Belong To History Predecessors Of The New Temple Of Trade
A special New York letter reflects on John Cruger and the New York Chamber of Commerce from its 1768 founding to the present temple in Liberty Street. It traces the club’s evolution from a small meeting in Pegri and Broad streets to a grand marble edifice, tying its growth to national progress, commerce, and public works.
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New York
John Cruger
Chamber of Commerce
State of New York
Liberty Street
United States
Pegri
Broad Streets
Little Republic
God of Trade
China
Far East
Great Britain
Erie Canal
Chain of Lakes
Glasgow
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Fraunces Tavern and the New York Chamber of Commerce
Frederick Boyd Stevenson reflects on Fraunces Tavern as the birthplace of the New York Chamber of Commerce highlighted by its role as a national institution. He recalls its early aims to promote commerce, charity and national unity amid a century of American growth and patriotic fundraising.
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Fraunces Tavern
The
New York Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Clearing House of Ideas
New York
Washington
United States
John Cruger
Atlantic
Pacific
Republic
Frederick Boyd Stevenson
Government begins borax meat preservation study on 12 volunteers
Professor W H Wiley leads a year long experiment at the Agricultural Department testing the health effects of borax and other chemicals used to preserve meat. Twelve volunteers from government science bureaus will alternate diets of untreated and chemically treated meat with careful daily monitoring.
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W. H. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Wiley
Protection and Prosperity in Republican Tariff Stand
The Albany Journal cites a Republican platform pledge defending protection as the basis of prosperity. It warns against Democratic calls to reduce tariffs under Grover Cleveland, argues reforms must not undermine protection, and notes renewed faith in protection supported by a Republican House majority.
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Albany Journal
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Germany
United States
Cleveland
the Evening Journal
House of Representatives
Vermont Gop Forces Direct Vote On Prohibition Question
The Vermont legislature, largely Republican, approved a special election on January 6 to decide whether to end or modify the state’s prohibition law, replacing it with local option and high licenses. The measure sets license fees and includes an antitreatment clause, with broad references to similar moves in other states. The piece lauds the GOP for appealing directly to the people while criticizing other parties.
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Vermont
Republican Party of
Massachusetts
Illinois
Oregon
South Dakota
Iowa
St. Louis
Republican Party
The New Congress Sets Up Republican Control in 58th Session
The piece notes Republicans will hold the presidency, Senate, and House in the Fifty-eighth Congress, aided by Roosevelt era outcomes and coal settlement. It argues party unity will push public welfare legislation with reduced Democratic obstruction. It cites district losses and gains shaping the new balance.
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Republican
House of Representatives
Administration
House
Roosevelt
Chicago
Congress
White House
Senate
Capitol
Executive Department
Legislative Department
Socialist Vote Tops in Massachusetts as Bryanism Bows
The Appeal of Reason reports a 400000 socialist vote nationwide with Massachusetts yielding the heaviest share. The Boston Journal warns the state democracy is succumbing to socialism while many Democrats drift toward the Republican camp, signaling a political realignment and a stark choice between conservatism and radicalism.
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Massachusetts
Appeal of
Reason
Kansas
United States
Boston Journal
Bay State
Gaston
Commonwealth
Massachusetts Democracy
Rock
Democratic Party
David B. Hill
Saratoga
Bryan
Roosevelt's Second Annual Message Draws Mixed Praise
Across major papers the Roosevelt message is hailed as a clear, principled review of tariff and trusts, praised for its moderation and practical tone. Critics note its departure from tradition yet acknowledge its call for regulation over destruction and its optimistic view of national progress.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Congress
Des Moines Daily Capital
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Roosevelt
N. Y. Herald
Mail and Express
N. Y
iIndianapolis
Chicago ‘Tribune
Kansas City Journal
United States
N. Y. Tribune
State of the Union
N. Y. Sun
Philadelphia
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Comment and Opinion on Democratic Party Fissures
A collection of editorial snips critiques the Democratic Party and leaders such as Bryan and Gorman, noting shifting support in states and debates over tariffs and branding. It references papers from the Globe-Democrat Indianapolis Journal Des Moines Register and Leader Cleveland Plainly.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Indianapolis Journal
Grover Cleveland
Abram S. Hewitt
Des Moines Register
United States
Rocky Mountains
Cleveland
Tlt
Gorman
Bryan
Tom Johnson
Hill
N. Y. Post
Free Trade
Troy Times
Democratic Party in Fighting Condition Sparks Debate
A reader praises the party's fighting strength while noting internal strife over six years. Cleveland’s clashes with Bryan in 1896 and shifting loyalties hint at fractures. Bryan’s stance could favor Roosevelt over a Cleveland or Hill influenced nominee, affecting Indiana’s plurality and Democratic votes.
