Delay on tariff reform and a proposed commission
The piece argues Senator Cullom and others avoid real tariff reform, preferring a commission to study the issue while a Republican Senate unlikely to pass duty reduction. It discusses the Cuba treaty, possible extra sessions, and the need for reciprocity with Cuba tied to Platt amendments, urging prompt action to aid Cuban concessions and domestic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullom
Senate
Congress
W. PD. Washeburn
Minnesota
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
Cullom Ty
Ilinois
Foreign Relations Committee
Cuba
House
Kia
What the Evil Is Many and the Sub Treasury Debate
The excerpt critiques federal money management in public vaults, arguing excess treasury funds stem from Congress overcollecting beyond needed expenses and extravagant appropriations. It notes proposed remedies and mocks simplistic fixes, contending the core issue lies with overreach of appropriations rather than the subtreasury idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Martin van Buren
Cothera
Congress
Morgan Seeks Tariff Rebates on Europe Art Purchase
J Pierpont Morgan defends avoiding duties on a $7 million Europe art purchase stored abroad to dodge tariffs. He argues the duties on paintings marble statuary books and other goods would total about $3 million at 43 percent, while tariffs on everyday essentials could reach 50 to over 100 percent, urging equal rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Mr. Morgan
WIT AND Nothing In It At the X Ray Joke
In a rueful exchange a dyspeptic patient jokes about an X ray of his stomach being a form of light exercise. The operator comments, turning the moment into a lightly morbid quip amid medical examination.
Man and Woman Banter Turns Silly in Paper Quips
In a light exchange, Markley jokes about his wife choosing a buttoned back garment, Ancum scolds him gently, and a playful lead question about danger surfaces. Colonel Rumblossom confirms beliefs in danger signs, while characters joke about a dredge and a piano performance.
Perhaps They Did Elopement Dream Reveals Secret Wedding
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a romantic elopement notion between a bride and groom. The bride imagines eloping with the father's consent, while the groom asks if she regrets the choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Improving Consular Service Under Roosevelt Policy
The piece notes President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay plan to improve consular service by removing incompetent consuls. It criticizes past methods of appointing inspectors who travel on the public dime merely to report back without real inspection. It suggests a future, costlier but more effective approach to uncover consular misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hay
Smither and Smithkins Clash Over Loan Refusal
In a terse exchange, Smithkins objects to meeting old Bifkins and deflects. A previous summer loan request of $20 is cited, with Tiffkins lamenting that the borrower should have been helped by the wealthy Bifkins, while Smithkins calls the lender a smart sot.
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Smithkins
Old Bifkins
Tiffkins
Extravagan Budget Fades from Public Memory
The article recalls the fifty fifth Congress spending one billion dollars marked as extravagance and notes later Congresses doubled the waste. It argues public opinion did not rally to curb this excess as it did previously when spending reached similar sums.
The Effete East and a French Artist Exchange
An excerpt cites the Philadelphia Press noting a French artist boasts a six month effort on a portrait while a Wabash figure taunts the pace, claiming Chicago artists work faster, turning out portraits on the spot. The dialogue reflects regional humor on artistic speed across cities.
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Chicago
Philadelpha Press
Poor Opinion of Esau in Juvenile Class Tale
A Sunday school teacher asks about Esau and a boy answers with a dubious claim. The boy says Esau “wrote a book and swabbed the copyright for a mesa of potasa,” revealing a comically mistaken and erroneous memory of biblical and historical figures in a juvenile classroom vignette.
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Esau
Clase
Kao
A Prejudiced Deduction Between Wagesly and Wagenby
Wagesly claims De Wrayter wrote ninety nine poems last year. Wagenby counters he said better than a hundred. Wagesly clarifies that ninety nine means the same total, noting he has read the poems.
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de Wrayter
Wagenby
Free Coal and Mineral Wages Debate
The piece argues protectionists claimed removing coal duties would drop miner wages to European pauper levels, yet recent imports show 60,000 tons aboard ships near Boston while coal operators agree to higher miner wages. It warns Republicans must craft another fallacy or risk demands for free beer clothes and other essentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Party of Protection
Europe
Shios
Boston Harbor
An Odor of Cloves
A three month bride confides in her mother noting advice on handling a husband's late returns, asking how to cope with scent clues from troubling nights. The elder suggests emotional prudence, while the wife laments how to manage her nose amid marital strain.
Sir and Lady Exchange Formal Kiss Scene
A brief dialogue shows a "Sir" urging a kiss, the lady declining with cool formality, and him yielding with a kiss. The exchange features names Nabriek and Bret within a restrained, period tone.
Then He Tumbled in a Brief Fall Incident
Wages tells Wiggs he was unconscious for nearly three hours yesterday after a fall while asleep. Wiggs asks for details and Wages confirms the cause and duration of unconsciousness in a concise dialogue.
