Passing of a Noted Treacher Dr Edwin B Webb Dies at Wellesley Mass
Noted Congregational missionary Rev Dr Edwin B Webb aged head of the prudential committee of the American Board of Foreign Missions and longtime Boston pastor died at Wellesley Massachusetts of senile debility. Webb a prolific writer and eloquent preacher helped expand missionary work across Egypt Syria Asia Minor and the Mediterranean region. He studied at Bowdoin and Princeton before beginning ministry in Augusta Maine and Boston.
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Trade and politics under McKinley’s shadow
An 1899 column contrasts the presidents claim that trade follows the flag with mixed Cuban commerce results, noting England and Europe as top partners, and discusses protectionist tensions while criticizing missionary abuses in China tied to looting accusations against Rev. W S Ament and his defenders.
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The Coming Reform in Municipal Streetcar Ownership
A brief argument for municipal ownership of streetcars noting risks from political patrons and detailing New York City fare data from 1900. It cites 1.07 billion five cent fares and potential savings of over 21 million dollars if three cent fares reduced city costs, with year over year fare growth.
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New York State Railroad Commissioner
Bronx
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Thia
Greater
New York
Hammer and Anvil clash over McKinley war drive
The letter criticizes President McKinley for stoking war fervor by referencing the flag, argues for repeal of war taxes, and details a Vatican US Philippines dispute over monastery property. It warns of potential tensions with China and warns of consequences if the open door policy is challenged.
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Republican tariff disputes and subsidy debate in 1890s era politics
The piece outlines factions within the Republican party over reciprocity, free trade in steel, municipal ownership, and an income tax, noting ministers, subsidies, and railroads tied to McKinley era policy. It signals a divided stance on tariffs, with calls for independence from party lines and hints at factional maneuvering ahead of elections.
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Kaiser's culinary conquest: buckwheat cakes gain royal menu
In a Chicago Chronicle report, the German emperor reportedly enjoyed American dishes aboard the Hamburg American liner and yacht Victoria Louise. Chef Emil Fahrenheim mentored the Kaiser, who praised buckwheat cakes and Welsh rarebit, hinting at further American cooking lessons on future voyages.
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Great Republic
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Herr Voulkers
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Man's Sphere in Nature Evolution Debate in Anthropology
W J McGee, speaking as running president of the Anthropological Society of Washington, argues that evolution extends from lower animals to humans both in mind and body. He cites recent studies showing mental processes in humans align with animal analogues and suggests a mental evolution mirrors physical evolution from lower prototypes in the animal kingdom. Chicago Chronicle
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Slander by Phonograph in Berlin Suburb Trial
A Berlin suburb dealer used a phonograph to spread public slander against an agent. The device reportedly refused to repeat the calumnies, but witnesses testified the remarks were made by the instrument. The court found for the plaintiff and fined the defendant fifty shillings.
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Fiat
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Lady Leader Susan Sanders Heads Cherokee Nation Bill Effort
Susan Sanders, a Cherokee by blood and leader of the Cherokees, traveled to Washington twice to push a congressional bill to stop traders and citizens by marriage from claiming lands and annuities of the Cherokee Nation. She drafted the bill and its cover letter to the Indian Affairs committee, leveraging deep knowledge of Cherokee laws and treaties.
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Washington
Congress
Committee On Indian Affairs
Sandere
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