The Proper Policy on Philippines Freedom Debate
A critique of US policy in the Philippines argues for enlightened government and constitutional guarantees instead of conquest and tyranny. It denounces Elihu Root’s insular policies, calls scuttling by some Democrats a crime, and asserts independence and self-government as the true American ideal.
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Philippines
Russia
Spain
United States
Tyrfany
Republic
Empire
Elihu Root
Mr. Rocot
Little
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Hithu Root
Washington
America
Seattle
Republicans Aim Tariff Repeal Promise To Sate Voters
Washington advices urge Ways and Means leaders to revive tariff revision with a strong Republican push. The piece argues Republicans should repeal duties on cattle and meat to avert voter discontent over high prices and meat shortages, labeling reform as a political tactic rather than protection or revenue measure.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Beef Trust
Fareleal
Alarm and party loyalty amid monopoly concerns
The passage argues that alarm over trusts justifies Republican protests of loyalty to the people, yet public sentiment blames the party for monopolies and accuses it of being owned and controlled by trusts, signaling a crisis of trust and responsibility within the era.
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Republican Party
Funston Nuisance Mocked For Bold Philippine Claims
In sharp mockery, the piece chides a young officer for boasting about Philippine battles, likening his arrogance to Napoleon and Grant and arguing that his self-promotion overshadows actual military burden and history. The tone is satirical and critical of inflated claims.
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Funston
Aguinaldo
Grant
Vicksburg
Appomattox
Napoleon
Philippines
Room heroes parade petty achievements across the country
A fragmented note portrays individuals parading their minor, self described feats nationwide. The tone hints at vanity and spectacle rather than substantive impact, leaving readers with a sense of superficial pride and empty bragging reflected in public displays.
American Farmers Hurt by Tariff Impact on Wheat Trade
The piece argues that Northwestern Canada exports a growing 60,000,000 bushels, blocked by the 26 cent Dingley tariff, preventing American mills from elevating flour production. The outflow drives grain abroad, lets foreign mills profit, and lets Canadian wheat compete on foreign markets, undermining American farmers as exports shape prices here.
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Canada
Hanna Rathbone intrigue shadowed by senate fight
The piece questions how much of Hanna's favor toward Rathbone stems from Rathbone’s help in his senatorial bid. It notes Rathbone’s threat to reveal tales if imprisoned and whether Hanna’s ambitions, aided by General Wood’s orders, influence the Republican succession now held by Roosevelt.
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Hagua
Rathbone
Hanna
Wood
Roosevelt
Roosevelt cabinet under strain and beef trust pressure
The article notes dissatisfaction with Roosevelt's cabinet due to turmoil and friction. It flags Secretary of War as a frequent critic and suggests Attorney General Knox must push the beef trust reform to be meaningful, especially before the November congressional elections.
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Roosevelt
Anay
Secretary of War
Knox
Beef Trust
Theodore Roosevelt
Hanna's Debts Taint McKinley Era to Roosevelt Time
The text notes enduring ties between Hanna and McKinley and warns that public tolerance may fade if Hanna's influence grows in Roosevelt's era. It argues a president should not sacrifice welfare or reputation to honor Hanna bargains or favors.
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Hanna
McKinley
Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Demand for Freer Trade Echoed in Buffalo Speech
The piece quotes Mr McKinley arguing that freer trade is urgently needed to modernize tariff schedules. He says exclusiveness is past and free trade in its proper form remains neither wholly possible nor desirable but freer trade is a pressing national need. Washington Star Rep.
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McKinley
Buffalo
Washington Star
Democrats Gain in Indiana Local Elections Standout
In Indiana local races Democrats gained in towns such as South Bend Terre Haute Vincennes New Albany and Bloomington. The St Paul city election yielded a sweeping Democratic victory showing wind direction in politics.
