Common Defense Demands Revenue to Fund National Security
The New York World argues Congress must raise revenue for the common defense and welfare. It criticizes missed taxation options and tariff bills as insufficient and stresses unity between Republicans and Democrats to enact a pure revenue measure. It urges a simple internal tax on beer tea coffee and stamp taxes to fund defense and protect the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Union
House
Senate
Treasury
House of Congress
Sherman
New York World
A Beggar's Club Raided in Chicago West Adams Room
Chicago police raided a West Adams street room housing a club of bogus cripples who begged as an art. The place held crutches a card labeled A Cripple's Appeal two beefed placards a hand organ and other beggar devices. Five able men were arrested after a struggle. they admitted the group paid weekly dues and used the room between schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Adams Street
How New York Hotels Are Built
A New York Press comment notes that several large hotels north of Thirty fourth Street were financed with illicit funds from unnumbered burglaries. It mentions a notorious safecracker whose money helped build those hotels and references a rogues gallery figure. The piece also contrasts actress Signora Duse denying use of real jewels while praising her stage spark and genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Thirtyfourth Street
Rogues
New York Press
Signora Duse
Duse
Boston Herald
Cincinnati to host the 1899 saengerfest celebration
The North American Saengerbund plans its semicentennial in Cincinnati in 1899 marking the fiftieth anniversary. England’s Africa division changed Italy’s prospects in Abyssinia, prompting a pointed rebuke about past British action.
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Saengerbund
Cincinnati
England
Africa
Italy
Abyssinia
John Bull
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Advertising to Win Public Appreciation
A concise quote from G. M. Eberman emphasizes that public appeal comes from offering something worthy of appreciation. It notes that attracting attention through measured advertising requires sustaining applause and earning ongoing recognition.
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G. M. Eberman
Oxford Bars Women From Degrees
At a meeting of the convocation of Oxford University the proposal to allow women to take degrees was rejected by a vote of 215 to 140. The item reflects gender exclusion in academia and captures contemporaneous media phrasing from Boston outlets.
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Oxford
Convocation
England
Chicago group to live in Jerusalem colony in Holy Land
About 80 Chicago residents and others reside in two frame houses on Madison Avenue choosing to spend their days in the Holy Land. The group, tracing roots to a 15 year old voyage by Mrs Anna Spafford and others, seeks to aid the poor and sick while awaiting the Saviors return with no identified leader.
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Madison Avenue
Chicago
Holy Land
Anna Spafford
Jerusalem
New York Recorder
Sullivan A Sick Man Parson Parks Says Death Near
Cincinnati Enquirer sport editor Harry M. Weldon reports doctors and insiders fear John L. Sullivan faces a fatal illness without lifestyle changes. The El Paso talk centers on suggested dropsy and a fatal path, though Parson Davies notes Sullivan already survived a train fall and renewed drinking, delaying recovery.
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Harry M. Weldon
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
John L. Sullivan
el Paso
Parson Davies
John L
Paddy Ryan
Sullivan
John Barleycorn
Blind Architect's Prize Design for Boston Dormitory
Dennis A. Reardon, a 65 year old blind architect, designed the Perkins Institution for the Blind dormitory in South Boston. The four story brick building 25 by 60 feet will feature light sandstone trimmings, with heating and storerooms in the basement and offices on the first floor. Reardon, who runs the printing department and manages property, resides on Fifth street in a house he designed.
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Perkins Institution For the Blind
Boston
Dennis A. Reardon
Reardon
Fifth Street
Palmer criticizes U S neglect of domestic issues
The Illinois senator laments Congress handles foreign affairs with ease while failing to fix revenues and currency. He notes urgent domestic problems demand solutions, contrasting with claims of mastery over other governments. The Boston Herald quote questions Cuban loyalties and criticizes occupation in Havana.
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Palmer
Illinois
Congress of the United States
Cuba
Havana
Boston Herald
Taking Away Jersey's Privilege
A brief item noting New York harbor as a favorable landing spot, remarking on shore access and maritime signaling. The Boston Herald comments on policy or privilege shifts affecting Jersey shore access, implying broader implications for harbor navigation and occupancy.
