Rising congressman Fitzgerald shapes Democratic path
John Joseph Fitzgerald also known as Fitale emerges in the current do nothing session. A member of the minority and ally of John Sharp Williams, he edges toward leadership as the party prepares for future battles on the floor. Born March 10 1872 in Trolleydodgerville he rose from Brooklyn politics to national prominence, entering Congress at 26 and securing reelection through the sixties.
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John Joseph Fitzgerald
Fitale
John Joseph
John Sharp Williams
John Sharp
Congressman DeArmond
Missouri
Jobo Sharp Wiliams
Senate
Pitagerald
Fitzgerald
Trolleydodgerville
Brooklyn
Manhattan College
New York Law School
New York
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Hoe
Ameer of Afghanistan Faces Possible War With India
The ameer Habibullah Khan forges toward a tense standoff with British India as 20,000 Afghan troops invade frontier areas while Kabul’s ruler weighs war risks and the possible loss of British subsidies. His autocratic rule and large reserves of armed citizens frame a volatile border crisis.
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Habibullah Khan
Ameer
Afghanistan
Huntied
India
Indian
Frontier Guards
Edward
Kabul
Kentucky
Rudyard Kipling
Real ruler of Ireland Cardinal Logue attends New York centennial
Cardinal Michael Logue archbishop of Armagh and primate of all Ireland led a centennial celebration in New York. He helped defeat the British half way home rule bill by denouncing it to the national convention. Created a cardinal in 1899 he is known as a stern disciplinarian and a devoted patriot of both nations.
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Michael Logue
Armagh
All Ireland
Ireland
Archdiocese of
New York
St. Patrick
Farley
Cardinal Loguea
America
Cardinal Logue
John E. Redmond
National Convention
Timothy Healy
William O'Brien
Dublin
Kildare
Limerick
Bachelor Martin Sets Sights On English Society Entertaining
Frederick Townsend Martin known as Bachelor Martin plans to take Ward McAllister’s role to England to entertain for his sister the Countess of Craven. He aims to attract 2000 elites and rival King Edward in tastemaking while guiding new social rituals across the Atlantic.
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Bradley Martin
America
Mumma
New York
Frederick Townsend Martin
Martin
Ward McAllister
England
Slater
Countess of Craven
King Edward
George Gould
Frances Pruyn
Kyrle Beilew
Kyrle Beilew Played the Characters, the Function Which Mr. Martly
Diplomatic advances place secretary in front ranks of statesmen
The secretary of state is praised for peaceful diplomacy that has elevated U S status. He has extended greetings to South American republics, met Canada warmly, and negotiated arbitration pacts with France, Spain, Norway, Portugal, and Switzerland. A general arbitration treaty with Japan follows Hague recommendations, aimed at settling non vital disputes by arbitration while avoiding core national interests.
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United States
Fine
Canada
France
Spain
Norway
Portugal
Switzerland
Japan
Confidence and Loan Faith Behind Pennsylvania Road Venture
The Philadelphia Ledger discusses a $40,000,000 loan to the Pennsylvania road, praising the decision to proceed despite tight finances. It argues that public confidence and optimism spur recovery, warning that timidity and pessimism hinder progress and urging other enterprises to adopt a hopeful stance to lift the economy.
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Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia Ledger
United States
Need of Gattie-Ships and Japan Budget Clash
The naval appropriation bill to the House cuts two battleships from four requested by the navy. Representative Hobson protests, urging all new battleships to curb Japan's ambition. Yet Japan's budget appears peaceful, allocating about the same as the U.S. for armed forces, with concern over a Chinese goods boycott rather than expansion.
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House
Navy Department
Hobson
Committee On Naval Affairs
Japan
United States
Goa
Monument to the Bureau of American Republics and Pan American aims
The text recalls the late James G Blaine and the Pan American conference in Washington which highlighted needs for stronger international communications. It notes the bureau of American republics as a monument to Blaine and expects Alton Parker to mirror Bryan's 1904 support.
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Bureau of American Republics
James G. Blaine
Washington
Bureau of American Repullies
Alton
Parker
Bryan
Commission to investigate securities speculation in New York
Gov Hughes proposes a special session commission to determine facts about stock and commodity speculation on the New York Stock Exchange. A thorough impartial inquiry could guide necessary legislation to protect legitimate trades and curb widespread abuses. Public demand grows to safeguard Wall Street while preserving its useful functions.
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Gov. Hughes
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Paper Trust Wages Questioned in Tariff Revision Hearing
Joon Norris of the New York Times presented evidence to a House committee examining the paper industry. He cited United States labor reports showing 1906 wages for paper workers fell compared to the prior year, while output prices rose, arguing the paper trust should be singled out for action.
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Teatt
House Committee
Joom Norris
New York Times
Paper Trust
Norrin
United States Bureau of Labor
Norris
Fiset Making Fine Record On Return Naval Cruise
The article notes American ships have suffered few mishaps despite adverse weather and risks from explosives. It praises careful handling of vessels and protection of magazines, hoping the return voyage will be as eventful and injury free, a record unmatched in naval enterprise and industry.
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Fiset
Army Pay Bill Wins
The lower house approved the conference report on the annual Army pay bill by 199 to 2, guaranteeing pay raises for regular service officers and soldiers totaling about 7 million dollars. Opponents warned of rising future costs, predicting annual appropriations could reach at least 24 million within five years. The bill passed despite opposition, seen as essential to maintain a standing army.
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Congress
Hay
Virginia
Towney
Minnesota
Risen Christ by Sea of Galilee lesson text
An early morning by the Sea of Galilee and later remarks on Christ’s last words. The lesson cites John 21 1 and 15 and discusses Jesus presence, missionary work, and Peter's role. Quotes from Taylor Maclaren Mason Iverach and others frame the message with reflections on faith, life, and purpose.
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Risen Christ
Sea of Galilee
Jenne
Ben of
Mount of Olives
Bethany
Christ
Cambridge
Augustine
Withees
Judson
Moffat
Hottentots
Lindy
Scudder
Arcot
Morrison
Burns
William M. Taylor
Alexander Maclaren
D. D
Peter
Jeans
Fir
Tyog
Charles Mason
Iverach
Veter
Jesus
John
Saloon closures praised by Booker T. Washington in New York
The Tuskegee leader endorsed southern saloon closures, dismissing objections as vague. A New York audience heard his remark after a lighthearted Easter anecdote about a Mobile youth. Also included is a reader letter praising Sloan’s Liniment for paralysis relief testing its quick effectiveness.
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Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
New York
South
Hungarian Count Joke Confuses Bride’s Future Spouse
A playful exchange twists language as a speaker mishears "hungry" for "Hungarian count" in a joke about a woman’s intended marriage. The line centers on miscommunication and a pun that shifts from appetite to aristocracy.
Catarrh Cure Claims Peruna Tablets Helped Mrs Kittshown
Evanston resident Mixa Sophia Kittshown writes after twenty five years of catarrh and a bad cough that Perruna tablets cured her chronic condition and improved overall health. She notes her throat healed and she now recommends Peruna to friends. The message also mentions Perona tablets and Peruna ingredients as a tablet form alternative.
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Mixa Sophia Kittshown
Evanston
Hiinels
U.S. A
Perrin
Padi
Merwe
Perona
Man-alin
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Army
Los Angeles Times
Louis McKey
Seventh Street
Oakland
Cal
Sloan
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus, Ohio
Miss. Sophia Kittlesen
Pe-Ru-Na
Sacar
Aia
Perth
Wanlgeo, B.o
Wi‘ Thompson
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