Philippines Statehood Contested by Schurman Views
The Intelligencer reports that Schurman says the Philippines could never become a U S state and Americans would not accept equality with Filipino people. The piece notes postmaster speculation and Republican chatter about Bill Phelps and Jefferson City, plus Senator Jones of Arkansas proposing a contest guessing ban with a caveat for elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schurman
Philippines
United States
Oyster Bay
Italian writer Mascagni argues newcomers know America best
An Italian author Mascagni visits New York, Boston and Chicago, writes a book, and declares Italians know America more deeply than Columbus. He asserts Columbus did not grasp the land as well as Mascagni’s insights imply, challenging common judgments and implying a sweeping generalization about complex facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mascagni
Columbus
New York
Boston
Chicago
Dugo
J. J. Hill backs Hanna’s presidential bid push
J J Hill urges Senator Hanna to run for president praising his long public service. The piece notes Hannas alignment with Republican ideals and criticizes his ship subsidy advocacy amid shipping trust activity. It frames Hanna as the embodiment of Republicanism and questions tariff policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. Hill
Hanna
Lfe
Congress
Morgan
Yerkes warns of trusts shaping Europe trade and politics
In a recent interview Charles T. Yerkes contends European industrial invasion has been checked. He argues trusts favor home production and world-price parity, predicting a future crisis unless tariffs or competition shift power. He also criticizes state election reforms and urges party privacies regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Yerkes
Europe
United States
Trusts, campaigns, and party reform in Roosevelt era
The author laments drift from campaign issues to frivolous trust bills and stalled Senate action. They urge Democrats to unite under decisive leadership, criticize Republican praise of the party, and warn that entrenched interests thrive on Democratic disarray while Republicans lack clear strength. The piece calls for action over recrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities Company
Roosevelt
Congress
Louisiana
California
Puerto Rico
Republican Party
The Steel Trust Report and Roosevelt Cure Speculation
Discussion of United States Steel Corporation earnings and profits from a January report. The piece cites a 8132,002,000 take for the year versus $240,000,000 plant costs and a claimed net of $118,262,000, arguing large profits distort public welfare and comparing potential per capita gains to state spending. It critiques tariffs and government policy linked to steel profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States Steel Corporation
Scheah
Rick
Congressional Committee
Missouri
United States
Bluckini
Insurrection Fears Over Taxed Steel Revenue Bonus
A historic note claims a free list and contract to pay the steel trust from direct taxation revenues with a 844 bonus for every 8100 in steel value. The passage warns that the people would revolt once they know the money’s source, implying unrest tied to financial dealings with steel interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Solld
New Revenue Laws Move To Revise State System
A Missouri revenue commission report due next week could back changes to tax laws. The panel may urge revenue source separation and state taxation of railroads and telegraph lines, arguing current disparities punish many counties. It cites Cass and Atchison counties showing large tax gaps from rail and telegraph receipts. The push also aims to quell talk of a new constitution.
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Acon
Revenue Commission
Cass County
Atchison County
Kansas City
Missouri
Hazing at Annapolis and West Point Provokes Outcry
An Annapolis hazing incident involved running a fourth classman by an upper classman until he faltered, then fighting a third classman after refusing further hazing. The piece condemns toleration of such acts by authorities and advocates abolition of the schools if personal dignity cannot be protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Thasleg
West Point
American shoes and protective tariffs in Europe
In a Belgium letter, traveler Frank Carpenter laments American industrial invasion and discusses how US import duties on hides from Brazil Argentina and Paraguay affect shoe exports. He critiques US policy as a world power seeking to supply cheap shoes to European workers and warns against protective tariffs serving as lax defenses.
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Frank Carpenter
Belgium
Europe
Argentina
Paraguay
Uncle Sam
Odell Targets Pratt in Senate Re‑election Fight
The article reports Odell planning to use influence to block Pratt’s Senate bid. It portrays the Republican rift as severe, comparing it to past conflicts over slavery and noting instability in party discipline amid the looming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
Pratt
United States Senate
Unclear fragment on religious group and attire described
Fragmentary text references a church and a savior figure with mention of white wash and patat. Details are garbled and not clearly about a single event or identifiable entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anonie
Church of Sc
Jehu
Ile Savior
Pensioning Teachers Appears A Foolish Bill In Legislature
Col Crisp proposes a bill to pension teachers after twenty years of service who stay in state. The piece argues the move would depress wages, drain experienced workers, force pensioned rivals on younger teachers, and undermine dignity of the teaching profession, equating pensioning to serving as hotel table staff in some nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Crisp
Polly
Germany trusts mocked by consular report on prices
Frank H. Mason cites a Berlin consular report noting how trusts push up export prices while home prices lag, questioning whether consolidated management harms German consumers. The excerpt cites coke and steel prices and accuses the Republican party of protecting trusts for political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Mason
Berlin
Germany
Court of
Godesburg
Republican Party
United States
Schurman Urges Philippine Independence at Missouri Speech
Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman of Cornell, serving on the Philippine commission, told Missouri University students that the Philippine Islands should gain independence. He warned against holding them as subjects or admitting them as states, arguing independence is the only practical path and criticizing American teachers for trying to civilize Filipinos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Brimmingham Barber Shop Announces New Service Rates
Local barber Briminggban Eoginod lists price changes for shaving and grooming services aiming to modernize pricing. Announcement notes adjusted rates effective soon with emphasis on value and quality.
