Taft presidential buzz fuels speculation and praise
In Chicago and Bay City events the Taft candidacy drew loud support from influential circles. The piece notes Judge Taft addressing the McKinley club and Harvard guests joining in cheers, while Commissioner Garfield defends him against crooked-promise accusations from Chicago packers with sworn denial and a call for proof.
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Taft
Vance
Chicago
United States
Harvard
Bay City
Mich
Judge Taft
McHinley Club
Roosevelt
Garfield
Chicago Packers
James A. Garfield
Ambitious Ohio Political Moves Spark Rumors and Rejections
In a flurry of political discourse, ex mayor Julius Fleischmann credits Nicholas Longworth with a possible bid for congress, while Longworth hints at a congressional return and potential governor considerations. Cox remains skeptical about coalition claims as labor tensions and coal strike talk surface amid wedding and New York reflections.
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King
George B. Cox
Julius Fleischmann
Cox
Cincinnati
Fieisenland
Longworth
New York
Nicholas Longworth
Congress
Nick Longworth
Hietachmann
Roosevelt
Ohio
Eloser
No Total Depravity In Corrigible Boys Debate
Miss Wright of the Truant School argues against the idea of incorrigible boys. The piece rebuts absolute depravity, asserting most boys can be reformed and citing Luther Burbank’s view that environment largely shapes a child’s traits.
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Miss Wright
Mie Wright
Luther Burbank
Georgia Governor faces duel between officials
The piece critiques Governor Terrell of Georgia for delaying action in a potential clash between Col. Daniels and John Temple Graves, arguing the governor should use his powers to prevent violence. It also notes the return of Rigo the Hungarian fiddler to New York and reflects on Lincoln birthplace preservation efforts as iconoclasm in American memory.
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Terrell
Jess
Col. Daniels
John Temple Graves
Gov.Terrell
State
Georgia
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
College Point
S. 1
United States
Lincoln Farm
Mount Vernon
Susan B. Anthony Near Death in Public Reverence
The article laments Susan B. Anthony’s impending death while praising her lifelong work for women’s equality. It notes her influence, respect earned, and steadfast advocacy through peaceful means, contrasting her with other figures and commenting on March groundhog folklore.
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Miss Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
Mary Walker
Belya Lockwood
Carrie Nation
Ling
Lords of Creation
Old Figgers Passes Gen Grosvenor Retired in Ohio District
The Eleventh Ohio district honors Gen Charles A. Grosvenor of Athens for 40 years in Congress and then retires him after he resists the people's program. Gen Greave received no county votes in the nominating convention, with Albert Douglas of bill licothe named as nominee. The piece notes the electoral arithmetic of the era and the crowding turnout in a caustic tone.
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Ohio
Charles A. Grosvenor
Athens
Washington
Greave
Albart Douglas
Billicothe
Thun
Ex Presidents and public life after leaving office
The piece compares ex presidents Loubet and Roosevelt with American figures like Cleveland and Harrison, noting Loubet plans a private life in Paris post presidency while U S leaders linger publicly. It touches on Taylor’s census of smokers, Indians in New York, and a policy shift on polygamy and marriage laws for Native people in reservations.
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M. Loubet
Republic of France
White House
Palais Elyses
Palais de 'Blynee
America
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
United States
France
Mutations and the prose of shifting shadows
Fragmented poetic lines describe clouds lifting, sun breaking through, and seasons changing. The piece contemplates burden, memory, and the ache of wounded hearts. References to a spring wind and a changing world appear amid broken phrases and misheard names.
Extra Indiana legislative session debated after Storms ruling
Samuel R Rue Gerson of Chicas says Hoosiers wonder if an extra session will be called now that the Storms case is settled. He notes politics ignite calls for reform, not graft, and that the session could affect national politics and the governor’s standing.
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Indiana
Samuel R. Rue Gerson
Chicas
Gov. Hanly
Reem
Mae
Toming
Thas
Janyera
Coungel
Notable Figures and Political Chatter From Leslie’s Weekly
An appreciation by S. E. Rapdall notes John D Rockefeller’s humor and anecdotes at church, including a quip about it being “a wicked monopoly,” and a tale of a stranger at prayer. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt reportedly organized a private New York automobile factory. In politics, discussion centers on the Second district race with Chaney facing potential opposition, Democrats aiming to regain control, and local names like Robert Bilers and John Bullheimer discussed as possible nominees. overall uncertainty and a hard-fought campaign loom.
