Nothing doing epitaph and world news jests
A jumble of satirical snippets covers Wall Street myths foreign office warnings and small-town bravado. It notes Perhiago Castro resigning for a raise, British pressure on Abdul Hamid, a coffee boom yet steady sleep, corset chatter, Mrs. Burdick’s fortune, Africa's dialects, Lizzie Romance in Buffalo service, a defunct Jingo case with an insurance angle, and remarks on fish as brain food and Mme Roger-Miclos. The piece skewers social mores and current events with deadpan humor.
Augustana College Students Call for Enduring Peace
A fragmented excerpt records Chicago alunni from Augustana College declaring a stance on war. The text suggests a desire to limit conflict and obtain some form of peace or restraint, reflecting a period tone of student opinion amid upheaval.
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Chicago Alunni
Augustana’ College
Ber
General W. H. Jackson Dies Noted Turfman at 68
General William H. Jackson, Confederate cavalry leader and Belle Mead stock farm proprietor near Nashville, died March 30 at his home. A Tennessee native and West Point graduate, he spent decades improving thoroughbred blood, producing famed horses like Priam and Gam ma. The Belle Mead farm drew visitors worldwide and contributed over 2.5 million in winnings from 1870 to 1904.
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William H. Jackson
Belle Mead
Helle Mead
Nashville
Gen. Jackson
Howell EB. Jackson
United States Supreme Court
Tennessee
West Point Military Academy
New Mexico
Belle Mead Farm
Priam
Vandal
Bir Richard
Highlander
Great Tom
Tramont
Irequoia
Gamma
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Bramble
Clifford
Getaway
Egmont
Rathcocks
Maid Marian
Red Banner
Plenipo
Bulle Mead
Jealous Woman Fires at Marcel Prevost in Narrow Escape
A jealous woman fired several shots at Marcel Prevost near close range but he escaped death. The famous French author, once critical of women, has long been noted for his psychological insight, with works like Letter of Women. The incident follows Prevost’s controversial views on gender roles and marriage.
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Marcel
Marcel Provost
Harrow
Provost
Lars
Don Juan
Mathurine
Spapcel Prevos
Prevost
Zola
Musical Prodigy Pepita Arricia Sparks Berlin Acclaim
A six year old prodigy named Pepita Arricia arrived in Berlin from Madrid. He is described as a piano genius versed in harmony and counterpoint and has presented a march to the Kaiser, who praised it and promised trumpet players to rehearse it. The Kaiserinnen received a Spanish dance by Pepito as well. Berlin media hail the child’s precocious talent.
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Berlin
Kaiser
Kaiserin
Madrid
Pepita Arricia
Kalger
Pepito
Lighting Up the Sea Inventors Brighten Depths of Sea
An Italian professor claims to have invented a remarkable lighting instrument that illuminates the sea depths. It reportedly lights 280 feet down for a furlong with astonishing brilliancy, using a cheap apparatus. If authentic, it could revolutionize submarine warfare by aiding submarines and allowing battleships to spot subs earlier.
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Nard
Making Fruits Dear: Critics Hit Protectionist Theory
A Kansan City Journal editorial attacks Secretary of Agriculture efforts to open European fruit markets. It argues demonstrations of refrigeration and shipping profits boost home prices, harming consumers. The piece claims government support for producers inflates prices and undermines public interest.
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London
Paris
Hamburg
United States
Calual
Treasury Not a Gold Cure in Speculative Times
In a critical view of Wall Street the writer warns that speculation is fueling anxiety in major trade centers. Borrowing abroad to sustain inflated bets threatens daily obligations as lenders profit from American weakness. The piece calls for safe regulation, arguing treasury is not a cure and markets must sober up or face consequences.
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Treasury
Wall Street
United States Treasury
Hanna's ex slave pension bill accused of swindle
A harsh critique says Senator Hanna's pension for ex slaves is a scam. Emissaries allegedly travel the south to deceive emancipated people, promising a law that does not exist or is not in effect. Victims, both black and white, are said to be paying commissions to pension attorneys to push the bill. The writer faults Hanna as unworthy of statesmanship.
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Hanna
South
Amart
Legislation’s Decline Sparks Reform Debate
A historical piece notes deterioration in legislatures since the nation’s founding. Early colonial and state bodies housed top talent, while some reformers proposed pay raises to restore standards, though the effectiveness of this fix remains doubtful. The text argues deeper causes underlie the decline.
