No State Can Secure Alteration of Tariff Schedules
The article argues that no single state or group can rewrite tariff schedules to serve local interests. Secretary Shaw warns agricultural states and others that protection must remain a national policy. It notes Massachusetts threats over hides and Dakota lumber, but stresses the country-wide need for tariff protection.
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Shaw
South Dakota
United States
Congress
Massachusetts
Dakota
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Memphis
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
John Hay
Education That Counts at Chilocco Indian School
Chilocco graduates lead the way as the largest class yet completes studies and many pupils join sugar beet work around Rocky Ford Colorado. Boys learn harness making, shoeing, carpentry and farming while girls practice cooking, laundering and nursing, with schools praised for practical, balanced instruction.
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Chilocco
Rocky Ford
Col
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
S. M. McCowan
Uigh
United States
Carlisle
Haskell
Uniforms for Chinese Students Outfit Markets Military Clothing
The British consul at Wuchau reports 60 government schools in the Wu-chau protectorate have uniforms of foreign cut with brass buttons and peak caps. Uniforms cost as little as 3.60 Mexican dollars and are made from foreign materials with Japan-supplied caps and braiding, while local leather shoes are common.
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China
Wuchaw
Japan
Hongkong
Cushman Teases Stenographer at Washington Luncheon
Congressman Cushman of Washington introduces a constituent to a guest, calling him the most verbose writer of stupidities. The guest remains silent while the man is revealed as one of the House's official stenographers responding with a broad smile.
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Cushman
Washington
Inland rowing shell on wheels powers men by rowing motion
A seven man land craft uses a rowing shell on wheels with a front steering tiller. Crew alternates pulling straps attached to side rails and pushing foot braces to create a reciprocal seating motion to drive the vehicle. This trains rowing muscles away from water.
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Overland
Count Boni de Castellane plans revenge on Gould family
Count Boni de Castellane contemplates a drastic move against the Gould family as a form of revenge. He weighs appearing on the vaudeville stage as part of his strategy.
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Count Boni de Castellane
Gould
Tariff Debate Won’t Split GOP Says Editor
The Democrats hope to divide the Republican party over tariffs but will be disappointed. Free traders have always existed within the GOP, like frogs in a pond whose loud chorus far exceeds their numbers. The editor predicts Democrats will face shrinking ranks as they realize noise does not reflect strength.
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Farmer’s Pond
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Tariff Debate Threatens Texas Louisiana Rice Fields
The Beaumont Enterprise argues that the tariff aimed at rice would hurt Texas and Louisiana growers by reducing profits and risking conversion of rice fields to swamp land. It contends Representative Broocks acted without understanding district consequences.
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Texas
Louisiana
South
Congressman Broocks
Broocks
Bryan to Counsel Patience with Douma Leaders
The text foresees Mr. Bryan advising patience in talks with the Douma leadership, noting that restraint was his early approach and helped shape his career.
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Mr. Bryan
Douma
Patience
Fear Ship Subsidy Sparks Free Trade Debate
The piece notes British concern over Congress considering an American ship subsidy to aid the merchant marine. Free traders argue subsidies hurt Americans, while British shipowners warn of losing patronage to subsidized American vessels, appealing to imperial authorities but expecting no immediate action.
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Congress
American Mercantile Marine
House of Commons
Nervous Prosperity and Tariff Panic
A historical piece argues that rising tariffs create nervous prosperity where widespread gains spark anxiety. It notes merchants and workers fretting over high profits and wages, fearing prosperity itself could be overturned, a strange, hard to classify condition debated as nervous prosperity.
Honorary degrees for Colby and Hughes at Brown University
The piece contrasts a London journal’s praise of Longworth and his father in law with Brown University’s honorary recognition of Everett Colby and Charles Evans Hughes for meritorious reform work. It lauds Colby and Hughes as upright public servants who strengthened democracy and public conscience against political machine influence led by Theodore Roosevelt.
