Textile unrest and protected trusts threaten fragile prosperity
An editorial argues that nearly 100,000 Philadelphia textile workers struck for shorter hours and higher wages while manufacturers warn of lower profits ahead. It cites overstocked markets, cautious buying by Marshall Field, and a looming profit squeeze fueled by protected trusts, urging workers to beware and politicians to face corruption disclosures ahead of elections.
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Philadelphia
Wool and Cotton Reporter
Marshall Field
Busineas
Stena
the Times
Hanna
What of It We Are Mighty Big and Must Not Forget
In a brisk monologue the speaker urges the nation to remember its power and role as a great nation. He warns against complacency and mock-serious channels of public memory, insisting the country must play a large part on the world stage. The piece questions what, if anything, should be done beyond asserting strength.
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Roosevelt
Post Office Department
trans-Isthmian Canal
Whitelaw Reid
Italy
Oracle Reid
Saya Mr. Rold
Whitelaw
Mr. Reid
Indies
Covier
Roosevelt Pushes Fast Investigation of Post Office Dept
The president directs the post office department probe be pushed vigorously and concluded quickly to lay the scandal to rest before the 1904 campaign. He seeks thorough exposure of all wrongdoing to present a reformer image.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Post Office Department
The President at Home and Postal Officials
The piece imagines a political scandal as officials including fuditora and superintendents fleeing to Canada. It asserts Col. Roosevelt will not let political considerations shield official thieves and punishments will follow.
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Washington
Postolice Department
Canada
Roosevelt
Cause of Epp’s Removal in the Philippines
Colonial authorities have relieved BE. D. Epps, a government school teacher, from duty after deeming him unacceptable to the natives. Some hint the true reason was his sending the first news of the water cure to this country, though such suggestion is malice or slander.
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Epp
Philippines
D. Epps
Eppa
A Fine Point to Settle
Geronimo, Apache chief known for attacks on settlers in Arizona and New Mexico, is invited to attend the Indian congress in New York this summer. The piece questions why he is coddled while Filipinos are reportedly tortured over their rights.
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Geronimo
Arizona
New Mexico
Indian Congress
New York
Faustino Guillermo Captured and Likely to Be Hanged
The most famous Filipino bandit Faustino Guillermo has been captured and likely will be hanged. The piece notes that if he had shown sense he would have sought a job in the post office department in the United States, where his talents might have led to a high post such as superintendent of free delivery.
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Faustino Guillermo
Faustino
Post Office Department
Brother Baer Announces Obedience to Steratate Provisions
The Great and Only Baer proclaims he will follow provisions of the steratate commerce law as constitutional. This stance shows he also counsels Omnipotence and now supervises the United States Supreme Court, a sign of his busy schedule.
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Baer
Brother Baer
United States Supreme Court
Great Britain's Opportunity in Trade and Tariff Debate
The remark envisions importing Clement A. Griscom to influence tariff policy and suggests a ship subsidy likely benefiting Americanization through trusts monopolies and favored interests, alleged to be represented on the floor of the House of Commons.
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Great Britain
Chamberlain
Clement A. Griscom
House of Commons
Church Combine Aims At Unified Effort In City
A Brooklyn divine proposed that churches form a combine similar to a steel trust. Prominent local citizens from both churches will supervise and help complete the project with careful oversight.
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Brooklyn
Steel Trust
Chamberlain Eyes Purchase of 1900 Republican Handbooks
In the present emergency Mr. Chamberlain can seek a quick win by negotiating with Mr. Hanna for the unsold Republican campaign handbooks from 1900. They would show how to profit by taxing every used item, a strategy aimed at impressing the British observer.
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Chamberlain
Hanna
Hill's Predictions Revisions in Prosperity Opinion
Uncle James Hill again revises view and boldly predicts ongoing prosperity. Investigation notes he held stock during a market slump and could be persuaded to sell if prices rise, signaling cautious optimism amid shifting prices and speculation.
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Hill
James Hill
James
Roosevelt may avoid Quay as GOP chair
A contemporary suggests President Roosevelt may refrain from appointing Senator Quay as chairman of the national Republican committee, noting there is no certainty about the outcome and that the President is not as squeamish as some perceive.
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Senator Quay
Roosevelt
National Republican Committee
A Silp of the Tongue Reflects on Filipino Language
Educational expert Mr Kendall touring the Philippines notes with pleasure that Filipino children take delight in learning the language of their American rulers. He meant to say American fellow citizens.
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Mr. Kendall
Philippines
The People's Burden on Trusts
The Wall Street trust bears major responsibility for the growth of the labor trust, and the arrogance and oppression extend to those not part of either trust. The piece laments the mutual harm caused by dominant economic forces upon the general public.
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Wall Street Trust
Labor Trust
Novel Calling Costume Described in Detail
Description of a nickel-gray cloth calling costume with a heavily piped bodice, two long front points, velvet embroidery, and a green velvet collar. Flounces become fashionable in spring and summer skirts with flounces from hem to waist and an upward sweep toward the back. A white gauze frock over rose-pink taffeta features narrow black lace edging, a muslin bertha, lace-edged ruffles, and a rose taffeta sash edged with black lace.
Evening or Theater Walsz Blouse and Negligee Fashion
Pale blue blousen blouse features a round yoke with a central plait and white decorative squares joined by embroidery. Lilac grenadine negligee has a yoke of sulpure and an all around panel plait, with gulpure trim, puffed sleeves, and shirred, flared lower edges. Fashion notes from The Windsor News.
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Walsz
Sweetbreads and Mock Duck in Early 20th Century Cookery
The article describes cooking sweetbreads with cream and breadcrumbs, and a veal cutlet prepared as mock duck with forcemeat and stock. It also notes cleaning tips for kitchen surfaces using a paste of gand, soft soap, and lime, and highlights fashion illustrations of new rat and smart costumes in grenadine and lace with white and black accents.
Chafing dish recipe for calves brains and seafood
A recipe describes frying or simmering meat with salt cayenne and wine lig wyd until thickened. Serve garnished with mushroom garnish and cheese pastry. Notes its versatility for calves brains oysters lobster fish and similar dishes.
Little Girl Frock and New Blouse Features
A description of a peppy red voile girl’s frock with gathered blouse and skirt, lace trim, black velvet straps, and a red silk girdle. Also notes hand embroidered linen blouses for country and river wear, high necks, Prussian collar, and decorative beadwork on fine batistes for practical washing and fresh appearance.
For an Emergency Lunch Dish Card
A tempting, quick dish. Trim crusts, toast and butter bread. Stew canned tomatoes with sugar rice butter onion, then spoon over toast layers for serving. Simple, practical guidance for a speedy meal using pantry staples.
Niche of verse, satire, and social fables in pastiche
The passage parodies romantic nature verse and a Whitelaw Reid critique, mixing snippets of lyric imagery with social commentary on marriage, divorce, and gender roles. It juxtaposes mournful lutes and rock strewn landscapes with sharp satire about virtue, vanity, and the modern woman, concluding with a call to return to tradition and humor intact.
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