Emperor in Washington warned by Yale president in Boston
President Hadley of Yale warned in Old South Church that if current trends continue America will become an empire ruling from Washington within twenty five years. He cited rising trusts and imperial politics, urging a higher moral standard and public sentiment to restrain imperial impulses. He warned imperialism already here and warned against trampling on others to protect liberty at home.
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Hadley
Yale University
Cone
Old South Church
Boston
Washington
Wadley
Philippines
Porto Rico
McKindey
Republic
Troubles in Hawaii Republic Dole’s Proxy Resisted
President McKinley finds trouble running Hawaii by proxy as Governor Dole appoints Cooper to represent him. Cooper and his stenographer are ousted by the Hawaii House, which resents federal control. The piece argues for abandoning imperialism and respecting territorial self-government.
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Hawaiian Islands
Dole
Territory of
Hawaii
Cooper
House of Representatives
House
United States
Congress
Washington
Troe
Repubblic
Telepathic healer touted by Denver practitioner
A fragment reports a Denver based self styled telepathic healer, editor Thomas Shelton, promoting his Christian Science healing by vibrations. The account claims daily three hour sessions in a large house, with sensations affecting the furniture and surroundings, suggesting widespread outreach.
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Neweisia
Chistian
Journal of
Christian Science
Thos. J. ‘Bhelton
Denver
Col
Shelton
Big House
Dr Shelton's Vibrations for Business and Healing Offered
A pamphlet extols Dr Shelton's "vibrations of success" as a universal cure for diseases and a method to boost business. It describes yearly, monthly, and per-dollar treatments, payment via mail, telegram, and telegraph, and urges readers to join his circle of success. The piece labels the claims as imposture, urging caution to readers.
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Shelton
M. D
Christian
Tare
Eall
Inconsistent Views on Suffrage and Policy Echoed in Press
An assortment of opinions and remarks touch U S politics and policy. Topics range from suffrage skepticism and monetary concerns to naval, tariff, and foreign affairs debates. The column cites figures like Twain and Hay, discusses the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and Manchuria, and notes local South Dakota chatter about a watchdog protecting a home.
A New Judicial Circuit Debate in Calhoun County
The Albion excerpt by W. B. Powers argues for a new judicial circuit citing low costs to county taxpayers, potential state and local expenses, and the impact on court operations, clerks, and stenographers. It critiques lawmaking for private lawyer benefit, urges remonstrance against the bill, and notes public opposition among taxpayers and supervisors.
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Tha News
The
Albion
Powers
Battle Creek
Powora
Calhoun
Imps
Bowers
Hhe
Urs
Vaate
Eaton County
Clinton
Capervisora
Te Gounty
Aluminum bridges for cavalry by Austro-Hungarian officers
The Austro-Hungarian war office reports success with aluminum bridges for cavalry. Invented by Captains Da Vaux and De Veil, the bridges are wagon portable and easily carried. The note appears in The Weekly News.
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Austro-Hungary War Office
Haa
Capts. da Vaux
de Veil
China's Entreaty Sets Urgency for Immediate Action
Washington dispatch reports China pressing for rapid American help in Manchuria crisis. Russia's stance unclear as Count Cassini spoke. Wu and Chinese officials push for swift international intervention to avert further turmoil. Meanwhile friction rises in Tientsin over land claimed by Russians and British troops, with forces ready to clash if diplomacy fails.
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United States
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Manchuria
State Department
Artres
London
Tientsin
Winder
Steppe
Col. McDonald
Gell. Barrow
Staf
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Chaffer
Mogland
Sumithear Prilace
Wunting Park
Gorminy
Wekinie
Vilage
Summer Palace
Pao-ting-fu
Italy
Japan
Austria
Work of Congress Presented in Detailed House Record
Wakefield, tally clerk of the House, releases a two session report showing 1,411 House bills and 793 Senate bills passed, with a grand total of 2,204. Of these, 93 House and 89 Senate measures remain on the calendar. 158 House and 17 Senate acts failed to become laws. In the Fifty-fifth Congress, 1,473 bills passed and 541 remained undisposed. The Fifty-sixth Congress met 197 days. eight-congress average sessions run 331 days. Senate acts introduced totaled 6,070, with 1,050 reaching the House and 812 favorably reported. Total House bills introduced last Congress reached 14, with 2,192 committee reports. Military affairs, invalid pensions, pensions, and war claims dominated committee reports. Also noted are British naval estimates and new ships programs, plus recent insurrections in the Philippines with surrender at Gubat and actions near Dado.