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London
Longworth
Senator Longworth
King Theodore
Brown University
Everett Colby
A. M
Charles Evans Hughes
Elms
Cornell University
New York
Charles E. Hughes
la Follette
Cummins
Weaver
America
Lest We Forget Free Trade Debate Note
A political jab from Butler Missouri Record criticizing lawmakers who favor free trade or tariff revenue reforms. The writer urges vigilance against protectionist shifts and cites a wartime era refrain to warn that forgetting history could weaken national resolve.
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Butler
Bryan Heads Home Then Heads Out After Campaign
The note says Mr. Bryan will return in August and depart again after the campaign ends, signaling his intention to fully exploit a Winning system for maximum effect.
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Mr. Bryan
Atlanta Constitution Reassesses Bryan Welcome Cue
The Atlanta Constitution now doubts its earlier enthusiasm for the so called recrudescent Bryan revival, suggesting the tone may not have meant what was intended and signaling a shift in interpretation of the welcome.
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Bryan
Tailless Monkey Proposes Similar Plan in Fable
A lighthearted newspaper aside recalls a tailless monkey in a fable proposing a similar idea. The piece notes the whimsical tone and the quirky involvement of a primate in a political joke.
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Bryan
Long Philippine railroad to span Luzon from Manila to Aparri
A proposed 336 mile government line would traverse Luzon from Manila to Aparri with a ten hour trip time. The route climbs the South Caraballo pass at 3750 feet, passes through Bambang and Nueva Vizcaya, and parallels the Magat river with rugged yet timbered terrain and a growing Igorrote coffee economy.
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Manila
P. I
Philippines
Luzon
Aparri
Pampanga
Caraballo Mountains
Caraballo Pass
Cumberland
Tennessee
Benguet
Bambang
Nueva Vizcaya
Philippine Islands
Medals for Regulars Honor Service in Cuba Philippines and China
Washington orders regular army veterans of the Spanish war Philippine insurrection and the Peking relief expedition to wear bronze service medals on dress parade and ceremonies. A special merit badge is issued for exemplary conduct and two dollars monthly extra pay. Descriptions cover Civil War Indian Wars Merit Spanish War Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition designs and ribbons.
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Washington
Regular Army
General Staff
Taft
Lincoln
United States Army
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Justice
Enlightenment
United States
Wemyss
Elcho
Change in Roosevelt's Cabinet Is Probable
Washington reports Gifford Pinchot current chief of forestry service is slated to head the department of agriculture to succeed Secretary Wilson. Roosevelt reportedly believes packing house conditions in Chicago reflect on agriculture and cotton leak scandal issues demand leadership change. Pinchot is favored by the president and has helped shape the new meat inspection law.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Service
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Roosevelt
Chicago
Pinchot
Agriculture Department
Extraordinary Sight of Birds
Birds of prey hunt by sight alone, perceiving targets from great distances. Hawks and kites can spot prey far beyond human reach, while recent studies question their sense of smell, showing an acute visual guidance of their actions.
Lime Cure Emerges As New TB Immunity Claim In Paris
A Paris report notes Dr Calmette and others tout lime cure theory for tuberculosis immunity in children, via lime buildup around bacilli in the bloodstream. Proponents claim the method safeguards healthy, well-fed patients and could be used in municipal and state dispensaries and TB hospitals.
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Paris
The
Academy of Medicine
Calmettte
Lyons
Gaston Calmette
the Figaro
Broardet
Prisoner Accused of Potato Theft Exhumation Yields Evidence
In Mucking Essex two constables dug up the defendant's garden potatoes one by one. The exhumed batch measured a bushel matching the quantity alleged stolen, providing precise corroboration for the charge.