Steel Trust Requisition Triggers Wire Price Increase
The steel trust moves on two independent plants, prompting a $2 a ton rise in steel wire products. Analysts speculate the rise may fund future war effort or spur new mills, as trusts buy out competitors at high prices. Competition could intensify if profits stay tempting and the trust maintains aggressive consolidation.
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Steel Trust
Trust
One or the Other Inference in Catholic Standard Clue
A Catholic Standard item hints at relationship tension with the line about not knowing whether she has shaken him or promised to marry him. The quote notes his change in behavior, specifically stopping extravagant presents, signaling shifting romantic expectations.
When I Visit Blackpool I Pay My Old Landlady a Visit
The exchange features a traveler noting in summer visits to Blackpool that include paying something to his former landlady. The dialogue also contrasts a girl’s looks, inherited from her mother, with her temper inherited from her father.
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Blackpool
Roosevelt as a Humoriat in Knickardocker history
A satirical note compares President Roosevelt unfavorably on humor to Dutch ancestry, then praises his joke in commending the 57th Congress for its achievements, presenting a playful, mock-historical tone. The piece lampoons critics while lauding the president’s wit in a ceremonial moment.
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Roosevelt
Wouter van Twitter
Knickardocker
New York
Notable Remark Sparks Caricature in Spotcash Glove Sale
In a clipped exchange Nota Fiction claims Mrs Obsent did not wed for love but at a bargain, retorting that a young man who saved her life during a Stamp Crush at Spotcash’s glove sale is connected to the tale. The quip ties a life saved to a marriage, fueling local chatter.
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Mra
Spotcash’s
Dance Floor Exchange in Fertile Expedients
Dolly challenges DeGarry after a dance as he jokes about not dancing. He suggests a ride instead, prompting playful back and forth.
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DeGarry
Dolly
Putting Them to the Test Exhibition Invite Sparks Real Friends
A fragmented humor column shows characters debating friendship quality during painting lessons and an upcoming exhibition. Witty exchanges touch on sincerity, aging, and social gatherings as misfits and entertainers clash over polish and truth.
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Mabel
Poiny
Jack
War horse serves church woman shifts role at home
The Atchison Globe reports a woman who leaves frontline church service to assist in the home, returning to kitchen duties after years of active duty with the church. This reflects a change in her public role and daily responsibilities within the community.
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Waltrn
Atchison Globe
Postal Flag Design From a National Bagnoh Dish
An obscure transcription suggests an early postal flag concept described as a simple unmistakable emblem for the postal department. The item blends a misread note about a Maguenot refugees dish with references to a national design idea, reflecting uncertain historic sources and garbled OCR language.
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Postonce
First Electric Railway in Russia Opens Last Year
Russia opened its first flat electric railway last year covering thirteen and a half miles from Lodz in Poland to neighboring towns Zgier and Pabianice, extending electric transit into the region.
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Russia
Lodz
Poland
Zgier
Pabiances
Estimating Escurial Palace Walk Distance
The distance through all rooms of the Escurial palace is estimated at 120 English miles and would require four days to walk.
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Escurial
Wonders of Radium Revealed in Historic Report
An early science note describes radium as a newly discovered substance with a constant invisible emanation and the claim that its rays cannot pass ten inches of solid iron, illustrating the era's fascination and limits of radiative knowledge.
Electric Lamps Upon Berlin Carriage Horses
Electric lamps on bridled carriage horses are now widely seen in Berlin. The lamps are powered by a storage battery located under the carriage seat.
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Berlin
Deaths From Consumption Rise in Switzerland
In Switzerland twelve percent of all deaths are attributed to consumption. The article notes this high mortality in a country praised as a paradise for those afflicted, with an emphasis on the impact of the disease.
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Switzerland
Doctors say 85 percent of crippled children could work with treatment
A noted doctor states that eighty five percent of crippled children could be at least able to work if their diseases were treated. This assessment highlights potential employment prospects for affected children with proper medical care and ongoing treatment programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une
Snow Will Stop Rifle Bullet in Snow Thirteen Feet Thick
A Martini rifle bullet fired at fifty yards fails to pass through a four foot wall of snow. The note asserts snow can stop projectiles and describes the scientist’s test conditions and conclusions.
Poisonous Atmosphere and Education in Print
A compilation of disparate snippets discusses carbonic acid gas dangers, Japanese educational work claims, and a laborious acre of ground in earth moved weighing 850 tons. It also reports a money prize contest for 735 cooks funded by The Postum Cereal Co. Ltd to improve home kitchens, with diplomas and awards for winners.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Croek
Mich
Plaeea
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William
Wberry
France
Washington
Apuak
Atrces
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