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John Lb. Rockefeller
Leslie's Weekly
S. E. Rapdall
Rockefeller
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
New York City
Cel
W. EB. Aydelott, Jr
Sullivan
Democrats
Republicana Ors
Chaney
Henge Eahdece
Robert Bilers
Bloomington
Cy’ Davis
Bigom‘field
Miers
Davis
Narties
Ayre- Jott
John Bulheimer
Washington
Missouri Governor Fol kent Successfully Reforming State
In St Louis discussions on Gov. Folk’s enforcement policy reveal strong support from Missouri citizens and business leaders. Patterson’s paper notes Folk’s anti graft record and argues his national potential, citing Denver and St Louis advertisers backing his reform agenda.
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St. Louie
Thomas A. Dean
Claypool
St. Louis
Patterson
Falk
Owna
Than Dees
Denver
Aoms
Fol
State of Missouri
Dean
Hse
Gallon
Advertixera
Dean Sayn
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Missour
Doan
Nimrod and the Angler Return From Alaska Hunt
J B Fishburn and Charles Finch recently finished a four month Alaska expedition visiting Copper River country Dawson City and coastal points. The trip yielded rich game hunting with numerous trophies and strong belief in Alaska as a premier game country. A tame moth bear encounter prompted a rethink on firing risk and safety. A Toronto guide warned against overconfidence and quoted historic Kodiak Island carnage. A wolf hunt near Haven Kay ended with one hunter killed and two injured, no wolves captured.
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J. B. Fishburn
Charles Finch
Alaska
Copper River
Dawson City
Finch
Jules Abramoskynd
Kodiak Taland
Fishburn
Lon Angeles Times
Haven
Kansas City Journal
Patient and Physician in Trust and Recovery
The passage argues that patients entrust their care to physicians and should not solicit every detail of a prescribed treatment. It suggests excessive questioning drains the physician’s time and highlights the need for a respectful medical relationship. It references Mr Cleveland and Milwaukee Bon-Unel as context for patient interrogation.
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Cleveland
Nia
Clavat
Milwaukee
Did Better Than Most Count Bent In Cash Drawer Note
An odd wartime sounding line credits Count Bent with keeping in touch with the cash drawer longer than many titled foreigners who have married American heiresses. Datrolt Free Presa.
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Count Bent
Datrolt
Presa
In Session John Mitchell and four gentlemen debate coal bin fate
In session John Mitchell and four or five other gentlemen discuss next winter’s plans, deciding whether the coal bin should be converted into pruning hooks. Minneapolis Journal reports the quirky town meeting in a period tone.
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John Mitchell
Come Down Gant
Minneapolis Journal
Viscount Aoki Brings Romance To White House Bow
The Viscount Aoki, now part of the Japanese embassy, travels to Washington and faces mixed reactions. Once wed to a German aristocrat, his union endured social scrutiny in Germany but his standing has grown, being close to the emperor. In Washington, observers await the German embassy’s stance.
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Aoki
White House
Berlin
Ack
Jether
R Court
Tokio
Old Hickory and Roosevelt in Political Echoes
The account contrasts Andrew Jackson and Theodore Roosevelt, noting Jackson's faults yet strong virtues and voicing belief that Roosevelt will continue to praise him. It references Democratic papers and whispers about Roosevelt’s critiques, quoting a St Louis Globe Democrat view.
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Jackson
Roosevelt
Dackean Wan
Roosevelt Han Salt
Newocraiea
Louis Giobe
Remembers Peking and Mr Conger in China waters
The Chicago Minnesapolis Journal notes Mr Conger in Peking amid reports of a naval demonstration in Chinese waters. It recalls his tense moment there and his fragile nerves during that quarter hour.
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Peking
Conger
The Law and Those Who Dally With It
A collage of obscure legal curiosities and historical anecdotes cites varied cases and curiosities. It mentions bankruptcy rites among a local tribe, a courtroom exchange over authority to swear an oath, a notable Edinburgh will dispute, and a Maine court libel action involving excommunication. The piece blends odd titles, a Massachusetts shoemaking board, and a tainted coal strike note, reflecting a period newspaper miscellany's irreverent tone.
Speedy Clergyman Claims Fast Marriage Rate
A New Jersey clergyman boasted he can marry three couples in one hour. The Baltimore Herald notes the claim as remarkably rapid. The text mentions Johnnie Means and J D Ryan with unclear context and references to Providence and Disney Baltimore Herald.
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New Jersey
Baltimore Herald
Johnnie
J.D. Ryan
Anya
Providence
Vipa Ines
Disney-Baltimore Herald
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Clare Ward
Michigan
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