Purity in Politics and Party Accountability
A policy oriented column argues for reciprocity between people and public servants, urging voters to commend honest officials and condemn those who betray trust. It calls for party purging of corrupt Democrats in Pennsylvania and stresses transparency, risk to the party, and above all public honor, with references to government actions in the Philippines and Taft era. The piece critiques bribery, calls for investigations, and notes Republican criticisms of Democratic officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhis
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Lesson for the tnroos after the civil war era
The author argues the United States enjoyed peace and security for a generation after the Civil War, noting military budgets invite patronage and corruption rather than genuine security. He warns jingoists would obscure this historic lesson to push more war-related appropriations and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The Only Protection Against Trust Declared Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court’s ruling declares the local anti trust law unconstitutional and argues that true protection comes from ending protected barriers. It asserts freedom of commerce and trade as the sole remedy and the path to full competition benefits domestically and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
United States
Gov Tate Warns on U S Slavery Policy in Philippines
Gov Tate predicts strong resistance if the United States tries to abolish slavery in the Philippines by force, warning that such an action would meet united opposition and backlash. The remark emphasizes cautious handling of colonial policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Tuft
United States
Stevery
Gov. Tate
Philippines
Republican factions face peril from greedy, independent pressures
The piece argues Republican groups are threatened by numerous conflicting interests and a growing spirit of independence and greed. It warns that protectionist privileges are collapsing, that the old tactic of buying influence is failing, and that the party splits may doom the current arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Op
Mbont
Low mood in Germany linked to trusts and employment
A passage notes a hoax canvass in Bertin showing 20 out of work and 2501 partially employed, while many workers rely on casual jobs with reduced earnings. It argues German industry under trust regimes drives economic gloom, refuting the idea that combining in industry prevents panics and depressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Germany
United States
How to Encourage ship Balancing and Marine Growth
The passage argues for removing subsidies to steel and iron and to mercantile marine, asserting Senator Frye as guardian of the policy. It questions when America has failed to recognize necessity and meet it, claiming Americans will support action and build ships, spending boldly so progress spreads across the seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Marine
Frye
America
Aod
Hebe
Seven Seas
Imperialism stance sparks Philippine independence debate
The speaker refuses a direct answer on Philippine policy, eventually asserting the United States should hold the islands indefinitely with a future Filipino independence only when deemed ready. The remark frames U.S. control as 4 percent imperialism, affecting seven million people under American rule with no Filipino voice.
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Philippines
United Stated
Unclear 18th Century Ruminations on Constitutions
Fragments argue that free peoples monitor their government and that written constitutions do not deter usurpers. The speaker questions whether constitutions would prevent usurpation as Napoleon was deterred by mere paper schedules. Emphasizes that governments grant powers to agents and rely on the people to guide how those powers are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
France
Mnnat
Hellelus of Fasting: Wisconsin Man Seeks Forty Two Flags
A Wisconsin man named Charles Fetler has pursued a forty two day fasts, claiming such fasting is common and would ease life. He argues that extended fasts would make it harder for republican trusts to manipulate bodies and souls with bread or starve people.
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Hellelus
Wisconsin
Charles Fetlerhas
Peratelone Nation Political Debate Warning
A critical voice denounces the belief that political participation at primaries and polls degrades the nation. It argues essential questions require an intelligent voter verdict and calls for the notion to be eradicated swiftly and permanently.
Antipathy Between Gold Democrats and Populists Highlighted
The passage notes mutual political alignment and divisions among Gold Democrats and Populists. It argues Populists supported the Democratic ticket in 1896 and 139 for the Populists era, while Gold Democrats leaned Republican. The text suggests harsh sentiment but remains non-graphic in tone.
Two Horns of Dilemma in Trade Debate
The text argues a tariff policy split over Cuban relief, noting decency by the tariff commission as a wall breach of protection. It warns denial of promised relief will provoke resentment among the people including the sugar trust, framing it as a fall campaign issue.
Washington Gossip Reveals Pendel Book and Senate Laughs
Washington gossip notes Pendel's new book Thirty six Years in the White House with praise for Mrs Hayes and Mrs McElroy. It covers Lincoln era doors keeper Pendel and anecdotes about Cleveland and McKinley. Separate items recount Hoar Depew clash and Senate tales of Cockrell, Moncheur, and Dolliver paying a fare.
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Homas F. Pendel
White House
Lincoln
Pendel
Hayes
Mra
McKinley Pender
Altting
Kait Ting
Carlotta Monehear
Powell Clayton
Hoar
Depew
Senate
Sam
Francis Marloh Cockrell
Missouri
Congress
Cockrell
The Playing of Point Euchre and Its Scoring Reform
Advocates of progressive euchre promote scoring by points, not games, with a tally card from 1 to 120. Each hand awards points to players, punches mark scores, and leaders may credit beyond 5 points to reflect extra points won. End of two hours determines winners by total points.
