Republican Convention in Chicago Goes Through the Motions
The Republican national convention in Chicago is described as a scripted event with prearranged nominations Theodore Roosevelt for president and Senator Fairbanks for vice president. The piece notes anticipated labor debates, eight hour bills, and heavy influence from employers and trusts, with delegates largely confined to formality and the convention letting well enough alone.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Lawrence World
Rep
Lodge
Committee On
Massachusetts
Gompers
Mitchell
Congress
Organized Labor
Employers’ Association
Charles Emory Smith
Roosevelt
Discourse on wealth, charity, and Carnegie's legacy
A critical essay denounces wealth hoarding and calls for social responsibility. It argues rulers and industrialists should aid the poor, questions Carnegie's methods, and urges developing thought and humane policy over repurposed riches. The piece condemns idolizing wealth and champions broader humanity.
Rock Hidden in Every Load of Carnegie Goods
The piece argues that hidden rocks in corn and watered stock reveal systemic corruption. It accuses Carnegie and Rockefeller of deceit, calling them moral pirates who profited at society’s expense. It laments loss of morals, ideals, and patriotism with no true beneficiaries.
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Carnegie
Tom
Rockefeller
Fight Against the Trists Yet Unresolved in Beef Prices
Lawrence World Dispatch notes continued public protest and legislative actions have failed to curb the trists. Despite numerous efforts and threats, price increases for beef persist, with Democrats accused of not instructing Parker.
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Lawrence World
Rep
Co-Operative Movement in England Report Highlights Growth
The 1903 central board report shows continued growth of 1660 societies with 2,116,127 members and £89 million in annual sales. Profits reach £9.87 million, with major expansion in wholesale, retail, supply, and 146 productive plus 54 dairy farming societies. Agricultural co-ops lag but supply unions spread rapidly. Educational spending nears $400,000.
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Chicago
Central Board
Co-operative Congress
Great Britain
Nglish
Mowever
Co-operative Union
Attorney General Knox Named Senator from Pennsylvania
United States attorney general Knox has been appointed senator from Pennsylvania to replace Matthew Stanley Quay. Secretary Moody likely will fill Knox’s cabinet post, and Paul Morton of the Santa Fe Railway is mentioned for Moody’s position.
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Avtorney
Knox
United States
Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Onay
Moody
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
Letter From The Philippines Ava and Myron Brown Family Relations
Ava reports from the Philippines that her daughter Myron Brown has become supply officer at Paehahors a home is being prepared with a governor host and four American soldiers stationed nearby The letter notes Mr and Mrs Meewa will reside at a three salaustra area and mentions a move for Myren to different stations each month The writer describes weather and a sense of welcome but expresses desire to return home and remain safe with American friends and personnel nearby
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Ava
Seitusmiuver
Mre
Myron Brown
Meewa
Lune
Myren
Mes Lrowp
Lee
Hesilen Mitrel
Dave Grandi
Cou
Normal Institute at Dorset County Normal Institute
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Dorset County Normal Institute
Gave Nell
Local Letter List Mentions Sadie Smit and Mary Jones
A letter item references Sadie Smit and Mary Jones among others, with partial titles and roles unclear. The fragmentary Garnett list hints at names and positions, including a figure labeled C. W. S. Titais, possibly a minister or official, in a wartime or community context.
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Garnett Wisteliie
Sadie Smit
Angares
Mary Ly Jones
Laird
The
Tar hell Life of Lincoln sales cited as proof of value
McClure Phillipe notes that about fifty sets of Ida M Tar hell Life of Lincoln in four volumes are sold and over one hundred twelve dollars worth of copies indicate the subject's commercial appeal and readiness for publication.
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McClure-Phillipe
Fily
Ida M. Tar Hell
Lincoln
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Spooner
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Jonas
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