McCabe Challenges Wiley for Control of Bureau of Chemistry
Evidence before the house shows Solicitor George F. McCabe has pressed to wrest authority from Dr. Wiley in the Bureau of Chemistry as part of the Pure Food and Drugs Act era. McCabe, a Utah native who arrived in Washington in 1899, used an appropriation bill to appoint himself solicitor in name and fact, setting the stage for a long power struggle within the Agricultural Department.
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George F. McCabe
Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Pericultural Department
McCabe
Agricultural Department
Congress
Wiley
Bureau
Department
Young McCabe
Utah
Washington
Treasury Department
Jes
Department of Agriculture
New Chief of Grand Army Judge Trimble Elected Commander
Judge Harvey M. Trimble of Princeton Illinois elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic after Col John McElroy withdraws from a heated contest The wartime service includes the Ninety third Illinois led by Trimble and marching with Sherman He has long been active in veterans groups and held posts in Bureau County Ferris Post 300 and the Illinois department of the G A R.ui
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Harvey M. Trimble
Princeton
Grand Army of the Republic
Sherman
Trimble
Col
John McElroy
Washington, D. C
Judge Trimble
Wilmington
Clinton County
Bureau County
Ill
Eureka College
Illinois
Ninety-third Regiment of
Illinois Volunteers
Bureau County Soldiers’ Association
Ferris Post No
Department of Illinois
Haiti Crisis Prints Gen Leconte as President After Revolt
In Haiti, Gen. Cincinnatus Leconte claimed the presidency amid a bloodstained upheaval. Revolts led by Leconte and Antenor Firmin threatened Port au Prince until intervention by the American minister halted slaughter and allowed Leconte to seize power for seven years.
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Port Au Prince
Rapine
H. M. Furniss
Sam
Leconte
Senate
Seeeks Fortune in America Sir Percy Sholto Douglas
Sir Percy Sholto Douglas ninth marquis of Queensberry travels to the United States seeking fortune. He is a collateral descendant of Black Douglas, tied to Scotland’s storied past, and has held many roles from midshipman to sheep farmer, stock speculator, and cement manufacturer before bankruptcy.
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Percy Sholto Douglas
Queensberry
Black Douglas
Robert Bruce
Scotland
George III
London
Australia
London Stock Exchange
Best Natural Hitters In The Major Leagues
Tigers pitcher Mullin lauds Willie Keeler as a top natural hitter and recalls a flawless bunt with two outs in the ninth. He also names Sam Crawford as the league’s finest natural hitter, with Ed Delahanty noted as possibly better than Crawford in his era as a scarce talent among pros.
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Mullin
Tigers
Willie Keeler
Keeler
Sam Crawford
Crawford
Sam
Ed Delehanty
Harry Lord to be manager of the White Sox
Chicago rumors say Harry Lord will succeed Hughey Duffy as manager after the current season. Duffy may join as a scout next year, with both men groomed for new roles while Lord drives the Sox on the field. Lord, a Bates College alumnus, rose to captaincy and is hitting over .300 as he nears managerial duties.
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Hughey Duffy
White Sox
Duffy
Comiskey
Hugh
Sporting News
Sox
Lord
Bates College
Jesse Burkett
Worcester
Providence
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Doc Gessler
Taylor
Windy City
Ward Miller Shines in Eastern League With Cubs Soon
Ward Miller, Montreal out fielder, a recent Cubs purchase, is a top sensation in the minor leagues. A former Cincinnati Reds cast off, Miller leads the Eastern League in batting and stolen bases and will join the Cubs after the league season ends. O Toole, a former Reds member, also features in the report.
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Ward Miller
Montreal
Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
O'Toole
Reds
Miller
Baseball Gossip and Player Movements Alert
Sater fills first base cleverly as Connie Mack watches. Tenney pushes his club up in the race while Bodie touts his quality hits. Becker is the youngster McAleer picked near Washington. Jennings seeks to move Jones and Moriarity. Bresnahan offered 1000 weekly for stage work. Bransstead urges trade to Pittsburg. Callahan eyes comeback. Donlin cannot deliver. Orioles stay in hunt. majors may shed many. Box score demand for North Carolina versus Georgia on Ty Cobb birthplace. Fowler predicts a championship for next year. Slapnicka wins 13 straight for Rockford. Stovall maneuvers Naps. Beall and Kenworthy join four Denver players for Boston Red Sox next season.
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Connie Mack
Fred Tenney
Ping Bodie
Becker
McAleer
Washington
Hugh Jennings
Dave Jones
Moriarity
Roger Bresnahan
Kitty Bransstead
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Jimmy Callahan
Mike Donlin
Baltimore Orioles
North Carolina
Georgia
Ty Cobb
Billy Fowler
Washington Club
Slapnicka
Cubs
Rockford
George Stoval
Naps
John Beall
Bill Kenworthy
Boston Red Sox
Denver
Hagerman
O'Brien
Apple recipes at home inspire savory and sweet dishes
A passage outlines versatile uses for apples in cooking. It covers savory combos with pork and onions, apple sauces baked with sugar and butter, and desserts like brown Betty, apple cake fillings, dumplings, and bird’s nest pudding with simple step guidance and flavor ideas.
Out Leaves Its Mark Upon the Day
A compact reflection on how nature imprints change as time progresses from fleeting afternoon light into a firmer evening mood, suggesting growth and memory in the scene.
True Hospitality and the Two Sides of Entertaining
A compact essay on hospitality outlines mutual duties for hosts and guests. It urges definite visit times, polite pacing, appropriate food, punctuality, and sharing household tasks. Guests should show appreciation, respect boundaries, and leave with a return gesture or gift.
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Webster
Why gossips seem like authorities in small towns
A wry line notes gossips are treated as authorities since their words tend to spread quickly and shape local views, implying influence regardless of accuracy. The quip reflects how rumor controls perception in tight communities.
Munyon Promises Health Hope For Despondent
A Philadelphia health figure Professor James M. Munyon declares death before 100 is slow self-harm and preaches a hopeful system of treatments. He touts cures and asks sick people to visit Munyon's Laboratories at Fifty third and Jefferson streets, offering free consultation.
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James M. Munyon
Philadelphia
America
James M. Munron
Fifty-third
Jefferson Streets
Dr. Munyon
Munyon
J. M. Munyon
Ififty-Third
When the Minister Scored
In the Christian Register Thomas R. Slicer recalls a conversation where a minister is mockingly asked about conscience. One man offers the idea that conscience is the vermicular appendix of the soul and laughs, but the minister points out the joke backfires when the truth hurts him.
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Christian Register
Thomas R .Slicer
A Senate of Lawyers and Other Professionals
The United States Senate comprises 61 lawyers, five bankers, eight businessmen, four farmers, three journalists, two mine operators, two manufacturers, one author, one doctor, and four with undisclosed callings. Of the farmers two hail from South Carolina, Tillman and Smith. Lawyers outnumber all other groups.
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Senate
Senate of the
United States
South Carolina
Tillman and Smith
Tobacconist and horticulturist discuss packing goods
A dialogue references packing a barrel of apples and a box of cigars, with Uncle John and Billy noted in a casual exchange about arranging top-row items. The fragment hints at a horticultural and tobacconist setting and a familiar kinship tone.
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John
Billy
The More Virtuous a Man Sees Virtue in Others
A concise reflection attributed to Scott. It notes that moral self-perception grows as one recognizes virtue in others.
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Scott
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