Political and military notes from the era of Dewey and South Africa
A collage of commentary on Captain Carter and partners in crime, General Roberts toward Pretoria, and Richard Harding Davis. It notes Philadelphia ships to Egypt, Pittsburg coal stoves to Spain, and Massillon furnaces to China, signaling urban industrial pledge. It discusses Bryan electors, Secret ary Root cutting Cuba forces, and Puerto Rico trade prospects. It cites Congressman Taylor, Gold outflow, Sibley’s party shifts, Dewey arch fundraising, and British South Africa doubts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Roberts
Pretoria
Richard Harding Davis
Richard
Philadelphia
Egypt
Pittsburg
Spain
Massillon
China
Debate on responsibility for failures in Manila and Ohio politics
The piece argues that blame falls on two leaders for failures in Manila and Ohio politics. It cites General Otis on Aguinaldo’s alleged Hongkong ties and criticizes Boss McLean for centralizing power. It also discusses Admiral Dewey’s use of the flag and the strike wave driven by rising wages, noting broad national prosperity fueling labor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hoar
Atkinson
General Otis
Manila
Otis
Aguinaldo
Hongkong
Philippines
Ohio
Boss McLean
State Central Committee
McLean
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Local proof from Massillon neighbors backs Dean's Kidney Pills
A Massillon reader touts Dean's Kidney Pills with home endorsements as stronger proof than distant opinions. Mrs. E. M. Shufelt reports relief from kidney pains after using the remedy, purchased at Baltaly's. Foster Milburn Co. markets the product in Buffalo, with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massiflon
Maine
California
Massillon
Dean
E. M. Shufelt
Baltaly's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo N.Y
United States
Dean’s
Spider and Ballet Girl Meet on the Circle M Ranch
A Cowboy camp tale from a Circle M ranch shows Spider the cookee and would be cowhand in training. The Ballet Girl, a gray beard, notes his awkwardness and ambitions while the narrator watches Spider craft chaps and dream of an outfit, facing practical pranks from Pug Hollis as crossing river plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spider
Cdok
Circle M Ranch
Circle M
Rio Gila
Spider Eo
Cappy Lee
Pug Hollis
Cappy
Bullet
Hollis
Mab
Halila
Humorous Irish Organ Blower Tale From Longman's
An Irishman, pressed into organ blowing, fails to produce any wind. After repeated attempts, the organist discovers him clinging to the bellows with boots and coat removed to hold on. The scene elicits shouts of blow and keeps the congregation amused despite the missing wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlowera
Erin
Longntan’s
His One Suggestion by Mrs Meeker in Mock Morning Dispute
Mrs Meeker tells Mr Meeker she can prepare for church without prompting while he jokes about her hair pins. The exchange occurs as she stands before a mirror finishing her toilette and he responds mildly about timing and appearance. The Chicago Tribune quotation captures a domestic vignette with humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Meeker
Mrs. Meeker
Mr. Meeker
Chicago Tribune
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Independent
Independent Company
Erie Street
Massillon, C
DAILY
Wemi-Weekly
Babvey
Bambertin
Carter
Fort Leavenworth
Bryan
Dewey
Root
Cuba
War Department
Wood
Puerto Rico
New York
Ohio State Journal
R. W. Taylor
Taylor
National City Bank of New York
Joe Sibley
Congress
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Cesa
London
South Africa
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Buffalo
New England
The
New York Sun
Aral
Spider’s
BY Wolcott LE Clear Beard
Agua Caliente
W.leclear Beara
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