Cure for Monopoly Says Railroads Should Be Government Owned
The New York Journal argues trusts like the Coal and Food Trusts reveal monopoly rooted in private ownership of natural resources and railroads. It credits the trusts as teachers of economics and urges government ownership of railroads and public control to curb price extortion and ensure fair access for workers and citizens.
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Coal Trust
Springfield Republican
Food Trust
New York
Republican Party funds and support for McKinley noted
The Denver News says the Republican party will not abandon its $6,600,000 campaign fund and remains the friend of corporations. It warns that if the Man on Horseback loses approval he may return to his cowboy ranges in future.
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McKinley
Republican Party
Denver News
Democrats See Path to House Majority Amid West Strife
The Atlanta Constitution argues the Democratic Party can gain 38 seats to secure a House majority, aided by Western dissatisfaction, Eastern strikes, and beef trust opposition. It urges challenging Republicans in doubtful districts and imposing limits on the administration’s excesses.
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House of Congress
Union
House of Representatives
Atlanta Constitution
Ohio Republican convention shapes next presidential campaign
The Ohio GOP convention chaired by Senator Mark Hanna furnished the keynote. Governor Nash delivered a policy outline praising corporations as friends of the people and urging state support and protection of corporate interests. The speech hints at the party line on trusts and industry.
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Teddy Daly
Ohio
Mark Hanna
Republican National Committee
Cov
Nash
Hanna
White House
Bryan Urges Roosevelt to Prosecute Beef Trust Under Sherman
In a letter to President Roosevelt W J Bryan urges criminal action against the beef trust, arguing enforcement of the antitrust law is required. He cites penalties and the meat price tax on the public, urging courage to use criminal statutes over civil suits and calling for earnest action as in his Minneapolis speech.
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W. J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Beef Trust
United States
Minneapolis
Indiana Democrats vow gains in new Congress
The Indiana Democratic convention shows harmony and drive to win more seats after a Republican gerrymander left only four Democrats in Congress. The party reaffirms its principles and pledges efficiency, while Indiana Populists also meet, nominating a full ticket but opting against fusion with Democrats.
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Indiana
Chicago Chronicle
Promise of Independence in Cuba and Philippines
The Baltimore News contrasts outcomes under promise of independence, noting Cuba's gains as vastly better than hoped while the Philippines suffered under its absence, arguing independence was salvation for Cuba and misery for the Philippines.
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Cuba
Philippines
Baltimore News
Cuba independence framed as US guided experiment
The Portland Oregonian argues Cuba is not truly independent, existing as a state under U S approval and sanction. It warns that should Cuba fail, the United States could and would intervene, treating Cuba as an experimental government dependent on American goodwill.
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Cuba
United States
Portland Oregonian
Oregon election hints at breaking lines of a party
The result shows potential to cross party lines despite a party’s organized strength. Strong aggressive candidates for state offices appeal by aligning with right side of state issues and federal policy administration.
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Oregon
Memorial day decline and British defeats noted
Opinion pieces lament Memorial day watering down its solemn meaning and urge a return to reverent observance. Other excerpts praise British persistence despite defeats in the recent South African conflict, highlighting the price of victory and acts of resilience by defenders in the veldt.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Boers Sign Peace After Long War and Loss of Independence
The Boers accept terms amid heavy British advantage and winter threats in the Southern Hemisphere. They claim relief from war ruins, abandon independence, and mark a lasting chapter in military history, having challenged Britain for nearly three years with tenacity and skill.
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Transvaal
England
Orange Free State
Africa
One Cent Mail Rate Would Not Boost Postal Revenue
A San Francisco Chronicle note argues that past one cent reductions increased unsealed business mail more than personal letter writing. It warns further cuts would lower revenue unless first class volume grows with general business growth.
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Postoffice Department
San Francisco Chronicle
Indians Must Work on Rosebud Reservation Policy Test
The federal government cuts rations for over 10 able bodied Brule Sioux on Rosebud in South Dakota to force self-sufficiency. If the policy succeeds without unrest, it will expand to Pine Ridge and other tribes, aligning with Roosevelt era reform ideas and Indian affairs leadership.
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Rosebud
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
House
Senate
Pine Ridge Agency
Des Moines
Hanging Women and Capital Punishment Across Sexes
Chicago Chronicle argues that death should be the same penalty for murder regardless of the offender’s sex. It contends women rarely kill in heat of passion, often murder with deliberation, and notes cases of female homicide in both the US and England. The piece urges guilt-based rather than gender-based justice.
