Captures and Civil War Echoes Stir Debates On Aguinaldo Era
The piece recalls press reactions and political factions after Aguinaldo’s capture. It describes generals Prescott and Stoughton as cited targets in historical captures, notes democratic sympathy with Confederate actions, and mentions Colonel Mosby’s Civil War raid and its bold risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Panston
Iid
Preseot
New York Sun
Preccott
Newpory
Ain
Barton
Gener
Fairfax Courthouse
Virginia
New York
Mosby
Stoughton
Fitzhugh Lee
Unston
Salaries in New York City Stoking Tammany Fight
The piece argues that city salaries are bloated from $15 million to $20 million in savings and cites high pay for officials such as Bird S. Coler at $55,000, Dawes and Knight at $5,000, Keenan at $12,000, Whalen at $15,000, and Gov. Roberts at $6,000. It contrasts with military pay and implies Richard Croker’s influence enables high rewards, framing the November election as a major stake for Tammany's control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
New York
Eity
Bird S. Coler
Mr. Knight
Dawes
Patrick Keenan
Tional
E. H. Roberts
John Whalen
Thettorney
United States
Empire State
Navy
Sigsber
Maine
Richard Croker
England
Tonmiang
Whose Ox Is Gored In Texas Oil Trust Talk
The article notes Texans, long powerful in oil, push for a Texas oil trust of 5 million dollars to stabilize prices and raise profits. It hints at inviting California firms to join, potentially lifting total capital to 10 million dollars. The plan is under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
California
Texas Trust
Beaumont Legislator Backs Controversial Trust Bill
By Robert A. Greer of Beaumont the state lawmaker supports measures identical to those Texans protested in the Standard Oil affair. The proposed legislation likely will pass. A group that condemned General Funston for Aguinaldo’s capture should have little trouble reversing its stance on the trust issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Greer
Beaumont
Standard OU Company
General Funston
Aguinaldo
The Afternoon Paper and Booker T. Washington Note
The article argues afternoon papers grow due to machinery speed and reader habits, predicting evening papers will supplant morning ones. It then quotes a Tuskegee speaker praising Booker T. Washington for education work, noting southern attitudes and the term mister.
Dying George Q Cannon Viewed as Potential Mormon Leader
Monterey dispatches report George Q Cannon of Salt Lake City near death. As a top Mormon leader and deputy to Lorenzo Snow, Cannon would have been a strong candidate to lead the church if President Snow dies. Cannon, born in the Isle of Man, rose in Utah politics and church power, opposing Heber J. Grant during later years.
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Monterey
Cal
George Q. Cannon
Salt Lake City
Cannon
Lorenzo Snow
Joseph F. Smith
Canon
Krow
Man
United States
England
Utah
Congress
Woodruff
Heber J. Grant
Mr. Cunnoh
The Manchurian Question and Russia China Pact
The article argues that the proposed Russia China convention remains uncertain and that Russia faces a unique grievance over Chinese invasion of Siberia. It notes that if China refuses to sign, Russia could pursue Manchuria conquest as retaliation, potentially drawing in Britain Germany Japan or the United States depending on alliances.
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Pekin
China
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Germany
France
Yim
Amur River
Pokin
Manchuria
St. Petersburg
Siberia
Man
Russola
Count von Buelow
Ten ‘Tsit
Pek
Ula
Manchur
London National Review
Russan
Tatemkin
Port Arthur
Manchure Lan
Trans-Siberian Railway
Ridhaia
Ian
Japan
Concord Nebraska Blue Law Plan Draws Wide Fire
A satirical piece mocks Concord Nebraska plans to hire Carrie Nation to govern a year enforcing blue laws and banning theaters. It jokes about punishments like the ducking pond and whip post while deriding strict temperance measures and civic governance in a humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Nebraska
Carrie Nation
Connecticut Fathers
Rosebud County Newsenriches Montana Labor Pride Theme
The State Press notes Montana's pride in paying workers fairly across classes as a reflection of the state's labor ethos, highlighting wages as a measure of merit and steady employment opportunities for earners ready to work.
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Rosebud County
Montana
Western Montana Fears Japanese Labor Influx
The editorial warns Western Montana ranchers about a potential rise of Japanese workers from railroad projects and construction in the region. It notes roughly 200 Japanese employed on rails and as section hands, cautioning that if the Great Northern tests a policy it could set a bad example. The piece recalls Dennis Kearney and laments possible anti Japanese sentiment rising to rival past anti Chinese agitation.
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Montana
West
Dennis Kearney
California
Marcus Daly’s Farm Under Siege in Bitter Root
Carbon County Democrat reports Marcus Daly's Bitter Root stock farm barns are being nailed up as 200 remaining trotters and 60 Thoroughbred yearlings prepare for the season. The fate of the harness horses is undecided, whether sold after fall races or as entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbon County
Marcus Daly
G O P Appears Strong Across the United States
The Missoulian notes the Republican Party shows strong health nationwide with confident tone and positive imagery, describing party vigor and readiness. The piece uses playful comparisons to a well fed 2 year old to convey optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
T W Russell Irish Weaver Debuts as Temperance Speaker
In the House of Commons the new Irish weaver T W Russell began his public speaking career on the temperance platform. He reportedly carried Scotch ancestry in his veins.
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T. W. Russell
House of Commons
Notable Georgia Governor Candler to retire from politics
The report states Governor Allen D. Candler of Georgia will retire at the end of his current term and will not seek any other state office. It also notes a son of Lieutenant General Miles to enter West Point and Harvard captain Charles Daly Daly pursuing painting training after leaving banking.
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England
The
United States
Corporal Pettigrew
Atkinson Et al
Allen D. Candler
Georgia
Miles
West Point Military Academy
Mharles Daley Daly
Harvard
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Titer Mountain Publishing Company
New York City
Tony Reasope
Brooklyn Eagle
United Tribes
Booker T. Washington
Tuskeegee
Washington
Booker
Frank J. Cannon
Sewanee Re
P. Patteson
Richmond
South
Potomac
Rio Grande
Supreme Court
Daly County
Chirag Journal
Bryan
the State Press
Marcus Daly's
Newhro Drug Co
Navy Department
Santiago
Frederick Wollaston Ramsden
Hobson
Merrimac
Washington Navy Yard
Leys Sui
Cwsley
Butte
Palmer
Christie & Leys Rec
Butte Pharmacy
Harrison
Indianapolis
Grant
Garfield
Mentor
Buchanan
Arthur
Henry Clews, Jr
Wall Street
Schatzlein
West Broadway
State Savings Bank
John A. Creighton
W. Stapleton
T. M. Hodgens J. QO. Hodgens
R. B. Nuckella
Europe
General Banking Buarneas
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
FR. D. Levitt
V. Kemper
Z. M. Hodgena
J. 0. Hodgens
Main and
Park Streets
Dutte
Leo Mantie
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
Daly
Bank and Trust
of Butte
W. W. Dixon
John D. Ryat
C. C. Swinborne
K. A. Kunkel
Sty
Pachias
Canbier
A. Clark
J. Tosa’ Clarke
W. A. Clark & Bro
Alex J, Johnston, Cachler
First National Bank
Butte, Montana
Andrew J. Davia
James A. Talbot
K. B. Welrick
Lee, Beveman
Ass't
Asa BR. Huie Pock
Hornava
South Main Street
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