Morgan ship deal, Reid farewell and Amos J. Cummings death
The Weekly Sentinel notes J P Morgan's shipcombine profits as a sign of his preference for action over money. It mentions Whitelaw Reid's London coronation envoy farewell dinner and criticizes British reactions. Admiral Sampson is praised for later actions at Santiago, while Congressman Amos J. Cummings is remembered for eight terms, journalism, and rugged independence.
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London
United States
Whitelaw Reid
Sampson
Naval Academy
Santiago
Congress
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Case
Watching the beef trust fight unfold before the people
The article laments government action against the beef trust, arguing trusts dominate prices and exploit consumers. It contrasts popular opposition with political denials and critiques the trusts for wage effects, living costs, and merciless extortion.
Trusts and relief demand a bulwark against consolidation
The passage argues that without pressure, people will not accept large-scale consolidation. It claims relief is desired, and that a practical constraint on trusts is needed to ensure benefits are shared with the public rather than retained by combined interests.
Four years since Dewey's triumph at Manila Bay
Four years have passed since the Dewey victory that thrilled the nation and reshaped empires. The essay recalls the surge of national pride, Dewey's fame, and the question of what has become of him, noting the swift passage of time since a defining war.
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Manila Bay
United States
George Dewey
Roosevelt Breakfast Visit Sparks Capital Gossip
President Roosevelt dined at Senator Hanna’s home Wednesday morning while Washington buzzed with portents and hot speculation. Though no one suggests Hanna aimed to poison him, clever correspondents will likely ferret out the motive in due time. The social breakfast with a party leader is noted as refreshingly unconventional.
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Roosevelt
Senator Hanna
Washington
Miers Re-nominated by Democrats in Indiana Second District
Hon. Robert W. Miers is re nominated for Congress by the Democrats of Indiana's Second District after previously withdrawing from the race. His decision to stay in the fight led to a nearly unanimous nomination and pleased supporters across the state.
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Robert W. Miers
Indiana
Miers
Democrats Seek Hugh Dougherty for Eighth District Congress
The Eighth district Democrats urge Hon. Hugh Dougherty of Bluffton to allow his name on the congressional slate. Two years ago the district gave Congressman Cromer a Republican majority near four thousand, and Dougherty is seen as the strongest challenger to overturn that margin.
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Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
Cromer
Henderson Wins Unopposed renomination in Third Iowa
Opposition to Speaker Henderson in the Third Iowa district faded as the convention met. He was unanimously nominated, having won ten Congress races in the district and retaining about 12,000 majority to rest on, with retirement as the only likely exit.
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Henderson
Iowa
Con
Gress
Rabid organs target Democrats over Philippine disclosures
Republican papers denounce Senate Democrats for exposing inhumane military practices in the Philippines while ignoring the president who commends the disclosures and orders court martial of officers charged with inhumanity.
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Senate
Philippines
Sugar trust defended by Mr Havemeyer in unclear claim
Mr Havemeyer asserts the sugar trust cannot err and will persist by its usual methods, showing little fear of what lies ahead. The remarks suggest a confident, if controversial, view of the trust’s direction and influence.
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Mr. Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Indiana reports promise of huge crops after rains
In Indiana, sections bring welcome news that late rains benefited agriculture and created prospects of enormous crops. Alfred Austin, poet laureate to Britain, has dedicated a volume of verse to President Roosevelt, who is humorously noted as obliged to read it.
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Indiana
Alfred Austin
Roosevelt
Senator Clarifies Chaffee Remark Amid Saloon Crackdown Debate
Senator Rawlins denies calling General Chaffee a dastard villain, saying he only asked if he were one. The piece lauds a harsh "water cure" against saloonkeepers, urges swift action to close minors’ access, and notes Washington chatter on ship subsidies and Cuban reciprocity. It reports oleomargarine legislation taxing noncolored and colored products differently, impacting oleo and butter substitutes.