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Indiana
South Bend
Terre Haute
Vincennes
New Albany
Bloomington
St. Paul
Fair Return on Investment and Shareholder Dissatisfaction
The letter complains of Standard 611’s large dividends, arguing that 48 percent on 100,000,000 is excessive. It suggests raising capital to 400,000,000 at a lower rate to restore peace. It cites critics unhappy with watered stock and questions of rockefeller influence and value.
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Standard 611
Rockefeller
Reciprocity and Cuba Weigh U S Grant of Relations
The text argues Cuba remains under U S fostering care while acting as a free nation. It supports assuming responsibility for Cuba’s future by granting reciprocal relations as requested, framing the United States as sponsor and guardian of Cuba’s rights and sovereignty.
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Cuba
United States
Partisan Debate Over Territory Admissions
The report notes Speaker Henderson withdrew opposition to admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona after assurances they would remain Republican. It condemns injustices toward a territory based on party adherence and calls it a shameful stance.
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Henderson
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Democrats Embrace Tariff Reform as Key Issue
James Ai Hekels notes Democrats may win on tariff reform, viewing it as a long-time creed. He sees growing interest in making tariff reform their paramount issue, despite questions about victory.
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James Ai. Hekels
Guatemala National Bird Quetzal and Its Fate in Captivity
The New York Sun reports on Guatemala’s national emblem the quetzal. It describes the bird’s vivid green plumage tufted head and long tail, and details how Guatemalans admire it. It notes legends claim the parrot kills itself when captured, and that no specimen has survived captivity.
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Republic of Guatemala
Citilas
New York Sun
Stylish hat theft at charity rummage sale
A Philadelphia woman visits a charity rummage sale and, after swapping her hat for an untrimmed one marked “Your choice for 50 cents,” flees with the new hat while a bystander watches. The scene unfolds as she pays 60 cents, leaving her former hat behind in the crowd.
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Philadelphia
North Thirty-third Street
Gladstone Memorial Library Near Hawarden Nearing Completion
The Gladstone Library at Hawarden grows with national subscriptions to £10,000 fund and a large growing book collection of about 5 000 volumes. It stands above the Dee estuary near the church with divinity and humanity halls to house theological and historical works. The Aberdeen granite foundation stone bears an inscription praising William Ewart Gladstone for advancing divine learning.
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Lhe Gladstone
Hawarden
Aberdeen
Wiliam Ewart Gladgtong
New York Evening Post
Soall Eating in Hogland and Snail Food Customs
A British Church meeting notes poverty driving girls to eat wall fish snails as dainty nourishment. From the west country, snails gathered from gardens are boiled, shelled, and eaten with pepper and salt, often with bread. Footballers favor snail eating to build wind and stamina. medieval medical notes cite snails in wine with oil as wholesome for cold symptoms.
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Hogland
Church
West Country
Bulleyn
Waeke
Henry VIII
London Chronicle
Manage Praise by Appealing to Judgment with Him
If you want a man to praise your judgment the simple path is to agree with him. The tactic hinges on shared views to elicit affirmation and approval in conversations and decisions.
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Agreg
Began Life at 15, Now One of the World's Greatest Shipbuilders
The Morganizing of Atlantic trade by J Pierpont Morgan highlights W J Pirrie of Harland and Wolff Belfast. Born in Quebec to Irish parents, he was orphaned at one and raised in Ireland. At 18 he joined Harland and Wolff as a draughtsman and rose to managing partner by 27. The firm now employs about 10,000, spans 100 acres, and makes Pirrie a multimillionaire.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
W. J. Pirrie
Harland & Wolf
Belfast
Ireland
Mr. Pirie
Quebec
Harland & Wolfe
Pirrie
Plenty of Boys in Berlin Distinguishes Capital Births
Berlin shows a persistent surplus of male births with 52 246 total in the year. 27 077 were boys and 25 168 girls, a male increase of 1 909. Over 1891 to 1900 the ten year average was 1 361 more male than female births per year. The record year was 1820 with 625 boys per 1 000 homes.