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Jersey
New York Harbor
Boston Herald
Arminian plea for action to aid oppressed peoples
John H. Mulkey appeals from Philadelphia Press to urge swift intervention for Armenia and Cuba. The piece denounces tyranny and urges Americans to take action, pledging honor to aid struggling brothers and secure freedom and peace.
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Cuba
John H. Mulkey
Philadtinhia Préas
Arcadia Boys Planned Rail-Wreck Robbery To Flee West
Three 15 year old Arcadia youths Fred Kindar Daniel Thorpe and Raymond Lackey were arrested for burglarizing a saloon and confess to a scheme to derail a Lake Erie and Western train near a sharp curve between Cicero and Arcadia. They planned to rob passengers and kill resisters then flee to Chicago to become stage robbers. Parents defend them as well behaved and bail was refused.
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Arcadia
Hamilton County
Ind
Fred Kindar
Daniel Thorpe
Raymond Lackey
Thorpe
Far West
Lake Erie and Western
Cicero
Chicago
Lackey
New York Journal
Home For Miles Proposed By New England Women
The National Society of New England Women plans a residence in Washington for General Nelson A. Miles in tribute to his gallant army career. The idea arose at a Windsor hotel meeting marking the society’s anniversary with about 150 members in attendance. Mrs. Helen Joslin Tansley led praise for Miles, noting he is not affluent and would be a poor man without his military salary. A committee will seek subscriptions to fund the project.
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New
Helen Joslin Tansley
Washington
Miles
Warned by a Dream Woman Says Husband Died in Rail Crash
Mrs. Alice Baker reports a dream warned of her engineer husband’s death at Matta Pass. He ignored her warning and died in a railroad accident near Salida, Colorado, later confirmed by a dispatch. She plans to return home after burial in Seneca Falls, New York.
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Alice Baker
Salida
Colo
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Matta Pass
Rochester Post-Express
Notes on Abyssinia
An overview of Abyssinia describing geography climate and population. It notes mountainous terrain snow covered peaks salubrious climate and majority Caucasian inhabitants with Galla soldiers. It mentions religion Geez literature agriculture and exports including gold ivory slaves coffee butter honey and wax. Queen of Sheba and Menelek linked to royal lineage.
Willing Mountain Maid Tale Ends With Bluff Gone Flat
A Washington Star humor item recalls a gallant legislator recounting a mountain road encounter with a pretty country girl. He tells of a joke about Sim Johnson and a farm bargain, ending with the bluff collapsing as he tries a compliment.
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Yistiddy
Sim Johnson
Holt
Waal
Washington Star
Tea talk and wardrobe woes in comic snippets
A collection of whimsical exchanges and quips from various papers. Mrs. Billus plans a tea while Mr. Billus mutters, a man is urged to buy hats and coats, and a playful banter about crockery and an entente appears beside jokes about boredom and breakfast remarks.
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John
Mrs. Billus
The Queen Doll And A Rag Family Tale
A poem about a rag doll cherished by a maiden versus a less cared for fancy doll. The speaker contrasts affection given to a rag doll with neglect of a more ornate doll, noting devotion resides with the simpler toy. The refrain frames the rag doll as queen of a young heart.
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Beggar's Club
New York
Be Careful
Mr. Corbett
Red Cross
Turkey
Clara Barton
Salvation Army
Parson Parks
D. A. Reardon
Armenia
National Society of New England Women
Mr. Astor
William Waldorf Astor
Henry Somerset
Adowa
Shébaî
Menelek
Billus
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Post
Crusty
Philadelphia Record
RBA
Icago Post
Telephone
Centlivre
the Evening Post
Indiana
Business College
Evening Post
International Business College
the Post
POST
E. Berry
Fr. Klegbin
East Washington ST
S. Robacher, Dyer
East Main Street
Fort Wayne
Mennonite Book Concern
Tten
Indianapolis
Denison
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Calhoun St
Gee
Stemen
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