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Rawlins
General Chaffee
Public mood against trusts sparks call to quit goods
The passage decries the beef fish cereal and ice trusts raising prices and urges the public to stop using these goods to force trusts out of business, arguing that widespread abstinence would expose their power. It ends with a provocative line about letting people starve to force action.
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Beef Trust
Fish Trust
Cereal Food Trust
Ice Trust
What Uncle Mark Hanna Will Do If Elected President
The piece muses on Mark Hanna’s reluctance to seek the presidency while crediting his role in peace between labor and capital. It ponders how, if elected, Hanna would face the burdens of the office and what he might do once compelled to run and govern.
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Mark Hanna
Mark
Dove of Peace
Uncle Mark
City opens to interurban roads and outside capital
The passage argues that embracing interurban road access is the path for city growth while opposing outside capital ventures only sustains conflict within the city for a long period and diverts progress.
Harrison Street Ideal for Fort Wayne Interurban Terminals
A editorial argues interurban lines must use street routes and favor Harrison street as the best corridor to serve downtown Fort Wayne. It contends Fulton street suits opponents and urges council to grant Harrison street for a unified terminal, predicting broader city benefits and property value gains.
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Harrison Street
Fort Wayne
Three Democrats Die in Weeks Leaving National House Desks Vacant
Three U S congressmen Amos J Cummings of New York Otey of Virginia and Salm on of New Jersey die within a week leaving three vacant seats all Democrats. Archbishop Corrigan dies a severe Catholic church loss but his work in education and diocesan schools is praised as forward looking and generous.
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National
House of Representatives
Earth
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Washington
Otey
Virginia
Lynchburg
Salmon
New Jersey
Boonton
Corrigan
America
Suits on Fulton Street Tracks Delay for Interurban
If the suits now pending in the courts to prevent the Southwestern interurban company from laying its tracks on Fulton street are to be fought to a finish, a solution of this matter looms as a test of legal and civic resolve.
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Harrison Street
Southwestern Interurban Company
Fulton Street
Kitchener's Report Notes Boer Casualties and Moves
Lord Kitchener's Pretoria dated weekly report says peace talk does not hinder military actions except for allowed leader meetings with commandoes. Boer casualties total ten killed and 122 prisoners. Gen Bruce Hamilton forces seize eighty seven men on Heilbron line. Colenbrander resumes action against Beyers. Ian Hamilton clears a large area west of Klerksdorp in southwestern Transvaal.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Bruce Hamilton
Heilbron
Orange River Colony
Colenbrander
Transvaal
Beyers
Ian Hamilton
Klerksdorp
Campaign to curb stage Irish caricatures gains support
James P. Bree national secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians confirms reports from New Haven that Irish societies are organizing to condemn caricatures of the Irish on stage and in newspapers. He says the effort aims to educate the public, not attack artists, and opposes depictions that stereotype a flawed Irish type.
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New York
James P. Bree
Order of Hibernians
New Haven
Nerve Pills Promise Steady Nerves and Sleep
A Fort Wayne citizen touts Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as a tonic for steady nerves better sleep and renewed strength. Mrs S Henline says the remedy cured her nerves sleeplessness and fatigue and gave energy and peace. The pills sell for 50 cents a box through Meyer Bros Co and other dealers with the familiar portrait of A W Chase on every package.
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Meyer Bros. & Co
Calhoun St
A.W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A. W. Chase
M. D
Wanted housework helper with references
Classified notice seeking a girl or middle aged woman for general housework. No washing required. Salary four dollars weekly. Apply to Mrs. Henry O Berghof at 323 East Jefferson Bt.
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Henry
Berghof
East Jefferson Bt
Rurode Dry Goods Co Curtain Sale Highlights
The Rurode Dry Goods Co advertises a spring sale with a wide selection of lace curtains and curtain materials. Prices range from 65 cents to 12 dollars per pair for various styles including Ruined Muslin, Arabian Lace, Irish Point, Nottingham, Battenberg and Brussels, plus yard goods offered at low prices.
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Nottingham
Battenberg
Brussels
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