Roosevelt defense of army overshadows policy in war critique
The argument targets Mr. Roosevelt and his Arlington cemetery speech, denouncing the war policy of the Republican administration rather than the army itself. It asserts that officers and soldiers deserve condemnation only for their roles within a policy that created the conflict, not for their conduct. It cites demonstrations of Filipino hospitality toward American observers and argues misgivings about promises to the Philippines and Cuba. The piece contends the belligerent imperial policy, not the army, drove the war and its casualties.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Arlington Cemetery
Philippines
Menile
Cuba
Luzon
Gov
Taft
Senate
Spooner’s Philippine bill speech disappoints administration backers
Washington report notes Senator Spooner failed to elevate administration policy on the Philippines as he defended the measure. The Chronicle’s Washington correspondent calls the performance a distinct disappointment to administration friends, stating eloquence cannot fix a weak cause.
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Spooner
Washington
The
Chronicle
Philippines
Uncle Sams Future Role In Tariff Reform Debate
The article argues tariff policy and trust questions will shape the Democratic Party’s fortunes and the 19th century party power. It notes industry protection levels, consumer prices, and the debate over foreign competition as key forces influencing future elections and reforms. The piece references historic elections and the trust question as central concerns for voters and policymakers.
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Sam
United States
Agae
Wilden
Cleveland
Heavy duties strain becomes clearer amid haste
A fragment notes that heavy duties have grown more apparent than at any time in the hast. It highlights the pressure on officials and workers as duties accumulate, signaling rising strain and urgency in the administration.
Roosevelt backs civil service reform in critique of patronage
The piece ridicules a defender of a spoilsman appointment who likens it to Lincoln’s era. It argues abolition and civil service reform are distinct in 1902 and credits Theodore Roosevelt as a champion of reform, urging sound reasoning over blundering defense.
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Clarkson
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Cruelty of the Coal Barons in Pennsylvania Mines
The piece denounces coal operators for exploiting American labor and importing foreign workers to depress wages. It argues operators ignore workers and the public, and questions whether consumers will support their cause as they appeal for sympathy.
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Pennsylvania
The Work of Congress Criticized Over Cuban Relief
A Cuban observer argues Congress refuses modest concessions during a critical period for Cuba. He says Congress acts not for Cuban or American welfare but for the profit of protected trusts and monopolies, urging reconsideration of U.S. relief efforts.
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Congress
Cuba
United States
Beating the Billion Record
The piece notes a past $1 billion appropriation by a Republican-led Congress and argues the current Congress may surpass it in a single session, though no one is sure the peak of extravagance has been reached.
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Congress
Republican Party
All Trusts Alike and Their Abuse of Power
All trusts share a common aim to secure control over production and transport, placing consumers at mercy of dividends. Self-interest and power drive oppression, and such absolutism inevitably falters as history shows.
No Relief Yet in Sight on Beef Trust Suit
The Chicago beef trust shows disregard for the attorney general suit, with years expected before settlement. Relief for the public hinges on Congress acting, specifically repealing the Dingley tariff protections, including restoring hides to the free list.
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Chicago Beef Trust
Congress
Knotty Problem to Solve
The president must realize that abuses and cruel ties in the Philippines have harmed his party and administration. His urge to shape the perplexing issue is natural, but it remains knotty with strong Republican differences. A long wrangle is certain to ensue.
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Philippines
Cattlemen Grow Overbold
A commentary condemns cattlemen who fence public land without permission and attempt to drive out settlers. It argues some land should be leased for grazing, but warns those who fence land deserve a severe reminder that the lands are not theirs.
Party Egotism of the President Sparks Public Debate
The strenuous commander in chief faces criticism for snubbing en Miles and for efforts to humiliate Admiral Dewey and Admiral Seley. Critics say his conduct toward the navy brass reveals petty splil of egotists and audacity, not approved by the American people.
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Miles
Dewey
Seley
Truste Furniture Trust Question Sparks Interest
The text notes a growing concern about a furniture trust with capital of 25000 and suggests a practical experience to inform whether Congress should act. It mentions anticipation of a thorough evaluation by leaders and observers.
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Tobgeress
Death Takes Lambertson Nebraskan Lawyer in Chicago
Genie M Lambertson prominent Lincoln lawyer dies in Chicago at Palmer House heart disease aged 52. He had attended a Chicago baseball game and a University of Chicago banquet before returning to the hotel with his wife. He argued a federal case in Kohlsaat court. two daughters abroad, another at home in Lincoln.