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Mr. Cleveland
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Bryan
McKinley
Col
Col. Roosevelt
Hill
Indiana
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Electrodes and Telephones Highlight Early Tech Developments
The piece notes Glasgow using 6565 municipal telephones and compares Germany’s telephone network to others. It describes a boiler cleaning lamp attached to an electromagnet, a Chevallier French artillery target with segmented metal and signaling rods, and Nicola Tesla being fined $100 for missing jury duty with an apology citing ongoing work.
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Glasgow
Germany
Hazin
Charles Chevallier
Nicola Tesla
Foster
Tesla
Long Island
Mr. Tesla
Fragmented shard on gender roles and self critique
A historic excerpt debates a woman ready to yield a single point and accept critique of attire, versus a man who rejects competing ambitions and admits selfish motives. The piece reflects social expectations and self awareness in early exchange.
End Was Peaceful Simple Funeral Ceremonies In Portland
Thomas Brackett Reed former speaker of the house died in Washington at the Arlington hotel after a battle with uraemia and Brights disease. He will be buried in Portland, Missouri, with minimal ceremonies. Reed was born in 1839 in Portland and rose from Maine attorney general to representative and speaker, earning the nickname czar for his iron rule and unmatched parliamentary skill.
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Portland
Maine
Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed
House of Representatives
Arlington Hotel
Mr. Reed
Bright
Portiami
Reed
Catherine Reed
Amos L. Allen
Thos. Brackett Reed
Thomas B. Reed
Bowdoin College
United States Navy
New York
Ramsey's Ultimatum Brings Wabash Strikers to Terms
President Ramsey of the Wabash Railroad Co reports that the ultimatum to striking shopmen has been accepted. Strikers who have been out seven weeks will report to the Springfield Fort Wayne and Moberly shops Tuesday morning. A three-city strike committee recommends settlement, awaiting mass support at today’s meeting.
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Springfield
Ill
Ramsey
The
Wabash Railroad Co
Fort Wayne
Moberly
Decatur
Heavy Nordic exodus from Chicago for Christmas
The annual departure of Scandinavians from the northwest and middle west to the motherland for Christmas is unusually large this year. A special Chicago to New York train carried 600 excursionists bound for Norway and Sweden, decorated with U S, Norwegian, and Swedish flags. Most will return to the United States and many plan to bring relatives on the return trip.
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Chicago
Northwest
Middle West
New York
Norway
Sweden
United States
Watchman Burned to Death in Buffalo Fire
Fire destroyed the Nathaniel Wolff & Sons building in Buffalo on December 8. Watchman John Krautman is believed to have been burned to death. Loss estimated at $50,000.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Nathaniel Wolff & Sons
John Krautman
Barry Johnstone Dies After Suicide and Kate Hassett Case
Barry Johnstone, actor with Keith's Bijou theatre stock company, dies at Hahnemann hospital after shooting himself following the killing of Kate Hassett. The incident occurred last Monday night in Philadelphia and earlier reports confirm the long illness preceding his death on Sunday.
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Philadelphia
Barry Johnstone
Kate Hassett
Keith
Bijou Theatre Stock Company
Hahnemann Hospital
English rifle team member commits suicide at Mersey ascent
A member of the English rifle team returning from Canada's international competition killed himself on the Mersey while the steamer Etruria was ascending. He ended his life with a rifle shot, ending a life during the voyage.
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London
Etruria
Mersey
Lamb
Canada
Fire destroys mill. four firemen rescued
A blaze that started at McPhee and McGinnity's Planing mill in Denver caused $120,000 in damage. Four firemen were trapped by collapsing floors but were rescued with only slight injuries.
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Denver
Col
McPhee & McGinnity
Surgeon Dr Keen argues vivisection aids humanity in case of football injury
Philadelphia December 8 Dr William W Keen the renowned surgeon sent to Annapolis to repair Midshipman Aiken injuries from a football game credits animal experiments with locating the brain center for the right arm and saving the patient by opening the skull where the clot lay He cites European and American surgeons using similar methods and asks Senator Gallinger to support vivisection.
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Geon
Philadelphia
William W. Keen
Annapolis
Aiken
Keen
Senator Gallinger
Europe
America
Irish Envoys Receive Hearty Welcome in Washington
A large crowd greeted Michael Davitt Edward Blake and John Dillon Irish envoys at a Lafayette theater mass meeting and reception in Washington. Dillon was absent due to illness in Chicago. Senator Patterson presided with several congressmen present. Davitt and Blake spoke to applause on Ireland's fight for relief from English rule and home rule prospects.
