Beauty on Blackwell's Island Love Story Weds New York Doctor
Miss Josephine Brown of New York, famed as a child violinist and celebrated beauty, becomes engaged to Dr. Philip B. Matz, assistant prison physician on Blackwell's Island. Their romance blossomed through acts of kindness to inmates, with Brown visiting Matz in prison and receiving generous support from Hummel and others. The couple, highlighted by public congratulations, plan a practical, enduring marriage.
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Prige Winker
New York
Blackwell's Island
Philip B. Matz
Josephine Brown
West Ninety-fourth Street
Miss Brown
Dr. Matz
Chicago
Mre Brown
Josephine
London
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Heram
Phiv
Vbsarrnaed
Trush
Angel
Mercyy
White Shu
Hivniniel
Mao Hungmei
Long Island College Hoapital
Philip Ik
Matty
Packwells Island
Ming Brown
Jabe Huammel
van Bent
Felow
Biackellis Island
Weté
Hummel
Fonk
Matz
Titusmel
Mr. Hummel
Meeks
Clackwell’s
Avery
Una You Berner
Gulf Unks
Few Thoughts on Marriage Expressed in Fragment
Fragmentary note discusses happiness in marriage and parental roles. Mentions ideals of happiness and the question of children, reflecting informal reflections rather than a full argument.
Patriotism in the Making in New York Schools
The piece notes a patriotic drill in New York City schools teaching children of diverse races and nationalities to salute the state. It highlights a pictorial ceremony with students from German Italian Syrian Scandinavian Jewish Hungarian Chinese Armenian Greek and more, foreseeing a future American identity.
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New York
Child Narratives Blur Fact and Fancy in Garden Tale
A four or five year old recounts catching a snake at the garden end, embellishing details as imagination fills gaps. Parents hear a story that mirrors grown up storytelling, with the child claiming presence she did not have.
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Sho
Secretary Cortelyou urges quicker action for elastic currency
Secretary Cortelyou tells Congress the nation needs an automatic, government guaranteed currency that adapts to demand and equalizes interest rates nationwide. He backs no single plan, but two minor banking reforms: keep annual bank note retirements at treasury discretion and district reserves to reduce central concentration in New York, Chicago, and St Louis. Regulators’ and bankers’ reactions will shape the approach.
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Cortelyou
Congress
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Tariff plank of 1896 and Bryan's shifting stance
The 1896 Democratic tariff plank omitted the word only to reassure Silver Republican voters that protection would not be attacked if Bryan won. The author notes Bryan’s later shift away from tariff reform and free silver, calling his sincerity undoubted but his habit of switching priorities undeniable.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
West
Whitin
Denver Choice Signals Bryan Backing by Democratic Committee
The Democratic National Committee may favor Bryan by selecting Denver as convention city. Denver lies in Bryan territory while widening the party from the south and enemy country. Most Democrats would prefer another candidate, but factional splits prevent unity, making Bryan the strongest unopposed figure. The vice presidential pick may also come from that region.
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Denver
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
South
Roosevelt and Cuba Withdrawals Define Presidential Duty
The Springfield Republican lauds President Roosevelt for establishing a Cuban government and withdrawing American forces before his term ends. It contrasts this with critics who fear flag lowering and territorial abandonment, claiming his two withdrawals from Cuba will mark his presidency in history.
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Roosevelt
Cuba
Springfield Republican
The Tariff Debate and Economic Stability
The New York Evening Post and other free trade papers blame tariffs for current market unrest. The Dingley tariff has boosted revenue and created a home market, with prosperity unseen in history. Congress may revise tariffs after the next election, but only if driven by rational goals rather than frenzy on Wall Street.
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New York Evening Post
Wall Street
Congress
Des Moines
The Best of All Markets Claiming a Home Cotton Market
The piece urges expanding domestic cotton purchasing to 69 to 70 million dollars yearly, arguing a strong home market will grow into 100 million annually within ten years. It emphasizes prioritizing local production, creating ancillary markets, and treating nations fairly in trade.
Tariff in Politics Drives Protection Debate, Sun Says
The Lewiston Sun argues tariffs belong in politics as a tool to energize Democratic opposition to protection. It credits keeping tariffs in debate with sustained party influence and national wealth, urging continued public focus on tariff policy.
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Lewiston
Protection Party
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