End of the world in 12 million years warns Bowler
A 1908 Bowler piece argues solar cooling and Earth's gradual day lengthening threaten humanity. It cites Newcomb on sun contraction, Langley speculative near-collision, and tidal growth extending days. It warns of geologic cycles, rising deserts, shifting seas, and future heat sources while urging prudent use of finite resources.
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Lord Kelvin
Newcomb
Globe
Prof
Langley
Apostle Peter
Apostle
Washington
Earth
North America
Europe
America
Ericsson
Sahara
Central Asia
Are Slipping Back Effect of Republican Policy Has Been Practically to Remove the Stars and Stripes
A critical editorial argues Republican policy has hollowed the U S merchant marine. It cites Suez Canal records for 1907 and 1997 showing few American ships, compares with Britain, and blames tariffs and navigation laws for high costs. It advocates free ships and tariff reform to revive shipbuilding, reduce freight, help farmers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Suez Canal
Belgium
China
Egypt
Siam
Portugal
Uncle Sam
Shipbuilding Trust
Wasting the People's Money Faults in Republican fiscal policy blamed
A critical examination of the recent fiscal year shows a deficit near 90 million while Treasury estimates predicted a 42 million surplus. The piece argues high tariffs and Republican spending caused revenue decline, claiming Congress enacted over 1.008 billion in appropriations for 1908-09 and prepares for a larger shortfall. It warns of possible failure to redeem bonds as deficits rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
United States Treasury
Republican Party
United States
Hot Weather Politics and Littlefield Resignation
The piece notes Congressman Littlefield plans to resign in September over tensions with President Roosevelt and anti trust enforcement. It cites friction within the Republican ranks with Foraker and Taft, predicting possible disorganization as labor supporters clash with Republican leadership and activists in hot weather.
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Littlefield
Roosevelt
Foraker
Taft
Noting the Tariff Debate Behind the Dingley Law
The text contrasts George Washington's early tariff idea with William Maclay's senate notes on the 1897 Dingley tariff dispute. It argues that the Dingley act backed monopolies rather than modest infant-industry support, highlighting the gulf between rhetoric and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
William Maclay
Senate
Republican Prosperity and the Tariff Debate
In six months 377,664 workers left the United States due to poor living conditions, while the Republicans claim equal opportunity for all. The piece argues that this fails under Republican policies, noting a $188,832,000 annual loss from labor and calling for tariff reform and Democratic frugality to curb government overspending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republican Party
Minnesota Republicans court pie eating candidate for governor
A Minnesota Republican plan touts a candidate whose notable claim is that he eats pie with a knife. Eddy, a former congressman, praised this quirk, but Eddy was defeated years ago in a similar bid. Voters may remain wary as Gov. Johnson declines a return bid after facing likely opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Eddy
Congress
Yacob Yacobson
Gov. Johnson
Two Points on Corporations and Election Financing
The text argues no U S corporation has charter to control elections by contributions or any authorizing by-laws for using stockholder money in elections. It notes the Republican campaign treasurer did not publicize his views on these points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Republican Campaign Committee
War scare talk amid Roosevelt campaign signals
In the presidential race a warning of military danger is discussed as a political tactic. The piece doubts Roosevelt would risk a special congressional session to evoke fear, preferring to focus on current issues.
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Roosevelt
Congress
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Joseph B. Bowler
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