Hanna's Star Rises After McKinley Death and Roosevelt Doubts
The Boston Post comments on James K. Hanna rising in prominence as Roosevelt wanes, noting Hanna shifts from hardline employer to ally of labor. It accuses Hanna of becoming a fierce defender of working Americans while the Tyenver Post reports on prisoners, village arsons, and insurgent actions, signaling national scandal and suggesting a demand for remedy once the public realizes the depth of the issue.
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Hanna
McKinley
Roosevelt
Tie
United States
Tyenver Post
Our Own Medicine and British Trade Tariffs
A collection of editorial snippets critiques tariff policy, Britain’s free ports, and American trade stance. It cites the Indianapolis News on free access to British ports, the Washington Post on Roosevelt, and the Albany Argus on Roosevelt’s tactics. It discusses Crowninshield’s coronation, English bread taxes, and Cobden era protections influencing current policy.
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Great Britain
Indianapolis
Crowninshield
Lenglind
England
Washington Post
Joseph Charmberlain
Cobden
Poston
Public figures urged to change policy and reveal Filipino war actions
Editorials from Philadelphia North American and St Louis Republic criticize presidential attendance, urging focus on public duties and a halt to cruelties in the Philippines. Calls to strip benevolent assimilation mask, demand full disclosure of war actions to the people.
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United States
St. Louis Republic
Philippines
Congress
War Department
Questionable Proceeding and Pension Commissioner’s Fate
The Rochester Herald notes a report that President Roosevelt would not accept the pension chief’s resignation until a higher post was ready, a move seen as softening the edge of a political pressure. It regrets the President’s eagerness to promote a faithful public servant over removing him for political reasons, highlighting tension with the faction demanding his removal.
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Roosevelt
Rochester Herald
Roosevelt Losing Ground In 1904 renomination bid
The Buffalo Courier notes President Roosevelt is daily losing party friends and may face a hard struggle for renomination in 1904. It criticizes his conceit and lack of aid from advisers seen as essential to statesmanship, warning of doubts among intelligent party elements about his election if he remains the candidate.
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Roosevelt
Mrr. McKinley
Buffalo Courier
Saving Time in the White House Plan
A San Francisco Call report says Hoosevelt intends to spare time by delivering reprimands to army and navy drivers via a phonograph, then activating the machine by a button. If an officer misses a visit, the device can be dispatched to him.
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White House
Hoosevelt
Army
Navy
Washington
San Francisco
Can't Wean the Babes on Tariffs
A Philadelphia Times opinion argues Congress cannot wean the Babes of tariffs. The steel tariff, meant to shield a small infant era, now serves United States Steel Corporation profits. The writer warns endless appetite for government aid remains insatiable.
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Congress
Schuylkill
Lehigh Valley
United States Steel Corporation
Philadelphia Times
Voices on tariffs and trusts across papers
A compilation of editorials condemns tariff policy and trust power, citing Babcock’s role in the Republican Campaign Committee, the meat and monopoly issues, and calls for fair treatment of Filipinos. It notes broader political maneuvering, muttered fears for Cuba, and editorial scolding of executive actions and corporate greed.
The Circus Arrives in Town in Red and Blue Flourish
A nostalgic account describes a town’s anticipation of a circus arrival with dramatic posters and marvels. Children save money by collecting scraps and doing chores to buy tickets while the parade and street crowds fill Main street. The scene ends with the town marshal emerging from the crowd, signaling public order as the show nears.
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Holy Writ
Mme
Lisette
Main Street
Brown's Grocery
Lions and Lanterns on Main Street Parade
A street carnival narrative follows a bustling Main Street parade as a steam calliope blasts, horses rears, a glittering circus owner triumphs, a skirts dance is announced, a city thug is dragged toward the jail, a marshal clings to a runaway team, and the crowd streams past cages, clowns, and moving wagons toward the show.
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den of
Lions
A Musical Staircase Invented with Moving Gongs and Trumpets
A staircase has been invented that plays tunes as it is walked on. Pins pressed by feet trigger gongs and drums while others connect to collapsible chambers that blow trumpets and similar instruments.
Where She Was Trained
A Detroit Free Press exchange notes a woman known as a great talker. The remark hints at her family ties, mentioning her father’s theater box as a source of prestige and influence.
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Detroit Free Press
Velocity of the Wind and Jealous Marital Insight
A science note states at one mile high wind speed averages four times the surface value. It adds a social aside that a jealous wife does not imply a man is favored by women. The two fragments present unrelated ideas in concise form.
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ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Peruna praised by patients and a pastor's wife
A letter from Mrs Anna B Fleharty of Galesburg Illinois recounts her daughter and her own health improving after using Peruna. She credits the tonic with better appetite digestion and sleep and says she would not be without Peruna. The piece cites Dr Hartman noting pelvic catarrh as a cause of female disease and claims Peruna cures rather than merely palliates. It includes testimonials from Mrs E L Brown and Mrs Esther M Milner and endorsement from Congressman Thad M Mahon. The appeal invites readers to write to Dr Hartman for gratis advice.
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Anna B. Fleharty
Galesburg
Ill
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
Fleharty
Peruna
Anna B. Fletarty
Hartman
America
E. L. Brown
Eliott Street
Memphis
Venn
Esther M. Milner
de Graff
Ohio
Peruina
Thad. M. Mahon
Chambersburg
T. M. Mahon
One Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
The Sun Not On Time Says Schmucker
Prof 8 C Schmucker notes the sun misses clocks, with April and September corrections and February delays. He observes days lengthen rapidly, March moving from longer nights to longer days, adding one hour twenty minutes to day length that month.
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8. C. Schmucker
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
His idea of the Game
Tenderfoot on a hunting trip asks if game laws are strict. Alkali Ike respond s that it isn t exactly safe to hold more than four aces at a time.
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Tenderfoot
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Chrybdis
Cuba
Cincinnati Enquirer
Houston Post
Gen. Miles
Boston Transcript
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Lissette
Anna B. Fiebatty
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
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Dr.l Sayre
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Gouraud
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Europe
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J.T
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