Campaign Notes And Public Health Calls From A Turbulent Era
A broad array of political and social commentary runs through the page. It references Mr. Fleming and Cyrus Cline in local campaigns, Yale president Hadley, Roosevelt, and Cleveland era allusions, plus attacks on cigarette use among boys and calls for parental action. The piece also touches on U.S. Senate races, African affairs, and the mechanics of Congress, with critical remarks on Speaker Cannon and post office finances, including parcel post prospects for rural routes and the 1899 deficit figures.
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Cyrus Cline
Anmula
Akling
Beonie
Cline
Dixatojing
Cine
Poppenene
Cline Hay Aiwavs
Hissary
Arn Clings
Ber
Hig
Ture
Joseph G. Gagnon
Finols
Sperser
Illinois
Saya
Boston Post
Reed
Peitest
Cuhnon
Cetinen
Spuicker
America
Dex. G. Cannon
Atlee
Avery
Meyer
Tan
Post Office Department
Congress
Water and rail rates and their impact on transport
The piece argues railroads must raise charges to profit amid higher labor and operating costs while waterways offer cheaper coal transport and fewer delays. It contrasts coal freights on rail with the Sprague steamer’s cheaper mile-by-mile rate and notes seasonal strains on both systems. Also cites Lincoln and Jefferson quotes on labor, capital, and democracy.
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Toledo Blade
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Illnois Central
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chile River
Sprague
Pittshore
New Orleans
Tt Jg
New Orleana
Nye
Lincoln's Tribute to Thomas Jefferson from Aged Text
An OCR fragment reviews Lincoln’s evolving political stance, noting a past split with the Democratic Party over slavery and southern resistance. It reflects on Lincoln’s shift toward broader party inclusion and a resolve to unify under a brave leader, though the passage is garbled.
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H. Ot
Democratic Party
Ihean Woos
Aladdin Lincoln
Lincal
Democratic Pat
Bevaridee and Griffiths Debate Grifiiths Senate Candidacy
A clipping describes a private talk between Bevaridee and John L. Griffiths in Indianapolis. Griffiths seeks to remain United States consul at Liverpool and asks Beveridge for support. Beveridge indicates he has considered the matter and may favor Griffiths if he can continue in the Liverpool post, noting Griffiths’s strong service record.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Weveridge
John L. Gylliths
Unite States
Liverpool
Colurmble Chi
Dirdas
Griffiths
John
Mir
Griffitha
Counsul
Amd
Emsson
Benowor Beveridge
Aniagin Griffiths
Lwve Sons
Beveridge
Grugiths
United States
Taft Delivers at New York Prison Ship Monument Dedication
President elect Taft speaks at Brooklyn Fort Greene park unveiling a monument to the prison ship martyrs of the Revolutionary War. He notes the suffering of 15,010 American prisoners on English hulks and condemns neglect and cruelty while distinguishing official responsibility from individual blame.
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New Monument
New York
Fort Greene Park
Brooklyn
Lath
Wright
Hughes
Taft
Washington
Roosevelt
Ster
Jersey
Wallabout Bay
Wrighton Behatlf
Mr. Taft
Mio Tersey
Wilks
Whiteley
Hept
Empire State
Amergun
Englig
Autherley Cainot
Court in turmoil after shooting and suicide in Judge Lawler’s chamber
The incident left Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Hen wounded but expected to recover. A suspect in Abraham Ruel’s case faced delays as authorities planned to secure the court, guard the scene, and ensure defendant rights amid ongoing proceedings. Police and sheriff prepared a strong security presence to prevent further violence.
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Alter
Francis J. Hen
Henry
Judee Tawler
Biggey
Sherif
Lawler
President Roosevelt reacts to attempted assassination of Heney
President Roosevelt telegrams Mrs Heney and Adolph Spreckels expressing horror and relief that Heney is recovering. He praises Heney’s fearless stance against corruption and condemns the assailant’s “infamous” act, urging citizens to support the fight against power and corruption.
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Waslington
Roosevelt
Wade
J. Heney
Ammrtean
Roman
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Bohne & Bro
Calhoun Street
Hatters and Furnishers
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Journal
Eh Wayne Gazette
Carter
Fort, Wayne
Math
Ely
Nick Loneworth
Aeg
AnsWas
Afr
Skrer
Fleming
Georgetown
Milwaukee
Qstar
Jast
Gurmany
Casablanca
Johnny Crapaud
Hadley
Yale
Rts
Rersevelt
Grover Cleveland
Teaghey
Journal-Gezetee
Lana
Welrs
William H
Dnter
Brovier Charlie
Toxenh Renson Foraker
Southern
Tadiana
Haffman
United States Senate
Indiana
Cerek
Africa
Dickens
Jallyby
Anands
Auwrica
Frannis
Pratt
Perus
Perseas
Tyalith
Upet Congress
Hestnmnister
Guisil Mayet
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
William J. Bryan
Republican Party
Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Boston
Jefferson
Ayko
A. Lincoln
J. Aiggy
Bevaridee
Grif Fithe
Rease
Sotead
On &T
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Rurode Dry.Goods Co
Journal-Gazette
Rogers
H. Rogers
W. Barry Strest
N.Y
Pee Ruef
Ournal-Gazette
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