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Eadire
New York Sun
The Monkey Child Versus Human Growth in Infancy
The article compares monkey and human infant development, noting monkeys show jaw and limb growth and agility while human infants develop brain and skull, expanding to fit space. It cites Harper's Magazine on monkeys' traits and concludes upward human development slows after youth, settling into environmental adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eays Nairper
A New Profession for Women Charity Workers
A Philadelphia Record excerpt quotes an older prominent woman praising charity work as a new profession for women. It notes New York opening a training school for charity workers, with women entering active visiting service and lectures, and cites a $5,000 salary for the head of organizing charities in Philadelphia, plus additional lecture and literary earnings.
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New York
Philadelphia
Trap Found Embedded In Tree On Indiana Farm
On EH Marvin's Jefferson County farm a large steel trap was found embedded in a tree after felling. The trap, chained and stamped George Emory, supposedly dates back twenty two years. Emory, a famed trapper, recalls the loss and believes a raccoon carried it up the tree.
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EH Marvin
Jefferson
Ind
Oxcar Walters
George Emory
Eoon
Emory
Talate for Women Defiance Starch
Talate for Women Defiance Starch promotes a ten ounce package at ten cents with a money back guarantee if dissatisfied. It claims gentle, non damaging formulas and ease of use without premia or sticking, distributed by grocers and made by Magnetic Starch Co. Omaha Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asi
Magnetic Starch Co
Omaha, Neb
Antiquity of Golf Tale Cites Joseph as Original Player
The New York Tribune cites a tale claiming Joseph of old originated golf and wore a many colored coat as a golf suit. The story is said to be a figurative note that his brothers beat him at his own game at St Andrews.
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Joseph of Old
St. Andrew's
New York Tribune
Alton Beaumon Fant St Court Train Service
Passengers bound for St Louis and the east should use the Kansas City gateway to catch the Chicago & Alton fast night train. Departs Kansas City at 9 p.m. arrives St Louis 7 08 a m. Compartment sleeping cars. Write L D Cooper traveling passenger agent Chicago & Alton Railway Kansas City Mo for lowest rates.
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Alton Beaumon
Science writer warns of Antarctic glacier catastrophe
Gincer Wil Deluge the Earth Leon Lawis of Winsted Conn author of Teiluria and a noted science writer asserts a glacier at the South Pole three thousand miles in diameter will break and melt that day, flooding the earth beginning with South Africa. The Kansas City Southern railway now offers through service from Kansas City to Hot Springs via Sallsaw and by Bt L 1M Ry with Pullman sleeping cars direct to the health resort via Little Rock. This service is promoted as unique and well patronized with rates and details available from S. G. Warner, G. P. A., Kansas City Southern Railway, Kansas City, Mo.
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Gincer
Leon Lawis
Winsted
Conn
South Africa
Kansas City Southern Railway
Kansas City
Hot Springs
Sallsaw
Kangax City
Great Health Resort
Little Rock
G. Warner
Kansas City, Ma
Arabian manuscript found as origin of The Arabian Nights
Professor Seybold of Stuttgart reports discovery in Tuebingen library of a 500 year old Arabic manuscript likely the origin of The Arabian Nights. He also found manuscripts outlining Cruso’s religious system. meanwhile a sales line touts Defiance Btureh and a price of 16 ounces at ten cents.
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Origis
Araving
Nate
Professor Seybold
Stuttgart
Han
Tuebingen University
He Loug
Cruso
Detroit River Outlet of Vast Fresh Water System
The Detroit River is the outlet of the greatest bodies of fresh water in the world, aggregating 82,000 square miles of lake surface, which drain 126,000 square miles of land.
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Detroit River
Fupress and Her Ten Dragons Silk Tent for Dowager China
The article describes a yellow silk tent richly embroidered in silver and gold with large dragons, used by the Dowager of China during travel. The ornate covering highlights ceremonial grandeur and traditional imperial motifs in travel regalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fupress
Dowager Presa
China
Vogeler's Curative Compound Claims Broad Insurance Benefit
The advertisement promotes Vogeler's Curative Compound as the best insurance against blood nerve liver and kidney diseases with daily doses preventing health decline. It promises relief from constipation indigestion and nervousness and offers a five sample bottle via St Jacobs Oil proprietors in Maryland.
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Vogeler
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Matrimore, Md
Droggtars
St Jacobs Oil Praised For Sprains And Pain Relief
A reader reports severe ankle sprain cured by St Jacobs Oil calling it magic and weight in gold. The testimonial credits rapid relief and strong efficacy, noting repeated use during recovery and high satisfaction with the product.
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Peovineyer
Roy Gortneros
Gr. Varwoerin
St. Jacobs Oil
St Jacobs
Eli
Eric Jin Gorterton
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