Marble Hill Press items mix of science and society
The excerpt lists diverse items: Sweden grants the first medical degree to a woman, Anna Stecksen. Tennessee cotton planters buy turkeys to combat grasshoppers. Rev Joseph Rosauth Dixon becomes trustee of a Maine woman’s $10,000 probate fund for horses and a dog. Booker T. Washington plans a National Negro Business League meeting in Boston. Mississippi and Georgia replace leasing convicts with farm labor. a Japanese tobacco bill shifts age from 14 to 20 in a Diet vote.
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Scranton
Joseph Rosauth Dixon
Boston
Mila M. Amerman
Man-sachusetts
Dixon
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
National Negro Business League
Municipal salaries drain funds for streets in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri officials faced salary costs that left little for new streets and improvements. Officials debated tax increases but the mayor appointed business leaders to salariedless posts to cut costs. The street department benefited from reduced expenses, illustrating that limiting expenditure can mimic increasing income.
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St. Joseph
Wells Heir Gift Totals 387000 to Three Institutions
David Dwight Wells of Norwich Connecticut Harvard University Williams College and the City Library of Springfield Massachusetts will each receive 387000 from his estate. Wells born in Norwich was a traveler and noted playwright and author. He spent years in London where he served as assistant secretary of the American Legation during Cleveland's second term and wrote Her Ladyship's Elephant and His Lordship's Leopard.
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David Dwight Wells
Norwich
Public opinion drives reform and diplomacy
In the house of commons a statesman stated reform of drama must come from public opinion. He cited the Hague Peace Conference and how over a thousand telegrams and memorials of sympathy from the American nation influenced European attitudes toward arbitration.
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House of Commons
Convict Tames Robin Behind Sing Sing Walls
A Sing Sing inmate skilled in aviculture tames a young robin while at work outside the north prison wall. The bird responds to his whistle, perches on his finger, sometimes accompanies him at night, and rests on his shelf in the cell, remaining at home in the prison. In Vienna, telephone booths use napkins marked Wipe off your ’phone to keep mouthpieces free from microbes.
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Sing Sing
New York
Vienna
Rofanta Eulalia Secures Separation from Prince Antonio
Spain's Rofanta Eulalia obtains judicial separation from husband Prince Antonio of Orleans, Huk of Galliera, under a system where divorce is not permitted. Meanwhile the Baxona sails into Boston Harbor on its maiden voyage with 1000 plus passengers aboard and the health officer aboard reports a clean bill of health. The Kaleer's proclamation relates to the event.
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Rofanta Eulalia
Spain
Antonio
Orleans
Huk
Galliera
The Religion of Oblos Buddhism in China and rites
A historical overview notes Buddhism as the principal faith in China, its origins and doctrines, the Buddhist church in Thibet with a papal structure, key rituals, the Buddha’s life as described in canon, and a timeline from 63 AD vision to the Pekin temple Yung Ho Kung. It also contrasts Confucian ancestor worship with Chinese deities described as real beings.
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Buddha
Thibet
China
Hon-Ming-Ti
Prince Tsu
India
Pekin
Confucianism and Chinese religious Beliefs in History
The piece surveys Chinese religious practice and myth, noting polytheism, ancestral worship, and temple offerings. It discusses Buddhist and Taoist influence, mythic deities, and the practice of deifying exemplary individuals. It also covers foreign territorial cessions and historical treaties involving China and Western powers.
Georgia Tech Training Boosts Young Worker Prospects
A Georgia Tech report lauds technical training as a swift path to wage earning success for young men. The institution highlights practical skills, disciplined study, and industry relevance shaping ready workers for modern employment.
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Georgia School of Technology
The Late Senator Gear Remembered as Busy Lawmaker
The late Senator Gear was a familiar figure at the capital, serving in the Fiftieth to Fifty-Second Congress and as a senator for six years. He chaired the ways and means committee earlier and helped craft the McKinley tariff, earning the nickname Old Business from Iowa and Washington colleagues. He was also assistant secretary of the treasury under President Harrison and was re-elected by the Iowa legislature last winter, with a term not ending until next March.
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Senator Gear
Senate
Iowa
Treasury
Harrison
House of Representatives
Mc- Kinley
Gear
Washington
Tax Evasion Leads to Revocation of Nearly 1000 Texas Franchises
Texas state authorities revoked the franchises of almost one thousand corporations for failure to pay taxes. The action reflects vigorous enforcement and broad impact on business entities statewide.
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Texas
Gen Fukushima described as seasoned imperial commander and traveler
The article portrays Gen Fukushima and Gen Y Wakushima as veteran officers who landed forces at Taku. It notes Fukushima's extensive travels by horse from Darlin to Vladivostok, tours of Parala, and a Teheran visit four years prior. He speaks several languages and is praised as an excellent engineer.
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Fukushima
Y. Wakushima
Japan
Taku
Berla
Parala
Teheran
Perala
Maeulet
India
Burma
China
Gulf of
Pechu
Amur
Tle
Formosa
Korea
British General in China Assigned to Supreme Command
Brigadier General Sir Alfred Case lee has been assigned to the supreme command of the British land forces in China. His last active service was as brigade commander in the Afridi expedition. He entered the army in 1802 and has earned numerous decorations for gallantry across campaigns in India, Afghanistan, and various frontier expeditions.
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China
Sir Alfred Caselee
India
Abymsinig
Hoyoteon
Dir
Jowaki Afridi
Candahar
Zheb Valley
Hinyorn
Lomyl
Man in Desert: J M Monch With Party Plans Prospective Tour
A lone party member Menech, with four others, left June 24 for southern Utah in fours and per camp. Meneck set out on a scouting tour into the desert. his companions searched in vain for him. He is said to have perished. A representative of the Smithannian institution, he was a bene of Johns Hopkins University.
