After the Elections the Nation Looks Ahead
The piece analyzes post election shifts in U S politics noting a Republican wave amid business influence and reform sentiment. It argues for tariff revision, anti corruption drives, and new issues beyond money questions, predicting a renewed Democratic alignment and caution about national direction.
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Tsu
New York
Philadelphia
Miladelphia
Nebraska
Europe
United States
Gladstone and
Bright
Tilden
Uendricks
Lombard Street
Englindeas
Wall Street
America
Chere
European debt worries and gold outflow warned
The Baltimore Sun notes the shift from a hoped six to eight hundred million foreign balance to a pattern of exporting gold to meet debts. It cites large foreign investments by Americans in European bonds and ships and explains how Europe’s crises, war, and regulation have drained U.S. balance of payments and raised questions about continued loan reliance.
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Oura
Europe
Wall Street
Germany
Russia
Baltimore Sun
Porto Ricans Seek Relief for Coffee Trade
A Porto Rican merchants delegation visits President Roosevelt urging relief from high duties on coffee in Spain Cuba and France and asks that Puerto Rican agricultural products be treated as American to fit reciprocity treaties. They seek a 5 cent per pound duty or a 5 cent bounty on Porto Rican coffee and special provisions in future treaties.
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Porto Rico
Roosevelt
Spain
France
Cuba
America
Indianapolis Sentinel
Campaigner decries tally system error in county race
A quoted campaigner from Atlanta laments defects in the ballot tally for the county race. The colorful statement questions how the tally was ruined and asserts the champion voter status in the county.
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Coumty
Atlanta Constitution
Meandering Mike Avoids Wood Chores in Quirky Exchange
In a Washington Star snippet, Meandering Mike jokes about avoiding chopping wood to spare appetite that might spoil hospitality, a playful line exchanged with Leen Conterton.
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Leen Conterton
Mike
Washington Star
Veteran writer of boy stories Henry Henty
George Alfred Henty, famed author of boys novels, is described as the most popular juvenile writer on both sides of the Atlantic. At 69, he has penned nearly eighty such works plus other titles, with a military background from Cambridge and Crimean War service fueling his prolific output.
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Eorge Alfred Hienty
London
Henty
Cambridge University
Remarkable Niagara Barrel Feat by Mrs Taylor
Mrs Anna Edson Taylor of Bay City Michigan celebrated her forty third birthday by traveling over Niagara Falls in a six foot barrel. The feat stunned thousands as the barrel hit multiple rapids and rocks during the descent. She survived with prayers and said she would not repeat the stunt for any amount.
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Anna Edson Taylor
Bay City
Mich
Niagara Falls
Mus
Taylor
Niagara barrel rescue ends with survivor near falls
Mrs Taylor a native of Aubury New York survived a perilous 158 foot plunge in a barrel near the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Spectators watched as the craft surfaced in the mist after two minutes then carried to the river and ashore. She suffered a head contusion bruises and severe headaches but was rescued and returned to her hotel in tears. She had planned the stunt to raise money by exhibiting the barrel and mortgaging her Texas ranch.
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Aubury, N. Y
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Texas
Bay City
Mich
Niagara Rapiis
Revolver Wounds Vicious Risk Compared to Rifles
New York Medical News argues revolver wounds in civil life may carry infectious material from greasy untreated cartridges. Unlike rifle bullets sterilized by heat and rifling, revolver projectiles can transport contaminated matter, potentially delaying infection and causing septic conditions days later.
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Rfle
New York Medical News
Art of Sweeping Elevates Domestic Work in Philadelphia
A West Philadelphia housekeeper treats sweeping and dusting as an art, detailing a five-pocket apron and assorted tools for thorough cleaning. She notes many maids resist the method, with some quipping about cheaper carpets or asking for horse drawn helpers.
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West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record
Husoband
Seasick passengers joke over foreign dishes at rail
A Baltimore American quotation has two seasick travelers near the rail. The first remarks that some foreign dishes on the dinner menu puzzled him, adding that he gave them all up long ago. The second asks about puzzles and nods.
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Baltimore American
Granite pavement promises decades of solid Boston streets
Boston streets built with granite blocks set on concrete, filled joints use cement and sand. The surface is expected to last for decades, resisting wear and heavy traffic.
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Boston
Munich to end gas use in schools after oculists’ advice
Authorities in Munich will stop using gas or petroleum in schools following guidance from eminent oculists. The report also notes the World Seacoast Line length at about 130000 miles and observes that money accumulation is merely a habit.
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Munich
Globe
Lydia Pinkham's Remedy Endorsed by Mrs Kate Berg
Mrs Kate Berg secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary of Knights of Pythias reports five years of painful menstruation cured after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes others with uterine and ovarian troubles also benefited and urges sick women to write Lynn Mass for advice. Hefty claims include a $5000 forgery if the letter is not genuine.
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Kate Berg
Knights of Pythias
Commercial Hotel
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Kate Bere
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Emergency Master in Neighborhood Mix Up
A Detroit Free Press item depicts Mrs Cash and Mrs Ragsh in a social mix up as friends failed to arrive for an event. The story notes her ice cream and cake were wasted while she rushed about inviting people in her own neighborhood.
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Buckwheat Cakes Featured by Mrs Austins Quick Raising
Mrs Austins quick raising Buckwheat yields tender crisp brown cakes. Grocer can provide full details of this mix and method for home bakers.
Nevada prison walls become water reservoir for asylum
The Reno stockade built for a prison now serves as a fountain of health for the Nevada insane asylum. Dr. Patterson oversees the conversion, tearing down excess height to use the salvaged material for repairs and new buildings at the university and asylum.
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Nevada
Reno
Patterson
Nevada Insane Asylum
State University
Asylum
Garfield Tea Co Advertises Health Remedy
Brooklyn readers are told Garfield Tea, praised as a superior family remedy, is manufactured in a large laboratory from simple health giving herbs. It claims to cure constipation and sick headache and is presented as the original here cure.
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Brooklyn
Garfield Tea Co
Garfield
The Wrong Take on The Indian Villain
A brief remark notes the old adage that only a dead Indian is a good Indian is mistaken, pointing to the existence of wooden figures as a counterexample and a remark on stereotypes.
Honey Hidden in Robt E Lee Statue Sparks Vandal Fears
A Richmond statue of Robert E. Lee is believed to conceal hundreds of pounds of honey inside its lips as bees have used the figures for months. Experts fear vandal damage but see no safe way to inspect without harm to the sculpture. In a separate note, shoppers are urged to inspect Baker's chocolate or Eaton's Cocoa packaging for the trademark and an offered free recipe booklet from Walter Baker & Co.
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Robert E. Lee
Richmond
Miss Fearlon
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
All Planned Teacher Island Concept Explained
A brief note defines an island as land surrounded by water and cites Cuba as an example. A speaker says their plan will proceed, referencing a future step before completion, as relayed by the Boston Herald.
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Tommy
Boston Herald
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