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Mucking
Essex
England
Post Nuptial Luncheon Ideas for a White Wedding
Practical hostess hints describe a post nuptial luncheon for a bride-to-be. An all white theme features bride roses centerpieces white glass candle sticks and heart shaped boxes with pink red and white bonbons. The menu includes cream of celery soup creamed chicken white potatoes salad and pineapple ice shaped as wedding bells. Wedding toast samples close the piece with blessings and well wishes for the bride.
Pretty pink crepe de chine gown with taffeta girdle
A pale pink gown of crepe de chine features an empire girdle of taffeta fastened by a fancy button to the front. It has an open neck with two collars, guipure chemisette, and sleeves with double puffs, frill, and taffeta trim.
Possession of Natural Courtesy
An essay extols true courtesy as a heart led politeness. It argues inner discipline, humility, and considerate deeds define good breeding. It notes everyday acts, from yielding space to lifting hats, reveal genuine courtesy beyond outward appearance.
The Kind of Girls Men Admirer Most
A description of the ideal woman emphasizing domestic skill and virtue. It lauds a mother’s helper, a bright companion, neat dress, adaptability, selflessness, and readiness to assist in emergencies from cooking to sewing. It praises unselfishness and cheerful cooperation in all social settings.
Style as Shield Against Crude Rumors
A sharp aphorism on preserving dignity in style as a defense against low-grade chatter. It critiques quick, crude judgments and praises refined expression as a remedy for vulgar discourse.
Pretty Rose Jar How to Make It
Directions for assembling a rose jar perfume including camphor dried rose leaves lavender thyme lemon verbena and rose geranium with spices musk and fragrant oils. Jar must have a tight lid and be kept covered for a week or two then opened to perfume a room.
Life of an Anchorite Diet Advice for Slimness
The article extols strict self denial as the path to slimness. It urges ample exercise and water, fruit, and avoiding sugary or rich foods, hot breads at breakfast, and late wine. It suggests the subject may maintain youthful beauty by choosing this rugged regimen.
Woman Steeplejack Breaks Barriers in New York
A New York woman who works as a steeplejack defies traditional gender roles by actively climbing and performing high altitude tasks. Her career showcases female dominance in a dangerous, historically male dominated trade.
Pattern Department Ad Promotes Boys Norfolk Suit
Pattern department notice offers boys Norfolk suit pattern for ten cents. Readers are asked to mail orders with size and pattern number, using the coupon that asks for size. Address orders to pattern department of the newspaper.
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Pattern Department
Ladies' Shirred Blouse Pattern No 5552 Design
Shirring remains popular in this blouse design with back waist closure and front shirring forming a yoke. Embroidery or lace motifs, suitable fabrics include crepe de chine voile and batiste, with yardage specified for medium size. Sizes 22, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 inches.
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Pattern Department
Missing shirt mystery in a Southern tale
In a Lippincott's Magazine passage a maid explains she took a shirt from her dead husband’s set after the burial society failed to provide one. The confession includes vivid dialect about theft and social ritual surrounding a burial.
Forecasts for Farmers to Receive Free Weather Data
German government plans to issue weather forecasts for agriculturists at little or no cost. Success will be judged by the weather reports returned by recipients, indicating how useful the forecasts prove for farming decisions.
Escape Flight Amid Ice Crossing Mentioned
An excerpt notes Eliza crossing the river on fragile ice while attempting to flee, with a wild look behind her as she presses on. The quote is attributed to the New York Sun and references escaping a pile of novels labeled as the Uncle Tom of This or That.
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Eliza
N. Y. Sun
Prejudice and Capitalists Discuss Damon and Pythias
A Washington Star excerpt quotes Mr Dustin Stax arguing that friendship ideals clash with modern capitalism. He suggests Damon and Pythias would have formed a trust if they were financiers instead of famous fighters.
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Dustin Stax
Damon
Pythias
Washington Star
Desert of Gypsum in New Mexico Described
The article outlines a vast gypsum desert in New Mexico, about 30 miles long and 10 miles wide, noted for its glistening white gypsum expanse.
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New Mexico
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