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J. M. Monch
Southern
Utah
Meneck
Meneeh
Smithannian Institution
Ruld
Acento
Johns Hopkins Univer
Teddy and Civil Service Foes Roosevelts Remarks At Odds With McKinley Link
The Kansas City Times reports Roosevelt criticizes civil service reform and Hanna tied tactics while linking McKinley to past spoils policy. The piece questions Teddy’s motives, speculating on motives against Hanna and the Ohio campaign. A San Francisco Star fable about a bad dog closes the selection.
Cartoon critique of labor and party influence in Puck
Wyansville Courier comments that a New York cartoon in Puck mocking the Democratic platform is hollow and ineffective. It argues that the 1896 cry of wolf has worn thin, that Democrats are blamed unfairly for labor troubles, and that McKinley’s credit for crops does not justify faulting his administration.
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Puck
St. Louis
Chicago
Bryan
Republic
The
New York Times
Democratic Party
McKinley
Wyansville
Brewer of the Supreme Court speaks at New England dinner
Justha Brewer, of the United States Supreme Court, spoke freely at the New England dinner in Chicago on Bunker Hill day. He praised New England men as forceful, steady, and not inclined to appease, and warned against leaders who chase public favor. The judge is a clear, thoughtful speaker, unburdened by ceremonial trappings.
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Boston Herald
Justha Brewer
United States Supreme Court
New England
Chicago
Bunker Hill
Monopolies and docks spark political interest in Chicago draw
A fragmented passage notes Chicago public attention on a New York trust tied to dock monopoly and political ties across parties. It argues free entry for shippers would curb power, while current laws sustain cooperation among trade, transport, and land interests.
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Chicago
Joo Trust
New York
Partien
Trumta
Howehalder
Ted Peeieet
Opinion of the Press on Civil Service Reform and Hanna
The piece condemns officeholders who urged the president to repudiate the no backward step pledge on reform and accuses them of packing Cuban and other services with spoilmen. It cites the Cuban scandal, calls for independent public enterprises, justice for all, and warns that political manipulation harms the people. It ends naming Hanna as the greatest of Marcus, William, and Teddy.
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Cuba
Hanne
Applis
Indianapolis News
Ind
New York Journal
Blasphemous Tomfoolery in Roosevelt Praise
The piece rails at overblown praise for Roosevelt during election fervor. It denounces clergy likening him to biblical figures as blasphemous and excessive. It argues Roosevelt has earned honors but not sainthood or deification.
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Roosevelt
San Juan
Calvary
Jesus
Telumph of Science of Perfume Chemistry
A historical note on perfume chemistry outlines how terpenes form essential odor principles in high boiling oils. It credits Wallach Baeyer and Tieren for progress over ten years in terpene experiments and notes that many perfume-like substances contain key atomic groups influencing odor.
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Wallach
Baeyer and
Tieran
Passed a Painful Subject at the 1900 Republican Convention
The Springfield Republican critiques the 1900 Republican convention noting a lack of genuine conscience and ideals. It accuses leaders like Hanna Lodge Roosevelt of materialism and cynicism, and says the party avoids the painful subject, sidelining far Eastern policy in the platform.
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Springfield
Mass
Hoar
Boutwell
Edmunds
Hanna
Lodge
Roosevelt
Republic
Far East
Labor In the Cabinet and party platform contrasts
The Republican platform calls for a new cabinet post a minister of commerce while Democrats favor enlarging the president’s official family and adding a secretary of labor. Each party frames prosperity through different economic viewpoints with workers and producers as central to national welfare.
Presidential arrogance in New York judicial appointment
The piece accuses President McKinley of weak leadership facing pressure from Senator Platt and the Depew faction in Western New York. It argues that political meddling and cushy box-seat appointments undermine the judiciary and warns of folly in selecting an unsuitable judge. The tone is critical of party power and upholding high judicial standards.
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McKinley
Benator Platt
Depew
United States District Court
New York
Philadelphia
Pune
Ord
Dem
Davis Joins Democrats at Kansas City Convention
Webster Davis publicly declares support for William Jennings Bryan and joins the Democratic party before about 20,000 cheering spectators. Missouri delegates, led by William J. Stone and others, celebrate with flags, bands, and renewed calls for liberty and equality as Davis embraces his new role.
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William Jennings Bryan
Webster Davis
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Missouri
William J. Stone
Dave Ball
John A. Knott
Thomas T. Crittenden, Jr
MD. Butler
John A. Carroll
America
Prince David
Hawaii
de Great
Dixie
Richard Croker
Minsouri
Mr. Davis
Liberty
The
Stars and Stripes Forever
Privileges Granted To Army Of Employes Of Big Retail Stores
Boston Transcript reports on 31 large retail dry goods shops in the city detailing worker amenities. Most salespeople work a nine hour day with an hour for lunch, several firms extending or shortening lunch, and some offering extra conveniences like luncheon rooms and hot water or gas stoves. Overtime is uncommon and often paid or compensated with meals. fines exist at a few firms for errors or carelessness. The piece notes overall improvement in conditions compared with 10 or 20 years ago.
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Boaton Transcript
Ciy
Meddled by Proxy in Home Rule Promise Tale
An obscure report recalls a candidate linked to the Marquis of Londonderry as postmaster general. The narrative notes his prior Home Rule stance in County Down, later voting against it, with accusations of bad faith and broken pledges. The fragment hints at Irish political maneuvering and voters recalling past assurances.
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Marquis of Londonderry
Great Britain
Idah
County Down
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