Conservation vs preservation in Alaska coal land debate
A critical view of Gifford Pinchot and conservation politics. The piece argues conservation ties natural wealth to government control, hindering Alaska development and railroad expansion. It blames mining interests and Morgan interests for obstruction while urging open coal lands and corporate access to revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giff Pinchot
American Mining Congress
Los Angeles
Congress
Giff
Gill
Tyre
Mosey
Teddy
Pinchot
Col. Roosevelt
Jones
Glavis
Alaska
Washington
Vassar
Gifford Pinchot
Forestry Bureau
Department of the Interior
United States
Orother
Prejudice and the invincibility of bias in daily life
A reflective piece contrasts stubborn prejudices with the human need for progress. It notes that narrow minds welcome crowded, closed spaces and that prejudice resists eviction despite damage to character. The text shifts to a Wiltt Mason inspired meditation on modern toil, urging retreat from relentless hustle to reclaim playful, youthful moments and rest from life’s grind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincott’s
Global tensions arise as troops readied for China and Asia conflicts
American forces in Manila ordered to prepare for deployment to Hunan China to protect citizens amid rising anti foreign sentiment. Asiatic sect moves toward Shanghai upon orders. Domestic unrest looms with potential sympathy strikes by bricklayers from Seattle to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Hunan
China
Shanghai
War Department
Lawmakers urged to curb corporate greed while guiding growth
The speaker calls on Congress to craft laws that restrain corporate greed without hindering development and to establish safeguards so investors can profit fairly while the country benefits. A vigilant lookout on the game is demanded to prevent crooked practices and ensure progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Early Mail History and Old Service Skein Revealed
The piece traces the origins of colonial mail services from 1676 Boston court actions to 1738 riders between Philadelphia and Newport, with curious notes on later arrangements and the introduction of postage stamps in the United States. It emphasizes archival records from Randall’s office and hints at political maneuvering behind mail contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarvod
Randalls
Randall
Arly
Boston
John Hayward
Williams
Henry Pratt
Philadelphia
Newport
United States
Entertaining Prejudice in Social Rooms and Guests
A fragment discusses prejudice as an uninvited, permanent visitor that enters quietly, is welcomed, and defended. It suggests that where one prejudice exists, others follow, with the speaker questioning how such biases are admitted and endured.
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Iditarod
Frank E. Becker
Gev. M. Arbuckle
Goldstein
Front Street
Riverside Hotel
Moneer Hot
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Idtlarod
Alf, Morgan
Hand Coeds
Illow Street
Walt Mason
Wide-World News
Thricklayers’ Union
Seattle
Portland
Kid McCoy
Upiminta
Willard
McCoy
New Yor
New York City
Haskell
Okdalon
McAlester
Cleveland
Bel
Bell Company
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
New York
Melis Pedro
Fairbanks
San Mateo
California
J. L. Sale
First Avenue and
Richmond St
First Ave
Willow St
Dolge
Boston Clothing House
Roscoe Sweets
Roscoe Candy Store
Richmond Street
Wilow St
TEL
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