Outlook for Prosperity and Democratic Dissent in 1908
The piece analyzes Democratic prospects for 1908, arguing that reformers must define a compelling platform and candidates beyond Bryanites. It notes intra party debates over tariffs, reciprocity, and who can unite voters, while contrasting state and national dynamics and predicting Republican tariff talk. It mentions figures like Gov. Comer and references the Sun and Des Moines Capital.
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Sun
Brya
Mae
Gov. Comer
Alabama
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Elvctoral College
New York
Des Moines
Collision of Steamers off California Coast Triggers Loss of Many
A fog bound collision off Shelter Cove Mendocino County between the passenger steamer Columbia bound for Portland and the lumber carrier San Pedro results in heavy loss. The Columbia with about 219 aboard sinks after striking the San Pedro. only some escapees reach the lumber ship. Captain Doran and crew heroically attempt rescue as chaos and fear spread among passengers.
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San- Francisco
Columbia
San Francisco
Portland
San Pedro
Shelter Cove
Mendocino County
YP. A. Doran
Doran
The
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Intrigues in Korean Capital Stir Wide Conspiracy Claims
Telegrams from Seoul describe the palace as a hotbed of illicit plots as the throne crisis fuels jealousy among royal factions and civil discord. Japanese guards guard arsenals while talks of new constitutional control threaten Korea’s judiciary and cabinet.
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Seoul
Korea
Princess Ming
Prince Ying
Japan
A Shade of Regist and Public Car Etiquette
A sequence of fragmentary quotes from the Washington Star explores home ownership pride free of landlord repairs, public selfishness on trains, and a canoe accident brief of a mispronounced gag about a poet. The short items capture social mores with wry tone.
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Mr. Stockton
Washington Star
Miss Cayenne
Disaster at sea off the Pacific coast
The San Pedro drifted for hours in fog until towed to Eureka by the George W. Eker. The Roanoke rescued passengers in nightwear, many exposed. The disaster involved the iron steamship Columbia and the wooden San Pedro, with multiple towns listed as destinations along the north coast. The Columbia’s details and the San Pedro’s specs are given.
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George W. Eker
Eureka
Roanoke
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J. Roch & Son
Chester
San Pedro
Aberdeen
Wash
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Fremont
Pike's Peak
Colorado
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Monterey
United States Senate
Kansas
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Nana Sahib
Cincinnati
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Gen. Morgan
Organized
National Bank
Philadelphia
New York City
Barnum’s Museum
Ann Street
Broadway
New York
Cyprus
Alexandria
Tom Thumb
C. H. Stratton
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Wyoming
Croton
Idaho
Carnot
France
Stewart
House of Representatives
Ravachol
Paris
St. John's
Newfoundland
Pitezel
W H. Holmes
Toronto
Anglo-American League
London
Porfirio Dias
Mexico
Goern—Kitchener
England
Freea South Ifrica
Interstate rails to test safety devices and 2 cent fare debate
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans expert tests of block signal systems and safety devices. The commission supports 2 cent per mile interstate passenger fares, while awaiting court review. a separate ruling requires equal accommodations for Negro and white passengers.
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Interstate Commutes Commission
United States Circuit Court
North Carolin
Virginia Corporation Commission
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate
Lane
Georgia Edwards
Nashville
Chattanooga
St. Louis
John He-Starin
Rapid Transit Board of
New York City
Newark
Itaystead
Howard H. Tunis
Baltimore
Department of Justice
Chicago
Century of World Events Through Notable Dates
Chronological montage lists key events from 1174 to 1902, naming rulers, battles, political milestones, and notable deaths. Entries cover Henry II, Richard I, Courtray, Jack Cade, Henry VI, Raleigh, Champlain, Jamestown, Rochambeau, Philadelphia and the Articles, Napoleon, Utah to Naples, Sloat, and more, each tied to a year.
Odd Tales and Witty Snippets from Historical Figures
A collage of humorous anecdotes featuring William T. Stead Adlai E. Stevenson and Daniel Meyer. Scenes include a winter health resort doctor lamenting patient drops, Stead’s flat humor about room sizes, Stevenson recalling post Civil War politics with Jeff Davis, and Meyer's tale of a near sighted real estate pitch.
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Hsve—Al
William T. Stead
New York
Stead
Adlai E. Stevenson
United States
David Davis
Grant
Mr. Stevenson
Hisnels
Afr. Davis
Illinois
Adial
Adlai
Jeff Davis
Vegetarian diet linked to immune rheumatism claims
A St Louis vegetarian argues that fruit and grain based meals offer near immunity to rheumatic attacks. He cites a study of climates and diet, noting meat eaters in New Orleans and St Louis show more distempers and that athletes trained on fruits and bread can walk twenty miles without pain.
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Tropics
St Louis
St. Louis
New Orleans
Fiasco Origin and Nations Ruler Payments
The text explains the origin of the word fiasco from a German workman who failed to blow glass as well as an expert, creating a pear shaped flask called a fiasco. It also notes a figure of £0 600,050 as the amount paid to world rulers.
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Daniel Meyer
San Francisco
Webster Amt Bromway
Modi
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