Somewhat Amusing Sage of a Grand Jury Fight in County
A Statesman editor and allies mock attempts to call a grand jury amid shifting blame for past county misdeeds. The piece questions motives, cites political pressure, and critiques Senator Beveridge’s Philippine trusteeship rhetoric while urging honest investigation and homegrown reform.
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the Statesman
Henry
Mr. Hyde
Fisk
Hatch
Prosecutor Hatch
Smith
Stone
Leckton
Wisner
Colhoun County
Lockton
Hyde
Gregg
Ingersoll
Ludige Smith
Beveridge's Oration on Philippines Policy
For days before the ninth, the nation awaited Senator Beveridge's Senate speech in support of President Wickinenlys policy in the Philippines. He had studied the subject in depth, gathering information from the islands to fully explain the issue. The speech was expected to settle the debate in favor of the administration.
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Senate
Indiana
Philippines
God of the Civilization of the World
Philippine Islands
China
Beveridge
Kevyeridge
American Republic
Spain
United States
Michigan
Galhoun County
Beverage
Imperial Party
Republics
Torn “Republic
Tipton
Wickinley
Islands
Sampson and Schley Controversy Sparks New Bargain Talk
A new feature in the Sampson Schley dispute claims negotiations with Secretary Long aim to railroad a bill creating first and second Vice Admiral ranks for Sampson and Schley. Critics say promotion should reflect merit, not bargain, echoing calls for a fair naval promotion standard.
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Sampson-Schley
Sampsonites
Schley
Sampson
Secretary Long
Congress
Battle over promotion between Schley and Sampson sparks debate
A historical defense of Admiral Schley and critique of promoting Admiral Sampson emerges, arguing Sampson owed his rise to fame to battlefield fame and media narrative rather than merit. The piece defends Schley’s legacy and warns against discounting his contributions in favor of Sampson’s.
Klondike Gold Fields Revisited and the Yukon Trail
A historical reflection marks three years since North American Transportation Co. boats first delivered gold dust to Seattle from the Klondike fields. The piece traces routes, hardships, and the mix of progress and peril as civilization reaches the remote northwest, noting countless failures alongside scarce fortunes amid disease, famine, and death.
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Klondike
North American Transportation Co
Seattle
Sinca
Nebraska Plains
Great American Desert
California
Cape Horn
Ft. Wrangel
Sitka
Skagway
Alaska
St. Michaels
Yukon
Chilkoot Pass
Dawson City
Mivera
Alaska Gold Deposits and Korea Tension Across Seas
The article discusses Alaska potential gold bearing formations and the feasibility of importing mining machinery with better transport. It then analyzes Korea as a strategic flashpoint between Russia and Japan, noting increasing distrust, land grabs around Masampo, and Russia's aim to establish a naval station there, with the Tan between powers possibly triggering a broader conflict.
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Alaska
Korea
Russia
Japan
Toyo
Pateway
Nippon
Straits of Korea
Japan Sea
Seoul
Masampo
Masimpo
Naval Station
Port Arthur
Czar Striving for Worlds Peace Amid War Wearisome Doubts
The Czar of all the Russias is earnest in seeking world peace and disarmament. Critics doubt his motives, but his rescript to Count Muravieff praises the minister’s labor for universal peace and notes hope in the Hague conference results. The Czar believes solid bases for peace exist and lauds Russia’s role.
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Russias
Russia
Count Muravieff
Czar
the Hague
Peaceful settlement through mediation urged by czar
The czar argues external policy must seek a pacific settlement of complex issues. He frames duties to family and nation alike as intertwined with improving social and civil conditions. He champions arbitration and international law over war, using influence to push for reform and peaceful resolution.
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Russia
Pen or Writing Machine in Public Schools Debate
An eastern publication notes Mr. W. J. Waitt of a Chicago school predicting the pen will yield first place to the writing machine. He cites medical authorities and business leaders supporting less pen use while advocating limited early schooling and elective machine use for older students.
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W. J. Waitt
Chicago
Watt
Mr. Watt
Brian
Wattaway
Quill Brothers Debate Grand Juries and Politics
A sharp editorial voice rails at Republicans fearing a grand jury probe of Democrats while lampooning officials, noting Dewey and Wolcott targets, and jesting about Canadian relations and English victors as readers are urged to consult Pennsylvania archives. The Daily News advertises at ten cents per week.
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Decatur
Philadelphia
Tripoli
Isaac Hull
Constitution
Perry
Lake Erie
Foote
St. Henry
Island
Purragut
New Orleans
Santiago
Cienfuegos
Schrey
Chadwick
Bob Evana
Bob
Valparaiso
Mrgements
Sehley
TN Korea
Grace Bros
Gost
Avt
JanlBeod&wet
Lepper’s
OS. V. R. Lepper
Wii
Ingham County
Calhoun
Admiral Dewey
Wolcott
South Dakota
Chicago Drainage Canal
Missouri
St. Louis
G. P
Gage
John Bull
Canada
Wmn
Alden Smith
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
the Daily News
S. H. Gorham
H. E. Winsor
E. Gorham
Caphia
Surplus
Worlis
United
Sates
Europec
Tod
Lawton Fund
Dukes of Cumberland
J.W. Lester
Miss Walkinshaw
Conins
Henry Walkinshaw
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