Election of U S Senators by the people urged in Chicago American
The Chicago American argues for direct senatorial elections to curb trusts and monopolies. It claims the Senate blocks popular reforms, critiques legislative bribery, and urges voters to elect representatives pledged to popular control of Senate selections.
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U. & Senators
United States
United States Senate
National Congress
Senate
Pennsylvania
Delaware
House of Representatives
Quays
Addicks
Food Trust
Coal Trust
Chicago
Profits Alleged in Public Fuel Prices Prompt Scrutiny
The New York Times notes that despite steep prices for scarce fuel, producers and dealers claim losses. The piece says there is widespread eagerness to identify those benefitting from public necessities, implying someone profits from the situation.
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New York Times
Tariff Reform Gains Ground Across Parties
The statement notes growing demand for tariff revision not limited to Democrats. It cites Republican discontent in the Northwest and a Iowa district's Speak er decline over tariff unity, signaling a broad political issue with cross party potential.
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Tlouse of Representatives
Iowa
Northwest
Lalidore Sun
McKinley Tariff Speech Echoes in Republican Debate
The last speech of President McKinley attacked the Dingley tariff in favor of reciprocity, shaping Republicans' view of tariff policy. Secretary Shaw’s speeches oppose McKinley’s approach, raising questions about removing tariff from politics and the role of a tariff commission.
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McKinley
Shaw
Philadelphia
Credit Where Credit Is Due In The Coal Strike
In a satirical take the New York Journal credits J Pierpont Morgan and officials including Shaw and Root for ending the coal strike. The piece jokes that Morgan’s need for 22 million dollars and strategic negotiation tipped the balance, avoiding further hardship from continued stoppage.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
AL. Morgan
Treasury
Shaw
Wall Street
Root
Mr. Morgan
Hoot
Seddom
New York Journal
Why Cuba Is Drifting Away
A Washington report claims Cuba drifts away from the United States. The text suggests foreign diplomacy explains this, but the Dallas News notes U S sugar and tobacco trade barriers may also push Cuba away.
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Cuba
Washington
Dallas News
Political Potpourri on Tariffs and Trusts Across Papers
A compilation of editorials scorns tariff protection as the mother of trusts and questions Roosevelt, Hanna, and McKinley positions. It notes discretion in bank reserves and warns against treating tariffs as rigid dictates while calling for prudent economic policy.
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Shaw
New York World
Chicago Chronicle
McKinley
Roosevelt
Knoxville Sentinel
Hanna
Oyster Bay
Ilanna
Albany Argus
Treasury
Portland Oregonian
White House Restoration Sees Front Relegated to Back
Washington correspondent notes a revival of original plans for the White House architecture. The front is moved to the rear as the rear portion gains prominence under architect James Milban and presidential consultation. The work, begun a century after Washington laid the cornerstone, includes sweeping relics from Lincoln to Hayes.
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Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
James Nlaban
John Adams
White House renovation reshapes famed mansion and grounds
A sweeping refurbishment of the White House is described with a half million dollar budget and a new executive wing called the little White House. The changes include moving entry points, redecorated state rooms, and a shift to face the Potomac while restoring historic features. Diplomats and guests will enter via the east wing and the public will need guides to navigate the transformed interior.
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White House
Abigail Adams
Ence
Potomac
Hoban
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Supreme Court
Executive Mansion
Abraham Lincoln
Potomac Ward
Ida Rizzi’s Smile Reaches Queen Helena in Italy
A Neapolitan girl Ida Rizzi altered a portrait of Queen Helena to add a smile and sent it to the queen. The queen replied with a gracious gift and a note of warmth via her lady in waiting. Telephones in the United States reach one in forty people overall. San Francisco leads in usage with one in twelve. A woman's view on swearing reflects her tolerance for her husband’s words.
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Ida Rizzi
Helena
Italy
Yolande
United States
San Francisco
Peruna praised by congressman and singer testimonials
Congressman Wilber endorses Peruna as a preventive and cure for colds in a Columbus letter. C F Given of Sussex NB and Julian Weisslitz of Buffalo share strong experiences, noting rapid relief from catarrh and voice recovery after using Peruna. Readers are invited to write Dr. Hartman for free advice.
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C. F. Given
Sussex
N. B
I’ustime Boating Club
Peruna
Sangerlust
New York City
Pertua
Julian Weisslitz
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
D. F. Wilber
Oneonta, N
Peruna Medicine Co
David F. Wilber
Young's Impromptu at Welwyn Parish Garden
Edward Young rector of St. Mary's Welwyn composed impromptu verses in the rector's garden. He spoke to two ladies and then at the gate delivered a wry couplet about Adam Eve and divine orders. He noted his fate as hard and his own death near yet his companion stayed.
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Adam
Still Waiting in a Witty Family Exchange
Nellie asks Aunt Mary why she never married and the elder replies she seeks an ideal partner. Aunt Mary jokes that the man should not be backward about proposing, underscoring the playful tone of a family conversation.
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Nellie
Auntie
Aunt Mary
Saved a Life and Publicity From Gratitude
Reader notice tells how a backache and kidney symptoms can be fatal if neglected. Walter McLaughlin of Wheel ing West Virginia credits Dean's Kidney Pills with his recovery after doctors and other medicines failed. He says half a box eased him and three boxes cured him, with a free trial offered by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Drugs available at Logan Drug Co. for 50 cents a box.
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Bright
Walter McLaughlin
Jacob Street
Wheeling
W. Va
J. A. Holiday & Son
Dean
Logan Drug Co
McLaughlin
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Resented indysider antics spark uneasy gossip in town
Residents recount ongoing friction as two local figures, Sandy and Rummy, clash amid public disturbances. Allegations of intoxication surface as the pair quarrel over responsibility, stirring concern among neighbors and triggering muted calls for restraint.
X-ray substitute from radium aids photo graphing concealed objects
Professor George F. Barker of the University of Pennsylvania shows radium may replace X rays for imaging through tissue. It radiates continuously without energy input and can define bones in a half minute. Dr August Koenig’s Hamburg Breast Tea is praised for relieving a stubborn cough.
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George F. Barker
University of Pennsylvania
August Koenig
Hamburg
IF Batech
Hoericon
Wis
Harmony and marriage banter in a choir tale
A light exchange about 89 Jack and his wife prep for harmony after two years in a choir with no quarrels. The ad copy touts Dean's Ointment for piles and mentions engagement news and a faux merger banter. Mrs. Austin's Buckwheat promoted as genuine old buckwheat flavor.
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Jack
Proposal Rejected After Nightly Talk Between Friends
Helen Young Softleigh proposed to me last night and I refused him. Mattie believes he knew I would decline and remarks on the situation.
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Helen
Softleigh
Mattie
Memoir notes and railroad education urged by Wabash
Advertisements and notices cover a railroad education book offer from Wabash Railway with postage details for Co. S. Crane. Additional items mention Constable Ei. YT Jones paintings at Cambrian exhibition and printer paper advice. A stray line cites Winston's Boots and a parliamentary police cost note.
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Constable Ei. ‘Yt. Jones
Leeds
England
Conway
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