Direct vote for U S senators urged in reform debate
In a January 12 1898 commentary the author argues for direct election of US senators, praising Pin Grey and criticizing Burrows. He links direct democracy to curbing monopolies and calls for initiative and referendum as essential to democratic government, citing Switzerland as a model.
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A. Senay
Shoul
Pingres
Barrows
Stoop
Pingrey
Burrows
Lansing
Nat Mettay
United States Senate
U.S
Imperabva
Imine
Switzerland
Depuries
Panama Canal debate stirs cost and route claims
The Panama Canal issue draws attention as proponents argue the Panama route cuts 280 miles from New York to San Francisco and offers better harbors, while Nicaragua supporters claim costs and feasibility favor their plan. Experts like Maurice Huron and Charles Francis weigh the canal’s future and financials amid competing government interests.
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Panama Canal
Panama
Nigaragua
Eich
Ricarmgnan Canal
United States
India
Nicaragua
Chieve Chronicle
Maerice Huron
Geners
New
Paiama Coml Company
Panawa
New York
San Francisco
Panam Canal
Huron
Charles Franvis
Quyvenswrt
Tawa
Sara
Pam
Issering
Sarl
Turbulent Claim of Military Rule in Grleche Era
A garbled report cites a shift toward military government under a figure named Prince George of Grerea arriving in Sudasay in 1898. It mentions a high commissioner role and references Russian French and Turkish influence amid governance changes and succession.
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Pawember
George
Grerea Enteral Suda
Hangiish
Fragmentary foreign policy sketches and unrest noted abroad
A garbled wartime era recap cites Prince George suppressing Crete disorder with barracks, Greek fighting in the Graeco Turkish war, revolved emblems of politics and religion, fears over undeclared expansion, embalmers' testimony, and various political snippets including Adkins and Panama Nicaragua era echoes.
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Cat
Prings George
T Hie
Crete
Prince George
George
Greece
Europe
Policeman Painted Green in Wild Street Duel
George Patterson clashed with a former suitor near Dr Baehman’s house at 422 West Thirty fourth Street New York. A paint brush painted the officer green after a skirmish ending with the assailant red. Patterson was taken to the station for identification.
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George Patterson
Volfveman Gainecht
Dr. Baehman
Gutnecht
Patterson
Startiog-House
Miss Berry
Indictment reveals dog relating mail scheme in deep south
William and North Georgia residents face federal grand jury charges over a dog postage scam tied to false postage stations and registry stamps. Inspectors traced dogs through postal routes from New England to Texas as the scheme grew. Bar Harbor vacation plans and other scattered notes appear in the report alongside odd clothing cost mentions.
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Wiliam Lead
North Licorgia
Asta
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Open or Secret Session Honors Clara Barton in Senate
The Senate honored Clara Barton with special privileges extended to the American Red Cross officers and agents for relief work during the Armenian and Hispano American conflicts. The session also discussed open versus closed proceedings, mediate measures, and future nominations while the House moved to a diplomatic and consular appropriation bill.
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Red Crews
Pintaauntie
Washington
Dan
Alekson
Priday
Hawley
Conn
Sonssary Affairs Committee
von, Gross
Clara Bacion
Red Cross “Society
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Dior
Barton
Davis
Svent
Berry
Arkansas
Terry
West
Abe
Frye
Wale
Poe
Inauguration of Oregon Governor Hon. T. Geet
The report notes the inauguration of T Geet as Governor of Oregon. It mentions other items including a severe cold at Saranac Lake and various political and social anecdotes. Key figures and places include O H Baker, Paterson New Jersey, Rome, and Vienna, with several references to global news and imperial figures.
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T. Geet
Oregon
H. Baker
Iho
Bralaexce
Saranac Lake
Henry Mitchell
James Lean Srd
Istrod
Paterson
Nyd
Ram
United States
San Rancheep
Matlin
Flonetote
Sharkey
Weg Tames Bf
Brock
Aledo
Til
Atiornby
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Kid Mets
Tom Sharey
Lenox Athletic Fluhk
New York
Keely Motor Mystery Clings To Kinrade Claim
Boston reports a potential revival of John W. Keely’s self styled new force motor via T Barton Kinraide of Jamaica Plain who holds motor parts and aims to reconstruct the device, while Keely’s secret is said to have died with him and public stockholders await any breakthrough.
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Boston
Keely Mator
John W. Keely
Philadelphia
Kedly
T. Barton Kinraide
Jamaica Plain
Kinraide
Keely
Boone
Nimaide
Nimraide
Generous Baron de Rothschild's Estate Bequeaths Art Treasure Alliance
A late Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild left a vast bequest to the nation, including a Renaissance art treasure collection and other valuable assets. The will details a transfer of masterworks and material riches valued around 20 million dollars, with proceeds to support national institutions and schools.
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Nunes
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