Roosevelt speaks on Cuba Porto Rico at Hartford Coliseum
President Roosevelt in Hartford lauds civil and military officials and policy in Porto Rico and Cuba. He outlines the isthmian canal, reciprocal trade aims, and the Philippines civil rule, stressing duty and opportunities beyond borders.
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Tropic
Monroe
Clay
Adams
West Indies
Isthmus
Porto Rico
New Republic
Dingley tariff stands as strong as ever say Ocean editorial
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues the Dingley tariff is fundamentally sound with only minor flaws. It praises five years of industrial strength and ongoing prosperity under the law, urging politicians and businessmen to leave the tariff intact.
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Cuba
Chicago
Inter Ocean
The Republican Plan vs Democratic Stance in Campaign Talk
The piece contrasts Republican emphasis on prosperity under slogans like Let well enough alone with Democratic leaders focusing on imperialism and tariff reform. It notes Mr Bryan’s stance on imperialism and Senator Carmack’s view, while New York leaders push state issues. The author suggests the GOP campaign path is simple and driven by population prosperity.
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Carmack
Shepard
Democratic Congressional Caucus
New York
Mr. Bryan
Mark Hanna
N. Y. World
Dem
Wenerly and Singleton Trade Witty Domestic Quip
The Chicago Daily News quotes a husband and wife exchange about affection and suspicion. The wife is praised as affectionate, while the husband quips that constant greetings resemble suspicion.
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Wenerly
Singleton
Chicago Daily News
Difference Between a Friend and an Acquaintance
Old Sharpshins explains that acquaintances fill parishes easily, while friends are rarer and would be lucky to fill a pulpit. Ally Sloper’s quip highlights deeper bonds beyond mere familiarity.
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Ally Sloper
Civil Service Memo Bans Officeholders From Active Political Roles
Acting President Foulke warns executive department officials that classified staff must not engage in political campaigns or manipulate primary meetings or conventions. The policy echoes a 1896 Cleveland order, reaffirmed by Roosevelt, with harsher limits on classified employees than on non classified staff.
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Farey
Washington
Foulke
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Gradual revival in coal and industry under strain
Dun reports gradual resumption of anthracite mining with output lacking commercial value. Strike centers see unsatisfactory conditions while other regions show prompt revival and larger agricultural operations. Weather improves crops, plants stay fully occupied though coke shortages and rail blockades hinder transport and iron furnaces. US failures total 173, Canada 14.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Murdered by a Mob in Monroe Elopement Plot
Walter Lemerand, returning to his Monroe home, found a French intruder with his wife. A quarrel led to a running chase as an officer tried to arrest the man. a mob pursued and fired. The unknown was killed in a corn field by a heart-penetrating shot. Mrs. Lemerand identified the slain man as Joseph Labarge of Toledo.
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Monroe
Mich
Walter Lemerand
Toledo
Third Street
Senators Deny Coal Strike Settlement Proposal
A report claimed President Mitchell and Senator Hanna backed a plan to settle the anthracite strike with a 25 cent coal price rise at the car, meeting miners demand and leaving ten cents for operators. Hanna denied the proposal on August 30 in Cleveland.
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Colombia Demands Explanation Over Nicaragua Involvement
Washington reports that Colombia will demand an explanation from Nicaragua regarding alleged participation in the revolution against the Colombian government. Colombia will back its demand with its strongest land and naval force once the present rebel activity on the isthmus is crushed.
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Washington
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Window glass firms plan October reopening
In Columbus on Friday representatives from the American Window Glass Co Independent Glass Co and Federation Co-Operative Glass Co agreed to reopen factories on October 1. They did not reach a firm plan for a price keeping trade agreement. A wage scale committee will meet in Pittsburg to work out terms.
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American Window Glass Co
Independent Glass Co
Federation Co-Operative Glass Co
Pittsburg
Chicago Coal Yard Consolidation Hinted by Syndicate
The Tribune reports an eastern syndicate may consolidate about 300 small coal yards in Chicago. Middlemen, earning a decent business, say the move aims to drive them from the market.
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the Tribune
Garvin Sacked by White Stockings President
Chicago Aug 30 Charles A Comiskey president of the White Stockings dismisses pitcher Virgil Garvin from further service with the club in the American league.
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Chicago
Charles A. Comiskey
White Stockings
Virgil Garvin
Congressman Reese De Graffenried Dies in Washington
Representative Reese C. De Graffenried of Texas died in Washington last night at Riggs House after a bilious attack and a vomiting spell during which a blood vessel burst in his brain, causing instant death.
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Washington
Reese C. de Graffenried
Texas
Riggs House
Fatal Fall Claims Mrs. Marsh at Kendall Hotel
Mrs. C. R. Marsh of Holland Vermont, age 72, was killed Friday when she fell from a second story window at the Kendall hotel in St. Paul Minnesota. She had been ill for some time.