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Washington
Wakefield
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Hoase
Thease
Illness report on Mexican President raises regional concern
Reports from El Paso papers indicate President Di of Mexico is very ill and nearing the end of his term. Officials deny danger, yet the situation is viewed as dangerous amid conflicting statements from both official and anti official sources.
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el Paso
Mexico
Battleship Mina shows mixed results on builders trial run
Newport News March 12 On her builders trial trip Tuesday the battleship Mina is more than measured up to expeditions. The run down the coast tested boilers and endurance with 120 revolutions and 16 knot hour after prolonged afloat. The vessel has been in water over a year and is in foul condition with extensive harness accumulations.
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Newport News
Trina
Mina
Post
Newport News Building & Drydock Company
G. A. Converse
U.S.N
Hey
Harnaels
Lawmakers push through bills amid rural bloc in multiple states
In Lansing farmers dominate the House as they advance a bill barring calumniation of origin in game and challenge city lawmakers. Madison Senate votes down women’s suffrage, while Illinois considers congressional and senatorial apportionment to realign Cook County districts. Springfield reports show party lines shaping state reapportionment.
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Goodell
Supreme Court
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Bnu
Mosher
Springfield
Cook County
Cook
House
Inreek County
Unrest in Cuba Eases as Congress Prophecy Cools
Washington reports say Cuba’s unrest following Congress Piatt proposition is quieting and peaceful conditions are returning. Officials expect no disturbances unless unforeseen events arise. Senator Proctor travels to Cuba to study sentiment and possible next steps. A separate note says many lawmakers plan a summer visit to the Philippines to better understand conditions there.
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Cuba
War Department
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Department
Vintt Philippines
New York
Philippines
Bacon
Georgia
Tawney
Minnesota
Cooper
Wisconsin
Maddox
Gaines
Tennessee
Ifenry
Burleson
Poxus
Not Guilty in Menard County Murder Trial
Springfield March 18 The jury in Elmer Clark a Petersburg area farmer case found him not guilty of murdering Marty Ball a former employee. The defense argued temporary insanity after Ball seduced Clark s wife and their eldest daughter Minnie Clark.
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Springfield
Elmer Clark
Petersburg
Menard County
Marty Ball
Ball
Clark
Minnie Clark
Mob threatens lynching in Brunswick murder case
A white man Tornee Williams charged with his wife’s murder fled custody and a mob of about 500 men hunts him through the area. A deputy sheriff who released him warned, and deadhounds are on his trail as authorities fear vigilant justice.
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Brunswick
Itornee Williams
Williams
Personal notices from Homer area readers
Patrick Hays returned from Detroit on business. Mabel Lockwood and others visited Albion and Homer on various errands. Several residents traveled to Aldison Detroit Battle Creek and Kalamazoo for jobs, visits, or medical reasons. Local court and legal routine noted with Judge Arthur present in Battle Creek.
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Patrick Hays
Detroit
Mabel Lockwood
Missea Pattison
Albion
O. Howard Daskaim
Rourke
Burnham
Homer
Dr. Thomason
San Francisco
Manila
Elian McCourtie
Jackson
M.J. Gillett
Maria Marge
Battle Creek
Judga Arthur
Dessie Shipp
J. O. Smith
Farm parcels in section 22 described as Willard and River farms
The notice details two parcels: a 105 acre Willard farm on the west half of the southwest quarter and part of the northeast quarter of section 22, and a 140 acre River Farm on the northwest quarter of section 22 with about 10 acres of marsh land in section 16.
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L. J. Willard
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