Currency debate and political finger pointing in the press
The Kansas City Journal rebuts asset currency fears while a Kansas banker warns of a future shortage of bank issued notes. The piece questions government versus private note issuing, cites France and England, and forecasts a choice between asset currency and a government backed gold or silver standard. It notes actions by Roosevelt and protests for sound currency, plus Moro pacification and Panamanian politics.
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Republicans face limited 1904 campaign funds says Post
The Washington Post argues Republicans may lack large funds in 1904. It suggests tariff revision opposition and a Democratic House to block policy, while noting a Democratic Senate could be possible though unlikely. The piece contends voters might elect a Democratic president and House and perhaps a Senate.
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Nebraska senator scandal prompts AG action in Omaha
Nebraska’s senatorial controversy surfaces as Attorney General Knox instructed a U S attorney in Omaha over a year ago to halt an investigation into alleged wrongdoing by certain agents, asserting the matter lay with the Interior Department. The probe was stopped, and the Interior Department has yet to act on the cases named.
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Knox
United States
Omaha
Suuan
Interior Department
The Martian Canals Spark Fresh Controversy
The question of Martian canals resurfaces with claims of graft and intrigue. Authorities seek excuses to act, while observers warn that large canal-like streaks could fuel opportunistic politics and public suspicion about Mars exploration.
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Mars
Havana Jai Ali President Presents Five Thousand Silver Service
The Havana Jai Ali company chief delivered the presentation speech when General Wood received a $5,000 silver service. The Jal Ali company operates a gambling game that casts the Louisiana lottery as comparatively honest by comparison.
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Jai Ali Company
General Wood
Jal Ali Company
Louisiana Lottery
Grub and Wage Cuts Widen Gap With Employers
The distance between the grub and the top of the dinner pail grows daily as workers protest wage cuts. The contents of the dinner pail cannot stand put if employers persist in not letting well enough alone by cutting the wage scale.
Diplomatic Quibbles Over Turkey and Manchurian Ports
European nations clash with Turkey while a potential canal graft is discussed amid Washington's strained leadership. A port opened to the U S in Manchuria lies nearly a hundred miles from navigable water, hinting at mixed diplomatic victories. Rev. Thomas B. Gregory writes a series on The Rise of Our Civilization.
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Washington
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Manchuria
Thomas B. Gregory
Meddling Powers and Panama Fuss Spark Fresh Feuds
The piece rails at President Roosevelt and officials over San Domingo annexation talk and benevolent assimilation, criticizing Wood’s promotion, graft risks, and Panama dealings with Morgan and Rockefeller. It hints at political backroom plans, calls for accountability, and references deer as a pointed jab while noting a parade of reform and corruption charges.
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Wes Y Gil
San Domingo
Republican platform on territories fights backer calls
Washington dispatches report the Republican leaders doubt any statehood legislation for the territories this session. The piece notes the party’s platforms are aims to gain power, not permanent policy. General Wood battles Moros. troops kill some in recent action amid allied condemnation of opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Wood
Howler
Rhode Island Victory Reflected in Garvin’s Re-election
"God help Rhode Island!" exclaims General Grosvenor. The sentiment follows Garvin’s re-election, implying Grosvenor’s prayer may have been answered as the political outcome favors Rhode Island interests.
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Grosvenor
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Morganized Verse on Union Aid to Secession
A succinct, period tone note questions the irony of a Republican administration aiding secession, reflecting on the oddity of Confederate memory and the evolving stance of government on rebellion, with a sly jab at loyalty and national unity.
Pneumonia Claims Former House Leader William M Springer
Former Democratic leader in the House, William M Springer of Illinois, died of pneumonia in Washington on December 4 after illness starting in Chicago on Thanksgiving. Springer, born May 30, 1836 in Indiana, served 1874 1895 as a congressman and chaired Ways and Means. He later led Indian Territory judiciary and served as legal counsel in tribal and drainage canal matters.
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Depews to Entertain Lavishly in Washington
Chauncey Depew will open the season of dinner-giving by entertaining Thomas C. Platt and his bride. Corcoran house will be lavishly decorated for the occasion. Mrs Platt plans a prominent social display, purchasing a rich winter dress collection.
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Thomas C. Platt
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Professor Falk and the Etna False Prediction
The Journal deg Debats recounts the story of Professor Rudolf Falk who predicted Etna would erupt on August 27, 1874. He traveled to Sicily to report, but no eruption occurred that day or the next. His anxiety peaked until his servant reported a terrible eruption the following morning, allowing him to file his dispatch.
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Bright's Disease Cured in Whitehall Ill Dec 7
A local case challenges the belief that Bright's Disease is incurable. Lon Manley recounts doctors declaring his condition hopeless after years of kidney stomach and liver troubles. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with his recovery and urges others to use them.
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