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C. R. Marsh
Holland, Vt
Kendall Hotel
The Sunday School Lesson Text Deuteronomy Commentary
A biblical study outlines Deuteronomy 18 9 19 prohibitions on heathen practices and the promise of a prophet like Moses plus notes on false prophets The lesson links moral conduct to worship and foresees a future mediator in line with Moses ideal of meek faithful intimate with God and the prophetic role
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Horeb
Moses
Israel
Molech
Jesus
Legal principles and case notes on public office critique and property rights
A compilation of legal principles from several cases including Coffin vs Brown on lawful critique of public officers, Dean vs Cushman on good faith purchases of mortgaged chattels, Lipscomb vs Houston & Texas Central on railroad liability, Green vs Tidball on reassessment covenants, Lyons vs Andry on homestead exemption, and a fragment addressing a homesteader displaced by a storm and minor daily contact.
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Coffin
Lipscomb
Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company
Tex
Green Vs. Tidball
Wash
Lyons Vs. Andry
Trolley Garbage Can Invented for Sanitary City Use
Des Moines Indiana inventor John M. Hatton unveils a trolley garbage can. A large yard can sits away from the house linked by a wire and a reel operated miniature can slides along to deliver refuse. The small can dumps automatically when triggered and closes the bottom after emptying.
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John M. Hatton
Des Moines
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Sift Cake Flour Twice Before Measuring
Sift cake flour twice for best results. Sift first from the barrel then after the baking powder or soda is added. If measured before the first sifting you may use too much flour for the cake. On damp days dry flour without browning before use.
How to Make Chicken Broth
Instructions to simmer an old chicken in water for four to five hours then strain and refrigerate overnight until a thick jelly forms. A small amount of rice or barley boiled soft can be added for variety and the broth will keep for days.
Fad in Baltimore Tattooed Portraits of Husbands
A Baltimore fad shows engaged women tattooing their future husbands on the upper arm. The practice carries risk that the likeness may become superfluous if the wearer becomes a widow and remarries, making the tattoo seem ill advised.
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Baltimore
Stones in the Road
A brief reflection on life’s small troubles and how people often complain about them. The narrator recalls a brotherly lesson that everyone faces “stones in the road” and should get over them quietly rather than broadcast every grievance. The piece ends with a nod to spring.
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Philippines
Philippine
Orient
Bobby
Hanging Pictures for a Quiet Wall Display
Advice from Good Housekeeping on wall art shows two hanging methods. The preferred approach uses two hooks and a flat wire that aligns with the frame to avoid shadows and visual distraction. The common method with an angled wire creates obtrusive lines and distracting shadows that spoil the wall’s harmony.
Pranks on Newlyweds in Mount Vernon Train Ceremony
Two couples recently married at Mount Vernon New York faced playful tricks by Fool Friends. Trunks wore ribbons and cards reading We have just been married, don't bother us. Bridegrooms wore cards on their backs with We four have just been hitched for life, We are shy, We love each other yes we do.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Fort Wayne Woman's Jaw Snap Traps Finger
Mrs. Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana rubbed camphor on a sore gum when her teeth clamped down on her finger and would not release it. A doctor had to pry the jaws open to free the lacerated finger.
Uncle Allen on men who get the best things
Uncle Allen Sparks quips that many men rush for rewards, yet lack true drive or ginger. The Chicago Tribune excerpt presents his brisk critique of ambition and luck.
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Uncle Allen
Uncle Allen Sparks
Chicago Tribune
Novelty Wrist Bags Reshape Old Fashioned Chatelaine Style
Wrist bags resembling the traditional chatelaine form gain popularity as a modern accessory. The small containers offer an updated take on the old style with compact oblong shapes and decorative touches.
Late fashion gowns feature capes and full sleeves
A Chicago Daily News style note describes late summer and early fall gowns with capes adding warmth and non interchangeable coats. It highlights two outfits in an illustration, detailing fabrics wie silk and peau de soie, white velvet trim, and lace accents, plus the era's loose, blousey bodices and decorative sashes.
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Chicago Daily News
Louis
Bertha
Real Estate Firm Promises Fair Dealing on Prices
Real estate firm distances itself from inflated trader prices and extraordinary commissions. It pledges fair dealing with both owners and purchasers, emphasizing honest pricing practices and transparency in transactions.
Extensive Michigan and Ohio farm listings with exchanges offered
A fragmented real estate advertisement lists dozens of farms in Michigan and Ohio. Properties include No 711 with 116 acres near a river, timber, and a two story house. No 716 near the city with 430 acres and multiple dwellings. No 751 in Clare County with 80 acres. No 752 in Crawford County with 160 acres and various outbuildings. No 753 160 acres with improved features. No 764 twenty acres near the city. and many more with prices, improvements, timber, and exchange options. The ads emphasize farm size, soil quality, water, buildings, and proximity to schools and rail.
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Hutton
Crawford County
Ney
Ohio
Adams
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Ome
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Lune
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City Residence Listings with Multiple Homes for Sale
A sequence of residential property notices lists No 765 a city residence with barn, water attachments, and space for another house at 4000 dollars. No 783 a 10 room city residence with water connection on a paved street car line at 1650. No 790 corner residence with 6 rooms, barn, well and cistern on paved streets at 1725. plus several other 2 story and 1 story homes with wells, cisterns, sheds, and various features priced between 700 and 8300 dollars.
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Cetee
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