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Chicago
Genie M. Lambertson
Lincoln
Neb
Palmer House
Hiusband
I. WH. Rea
Lambertson
Harrison
Treasury
Kohlsaat
Federal Court
Mr. Lambartson
Europe
Palma Denies Plot to Buy General Gomez in Cuban Campaign
President Palma and General Gomez faced questions in Havana over a U S press report claiming Gomez received 25000 to withdraw from Cuba’s presidential race and allow Palma’s candidacy. Palma denied any scheme and defended Gomez, calling insinuations of a 35000 bribe an attack on their honesty.
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Gomez
Havana
Palma
United States
Cuba
Senor Palma
Senor Gomez
Anxiety on St. Vincent Volcano Report
Kingston Jamaica June 12 The British Fleet Surgeon Isaac H. Anderson and a Royal Society scientific commission arrived in Kingston and departed for Chateau Bela to study the Soufrire volcano. Anxiety remains high as no major eruption since May 30 though the crater emits frequent black steam.
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Kingston
Island
of St. Vincent
Isaac H. Anderson
Royal Society
Chateau Bela
Soutriern
Widow Rachel Sadler shot in Coatesville tragedy
Philadelphia report says Mrs. Rachel Sadler widow was killed today in Coatesville by Harry N. Ricer of Newcastle who was also fatally shot while grappling with a second woman over the weapon. The quarrel allegedly triggered the fatal encounter and Ricer was her suitor.
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Philadelphia
Rachel Sadler
Coatesville
Here
Harry N. Ricer
Newcastle
Ricer
Choctaw Railway Elects New Officers at Chicago Meet
At a Rock Island offices gathering in Chicago on June 16, the Choctaw Railroad directors elected William B. Leeds president, George H. Crosby secretary, and C. I. Wilson treasurer. Charles I. Warren was named a director replacing Francis I. Gowan who resigned.
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Chicago
The
Choctaw Railroad Company
Rock Island
William B. Leeds
George H. Crosby
C. I. Wilson
Charles I. Warren
Francis I. Gowan
Colonel Grimm Sentenced in War Crimes Trial
WARSAW Poland June 14 The trial of General Grimm of the Russian army ended Saturday with a sentence of deprivation of all rights and imprisonment at hard labor for twelve years for revealing military secrets to a foreign power.
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Warsaw
Poland
Grimm
Fire destroys Smith livery barn. Fifteen horses perish
Lincoln June 16 fire destroys the livery barn of P. J. Smith at 91 P street. Loss about 15000 dollars with only partial insurance coverage. Fifteen horses burned in the blaze.
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Lincoln
P. J. Smith
P Street
Rock Island Secures West Oklahoma Line Construction
Guthrie Oklahoma June 16 The Rock Island has secured from the government the right to construct a line west from Fort Supply through Western Oklahoma. The extension will connect in Beaver County 205 miles distant with the Rock Island line at El Paso Texas. One hundred men began laying steel in the extension southwest from Lawton.
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Guthrie
Ok la
Rock Island
Buid
Okla
Miitary
Fort Supply
Oklahoma
Beaver County
Hock Island
el Paso
Tex
Lawton
To See Coronation Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson Invited
Mrs Harriet Lane Johnson, niece of the late President Buchanan and former White House mistress, is invited by King Edward to attend the coronation. She married Henry Elliott Johnson in 1866 and has resided in Washington after living at Wheatland. The invitation recalls her hospitality to the Prince of Wales in 1860.
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Harriet Lane Johnson
Edward
President Buchanan
White House
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Lane
Henry Eiliott Johnson
Baltimore
Wheatland
Washington
Miss Lane
His Price Was High Carnegie Tale on Cost of Articles
The Pilgrim recalls Andrew Carnegie recounting a magazine editor asking for an article on Organization in Business. Carnegie says he could not accept less than five million dollars, noting the value of what he would incur and the cost to produce.
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Andrew Carnegie
Army belle visits London for coronation duties
Miss Elinor Wilson, daughter of Gen. J. H. Wilson, will accompany her father to London as an official representative of American troops. The young hostess, who has shared in her mother's duties, is preparing a wardrobe to aid her father’s popularity and ceremonial campaign at the court of St James.
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Elinor Wilson
Edward
J. H. Wilson
Uncle Sam
Katharine
Elinor
Professor predicts volcanic destruction of New York area
New York Museum of Natural History professor Hamilton testifies that Goth am could be destroyed by a volcanic eruption. He warns the danger may come at any time or never, stating Manhattan Long Island Staten Island and much of New Jersey are of volcanic origin and could be totally destroyed by resurfaced lava flows and imprisoned fires breaking out.
