Senate plots to block Roosevelt rail rate plan
Washington December 23 pen war between President Roosevelt and the Senate grows over the railway rate campaign. Arch-schemer Gorman leads a Democratic bid to rig a separate rate bill to split support and defeat the administration measure while Republicans split and rails bind both parties against reform.
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Senators clash over postmaster plan amid political maneuvers
Amid Senate activity in multiple states, debate grows over a new postmaster retention plan. References note Hopkins in Chisago and a broader push by a Panama cabal to pressure the president, with talk of interstate commerce appointments and delayed confirmation. The item mentions Indiana Marble and Granite Works and a nurse advert for Mrs Winslow's soothing sirup, plus a California rail line upgrade and travel ads.
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Man Who Broke the Bank Faces Swindle Case at Monte Carlo
A famed prankster once known as Charter Wells reappears in court charged with swindling gullible investors. With Rev Moyle, he formed the South and Southwest Coast Steam Trawling and Fishing syndicate, selling an infallible money making myth. Their fleet did not fish, but the scheme drew in $1,000 to $1,500 promised per $950 invested before police stopped them.
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America
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Ameri
Monte
Cariane Minn
Agian
Wyvian Henry Moyle
Mammon
Fsa
Annus
Reform of the consular system in Congress debate
Special to the Swe Washington reports Robert R. Hitt will push House reform of the consular service to support Secretary Root. He cites many consuls tied to underpaid posts, foreign agents hindering American commerce, and urges a salaried, American‑staffed, well‑supervised corps with constant inspectors.
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House of Representatives
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Iinois
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Songcess
Debates on Consular Reform and Budget Chief Points
A former assistant secretary of state argues for sweeping reform of the consular service. He contends the system is politically driven, undercompensated in key posts, and fails to protect Americans abroad or promote trade. He contrasts rich, low-need posts with small, high-demand postings, urging realignment of pay and duties to strengthen U S interests overseas.
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Chia
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South America
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Orient
Witt
China
Japan
Turkey
Russia
Cmd
Great Britain
Frage
Germany
South Africa
Treasury
Popularity debated in Busian cabinet remarks
A dialogue in the Witchington Star questions whether a government official is popular with the masses. One cabinet member asks the other to define “comparatively popular” as they discuss recent events. The exchange reflects partisan framing in Busian politics.
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Busian
Witchington Star
Trained on Cheese Sparks Greek Golden Age Diet Tale
A Greek athlete of the Golden Age pursued a strict regimen centered on cheese and dried figs, with balled brain, warm water, and no meat. The unconventional diet reportedly shaped training and performance during the era.
Quay's Monument Provokes Irreverent Pennsylvania Remarks
A Meslean Herald note mocks a monument to the late Bens ddor Quay calling it a brimstone memorial in a humorous regional aside. The brief item reflects local wit and a taste for satire in Pennsylvanian comment.
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Bens Ddor Quay
Brimstone
Meslean Herald
Holiday Windows Shine in Indianapolis Displays
City merchants brighten the business district with festive window displays. Mechanized toys, a flying trolley, and moving models light up at Staratore and rival outfits. Santa visits ten cent stores while other shops feature illuminated white and gold arrangements and chrysanthemum-shaped blooms for a charming seasonal scene.
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Staratore
Charles Mayer & Co
Ailside
Fead
Minols St
Rivaley's
Kreste & Wilson
Santa Claus
Saint Nick
J Bliss, Swain & Co
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About Time and New Thought Det in Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press notes a shift in thinking as Borum shows strong interest in new ideas, contrasting with former columnist Ties who is portrayed as rarely introducing novel thoughts in his career. The piece hints at a broader trend toward innovation in public discourse.
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Borum
Ties
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