Ship subsidy plan denounced as robbery by New York Journal
The New York Journal denounces a Republican Congress plan to spend millions on a ship subsidy, arguing private ownership of subsidized ships benefits a few rich owners and amounts to robbery. It cites wage earners taxed to fund the measure, questions Socialism, and predicts passage despite Democratic opposition.
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Republican Congress
Senate
Treasury
Hanna
United States Treasury
Mr. Hanna
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Robert E. Bly
The
League of Political Education
New York Journal
Two sages for Democracy in an era of tariffs and trusts
The Philadelphia Record argues democracy now faces two key issues. First the protection of constitutional government against Republican tariffs and protected trusts. Second the constitutional stance on governance in the Philippines and removal of tariff iniquities. The piece stresses democracy holds the advantageous position before the nation.
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Republican Party
Philippines
Philavelpha
Republican Economy Debate Confusing Text
Fragmentary report suggests party critiques of fiscal policy and revenue handling. The garbled lines reference Republican views on expenditures and budget questions amid unclear context and names.
End of the Economical Era Prompts Subsidy Debate
The passage argues for trimming unnecessary expenses to ensure funds remain for shipping subsidies rivers and harbors pensions and other rewards for patriotic services. It emphasizes prudent budgeting to sustain government programs and honors amid scarcity.
Congressional Session Winds Down In June Outlook
The piece notes that once the Cuban relief and Philippine bills, plus civil government for the Philippines, pass, most of this session's work will be finished. After swiftly enacting the tax repeal bill and a few minor items framed as aiding American business, lawmakers may adjourn by mid June to tend to local duties. It questions the fate of the isthmian canal and ship bounties.
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Congress
Philippines
Hills conversion to subsidy pressure in Congress
The Philadelphia Record notes that James J. Hill of the Great Northern railway is shifting to support the Frye bill. It says Hill, allied with subsidy proponents, is now pressing western members of the house and may abandon any principle to channel vast public funds to his allies.
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Congress
Philadelphia Record
Government Pacific cable bill mocked by New York Press
The New York Press scorns the proposal to spend 16 million on a government Pacific cable, calling it a socialistic expedition into private enterprise. It notes the war tax repeal will likely pass the House and reach the Senate with strong support, and fears the waste of funds for an administration driven project.
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House
Senate
United States
New York Press
Henderson speech sparks Cuba tariff manipulation claim
The Chicago Chronicle accuses Speaker Henderson and allied Republicans of manipulating the press to push high Dingley tariff duties on Cuban goods, noting that press manipulation by influential GOP lawmakers is not uncommon and that Henderson is viewed as a specimen of this tactic.
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Henderson
Cuba
Congress
Tariff and Trust
Chicago Chronicle
Senate frankly split on Foraker tariff amendment
The text notes Democrats in the Senate might back the Foraker amendment to cut Philippine imports to 25 percent of Dingley rates, while fearing it would cede power to levy internal import taxes. It adds the House would not pass the amendment, with the chamber described as under strong Trust influence.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Trusts
Untaxing Beer and Tobacco in Cuba Trade Debate
Rockford Star reports a clash over reciprocity with Cuba. The president, secretary of war, and Cuba’s civil governor urge concessions to aid Cuevas industry, while Mr. Henderson, claiming to represent the people, pushes to repeal the war revenue act undoing beer and tobacco taxes despite public sentiment.
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Cuba
Cuea
Henderson
Rockford
Paramount Issue at the polls demands tariff reform choice
The Atlanta Constitution frames the pivotal issue as a choice between Republicanism and robbery or democracy with a tariff reform that harms no honest American industry or citizen. It calls Democrats to appeal across every congressional district before November.
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Democratic Party
Atlanta Constitution
Unclear historical note on tariffs and patriotism
Fragmentary text discusses Germany, tariffs, and self interest vs patriotism, suggesting retaliation and consequences. Mentions Amelia and India in a vague commentary with no clear events or dates.
Lincoln town to be sold at auction by court order
A midwestern town near Lincoln in Middlesex County New Jersey is slated for sale July 10 at auction after a court named Frederick C. G. Wobert as receiver. The unincorporated community’s real estate syndicate founding led to debt and bankruptcy, with observers noting women once dominated the council and worsened finances.
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Lincoln
Middlesex County
N. J
Frederick CG. Wobert
Defiance Starch dispute over sale policy noted
A fragment warns against misrepresenting sales of 16 oz. Defiance Starch to customers who have previously bought it. The note urges accuracy over broad statements and cautions against incorrect claims.
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Derfiance
Defiance Starc
Defiance
Vogeler's Curative Compound Insurance Claim
The advertisement promotes Vogeler's Curative Compound as the best insurance for health at a low cost. It claims cures for blood, nerve, skin, and kidney diseases and protection against daily health threats, urging a few doses for dyspepsia and nervousness. A free sample bottle is offered by St Jacobs Oil Ltd in Baltimore, with druggists selling the product.
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Vogeler
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
St Jacobs Oil Praised By Reader From Gorleston
Provipencr Roan of Goreston publishes a testimonial praising St Jacobs Oil as the greatest pain reliever for lumbago and sprains. After a severe ankle sprain last week, half a bottle cured it, described as magic. Local friends in Gorleston report using it and claim it is worth its weight in gold.
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Goreston
Gr. Yarmouth
St. Jacobs
Gorleston
Remarkable Western Canada Crop Yields Reported by Territory
Territorial Agricultural Statistics officials report actual threshing results from grain growers across the Territories. Wheat yields reach 40 to 45 bushels per acre in Regina district. oats yield 62 bushels per acre on 450 acres at Yorkton. Abernethy and Edmonton district yields noted as well. Officials plan a summer system of crop returns with acreage estimates to aid businesses and banks.
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Keyong Holler
Regina
Assiniboia
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Territories
Territorial Department
J. A. Snell
Yorkton
W. BR. Motherwell
Abernethy
Edmonton
T. T. Hutchings
S. Norman
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children advertise cure
An old local ad touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children, claimed to cure fever stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. It mentions usage by a nurse in New York and offers free samples by mail from Allen Gri nsted Le Roy NY.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen
le Roy
N.Y
Early 1900s ad clippings mix health cures and morals
A flood of patent medicines and moral quips appear. Allen’s Foot-Ease offers free samples for foot ailments while Piso’s Cure claims broad pain relief. Putnam’s Faceless Dyes promotes color, and other lines poke at gender roles and marriage expectations.
Travel Weariness Impacts Health in Long Road Sessions
A traveler recalls years on the road with irregular meals and damp conditions that left health broken two years ago, prompting medical advice for a complete rest and recovery. The account details ongoing symptoms and the need for care to regain strength.
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Prexnan
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