American maritime future and imperial expansion urged
Secretary of the Treasury argues for a large American merchant fleet built with American yards and labor to dominate global shipping. He cites Hawaii and the Philippines as US possessions and calls for unity of wealth, energy, and finance to secure Pacific sovereignty, urging hustler ethos for national economic growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Liverpool
Pacific Coast
Suez Canal
Cape Horn
New York
Isthmian Canal
Flong Kong
Nicaragua
Suez
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Pacific Ocean
Young Men May Apse. A New York Merchant’s Advice
Samuel Brill recalls starting as a newsboy at age 13 and building a business with his brother. He emphasizes frugality and saving between ages 18 and 28 to accumulate capital for a future venture or bank foundation, noting his growth to over 200 employees across four establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Brill
New York
How Husbands Are Spoiled
An essay by Edith Joscelyn warns that over loving wives risk creating selfish husbands. It advises balancing affection with discretion to avoid fostering an exacting, fault-finding partner and suggests occasional absence can sharpen a husband’s appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Joscelyn
Russia
Tom
Mrs. Smith
Government by Injunction Critique by United Mine Workers Leader
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers denounces government by injunction as a harassing tool of ultra capitalists to crush labor unions and bypass jury trials. He argues injunctions misuse criminal law in labor cases and threaten constitutional liberty and democratic institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
With Pencil and With Ink Poem Fragment
A boy leaves school with pride as pencils are taken away and ink begins his writing. The piece contrasts youthful pencil marks with later life where wrongs are written with ink, implying irreversible action and lasting record.
Poverty and Love Clash in a Quiet Engagement
Mabel Travers returns home distressed after learning of Leslie’s modest income and future home. Mrs. Travers counsels patience, revealing Mabel’s romanticized view of poverty and wealth, and helps her recognize the reality that Leslie’s prospects may grow. The pair resolve to value love over money as they adjust expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie
Mabel
Mrs. Travers
A Mother's Tale of Hustle and Hope
Mrs Travers recalls how her family rose from modest means to comfort while warning her daughter Mabel about risk and sacrifice. The exchange contrasts past poverty with present wealth, noting a cautious line between ambition and discretion as Mabel longs to emulate her mother’s early struggles.
Busy men in New York miss fresh air for air and health
The article notes busy New Yorkers struggle to find time for outdoor air and exercise. It cites physicians and trainers recommending open windows or cab windows down as an easy daily method to gain air, citing gout treatment and William Whitney’s long habit of riding with open windows to stay well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Sun
William
Whitney
Princeton Alum Dinner Tales and Oddities From The Era
At a New York hotel Princeton alumni dinner President Woodrow Wilson cited John Hopkins as a money maker recounting a note for three thousand dollars he wrote to support the local YMCA. Other items note ant versus grasshopper weight, Browning phonograph recordings kept at the British Museum, and a quip about a timid lover and a strong minded woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
New York
Woodrow Wilson
Johns Hopkins
Hopkins
Young Men's Christian Association
New York Times
Mr. Hopkins
Wilson
Good Advice to Girls by Rev George F Hall
A sermon urging nineteenth century women to pursue education, work, and moral companionship. It promotes balance, health, and independence while advising marriage to a virtuous, devout partner. It also endorses reading uplifting works and active service, ending with a biblical reflection on strength and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Hall
Frances
Willard
G. F. Hall
Helen Gould
Sermonettes on Nature Faith and Morality
A collection of brief sermon extracts by Rev. J. L. Levy Rev. Dr. Bentley Rev. A. J. Henry Rev. Dr. Savage Rev. W. Sheridan Rev. Dr. Carlisle Rev. W. Major and Rev. H. T. Mohn and Rev. W. P. Sachs from Pittsburg and New York discussing freedom moral character child labor church and divine judgment with notes on humanity, race, and spiritual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Levy
Pittsburg
Dr. Bentley
New York
Carlisle
Methodist
Columbia
S. C
W. Major
Presbyterian
Seattle
Wash
H. T. Mohn
Akron
Orio
Lfe
Rev
W. P. Sachs
Lutheran
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America
L. M. Saw
Abel Travers
Uttle T
Relef
Father
New York News
A. R. Miller
Browning
Robert Browning
Ile
Chelsea
Hugh Haweis
James MacLagan
God
David
Adam
A. J. Henry
Congregationalist
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dr. Savage
Unitarian
Rev. W. Sheridan
Louisville
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