A Century of Growth by Census Commissioner Porter
Census official Rubert TL Porter discusses long term U S population trends for the century. He projects slower growth due to birth rates and later marriage, noting urban areas and smaller families will shift age structures. His analysis contrasts birth and immigration effects with future population size and demographic aging.
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Rubert TL Porter
Teast Solowlond
United States
Aci Tehiy
England
Dewit
Thal Peayant
Siburtry
Elyil
France
Scurrilous Humor Attacks McKinty in North American Review
A Minneapolis Journal exposes Tonin for misrepresentations aimed at discrediting Prevident McKinty and denounces his North American Review piece as scurrulous, highlighting alleged deceit and sensationalism in the depiction.
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Minneapolis
Mark Twain and the Philippine Incident Debate in 1898
The article discusses Mark Twain alias Sam Clemens and his critique of the US administration’s Philippine policy. It argues Clemens’ piece in the February North American Review lacks basis, labeling his satire as slander. It accuses anti administration journals of praising his exposure of supposed ignorance and misrepresentation of President McKinley’s stance and Cuba policy.
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Mark
Carlyle
Fiars
Sam Clemens
Atlas Mark Twain
Mark Twain
United States
McKinley
Clemens
Congress
Cuba
Asuinilde
Denaunes
Treiohrons
Charar~ Terlges
Havieotte
Clemians
Deus Winder
Wurkawily
Tie Wilet
Cuneres
Spain
Vesti
Railroads Show Prosperity Despite Past Fears
The Interstate Commerce Commission report for the year ending June 20 reveals vast railroad activity and general prosperity, with 700 lines and over 190000 miles of mileage. Roads earned 1 per mile gross, rising from earlier years. net earnings per mile reached 47.51, up from 19.16. Mississippi's John Allen plans retirement from Congress after a humorous fish hatchery appropriations presentation.
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Inter Mountain
Privag
John Allen
Mississippi
Congress
Tupelu
John
Aml
Benj Harrisons Musings on Ex Presidents and Cleveland
The North American Review piece notes General Harrison’s dissatisfaction with current affairs and ponders a rest cure for ex presidents. It contrasts the youthful wartime vigor with today’s perceived stasis over the Philippines, West Indies, and home government, while praising Harrison as a steadfast, country-loving leader ready to act if needed.
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Mark Twath
North American Review
Benjamin Marrison
Gen
Harrison
Cleveland
Heliant Society
Eharrisoncus
Philippines
West Indies
Benjamin Harrison
Peach Tree
Art
Vitlitaies
Hawaiian Islands
Sal Lake
Tribune
Economic Growth and Surplus Rise in County Finances
The report shows 1899 earnings up 12 percent from 1899 with total gross gains near 187 million dollars. Expenses per mile rose by 138 dollars, funding permanent improvements and boosting prosperity, while dividends reached 940,000 dollars and the county reports notable surpluses compared with earlier years.
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McKinsey
Utter
Marstil Man Burns Hair With Cigarette Joke
Charles Day of Marstil Michigan tried a prank during a barber chair hair cut touching the barber’s hand with a lighted cigarette. The cigarette ignited alcohol rubbed on Day’s head turning his hair into a torch. Day escaped with a burned scalp and swore off practical jokes.
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Charles Day
Marstil
Michigan
Day
Oklahoma poised for admission next session amid pending business
The committee on territories agreed no new states would be admitted this session. Oklahoma remains confident, arguing its wealth, population, and industries justify admission at the next session after familiarizing Congress with its progress.
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Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
Congress
Memorials and honors linked to war and leaders
Reports note Charles Farrell of Dublin sending seven s to the South African war and Queen Victoria sending a substantial check in response. Washington discusses a memorial to Gen Albert Ordgeary for the District National Guard, with Frederick Cook overseeing subscriptions until March 1 for a May 30 dedication. Lord Roberts denies romance rumors about his marriage. Dr. Eliot’s Harvard era gains contrast with rapid growth. Germany plans a memorial tablet for fallen or died in the far east, detailing a Germania figure and an imperial eagle on the escutcheon.
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Charles Farrell
Dublin
Learming
Queen Victoria
Washington
Albert Ordgeary
Gener
District National Guard
Frederick Cook
Memorial Association
Au&cient
Germany
Far East
Germania
Wich
Billings Gazette on meat and milk sale bill
The State Press notes that a bill pending in the Montana legislature would regulate meat and milk sold as food. It covers cities with 100000 or more inhabitants and faces opposition and lobbying efforts this spring, with calls to broaden the act to include smaller towns.
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Billings Gazette
Billings
Wil
Salaries and staffing in state legislature praised
Scalispell Hee lauds the layer house of the state legiss for decisive action and clerks reform praising female clerks for boosting efficiency. He notes lawmakers gain from improved staff competence and questions the value of per diem pay versus short holidays. Lane
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State Legisliors
Legislative Committee
Lane
Yellowstone Journal Clarifies Editor’s Status Misconception
The piece rebuts rumors that the editor has retired. It explains the January 1 appointment of Gorden as publisher shifts duties but the editor remains active. It defends the editor against attacks by political opponents and notes ongoing responsibility for editorial judgment amid changing roles.
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Yellowstone
House of Gorden
Dehnwergey
Wood
New Kentucky sports code circulates with broad rules
The Free Lance notes a newly printed Kentucky sports code stirring debate. It oddly lists arbitrary punishments for plain citizens and public officials, allows violence against hunters, and jokes about execution with improvised weapons, highlighting satirical wild claims about governance and gentility.
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Kentucky
Congress
Fragmented and bizarre local notes with satire
A garbled collection of outrageous laws and social satire references. It mentions a six person cap per day, moonshine fines, and shooting rights, then shifts to Darwinian dwarfs in Congo, a Arkansas senator’s horseback joke, Martian verse, political banter about Congress and pensions, and a Macon Ga clinic dinner linked to Mr. Amerson’s injuries and recovery.
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William J. Little
Elks’ Club
Macon
Tobe Amerson
Manchester Mills
Ferguson
Little
Mr. Amerson
Dr. Little
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