Remarkable animal surgery in elephants and hippos
A Victorian account describes Big Tom the elephant at Central Park's zoo undergoing nail trimming to cure bad temper, and Babe the hippo at a traveling circus receiving dental work to reduce overgrown teeth. It also notes a skin graft on Belle, an elephant, after a shoulder injury and mentions the broader fascination with these animal surgeries.
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Circus
Zoological Gardens
Big Tom
Central Park
New York
Wolking
Babe
Abge
Belle
Del
Rederick A. Talbot
London Magazine
Knox to Lead Vigorous Trust Assault From Washington
The Heralded Trust War notes Attorney General Knox will pursue anti trust suits with vigor. Roosevelt’s July Fourth attack on trusts is described as a bombardment and Knox’s forthcoming actions are slated to challenge monopolies. Critics question his past ties to steel and armor plate interests and his earnestness in enforcing the law.
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Washington
Knox
Roosevelt
United States
Steel Trust
Teague
Eastern Railroad Association
House of Representatives
John W. Gates
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago
Congress
Philadelphia
Republicans Face Criticism Amid Trust and Tariff Debate
Columns cite Republican control since 1890s policies as favoring trusts and tariffs. Articles attack party leaders for anti trust inaction, tariff influence, and imperialist economic theories while contrasting Democratic resolve and calls for accountability.
Amusing Paragraphs Spark Local Laughter Columns
A collage of humorous lines from various papers features witty exchanges about weddings, church, politics, and manners. Jokes involve bridesmaids, ushers, a bride and aunt Maria, and a practical young man breaking the ice with a kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter
Hoon
Chicago Record-Herald
Fairbanks and His Boom Tangles in 1904 Speculation
The Fairbanks boom resurfaces with a touch at Manhattan Beach and talk of Indiana Senator Fairbanks stepping back from politics until 1904. He says he will focus on business while Roosevelt’s renomination seems strong out West but uncertain in Indiana.
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Fairbanks
Manhattan Beach
T. C. Platt
Indiana
Roosevelt
Boston Transcript
Not the Man for the Panama Canal Choice
The Louisville Courier Journal argues high home prices do not stem from wages and that tariffs would not hurt competition. It cites trusts limiting domestic competition and questions Wood’s selection to lead Panama Canal construction, calling the move improper and politically motivated amid protest concerns.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Wood
Panama Canal
White House
Albany
N. Y
Argus
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American Tin-Plate Company
Mills of
Wales
Standard Oil Company
Quay
Elkin
New York Evening Post
Republican Party
Mgr. Havemeyer
St. Paul Globe
Boston Globe
Santiago
Philadelphia Times
Austin
Hanna
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
Hadford
Conn
Times
Hoar
Philippines
Benjamin Barrison
Governor Boutwell
George F. Edmunds
Thomas B. Reed
Helena
West
Atlanta Journal
Herod
Jake Smith
Twerod
Memphis
Stephen
Sarie
Brooklyn
Boston
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Madge
Dolly
Marjorie
Portland Oregonian
John
Sur
Caroline
Clara
Willy
Mamma
Satan
Pierpont Morgan
Bridget
Pat
Besgorra
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