Girls Outgrowing Boys in America
Dr Lorena, a noted physician, observed that American girls are outgrowing boys. He suggests early tobacco and stimulant use by American boys may be a contributing factor, linking it to trends seen during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lorena
Wiccca
Italy's Bandit King and Crime Trends in 1909
A bandit king in the Italian mountains governs with taxes and executions while almsgiving to the faithful stands out. A statistical review notes lynchings fell from 135 in 1901 to 96 in 1909, with 87 in the South and 9 in the North. Crime figures show train robberies and safeblowing up 40 percent since 1901. New Jersey residents show interest in the World’s Fair after Harry Humpheys of Camden returns, praising the exposition’s scale and benefits. New Jersey’s appropriation is $50,000.
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Italy
New Jersey
Gold stock and world figures cited in 1902 issue
A 1902 newspaper roundup notes United States gold stock at 1 280 673 772 and an average annual gain of 107 785 059 since 1595, cites global gold holdings, per capita circulation at 29.52 with 41.54 percent gold, includes local notices on liniment ads, a St Louis marriage, railroad mileage, a bill to let notaries perform marriages, Presbyterian Sunday schools, Nebraska World’s Fair drive, Montana mineral display plans, Joseph Shelby’s House committee roles, and New Orleans sugar and Louisiana cane syrup promotions.
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United States
Probate Court Docket February Term 1903
The record lists multiple guardians administrators and executors appointed for minors and deceased parties across days February 9 12 and 14 1903 in a probate docket. Notable names include Lucretia MacCarty Lula Seeley Mary Dee and William Fulton with various curators guardians and administrators overseeing estates and minors in the February sessions.
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I Hendricks
Robert J.mane
Henry W. Thieman
Guardian
Martin
Lucretia
Chau R Creasey
A. McCormack
Marshall B
Young P. McCormack
Everhart
Solomon
Goo W Fishback
Balke
Fredrick
Dena Balke
Sonburn
Matthew P
Beattie K Sunburn
MacCarty
Lula
M & Wilson
Major
Wm M
Wilson
A Jung
George
J RN Jung
Jennings
Moody Et al
Mld Wilson
Lay
David
M D Wilson
Wilter
Estelle
Anna Wilker
Curatrix
Blueher
John A
Geo B M Frye
Calloway
Johnellact
Seeley
Olive
Mac
Ed Beatie
Nienhueser
Henry FP Nienhueser
Mallory
Isaac N
Rebecca C Mallory
Nierman
Wm L
Clarence Holsten
Fulton
Margaret
Laramie Fulton
Bodenstab
August
Willian Bodenstab
Simpson
William Et al
Mary Simpson
Atterberry
Enos R
Howard W Kruse
Fisher
Anna Et al
Grant & Fisher
Dee
Alonzo
Mary
David W Dee
Brecount
Mary A
William Aull
Wield
Carrie Q
Richard Field
Field
Herbert
Jackson
Lucy
Henry C Wallace
Rechtermann
Henry, Sr
L O Rechtermann
Longbottom
Luther T
P B Collins
St. Kennedy
Bea
Kennedy
Bradley
Orlando Et al
Jockson Bradley
Ewing
Charles L
Chatham E Prather
Clements
Mary F
Wm Hi Chiles
Walbern
George Duensing
Schmidt
William
Christopher Temple
Mason
Samuel J
John D Slusher
Bishop
John J
Geof Gordon
Murphy
Mary Murphy
Robins
Oscar H
Gustav Hi Rabius
Slusher
Andrew J
L J
DA Slusher
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Sarugpay
Rn.hopkins
Biller IL
G. Neale
Bill" Phelps
Jefferson City
Wm. H. Phelps
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Jones
Gueser
Bryan
Tess Han
Ofab
I Peat Reat
A.d
Senate
Union
the Steel Trust Report
Henry D. Baldwin
Sapt
City Waterworks
Shullaburg
Wis
Ballard
Crenshaw &, Young
St. Louis
Leslie F. Davis
J. W. Davie
Jasper County
Lizzie Newman
Higginsville
Fred Newman
Walter H. Newman
State Senate
Kaesny City
Presbyterian Sunday Schools
Nebraska
Montana
Hato
Httle
Joseph Shelby
House Committee of Appropriations
Commerce
New Orleans
R. J. Lee
Probate
Middleton
Thomas J
P Middleton
Coram
Ruth FE
Price Gunn
Taubman
Robt
E M
HM Taubman
Maving
Joseph
Tuling Maring
Howe
John R
Bull
Kate W L
John 5 Blackwell
Kirtley
Elizabeth R
Richard Kirtley
Walker
Frederick Morath
Willson Oned
Harris
George W
Ot. Williamson
Curster
LaMere
Stephen
John E Burden
Benton
William Benton
Ryan
Patrick
Bettien
Soppia
Adolph Bettlen
Vance
Nellie
BH Kelly
Wilkinson
Alexander
John W Wilkinson
Smith
Hugh G
Ernest W
Sidiwon Shore
Diana
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