Annex Cuba to the United States as final goal
The article argues Senator Elkins favors annexation of Cuba, contending it would end tariff concessions and remove obligations to Cuba. It questions duties owed to Cuba, asserts the U S has aided Cuba enough, and cautions against costly tariff changes to benefit Cuba while burdening other nations.
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Senator Elkins
United States
Union
Cuba
Elkins
Spain
Cuba Libre
Havana
Republic
Hanna
New York Canal Plan Faces Referendum Over Erie Rebuild
The New York produce exchange canal committee reports weekly grain flows showing Canadian routes drawing more U S traffic from New York and rail lines. They argue rebuilding the Erie canal to handle 1000 ton barges would lower costs and revive New York freight, noting Montreal shipments reached 710 322 bushels versus New York 885 122. Canadian ports total 1 002 265 versus American Atlantic 742 806.
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The
New York Produce Exchange
New York
Georgian Bay
St. Lawrence River
Liverpool
Atlantic
New Shipping Combine
Montreal
Erie Canal
Sea serpent at aquarium draws crowds in sober curiosity
Thousands visit the metropolis aquarium to glimpse a sea serpent described as a snake headed fish gilled creature ending in an eel-like tail. The piece notes the advantages of Princeton’s honor system while criticizing student cribbing and various social topics from prohibition to political hot days, ending with Concord New Hampshire adopting broad free rural delivery.
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Princeton
Andover
Concord
New Hampshire
Notable Quips From A Curios Laughing Page
A fragmented column parodies notes from August and the Fourth with playful jabs at students and towns. References include Andover ponies Rhode Island temper and Adelina Patti’s wealth as a teasing gauge. The piece hints at league realignments and Prohibitionists’ spirited convention coverage.
Stock Jobber Deals with Crops and Trade Urgency
The stock-jobber injures more crops than sun or rain, a tale told for immediate effect to spur trading profits. The remark notes such yarns aim to provoke quick monetary gain in the marts of trade.
Miners Strike Report Called For Yet Outlook Gloomy
Carroll D. Wright urges a formal examination of the miners strike but hints the conflict may fade without further friction. Mr. Mitchell appears less pleased and cheerful than in the prior week as tensions persist and opinions diverge.
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Carroll D. Wright
Mr. Mitchell
Medford minister defies King's Daughters in parish row
In Medford a local minister stands firm amid a clash with the King's Daughters congregation. He resists calls to relinquish his pastorate, challenging both lay leaders and church members to remove him from his post.
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Medford
Trolley trip and riots stain Pawtucket exhibitions
A Pawtucket trolley ride presents a strenuous amusement while police struggle to control rioters. Congress votes to cover deficits in Buffalo and Charleston exhibitions, and St Louis will run wide open, sparking anger at taxpayer money use.
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R. I
San Juan Hill
Congress
Buffalo
Charleston
St. Louis
The Triple Alliance Renewed Burden on Italy
The Triple Alliance has been renewed and will continue to do business at the old stand. It may be a good thing, but it is a pretty heavy burden on Italy, one of the partners.
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Illinois
Peoria
Italy
Providence Journal
New Jersey Tax Take From Out-of-State Firms Rising
New Jersey collects roughly two million dollars annually from taxes on foreign corporations that organize in other states under New Jersey law.
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New Jersey
Myers canvass shows uneven result in lieutenant governor bid
Speaker Myers's House canvass indicates a nonuniform outcome for his nomination as lieutenant governor. The report notes a lack of a decisive victory and hints at divisions within the chamber as the process moves forward.
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Myers
Free trade talk links tariffs to trust world kin
A brief remark suggests that even a single tariff could bind the vast network of trusts by economic policy. The claim plays on free trade sentiment, implying universal impact across industries and markets. The statement reflects contemporary debates on protectionism and global business ties.
Roosevelt to spend summer at Oyster Bay HQ
President Roosevelt after the Fourth of July celebration at Pittsburg will stay at Oyster Bay Long Island where his summer executive headquarters are to be located instead of returning to Washington. G A Plimpton of New York has been appointed by Amherst trustees to chair the committee selecting the site for the new Amherst observatory. The project is to cost 65000 and will include two telescopes, one of which will be the largest in New England with an 18 inch glass and a 25 foot tube.
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New York
Old Castle Garden
Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Oyster Bay
L. I
Washington
G. A. Plimpton
Amherst Chess
Amherst Observatory
New England
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Pastor Kron Accepts New Charge in Manchester NH
Rev. N. E. Kron pastor of Swed ish Lutheran church at Woburn accepts call to Lutheran church in Manchester New Hampshire. Kron a Sweden native and 87 years old will settle in Manchester October 1 after many years in the United States.