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Berlin
Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Labouchere An Eccentric Charisma In Politics And Press
Henry Labouchere known as Labby stands as a highly visible figure in London journalism and British politics. A radical of radicals, he represents Northampton in Parliament and has faced numerous libel suits. Sir Charles Russell once accused him of wearing shabby clothes to reduce damages.
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Henry Labouchere
London
Great Britain
Labby
Northampton
Charles Russell
Remarkable Feat of Surgery on Duryea Return
Walter Duryea, the Glen Cove millionaire who broke his neck diving years ago, is reported to have smoked his first cigar in years on Sunday. He remains entirely paralyzed from the armpits down and from the knees, yet can move his head and enjoy meals, hoping for further recovery.
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Walter Duryea
Glen Cove
Mr. Duryea Js
Centenary of Sailors' Snug Harbor on Staten Island
The Sailors' Snug Harbor on Staten Island celebrated its 100th anniversary of conception last week at New Brighton. Founded by Capt. Robert Richard Randall, who left Manhattan land for a home for aged sailors, the institution grew from 30 to 910 inmates and now encompasses 60 buildings with an annual income of 380000 dollars. Admission requires five years of sea service under the U S. This founder, a New Jersey native, died in 1801 and was reinterred on the institution grounds in 1834.
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Noble Institution
United States
Randall
New Jersey
St. Mark’s Churchyard
New York
The
Institution
Richly embroidered tablet hides 1448 will in England
Mr Fuller of Yately Hamp shire found the parchment will of Thomas Hodgkins dated April 14 1448 concealed in a tablet bearing King Charles II and Queen Catherine. The will, now with the vicar of Ridge Hertfordshire, is believed to unlock thousands for the parish poor.
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Fuller
Yately
Hampshire
Charles 11
Catherine
Thomas Hodgkins
Lonton
Ridge
Hertfordshire
London
Spends Life Doing Good Robert Treat Paine
Robert Treat Paine, born in Boston sixty six years ago, Harvard educated, left law for philanthropy thirty years ago. He helped found the Associated Charities of Boston and serves as its president. He leads multiple philanthropic groups and presides over the American Peace Society. He advocates aiding the weak through cooperation rather than charity alone.
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Robert Treat Paine
Ckurch
Boston
Harvard
Cas
Associated Charities of Boston
American Peace Society
Paine
Memorial Day Observance Makes Sea Bloom in California
A unique Memorial Day ceremony on the California coast scatters flowers over the sea creating a bloom like a rose. Originated by Mrs Armitage G Forbes of Los Angeles, a descendant of John Page, with a life that spanned Kansas London and Los Angeles.
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California
Armitage
G. Forbes
Los Angeles
Forbes
John Page
Philadelphia
Kansas
C. Forbes
London
Death of Dr J H Barrows President of Oberlin College
Dr John H Barrows president of Oberlin College died at his Oberlin home after weeks of pneumonia with heart failure as the immediate cause. He had raised over a million dollars for the university and was renowned as a cleric, orator, scholar, and thinker, selected by the University of Chicago as its first lecturer on Christian philosophy.
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Oberlin College
John H. Barrows
Oberlin
Ohio
Barrows
University of Chicago
Trenches to Trap Automobiles in Paria
Police in Paria devised a trap for speeders by cutting narrow shallow trenches across a mid street. Racing cars hitting the pits often break springs, a method used to deter speeding. Locations are moved to surprise offenders, and officers rarely press charges, focusing on the costly shock to motorists.
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Paria
Power of Roots of Trees
An aush tree near Wembley Park England dislodged a one foot thick stone wall lifting about one ton. An elm in Geansden Cambridgeshire spread roots causing a portion of a four prick built bridge to lift and shift across the street.
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Wembley Park
England
Geansden
Cambridgeshire
Strean
Why olive oil costs remain high in the U S
A puzzled query from the New York Tribune notes that United States demand for high quality olive oil is strong, yet prices stay elevated. California olive orchards rival European producers, but cost factors keep olive oil pricey in this country.
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California
Italy
Spain
France
United States
New York Tribune
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