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Washington
Michael Davitt
Edward Blake
John Dillon
Lafayette Theater
Dillon
Chicago
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Congress
Patterson
Messrs
Davitt
Blake
T. V. Powderly
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Death of Famous Cartoonist Thomas Nast
Consul General Thomas Nast died in Guayaquil on December 8 after three days of yellow fever illness. He was interred at five o'clock, with the governor and consular corps in attendance. Nast, born September 27 1840 in Landau Bavaria, became famed as a caricaturist during the Tweed era.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Thomas Nast
Nast
Wages to be Raised by Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Scranton December 8 The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company plans a substantial increase in wages for employees across departments. Officials are drafting a general readjustment and equalization plan to take effect soon, likely December 1.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Co
Paris Chamber Fights End Session Attracts Lively Debate
Paris reports recount violent scenes in the chamber of deputies at session end. Newspapers split on tone with some humorizing the incident while others lament the disorder. The Mafin account describes a pugilistic clash and the Journal Officiel notes blows exchanged among deputies.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Mafin
Officiel
Chamber
Huge tannery fire wipes out Eagle Valley plant
Ridgeway Pa Dec 8 The Eagle Valley tannery was destroyed by a Sunday morning blaze caused by a natural gas explosion in the engine room. Building loss is about 75000 and leather and hides losses range from 250000 to 300000.
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Ridgeway
Eagle Valley
Steamship Tartar Prince Burned At Sea
The steamer Tartar Prince, en route from New York to Port Natal, was burned on November 25. The crew and passengers were rescued by the steamer Argylle near Las Palmas Canary Islands.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
New York
Port Natal
Fire destroys part of Union Tanning plant at Athens
Athens Pa Dec 8 The Union Tanning Co plant in Athens was partly burnt Sunday. A four story building and loading shed burned with 10 000 hides. Much machinery damaged. Loss about 50 000 dollars covered by insurance.
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Athens
Union Tanning Co
Cruisers Gather at La Guaira Harbor
In Caracas on December 8 the English cruiser Retribution and the German cruiser Gazelle anchored at La Guaira. The Spanish warship Nautilus also arrived at Le Guaira, adding to a notable naval show in the Caribbean port.
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la Guaira
Caracas
Venezuela
Retribution
Gazelle
Nautilus
le Guaira
Horrific Hotel Fire Claims Fourteen In Chicago
A blaze at the Lincoln hotel on Madison Street trapped guests on four floors. The stairway and a rear fire escape failed, forcing many to jump or be overcome by smoke. Fourteen died, with two more unidentified among the dead. Firefighters battled the flames as hundreds watched in horror.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Madison
M. M. Handy
Janesville
Wis
Edward Toner
Milwaukee
H. K. Wood
Lebanon
Ind
B. F. Boswell
Samuel L. Yocum
Daventig
J. C. Yocum
Davenport
F. L. Ewing
Marietta
Shamrock III Fire Narrowly Escapes Destruction
The Shamrock III, Lipton’s America’s Cup challenger, survived a major blaze at Dunbarton shipyards in London. Red hot embers damaged the fitters’ shop and roof while 700 workers face temporary unemployment. construction is delayed but all materials are safe.
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London
Shamrock Iit
Thomas Lipton
Denny
Dunbarton
Shamrock
Practical Joke Ends in Death at New Jersey Works
Harry Wright, a locomotive works employee in Paterson, New Jersey, died after five fellow workers allegedly blew him up with a pneumatic air pump pressurized to 210 pounds. They were arrested on charges of causing his death as Wright suffered hours of pain from a greatly distended stomach before dying.
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New York
Harry Wright
Paterson
N. J
Wright
Tragic House Fire Kills Two Children in Saginaw
In Saginaw Michigan on December 4 two children of Mrs Ainsley Bowers died after a fire broke out while the mother briefly left the house. A six year old girl and a two month old infant were the victims.
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Saginaw, Mich
Ainsley Bowers
Reciprocity Talks Between Bliss and Cuban Secretaries Stall
Havana December 5 The ongoing reciprocity negotiations between Gen Tasker Bliss and Cuban secretaries Zaldo and Montes are at a standstill as the Cubans demand to await the House bill appointing a committee to draft limits on concessions for foreign nations in reciprocity treaties. Bliss and the Cuban officials have reached a satisfactory agreement aside from final signing.
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Havana
Tasker Bliss
Zaldo
Montes
House of Representatives
Cubs
Gen. Bliss
Cadaver Shortage Endangers Medical Colleges
Indianapolis reports a rising price and scarcity of cadavers for medical colleges in Indiana and Louisville as investigators tighten in Indianapolis. Ghouls fear a statewide probe and seek alternate livelihoods amid no recent body snatching since the investigation began. Saloon brawl in St Joseph ends in murder with fatal wounding in a feud.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Indiana
St. Joseph
Mich
Dee Shearer
Royalton Fem
Shearer
Harry B
Brunke
Two People Crowded On River Crossing In Pa
A report from Rice's Landing Pennsylvania notes a collision on No. 6 river road Wednesday involving a child and another occupant. Authorities identified the principal riders as Suwh and Jokuasi.
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Lanaing
Deé
Gehela River
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