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N. E. Kron
Swedish Lutheran Church
Woburn
Lutheran Church
Manchester
N. H
Mr. Kron
Sweden
James BE Avery and sister meet in St Louis after twenty years
James BE Avery of New York and his sister Mrs Pagele J Anderson of St Louis met in St Louis the other day for the first time in twenty years, recalling their childhood after the death of their parents.
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James BE. Avery
New York
Pagele J. Anderson
St. Louis
Congress pays deficits for Buffalo and Charleston shows
The final chapter in the exposition business is written in Congress deciding to cover deficits of shows at Buffalo and Charleston. This means St. Louis crowds can attend freely, with Congress covering obligations the fair cannot meet, prompting strong, mixed reactions about the policy. Roosevelt speech earns broad support at Harvard, while critics defend old positions about Wood Taft and Root.
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Congress
Buffalo
Charleston
St. Louis
Springfield
Death From Diphtheria Sparks Outcry in Newark
The Newark death of H R Johns a prominent citizen due to malignant diphtheria drew sharp criticism as his Christian Scientist family and healers avoided physicians. Health officials seized the home and the county prosecutor was alerted amid calls that contagious disease cannot be spread.
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Newark
N. J
H. R. Johns
Springfield Republican
Electric trolley collision prompts call for block signals
A Marlboro suburb trolley crash leaving one dead and forty injured raises alarms over outdated horse-car methods in electric lines. The event, blamed on a conductor not following orders to hold on a siding, shows how fare-taking duties distract crews and how reliance on individuals is risky. The Boston Elevated’s block system is cited as a successful model, with calls to adapt signals near overhead wires if highway adoption is infeasible.
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Marlboro
Boston
Boston Transcript
Press comments on coronation and scholarly honors
The piece surveys weekly newspaper reactions to the coronation and editorials on Life magazine and the LL D degree trend, noting humorous missteps and the need for restraint. It discusses grammar, sense, and the phrase the six best books, with examples from Addison and Springfield Republican. The notice then lists military funeral details for Corporal Meehan’s squad and several local obituaries and infant deaths in New Bedford area.
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Springfield Republican
Addison
Kitty
Funeral for Private Michael H. McCue in Philippine service
Funeral held yesterday for Michael H. McCue, late private in the regular army who died in the Philippines. American flag draped the casket, large attendance, and military burial at Catholic cemetery with committal prayers, taps, and volleys by Sixth regiment soldiers. Guard of honor led by Sergt. Otto Hahn included members of Company C. Sixth regiment.
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Michael H. McCue
Philippines
Molloy
Market Street
James A. Walsh
St. Patrick’s Church
Mathew Dagle
C Company
Thomas Kelly
Benjamin Judge
James Harrington
George Duff
James Milot
Parker Killey
Joseph McDonald
John B. Thornton
Sidneys Porter
Guard of Honor
Otto Hahn
14Th Regular Infantry
Lovejoy and Fraser Tie The Knot At Fraser Home
At 9.30 am in Wednesay, 13 McKinley avenue, Charles E. Lovejoy wed Isabella Fraser with Rev J M Craig conducting the ring ceremony. Bridemaid Margrette Lynds and best man John Wallace Fraser attended. The couple planned a NE trip by train to New Hampshire Vermont and Northern New York, returning via Niagara Falls and New York City.
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Allan Fraser
McKinley Avenue
Charles E. Lovejoy
Isabella Fraser
J. M. Craig
First Presbyterian Church
Margrette Lynds
John Wallace Fraser
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Niagara Falls
New York City
Golden Fleece honor and roses across the empire
President Loubet receives the Spanish order of the Golden Fleece from King Alfonso. Montreal claims Dominion roses beat world supply for Washington New York and Boston. The piece notes Canadian roses and the playful claim of Our Lady of the Snows.
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President Loubet
France
Roosevelt Plans Three Tours to Meet the People
President Roosevelt aims to travel next autumn to meet Americans across New England Ohio Indiana Kentucky Wisconsin West Virginia Illinois Maryland and the Pacific coast via Southern states. Secretary Cortelyou maps three great tours, promising thousands will see him speak and cities will gain holidays amid widespread enthusiasm.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Illinois
Maryland
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Worcester
Keith's Theatre Sees Record Summer Attendance Promising
Keith's Theatre reports unusually large summer crowds aboard the season. The week of July 7 brings a new orchestra program and four added tableaux, with acts such as Ballarini's trained dogs Mlle Ballarini and Josie and Willie Barrows and Mitchell and Cain promising refined entertainment for children and ladies.
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Keith
Ballarini
Mlle
Josie
Willie Barrows
Mitchell and
Cain
Arthur Deming
Empire City Four
Little colds grow into big illnesses warn doctor
A fragment notes the warning that small colds can worsen into serious illnesses with a casual mention of Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy. The text reads like an old time ad style urging care and treatment.
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Dr. Wood
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