and crops were ruined across the district. Dacca, 150 miles northeast of Calcutta, has a rich history as a former capital and once famed for woven wind cottons.
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Calcutta
Dacca
Bengal
India
Manchester
Revolt reported in central Russian labor district
A Politiken dispatch from Copenhagen says the labor population between Moscow and Vladimir central Russia is in revolt with many killed or wounded in clashes with troops. The Uhlan regiment under Col Moroseff refused to act against the workers.
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Copenhagen
Russia
Moscow
Vladimir
Uhlan
Col. Moroseff
Fire Destroys Stores in Phoenix. Damage Likely Thousands
Fire broke out late Wednesday night in E. A. Ross's tailor shop in Phoenix and was still burning at daybreak, though under control. The blaze damaged ten business buildings including Vanderberg's jewelry shop and Buxton & Co. with damage estimated in the many thousands of dollars.
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Phoenix, Ariz
E. A. Ross
Ayight
Vanderberg
Buxton & Co
Thief Dresses as Brakeman At Union Station
At Union Station a lantern bearing man in brakeman disguise stole a Pullman grip from James S. Bailey vice president of the North American Telegraph and Telephone Co then fled but a watchman stopped him causing loss of most items during the escape. Separately, Confederate veterans thank Sanger Bros Dallas for free reunion transport for 150 old soldiers.
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Fort Worth
Dresed
South Boundaty
Union Station
James S. Bailey
North American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Austin
Confederate Home
Sanger Bros. of
Dallas
Sewer Thanks President U S Slaughter For Courtesies
A brief note expresses gratitude for courtesies shown by President U S Slaughter during a recent visit, acknowledging thanks from local officials and community leaders.
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An. Sewer
U. S. Slaughter
Burleson Resolution Passed on Philippine Orders
The Burleson resolution calling for copies of all war department orders to commanding officers in the Philippines regarding Samar operations under General Jacob H. Smith was adopted.
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Washington
Senate
Culberson
Texas
Philippines
Patterson
Colorado
Secretary of War
Gardener
United States
Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Burleson
War Department
Samar
Jacob H. Smith
Americans to Gain Release from Venice Detention
Rome reports Ambassador Meyer met with Signor Prinetti and arranged release of American naval officers held in Venice. The condition requires payment of civil damages totaling 2000 dollars.
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Rome
Meyer
Signor Prinetti
Venice
Pittsburgh May Day Strikes Hit 12,000 to 15,000 Workers
May 1 in Pittsburg sees widespread strike action by most building trades demanding shorter hours higher wages and better trade conditions. Estimates put the number of workers out between 12 000 and 15 000.
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Pittsburg
Brain food fad debunked by authorities
Nutritionists dismiss the idea of separate foods for brain muscles and bones and urge a balanced diet. The text cautions against digestion problems and promotes Green's August Flower and Dr G G Greens remedies sold by Wilson-Jenkins Co. as a booster.
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G. G. Greens
Wilson-Jenkins Co
Green
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