Face Grave Problem for American Teachers in the Philippines
The piece argues American public schools in the Philippines will close for lack of teachers. It criticizes the Philippine commission for luring teachers with unverified promises of pay, climate, and living conditions. Parish and parochial schools would then carry American instruction, shaping loyalties amid a broader debate on tariffs and protectionism.
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Philippines
Manfer
Philippine Archipelago
Phiippine Commission
United States
Army Socks Scandal Reveals War Department Flaws
A derisive exposé argues the Army's sock bid favored Taggart of Philadelphia, monopolizing 167000 pairs with the Nelson footer. It claims peculiar markings and ridge orientation barred bidders, alleging wartime favoritism and systemic rot in procurement.
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War Department
Taggart
Philadelphia
Nelson Footer
Uncle Sam
Department
Ward
McKinley Tariff Push and English Bank Official Speech
Mr F. Shuster, governor of the Union Bank of London, reports a private interview with President McKinley two years ago. McKinley says his tariff bill has built up many industries quickly and must gradually be reduced. The remarks align with Mr Meinsey’s claim that the era of crisis is past and tariff duties should fall.
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Buffalo
Bureau of Statistics
McKinley
F. ©. Shuster
Union Bank of London
England
Mnet Industefog
Meinsey
Roosevelt and the Civil Service Shakeup Rumor
Chicago Chronicle reports a potential dismissal of Gen H H Thames from the United States appraiser post at the port to install I T Hoy, a Woodstock druggist linked to A J Hopkins' Senate campaign. The piece calls the move politicized and counter to Civil Service principles, noting no charges against Thames.
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Hoy Way
Willams
Gen. Thomas
Hopkins
Mera
Civil Service
Roosevelt
Chicago Chronicle
Our Polygamous Ally Sultan of Sulu Considers Abdication
The sultan of Sulu, a longtime ally, enjoys life in Singapore on vacation and weighs abdication. He is reportedly rich from pearl ventures and has spent his minor wealth before stepping down. The ruler allegedly receives US government funds for maintenance of his lavish lifestyle and harem, an official allowance slated to end with abdication.
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Sulu
Brent
Singapore
United States
Senate
All Beem to Be Smirched Postal Scandal Quiets Yet Expands
For a proposition labeled as hot air the postal rotten nos continues to break out in more quarters than any similar scandal in the present generation. If the post office department is any index to other governmental bureaus there will be mighty interesting developments during the coming year.
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Post Office Department
Furniture men favor tariff revision at annual meeting
The Furniture men at their annual meeting voiced support for tariff revision but did not call for reducing duties on furniture. Many other groups of Infants believe some other Infants could manage with a small sacrifice.
Choosing a Possible President at National Conventions
The text argues that national conventions should not leave vice presidential nominations to expediency and cautions against the current expedient vice president who is described as ruling from the White House. It emphasizes the need for thoughtful selection beyond party convenience.
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White House
Rumblings on Washington Cuba Reciprocity Stirring U S Debate
A fragment notes Washington to Fpacting Cuba reciprocity and hints at U S action regimes. Mentions Reet Sugar Oxnard preparing for exercises as preliminary to assert U S influence abroad.
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Washington
Reet
Oxnard Ia
United States
Fairhaven's Remarkable Westward Growth and Gifts
A Nassau of Fairhaven tale traces a son from the village to the West who funded a grand 1885 schoolhouse and a later Rogers mansion and library. The piece recounts the town’s transformation through new church, parsonage, and public park projects, plus a celebrated visit of a frail elder statesman returning to health aboard a swift Atlantic steamer.
Wesley and Christian Unity Aids Toward Harmony
The Living Church notes John Wesley promoted unity amid fierce religious enmity. It cites his open regard for Anglicans Moravians and Catholics and argues his broad sympathies helped lessen bitterness and draw diverse believers closer. His influence is seen as ahead of his era toward eventual organic unity.
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John Wesley
Ater
Wesley
Church of England
de Maistre
Oxford
Augustine
Calvin
Living Church
Coin Edge Scratching Reveals Aging Conductor’s Ruse
In a Philadelphia Press snippet, a conductor explains scratching coin edges to obscure age. He jokes the action is a way to beat the company, noting he cannot tell coins apart by sight and relies on edge milling to distinguish common cents from nickels and dimes.
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Tam
Philadelphia Press
The Emperor and His Crown in a Dreamlike Verse
A fragmentary poem from the Boston Globe or similar paper lines a debate on power and freedom. It contrasts an emperor and a farmer, noting humble life, bread, sleep, and the right to a private choice. The speaker asserts personal liberty over royal status, valuing loved ones and simple dignity above crown and dominion.
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Kalver
Disagreements Among Scientists in Early Discoveries
A Troy Times reflection notes scientists split over new findings like the properties of radium. One group argues for reevaluating elemental theory while another rejects the ideas as nonsense. The piece reassures that the old world will persist despite ongoing doubt and bold theories.
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Brent
Congress of Artists
New York
Troy Bell
Acientinta
Troy Times
Extravagance Begets Extravaganos in Fanciful Dialog
A punning tramp asks for a nickel from a hostess while a brindle pup eyes the scene. The woman recalls giving a dime yesterday and the correspondent uses playful dialect to recount the exchange and the tramp s claim of driving off a gentleman he ran over to pay his family.
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Teddy
Lowe special smashes continental rail record from Chicago to Los Angeles
Henry P Lowe and the Engineering Company of America set a new trans continental speed mark on the Lowe special from Chicago to Los Angeles covering 2265 miles in 73 hours 21 minutes at an average of 42.8 mph. The run began August 4 in New York with news of a family tragedy reaching him en route. The train bypassed stops for water and coal with only engine and crew changes, finishing ten hours ahead of the planned schedule. Santa Fe officials praised the achievement while noting the personal tragedy that accompanied the voyage.
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Atlantic
Pacific Coast
H. P. Lowa
Los Angeles
Henry P. Lows
Engineering Company of America
New York
California
Duggan
Santa Fe
Dearborn Station
Chicago
Joliet
Pussenger
Mr. Lowe
Fn & Measure
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Glorieta Mountains
Seligman
Arizona
Williams Range
Golden State
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Lowe
Nicholson
Prairies
Misato
Continental Divide
Minafasspot Valley
San Francisco
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