Thomas Reed as a formidable 19th century speaker
The Intelligencer profiles Thomas Reed, praising his rugged character and parliamentary skill. It contrasts his intellect and strength with Blaine, noting Reed’s rise as House Speaker in 1888 and his impact on Republican power, party reform, and procedural control despite limited popular backing.
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Thomas Brackett Reed
Thomas Bb. Reed
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Ike Webster
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Répubican Party
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Edmonds
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Esther
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Thaddeus Stevens
Tom Reed
Congress
Gala
Grant
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House of Representatives
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Noomag
Hepburn Bill and constitutional convention debate
Iowa congressman Hepburn introduces a bill to tax watered stock aimed at curbing stock watering practices with precedent and concerns about packing house mergers. The piece argues against constitutional revision, urging amendments only via direct popular vote and warns of railroad influence in a constitutional convention.
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Hepburn
Iowa
Tag
Congress
Heaart
Vay
Democrata
Ways and Means Committee
Springer
Wilson
Prick
Word and Child
United States
Betas
Missouri
Inrernomncen
Lexington
The Dismemberment of Texas Descriptions
A fragmentary historical note discusses Texas losing land to Oklahoma after a Supreme Court ruling. It mentions government surveys peeling off quarters of a mile along Childress Collins Wheeler Hemphill and Lipscomb counties and frames the action as repeated dismemberment driven by larger powers.
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Texas
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Childress
Collins
Wheeler
Hemphill
Lipscomb
Territorial realignments stir debates on state lines
The passage argues about shifting borders and population influence, noting distances from Texas to neighboring states and the political impact on the Democratic majority. It critiques land grabs and asserts that lands cannot be taken without people, warning of consequences for Senate balance.
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China
Natin
New Wigland
New York
Pennsylvania
E Paso
Texarkana
Texas
Oklahoma
Jodian Terrritory
New Mexico
United States
Football spending and Yale revenues spark debate
A fragmented analysis questions whether football is financially worth it as annual U S goods sales reach 1.8 million and spectator receipts for Yale games run high. The piece compares sports income to Missouri government costs and religious denominations, then contrasts Roosevelt with Patrick Henry on national spirit.
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United States
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Syracuse
Cere
Missouri
Cecil Rhodes Scholarships to be distributed in colonies and US
Dr George R Parkin the commissioner in charge of Cecil Rhodes scholarships returned from England aboard the Campania He reports about 200 scholarships to be allotted in the states and colonies He studied Oxford rules and will consult educators to select candidates Each scholarship pays 1500 a year for three years First beneficiaries to Oxford arrive fall 1904 Final awards expected early 1904
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Cecil Rhodes
George R. Parkin
Cecil Rodes
United States
England
Cunard
Campania
Dr. Parkin
Oxford
Stone and Bryan Seek Stone as National Dems Leader
The Journal reports William Jennings Bryan aims to install W J Stone as head of the national Democratic committee to back Stone’s Missouri Senate bid and keep a Bryan ally at the helm if Senator Jones of Arkansas resigns. The Higginsville K of P lodge circulated offers for posts with names including Q B Wade and J H Burgan among others.
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Jones
W. Ad. Bryan
W. J. Stone
National Democratic Committee
Arkansas
Senate
Missouri
Bryan
National Committee
Journal
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers at Mapview Meeting
The Knights of Pythias at Mapview elected a slate for next term. Officers named include W.G. Adkins as prelate, J. H. Vickars as master of ceremonies, W. C. Keith as first trustee, and W. Dalley listed among other appointees.
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G. Adkins
Nolte
Vickars
W. Oc. Keth
W.dr
W. Daily
Wien
Oue Nate
John Tiefel
Lester Foulds
Charles Daggu
G. W.C. Keith
Fin
Trostee
Viekare
World's Richest Man Tale Snares Sheffield Clerk
In Sheffield a clerk named Albert Marson faces charges after a sensational fraud tied to a weekly romance claiming he would become the richest man in the world. The court heard how a San Francisco hermit’s fortune was allegedly hidden behind traps and gold ingots, with a queen and prince of Wales promised as part of the lure. Witness Joseph Broderick Brown testified Marson loaned him sums totaling £492 and offered large payments later, with a £5,000 cheque returned for reendorsing. Brown’s account helped prosecutors, but the case was adjourned with Marson released on bail.
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England
Sheffield
James Albert Marcon
Milionsky
Marson
Midlands
Alburt Marson
San Francisco
S—— Bank
Joseph Broderick Brown
Merson
Her Majesty
Prince of Wales
Handwritten Manuscript Alters Dramatic Fate
The article recounts how Jaelen M. Barrie sent his play Pha Professor's Love Story to Sir Henry Irving whose careful study of nearly illegible handwriting led to a rejection for the Lyceum. Irving then sent it to John Bear who praised the piece and urged acceptance. Hare, impatient, passed it to Edward Wild who produced a successful drama still popular in his repertoire.
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Leslie’s Monthly
Jaelen M. Barrie
Pha
Sir Henry Irving
Lyenum Theater
John Bere
Mr. Hare
Sir Henry
Eaward
Wil Rd
Promising Youths Fail to Find Missing Women
Fragmentary report notes efforts at Bertin theaters and other venues to locate two young women last seen in the city. Despite courses and searches, no solid clue has emerged about their whereabouts or condition.
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Bertin
Birds of Passage and the Travel Habits of Birds
The article discusses bird migration from March to November, noting robins moving south as early as August and orioles lingering August into September. It contrasts domesticated behavior of the catbird with migratory patterns, highlights gregarious travel for safety, and mentions 1902 orioles as mostly birds of passage. It characterizes birds as cosmopolitans, moving by day or night, with brief stays at nesting sites.
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New York Independent
Pasage
Ways of Lobbyists Reveal Diplomatic Ties in Washington
A Washington Star report outlines how a lobbyist used staged enticements to dine two influential U S senators separately. Each accepted to meet the other without realizing they were honor guests at the same private dinner. The scheme underscores diplomatic tactics in advancing lobbyist interests.
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Washington Star
United State
Frost Alarms For Cold Weather Fruit Crops
Califordian fruit growers use frost alarms with relay coils thermometer and alarm bell. When the thermometer drops below a set point the circuit breaks and the bell sounds warning. The device can be tuned for different crops and temperatures, protecting orchards and gardens from frost damage.
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Califordian
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