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Ieg
Two Months on the Road Roosevelts Western Tour Begins
President Roosevelt plans a nine week western swing beginning April 1 to June 1904 visiting hundreds of towns across 9 or 20 states and territories. The strenuous tour aims to meet large crowds and may boost his 1904 presidential candidacy signals.
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Roosevelt
Dimeel
Mr. Roosevelt
No Pension for Officeholders in New York City
A proposal to create a civil pension for city officials in New York is under serious discussion and could become law. Comptroller Grout endorses it as a public service improvement, but opponents warn it would set a dangerous precedent and urge defeat in the public interest. They argue Americans are not ready for a civil pension system and should not fund such benefits.
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Kansan City
New York
Grout
United States
Miss Taylor Fight Highlights Speech Freedom Clash
A war department clerk dismissed by Secretary Root for criticizing Philippine policy fails in her petition for reappointment through district courts but will appeal. The case underscores tensions in Roosevelt's era as leaders sought to curb freedom of speech in the United States.
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Miss Taylor
War Department
Root
Philippines
Roosevelt
Messrs. Roat
Long
United States
Depew Champions Panama Treaty in Statesmanship
Senator Depew delivered a carefully prepared speech supporting ratification of the Panama treaty and joined the debate. He portrayed himself as a railroad man, arguing railroads are not opposed to a transisthmian canal but stand to benefit from increased traffic. He suggested railroad managers may generally agree with his view, though some doubt remains.
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Depew
Panama
Moody links naval spending to legislative feuds
Secretary Moody attributes large naval appropriations to the cat and mouse relations between the naval committees in both houses and says he eagerly anticipates more bitter battles. He hopes these clashes will yield a navy to rival Britain as a mere plaything and warns taxpayers may tire of rising costs and a path that harms peace and goodwill.
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Moody
Navy Department
Naval
Britain
One Bill Worthy of Praise For Anti-Trust Legislation
In criticism of the late session’s anti-trust laws, attention has often missed a single beneficial act. It authorises government cases against combinations and allows the attorney general to press for judicial determinations so these cases can be advanced out of their regular order when in the country’s interest.
John Hay's Bad Bargain and the Panama Canal
The article argues John Hay made many bad bargains, condemning his Panama Canal deal as possibly the worst. It promises gradual exploration of the complications and cost to the country funding the project.
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John Hay
Panama Canal
Enteradt Aon
Record Skyscraper Etna Building Tops New York Heights
The Etna building in New York rises thirty stories and 455 feet, surpassing prior records as a landmark skyline addition.
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Etna Building
New York
Twenty five story New York building planned despite costs
All Up to Date Housekeepers note Defiance Cold Water Starot, as the article details a proposed twenty five story building in New York. The structure would be 325 feet high, on land valued at 1,000,000 dollars for 100 square feet, with rent estimates of 2 dollars per square foot or 600 dollars for a 20 foot square room.
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New York
Offlock
Berlin Marriage Seaton Prompts Weeklong Ceremony Plan
Matrimony proved popular in Berlin during the first two weeks of April and Saturdays most often chosen for marriage ceremonies. City officials issued a notice urging all interested parties to consult officials before fixing the day so ceremonies can be spread over the week.
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Berlin
Princeton University Catalogue Shows Growth in Students and Staff
The Princeton University catalogue reveals 1,282 students this year, up from 1,364 last year, with the number of professors and instructors rising from 101 to 108. The university libraries hold 266,000 volumes, with 14,000 added during the year.
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Princeton University
Princeton
Fijian Coral Rock Noted as Superior Building Stone
The Fijian coral is praised as the best building stone in the world. It is soft when first cut and hardens in the air to resemble granite.
Prizes To Cooks Offer 7500 In Cash For Improvement
The Postum Cereal Co. Ltd offers 736 cash prizes from 200 to 5 dollars to U S household cooks for improved general cookery by July 1. Winners receive diplomas with a large seal and no purchase required. Housekeepers urged to adopt term cook rather than hired girl and send a postal card to receive official rules.
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Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Post
Postam Cereal Co. Ltd
Cookery Dept
Fontum Cerea Co. Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
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