Roosevelt and the Military Critique in Early Press View
A dated critique arguing Roosevelt’s limited military experience weakens his presidency. It warns against Rough Rider tendencies and warns that expanding army posts in labor centers risks labor conflict and federal overreach, urging the president and general staff to mind their own business and avoid local meddling.
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Miles
Hia
Army Board
Washington
Republica
Tosk
Our Philippine Investment Critique of Subjugation Costs
An editorial denounces Americans supporting the Philippine war as pursuing a bad investment. It argues the islands cost the U.S. over 75 million dollars and yield minimal profits, urging a shift in government policy and public conscience toward opposing subjugation. The piece notes profits lie in the wrong place and calls for reconsideration of national duty and interests.
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United States
Ogd Tetrtus
Hays
Peace Prospects in Boer War Amid British Reply
The Netherlands proposed mediation between the Boer and British forces. Britain declined foreign intervention and stated negotiations must occur in South Africa, signaling cautious hope for ending the war yet firm limits on external mediation.
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Bolland
England
Tor Peat
South Africa
Brill
Toua
Ie Wild
He Brita
War and Subjugation in Boer War Debate
The excerpt contends Britain’s Boer War is a costly misadventure, arguing it undercuts right and expediency. It likens imperial subjugation to the Filipino struggle, cites the war’s 2 billion pound cost, and predicts South Africa’s future as a British dependency, urging nations to reject wholesale murder as unjust and imprudent.
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South-African Republica
Great Britain
Arma
Rural box plan sparks post office clash in Congress
A Washington state file notes a plan approved by the post office to introduce a bill allowing the department to provide farmers on rural routes with mail boxes at cost. The piece argues this signals a trust effort, urges equal access for city routes, and urges officials to prioritize people over trusts amid national tensions. It also references national figures and events, including Chicago aviation and Zion City mortgage issues, as context.
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Post Office Department
Congress
Postoffice Department
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Postoffice
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Yowderly
Gompers
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Powderly
House Ways and Means Committee
Jabcock
Steel Trust
Combine Pulls Indianapolis and Jap
The giant coach company reports a dise of the Indian Wilinewis mines. John Bays of Sullivan says the enterprise promotion was hampered by high Illinois prices. Indiana mines may join a future combination. An aged Wisconsin woman, 90, burned by kerosene while attempting to rob herself, died. Chicago steamers Goodrich lines, the Towa and Atlanta, with 50 on board, are in view near Lake Michigan. ice may sink them, risking loss of life.
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Giant Coach Co
Wilinewis
John Bays
Sullivan
Illinois
Indiana
Eau Claire
Wis
Tau
Johanna Thompson
Leboard Steamers
Chicago
Sau
Lake Michigan
Goodrich Transportation Company
Towa
Avlanta
Caus & Wow
House debates oleomargarine bill as Philippines tariff cited
Washington reports show the House voting to debate the oleomargarine bill with supporters urging a ban on fraudulent butter substitutes. Senate discussion centers on the Philippine tariff and U S judges salaries while Taft testifies on Samar and island governance amid insurrection pressures.
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Washington
Carmack
Tenn
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Beveridge
Ind
Tillman
S. CG
United States
Arthur ST. Nayes
Disthict Court of
Alaska
Stewart
Student Agnes Inglis Suicide Shocks Ann Arbor
Agnes Inglis, 24, a University of Michigan medical student and Alpha Epsilon Tau member, shot herself after a day of exams. Daughter of Dr. David Inglis of Detroit, her death follows weeks of low mood and threats she reportedly made. The incident occurred in her dorm and left her brain and heart with a fatal wound. authorities note no definite motive.
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Mich
Agnes Inglis
University of Michigan
David Inglis
Detroit
Vines
Alpha Epsilon Tota Society
Markets in grim mix of grains meats and dairy
Grain notes show corn and barley softening and oats steady while pork and lard decline. Wheat and flour hold against a wheat break with futures easing. Live cattle and hogs rise on demand. eggs and butter steady to firmer. Detroit market reports reflect robust cattle demand and higher lambs and calves as packing demand remains firm.
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Rte
Chicago
Burbanks
New York
Med
Eline
Wella
Pennsylvania
Mark
South Omaha
Neb
Texas
Astral
Michigan Central
Detroit
Murghall Mtarket
Fire devastates Dwight buildings including Keeley Institute
A large blaze in Dwight on February 5 destroyed the Keeley institute laboratory and several brick and stone structures, including the Livingston hotel. All guests and employees escaped unharmed except a colored cock bruised by a jump from a window.
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Bloomington
Dwight
Keely Institute
Eivingston
Sud
Keeley Company
Personal notices from the city and surrounding towns
Mrs. John H. McNamen returned Friday from Park Falls Wisconsin after a weeks visit. Various residents including Mrs. John Storrs Mrs. James Colegrova and others were in Albion Jackson Battle Creek and Detroit visiting relatives and attending funerals or on business. Local figures Mrs. J. W. Curtis Mrs. Nellis Turner and Miss Hattie Johnson were noted guests and travelers with several trips mentioned to Kalamazoo Grand Rapids and Chicago.
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Park Falls
Wis
John i. Storrs
Albion
Berti
James Colegrova
Flora
Miss
Mac Moench
Jackson
Albert Owens
A. H. Whittaker
Charles Brackett
Minneapolis
Conins
Robert Ward
Oconvis
Ienry Wathina
Burlington
W. H. Gleason
Louis Tillotson
Plymouth
Cleo Davia
Battle Creek
Ann Dennison
Mica Stella Synder
W. T. Grenier
Rupert Bentley
Louis Bauer
Grand Rapids
Vida Davis
Mason
Josiah Phelps
F. Zanger Haa
Detroit
Stephen Reily
Frink
J. J. Lovette
Dowagiac
H. B. Cuanell
Ed. Lewis
Elba
Neb
Hero
Seth Lewis
Hattie Johnson
Vena McFadden
Louise Verner
Howard Smiley
John Adams
Chicago
Lagensliger
Bhat Rock
Legensleger
Priese
Joseph Lambert
Battle Oriek Sanitarium
J. E. Worthington
Battles Creek
Lr. Worthington
Card of Pkewke Mix and hire FH Molain wish to
Sincere thanks are offered to friends and neighbors who kindly assisted them in illness and burial of their daughter. Gratitude extends to Epworth League members and others who contributed tributes. Sale notice appears for merchandise by Swartwout & Swart.
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Mix
Hire
Molain
Heim
MEL Epworth League
Illinois day at the Charleston exposition observed on March 11
The item lists diverse world events and local notes including a planned Illinois day at the Charleston exposition on March 11, remarks on Afghan influence and holy war, a visit by Dowager Queen Margherita under a false name, and various political and financial snippets across nations. It mentions the German yacht Hohenzollern, box factory consolidations, Diamond Match profits, and inquiries into ransom payments and governance.
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Charleston
Hadda Mullah
Ameer
Margherita
Italy
United States
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Hohenzollern
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Diamond Match Comepany
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Miss Stone
Turkey
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London
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Elgin
Plainville
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Cumberland
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Berlin
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Eix
Peoria
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Porto Colombia
Holland
Great Britain
Transvaal
Washington
Schley
House of Commoners
United States Army
John Alexander Dowle
Suvar Lafayette
Ind
New
Orieans
Chisago Federation of Labor
Charles Mayer
St. Paul
Arthur J. Barrett
Fulton, WL
Samuel Smith
Anna Beider
Youngs Teople
Cans Honsburg
Fancy and
Combe Valentines
Bradshaw's
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