Graft Alarm Over Automobiles for Speaker and Vice President
A column decries a House vote against providing the Speaker Cannon and the Vice President free automobiles at public expense. It argues such perquisites fuel aristocratic trends, increased graft, and costly, often unused committee offices. It calls for attacking all graft in appropriations while noting rising living costs.
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Cannon
Health Department
Washington
Capitol
State Department
Europe
Where Hughes Is Needed in the White House
The piece argues Governor Hughes of New York should be U S Supreme Court nominee, but says he is more valuable as president. It lauds his reform record, decisiveness, and direct appeal to the people, claiming leadership and remedial legislation are his strengths over mere legal interpretive skill.
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Hughes
New York
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
White House
Roosevelt Defies Effort to Expunge House Censure
The house will not expunge its censure of ex president Roosevelt tied to his message on secret service funding. Roosevelt argued Congress restricted agents to shield lawmakers from investigation, provoking a purge of his critique from official records. His broad support outside Washington contrasts with the Capitol power center.
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House
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt’s crusade shapes politics and baseball’s rise
The narrative credits Theodore Roosevelt with launching investigations that exposed the Sugar Trust and spurred reforms, influencing appointments and shaping national battles against crooks. It notes his role in Pittsburg bank probes and his ongoing influence as baseball’s season opens with renewed scientific play and heightened public interest.
Editorial afterthoughts on politicians and resolutions
The piece mocks political figures and factions including Taft Hughes Taw ney and Vic Murdock. It notes Kansas insurgency support for Murdock and contrasting reactions by New York leaders. It ridicules resolutions committees and imagines odd perks for Joe Cannon. The tone is satirical and celebratory of variety in politics.
Baseball's Return To Public Cheer Amid National League Spark
The essay notes baseball's central place in American culture as spring arrives. It contrasts cabinet crises with the upcoming pennant races of the Nationals, White Sox, Giants, and Tigers. It reflects on fans, presidents, and players from college to pro ranks, highlighting salaries and life after baseball.
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White Sox
Giants
Tigers
Tyom
Aldridge Faces Strong Challenge in Rochester District
The Thirty second New York district in Monroe County rochester area stalls a national contest between James S Havens Democrat and George W Aldridge Republican boss who seeks vindication by running for Congress. Aldridge's long career amid Albany corruption scandals and his bid to be elected despite discredit raise questions about party integrity and boss rule. The Baltimore Sun comments on the brazenness of his move.
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Aldridge
Rochester
Congress
New York
James R. Perkins
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Washington
Monroe
Taft
James 8. Havens
Perkins
George W. Aldridge
Mr. Aldrich
Old
New York Machine
Allds
Albany
BE. P. Kennedy
Congress of the United States
Baltimore Sun
Wilted Hyacinths by Elbert Hubbard
A prison bound woman haunted by a flower gifted by a mysterious prisoner in danger. She clings to a dream of love and escape, protesting her goodness as she endures cold streets, despair, and the pull of hope that love can redeem her.
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Elbert Hubbard
Political Silence Sparks Big Noise Across Papers
Across editorials from Cleveland to Philadelphia and Springfield. Roosevelt’s silence is described as loud and influential. Uncle Joe draws Lincoln parallels. Dalzell anticipates a strong Democratic sweep in Indiana. A note on Republican harmony in Washington amid national mood.
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Roosevelt
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Joe
Lincoln
Philadelphia Inquirer
Indiana
Dalzell
Washington
Springfield
Voting It Straight Pittsburg Citizens and Thieves in Office
Editorials contrast Pittsburg voters with public corruption, questioning how citizens elected a gang of thieves to office while noting contrast with national leaders and Roosevelt era politics. The piece surveys political accountability and calls for reform.
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Pittsburg
New Bedford Standard
Ex-Banker Morse Serial Explains Prison Stay
A Dallas News note says Morse, a former banker, is writing an engaging serial in a New York newspaper about why he is in prison. He hints at plans for escape but does not reveal how.
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Morse
New York
Dallas News
Does Indianapolis Fall Short of the Ides City
In a municipal magazine question Taft replies that Indianapolis fails to meet the Ides City standard. The Boston Transcript notes the president’s view as part of a broader civic discourse.
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Indianapols
Taft
Boston Transcript
Only Immediate Relatives
Representative Dalzel seeds Senator Beveridge and his supporters out of the party. At this rate the Republican party will soon find itself restricted to Pittsburg, Pa., and Providence, R. I.
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Dalzel Seads
Beveridge
Pittsburg
Providence, R. I
Kansas City Times
A Peevish Public Demands Lower Berth Fares
A New York Mail editorial argues it is ridiculous for a public to expect upper berths to be cheaper than lower ones and claims straphangers should not pay full fare.
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New York Mail
Uncle Joe Cannon Spends Days in Angry, White Heat
The Baltimore Sun quotes critics noting "Uncle Joe" Cannon now spends much of his time in anger. The remark frames his role as a partisan stalwart facing rising opposition and intensifying national tensions.
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Cannon
Joe
Baltimore Sun
Doctor Says Only Post Mortem Could Reveal Ailment
A quotation from the Cleveland Leader notes a doctor stating that only a post mortem would reveal the speaker's ailment, while the speaker admits little curiosity to pursue such an examination.
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Cleveland
A Serious Mistake Quote in Chicago Record-Herald
A quotation from the Chicago Record-Herald notes that many people mistake habit for religion, contrasting everyday routines with true faith. The remark reflects editorial style and period voice.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Census Tests and Questions Through the Ages
A playful poem lists census questions from birth to income and home, noting potential evasions and outcomes. It contrasts expected published data with the likelihood of omissions and the comedic tension between inquiry and reporting in a Philadelphia Public Ledger tone.
Joseph Interprets Dream of Seven Lean and Fat Cattle
The text presents Joseph interpreting a dream of seven lean and seven fat kine. It claims he declared the beef trust will charge top prices for both, and notes they saw he was a prophet.
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Joseph
Beef Trust
Sun
Phrase Fragment Refers to Doctor and Mrs Murphy
The text presents a fragmentary dialogue where a doctor instructs Mrs Murphy to stay with her husband and be ready to hand him something, while Mrs Murphy responds with a defensive remark about striking a man who is down.
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