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England
Chicago Chronicle
Abuse of the Injunction Critiques Judicial Lynch Law
The New York Journal denounces injunction abuse where a judge punishes for disobeying his order without trial or appeal. It decries self serving punishment, comparing it to lynch law and urging reform of the bench.
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United States
New York Journal
Death of Big Foot the Grizzly Ends Idaho Hills Terror
The gray giant known as Big Foot is dead after a five day pursuit by hunter Tom Hopper and companions including D G Holbrook. Snowbound in Idaho near Lewiston they tracked the creature to a rock ledge above a Snake River tributary where Holbrook fired a decisive shot from his Winchester ending the feared beast's career.
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Idaho Hills
Big Foot
Grizzly
Tom Hopper
Spokane
Lewiston
D. G. Holbrook
South Dakota
Tom
Snake River
Holbrook
Has Staggered Humanity. England’s War Cost And Losses
England has nothing to be proud of in the war that has ended. It cost her 28,000 lives and 30,000 disabled by disease or wounds, with $1,100,000,000 spent to subdue 50,000 farmers. Kruger’s prophesy is noted in this editorial excerpt.
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England
Kruger
Bear Kills Mail Carrier and Three Others in Wild Attack
A bear attacked a mail carrier and several others, killing one man and injuring others before retreating. Fifteen wounded and dead horses were found nearby within two miles of the den. The bear was killed and skinned for mounting the hide as a trophy.
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New York World
Indiana man designs wind powered scarecrow device
An Indiana inventor creates a low cost animated scarecrow operated by wind. It mounts on a post and uses two lamps and a central revolving wheel with mirrors to flash sunlight or lamplight across fields to deter hawks crows owls and other pests.
Scarecrow activates with light to scare birds at field
The device uses a rotating wheel driven by even a light air current. Ordinary lamps or lanterns with metallic hoods guide light toward mirrors. At night the scarecrow casts circular light streams. daytime sun flashes perform the same effect.
Pie Themed Dinner Disruption At A Family Home
A young man and a woman host a family dinner when the brother sharply comments about Marie’s pie eating with a fork. The remark triggers an awkward scene and Marie endures an uneasy evening after Joe leaves.
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Marie
Joe
An Irish Soldier’s Clever Sword Feint Tale
A jovial Irishman in a cavalry unit learns sword use from a fencing master. When asked how to counter a feint he replies he would tickle the opponent with the point to test if he is shamming. The cartoonish line ends with a grim reflection on fate after truth prevails.
Crows Battle With Hawk At Druid Hill Park
In Baltimore near Superintendent Cassell's home, a large group of crows clashed with a chicken hawk on a Sunday. The hawk, outmatched, fell after a prolonged aerial and ground assault as spectators watched from Emory Grove cars.
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Druid Hill Park
Baltimore
Cassell
Emory Grove
Baltimore Sun
Triplicate baggage check proposed to identify parcel owners
The article describes a plan by William I F. Connor of New York City to solve baggage misdelivery by a triplicate check system. Each baggage tag would carry the same number on three parts, with a third coupon kept by the owner for delivery verification.
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William I F. Connor
New York City
Baggage Coupons Explain Turnpike Delivery System
The passage describes a baggage control method with two detachable coupons given to the owner, a third placed on the goods, and a delivery coupon returned upon pickup. At destination the delivery man uses a coupon to release the goods, while the final coupon serves as proof of proper delivery.
Soufriere Two Craters and a Drunken Crossing Tale
Mount Soufriere on St Vincent features two craters the main one three miles around and 500 feet deep separated by a slim granite dike known as a ridge. The so called new crater spans about three acres and an English sailor reportedly crossed the dike while tipsy on a wager of port wine from an officer, a feat not repeated since.
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Soufriere
St. Vincent
Little girl declares sun blown out by God
A three year old girl played outside then rushed in saying she would not stay out because God blew the sun out. The remark reflects a child’s simple weather explanation reported by the Little Chronicle.
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Little Chronicle
No Title or Event Identified in Circus Comment
A quoted remark on circus profits contrasts “good paper” and a big tent with skepticism about earning money. The speaker asserts never seeing a thousand dollar dog worth ten cents.
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