Origins of Thanksgiving Across World Histories
The article traces Thanksgiving roots from ancient Rome and Greece through Egyptian and Jewish festivals to England Harvest Home, then follows Dutch and Pilgrim practices in America. It notes early Boston records, joint celebrations with Plymouth, varied dates, and the shift to civic authority shaping the holiday.
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New World
America
Masachusetts
Winthrop
Lyon
England
Isle of Shoals
Boston
Massachusetts
Washington
Massachusetts Bay
Plymouth Colony
Massachusetts Day Colony
New England
Plymouth
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Philip
Thanksgiving Song of Liberty and Faith
A political verse praising Thanksgiving as a symbol of freedom from bosses and greed. It contrasts Pilgrim liberty with modern wealth, condemns billionaires and corruption, and commends honest citizens and Christian values guiding society from sea to sea. The piece rails against financiers while lauding civic virtue and religious faith.
Treasury deficit drives tariff reform stalemate
The article argues that an empty treasury and rising deficits force bond sales, likely Panama bonds, to fund ordinary government expenses. It links treasury strain to tariff reform opposition, claims that blasting deficits reduces revenue prospects, and suggests honest reform could raise revenue by lowering prohibitive duties and expanding the free list.
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Treasury
New York World
Panama
New York Paper
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Wall Street
Steel Trust
The Increased Cost of Living in America
The Boston Globe argues prosperity must be viewed broadly not just by work. Even full effort may yield less surplus as prices rise since 1896, with meat and staple foods driving costs higher. It notes the dollar’s purchasing power shrinking from 7.81 to 6.47 pounds of beef and food expenditures rising from $296.76 in 1896 to $374.75 in 1907.
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The
Boston Globe
Globe
Bryan
United States
Tariff and Trusts Governs Public Interest
The tariff remains the central issue for citizens, tied closely to the trust question. Regulation of tariffs is seen as key to solving trusts, since the tariff historically fostered and sustains them.
Sidelights on tariff and who pays the cost
A discussion on protective tariffs highlights absurdities in port duties where many ports cost more to operate than they collect. It argues for shifting tax burdens onto individuals and corporations benefiting from protection, citing English and continental finance views and urging U S reform to ease public burden.
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Uncle Sam
Brownsville
Tex
Nantucket
Beaufort
S. C
England
Russia
France
Germany
United States
Herlin Boersen Courier
Great Financial Authority of
Italy
Austria
Roosevelt in True Light and the Klondike Crown
The New York World denounces the current administration as tyrannical and corrupt. It accuses the leadership of overriding Congress and the courts, flouting the constitution, enabling waste and extravagance, and using campaigns funds for favored interests. It compares the central figure to a despotic sultan.
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Sultan
New York World
Stolen Letters in Political Warfare
The piece accuses Mr Hearst of using stolen letters to aid his political aims, citing a Roosevelt era precedent. It recalls Senator Quay inviting major firms to comment on pending legislation and a visitor stealing a reply, which the president published to influence public opinion.
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Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Roosevelt
Senator Quay
Up to Taft to Make Good as Republican Vote Frays
Many Republicans cast ballots for Taft with misgivings over his nomination and campaign methods. They distrusted large predatory interests in his support, hoping he would assert leadership over party powers and give the country a strong statesmanlike administration. Citizens can sincerely join in this hope.
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Taft
People's Estimate of Mr Bryan in Defeat
The piece lauds Mr Bryan as a great American despite loss. It credits him as a beloved, influential private citizen whose influence surpasses foes and proclaims him a prophet of reform. It asserts vast positive changes are already evident and foresees immeasurable benefits to the nation and world.
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Mr. Bryan
America
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Solomon's Temple
Monhegan
Holland
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Gretchen
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Georgie
Libbarty
Tariff and Trusts
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