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New York
Hamilton
New York Museum of Natural History
Gotham
Manhattan Island
Long Island
Staten Island
New Jersey
Man of Prominence: Recorder Smyth Not Unjust Judge
A New York banquet tale recalls Recorder Smyth once presiding over a grave case. A young man, with his lawyer, pleaded guilty only after the lawyer urged it. Smyth questioned the lawyer and, finding no fault, ordered a full hearing and discharged the youth.
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Smyth
New York
Recorder Smyth
Metropolis
Dean of Diplomatic Corps Gains German Dean Title
Dr. Theodore von Holleben arrives in Washington as Germany plenipotentiary on November 29 1897 and is named dean of the diplomatic corps. The aged scholar diplomat, noted for elegance, has served in Tokio and other posts and is expected to remain in Washington indefinitely.
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von Holleben
Theodore von Holleben
Washington
Germany
Bonn
Heidelberg
Tokio
New Head of Princeton Dr Woodrow Wilson Chosen President
Dr Woodrow Wilson selected as president of Princeton University to succeed Dr Francis L Patton. He is a jurist historian and scholar and as of now professor of jurisprudence and politics at Princeton. Born Staunton Virginia December 28 1856 and educated at Princeton he later taught at Wesleyan University before returning to Princeton. He authored works on politics history and biographies including studies of George Washington.
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Woodrow Wilson
Famous University
Princeton University
Francis L. Patton
Princeton
Staunton
Joseph R. Wilson
Southern Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Wootrow Wilson
Atlanta
Wesleyan University of Middletown
Indiana Man's Rise to Wealth and Wealthy Residence
Daniel G. Reid of Richmond Indiana, a Wall Street magnate valued around 25 million dollars, is building a splendid residence in his hometown where he was born forty four years ago. He started as a grocery boy and later joined W B Leeds in tin plate ventures. They formed a tin plate trust around 1892, consolidated into a steel trust six years later, with Reid and Leeds as directors.
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Indiana
Daniel G. Reid
Wall Street
Richmond
Ind
W. B. Leeds
Hig
Tin Plate Industries
Reid
Steel Trust
Reid and
Leeds
Gen Lyttelton To Command British Forces In South Africa
General Neville Gerald Lyttelton to oversee British forces in South Africa during the temporary peace adjustment. He has led the Fourth Division for two years, entered the army in 1865, served in Canada, and acted as an aide to Lord Spencer in Ireland. He earned honors in the Egyptian campaigns and is regarded as a capable officer. Prior to departing for South Africa in 1900, he commanded the Second Infantry at Aldershot.
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Lyttelton
Neville Gerald Lyttelton
South Africa
Canada
Lord Spencer
Ireland
Aldershot
Peculiar Currency in Abyssinia Described by Count Gleichen
The Abyssinian currency mixes Maria Theresa dollars for standard money with salt crystal bars as small change. Five bars equal a dollar in the capital. People test fineness by sound and crack checks, and a lick of the amoll from friends serves as a token of affection that lowers the bar’s value.
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Abyssinia
Count Gleichen
Menelik
Map shows Boer surrender in South Africa peace terms
New South African map outlines territory yielded by the Transvaal and Orange River Colonies to British rule under King Edward. The heavy lines mark the areas under peace terms, totaling about 170,000 square miles. Burghers gain near independent status similar to Australia.
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Transvaal
Orange River
Colo
Nies
Edward
South Africa
Australia
Bret Harte Saw the Joke and Revealed No Shame
Joaquin Miler recalls Bret Harte's enduring disgust at the "Heathen Chinese" glory and his plea to avoid mentioning it. In London, Harte, Miller, and Lord Houghton shared breakfast where a wink nudged many to discuss the poem, yet Harte maintained his silence on the subject thereafter.
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Bret Harte
Joaquin Miler
Bret Harts
Miller
Harte
Lord Houghton
London
Last Contarini Count Dies in Venice
Count Carlo Aloisio Contarini, said to be the last male descendant of the Contarini clan, has died in Venice. The family historically contributed eight Doges and forty four Procuratori to the republic. the first Doge Domencio Contarini ruled 1043 to 1071 and rebuilt St Mark's. The last Count reportedly served as a technical officer in the Italian army and was very poor, refusing to pass through the Grand Canal past the five palaces once owned by his family.
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Contarini
Carlo Aloisio Contarini
Venice
Republic
Domencio Contarini
St. Mark’s
Grand Canal
New York Sun
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