Boston preacher Rev Ransom comes to Huntsville scandal
Telegram from Boston Herald confirms Rev R C Ransom of Boston who spoke at the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Normal Alabama appeared intoxicated and caused a disturbance on a railroad. Alumni Association and local principals questioned his fitness to address students. Ransom was paid and sent to Huntsville.
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Ann
W. H. Cornell
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Normal
Boston Herald
RC. Ransom
Boston
Herald
Cornell
R. C. Ransom
Ala
W. H. Council
Alumni Association
G. W. Spott
Pratt City School
Wr, Wood
Decatur City School
G W. Trenholm
Tuscumbia School
Tennessee Democrats split on tariff in 1906 contest
The Washington Post editorialized that Tennessee Democrats show sectional divides over the tariff. It contrasts a pro rate bill stance with free trade factions, arguing the broader national issue could decide 1906 races and expose the party’s lack of unified strategy.
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Washington Post
Tennessee
Chattahooga
Sumner County
Congress
Panama Canal
Jeff the fire-saving dog earns hero status in Denver home blaze
Four year old English brindle bell terrier Jeff of the Whitford May firm awoke his family by climbing a ladder and breaking a window to reach his master in a smoke filled house at 3440 Eliot street. He guided them to safety as a curtain soaked fire started by a paper shade spread through a rag bin. Jeff’s ancestor Jack, a famed Denver firehouse dog, died saving others in an Eaton-Ritchell blaze years ago. Jeff and Nellie, his dam, are prized dogs with high sale offers.
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Denver
Jeff
Henry EB. May, Jr
Whitford & May
Eliot Street
Mr. May
Jef
Nellie
Frank J. Wheeler
Mr. Muay
Mr. Mays
Duck
Jack
Chief Roberts
Marter
Jett
Mrs. May
Mr. Wheeler
Pat Masterson
Masterson
Marquis of
Providence Apologue by Victor Hugo on Drone and Providence
Hugo recounts a beekeeper narrator rescuing a drone from death at a window. The tale serves as a moral about human folly and the providence of God, urging humility and trust when plans collide with the divine. Translated from Lai Derniere Gerbe.
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Victor Hugo
Antil
Titus
Jesus
Causin
Salt and sugar metaphors in Florence Kansas bulletin
The Florence Kansas Bul letin uses a humorous comparison to describe men and women as salt and sugar. It suggests stern men are rock salt while nice men are table salt and contrasts aging women with various types of sugar. The piece reads as light local commentary on social roles.
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Florence
Kan
When Alfonso Comes Home at 3 A. M.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Alfonso's late arrival and hints at a difficult return journey as Princess Ena travels a rose strewn path toward Madrid. The report frames the scene with a ceremonial tone and implies upcoming challenges for the voyage home.
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Alfonso
Ena
Madrid
Rosea
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Others Before Roosevelt
The piece traces recurring claims of bad faith in U S politics from Jefferson through Monroe Jackson Adams Clay and Buchanan. It notes affidavits defenses and historians’ doubts about whether negotiations were genuine bargains or political myths and recalls related scandals and public distrust.
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United States
Jefferson
James A. Bayard
Bayard
Smith
Anas
Senate
Albert Gallatin
Jackson
Florida
United States Territory
Monroe
John Rhea
Tennessee
Calhoun
Rhea
New York City
Schouler
Congress
Tyler
Whie National Bank
Buchanan
United
Paper for the Greenbacks Made at Dalton Mills
The Crane family's Dalton Massachusetts mill complex produced all U S government banknote paper. Founded by Zenas Crane, the plant began with rag stock and a small crew, then expanded to 400 workers producing high quality banknote paper used nationwide.
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Te Crane
Dalton
Mass
United States
Zenas Crane
Boston
Berkshire
Gold Ore Ballast for Mexican Railway Spur
The Eastern Railway of Mexico will ballast 270 miles between Texico and Rio Puerto with gold ore rock from near the road’s ring gravel bed. Assays show ballast yields over $2 in gold per ton, about 4,500 tons per mile, valuing ~ $5,430,000 for the length. Passengers will ride over the most valuable ballast to the works.
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Eastern Railway
Mexico
Texico
Rio Puerto
Texico Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
Is There an Ideal Combine Dr Lyman Abbott Says Ideals in America
Dr Lyman Abbott argues in the Chicago Record Herald that American ideals remain high. He reflects on national character and moral aspirations amid evolving society and politics.
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Lyman Abbott
America
Chicago Record- Herald
The Kind to Have, Bua
A Jackson Sun line notes a tender sentiment about a devoted figure who would give up wings to cook for her beloved, praising selfless care and love. The brief quote frames a timeless image of grace and domestic devotion.
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Bua
Jackson Sun
State wedding splendor in Madrid outshines Washington
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Madrid hosts a more gorgeous state wedding than Washington, while asserting the state did not fund the U.S. ceremony. The remark contrasts two official ceremonies and their financing.
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Madrid
Washington
Philadelphia Inquirer
Debate Over Fort Sumter Evacuation and Seward’s Actions
The article outlines tensions between Southern leaders and the Buchanan administration over Fort Sumter. Seward, acting independently, signaled a pause and later notified Confederates of policy changes. Lincoln then authorized provisioning, triggering charges of bad faith from the Confederates and a dispute over who controlled the final decision. The New York Sun reports on this sequence.
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Ft. Moultrie
Ft. Sumter
Buchanan
Sumter
Linco
Campbell
Supreme Court
Seward
Judge Campbell
Lincoln
South Carolina
Sumpter
Washington
Helmaman
New York Sun
Local Produce and Meat Prices Signal Market Update
Local market prices list produce eggs poultry and butter with per unit costs. feathers honey sorghum beeswax ginseng hides and other items priced. Flour, meal, corn, wheat, bacon lard and fresh meats shown. cattle and hog prices noted with ranges and adjustments.
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Turkey
Vurry
Coolumbia Mills
Seed and wholesale produce price list extract
Prices from local seed and grain dealers and wholesale produce dealers in Columbia. Clover Red Clover and Alsike listed with several store prices. Timothy and orchard grasses along with cane seed and stock peas. Wholesale cabbage potatoes onions apples bananas oranges lemons and sugar listed with per unit or per bag prices. coffee lard and cheese prices also included.
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Columbia
Tennessee
New Orleans
Claritie
Prime
Choice
Galden Rio
Chotee Tv
Ise
Prime Lo
N. Y
New York
Wisconsin
Long Horseback Ride Ends in St Petersburg
Cap Bylot completed an 8700 mile journey from Manchuyla to St Petersburg in eight months and four days. His English breed horse remained in good condition at journey’s end. His orderly, a longtime companion, accompanied him throughout the expedition.
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ST. Petersburg
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Denver Fire Department
Eaton-Ritchell
Roberta
Providence
Roosevelt
John Quinncy
Adams
Clay
Democrata
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